VOLUME ELEVEN, NO. 10—May 7,1998—May 20,1998—Issue 256

Give the People Light and they will ind their own way. The Wisconsin Li ht Wisconsin Governor Thompson Signs March On Washington Set Historic Hospital Visitation Bill For April 30, 2000 Madison—Following in the footsteps of Republican Governor Lee Dreyfus who Washington, DC—Organizers for the signed into law the first state Gay rights Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgen- bill in the country, GOP Governor Billy Rosenbaum, Popular Milwaukee Man, dered community's fourth March on Tommy Thompson has become the first Washington have announced that the governor to sign into law a piece of legis- Found Murdered in Chicago event will be held on April 30, 2000. The march aims to articulate the concerns of lation (Assembly Bill 397) which protects Milwaukee Gay men and Lesbians who wish to visit —Wisconsin resident Wil- our community and focus our nation's liam "Billy" Rosenbaum, died Saturday, attention on our quest for equality in all their partners in the hospital. April 25, 1998. He was The "hospital visitation bill," as it came 33. aspects of life. According to the Chicago Tribune, "We expect one million of my Gay, to be known, was drafted by Assembly Billy had left his home Speaker Scott Jensen (R-Brookfield) after in St. Francis, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Wisconsin on Friday, April 24, with a sisters and brothers and our enlightened hearing stories of Gays and Lesbians be- friend to go ing denied access to their loved ones in to Chicago. One report said allies to stand on the Mall and call upon that Billy gave his wallet to his friend for our nation to live out the promise of the hospital because they were not blood safe relatives. -keeping. The paper reported that equality under the law," said Rev. Troy Billy spent some time at The' Eagle, a D. Perry, long-time Gay activist and Scott Evertz, Legislative Director of popular bar in the city's North Log Cabin Republicans (an organization Side. The founder of the Universal Fellowship of Windy City Times reported that Billy Metropolitan Community Churches. which strongly supported the bill), praised was last seen alive at The Eagle, Governor Thompson upon his signing the where he Organizers have taken to begin incorpo- was allegedly spotted with Patrick Bailey, ration of a non-profit entity to handle bill, saying, "Governor Thompson has just 33, of Des provided Gay and Lesbian couples with a Plaines, Illinois. planning, production and financial ar- right we previously did not have and in so About 2:00 a.m. on April 25, Bailey rangements. Efforts are underway to make checked into the Eden's Motel, 6020 N. this is a democratic process where all doing, has shown once again that Repub- Cicero Avenue. Billy was licans are the true leaders of the Gay and with him, po- segments of our community are repre- lice report. Bailey used his own name and sented. Lesbian cause here in Wisconsin." address to Evertz continued, "We all know that register at the motel. "The millennium march promises to The Tribune reports that police say Billy Rosenbaum continue its bold commitment to all peo- Governor Thompson is a very decent man there was an altercation between Billy and committed, as are most Wisconsin citi- Gay Pride parade last year. A friendly ple of color. I am hearing from Native Bailey. During or after that, Bailey alleg- Americans, Asians, African Americans, zens, to fairness. The idea that anyone— edly strangled wave and a telling smile were characteris- Gay—may not be able to see Billy and mutilated the Latinos and Pacific Islanders who are ec- straight or body. A cleaning woman discovered the tic of him. someone they love in the hospital just Billy is survived by his parents, William static about participating," said Martin body on Sunday morning and reported it Omelas-Quintero, executive director of struck him as mean and unfair and he cor- to police. F. and Sylvia B. Rosenbaum, his brothers rected that." Lee, Keith, Michelle (Joe), Wolf, the late the Latino Latina/o, Lesbian, Gay, Bisex- The Times reported that using infor- ual, & Transgender Organization. Mike Gifford,_ Director of Public Policy the deter- Gregory, Thomas (Carol) Rosenbaum and mation from motel's register marcn on state Lapnais for the AIDS Resource Center of Wiscon- fives a ehended Bailey ancrcharged him Alex Rosenbaum. sin (ARCW), was excited upon learning Funeral services were held on Sunday, Organizers also expressed their support 1- -Ir7 with st degree murder. Bailey was or- few thc. m.,. lit., Tact nt SIM ." 1 • len 11./1 "E 1.,...6ala 111./1111.., acalltala the Governor signed ttr, f, com- dered held on 1 May 1998, at the Schramka- menting from the Washington, DC offices million bond at the Cook on all 50 state capitals set for 1999. County jail. As of press time, he awaiting Rembowslci Funeral home in St. Francis. of the AIDS Action Council, "ARCW is There was a private burial on Monday, "The Equality Begins at Home" actions arraignment. enjoy the full and enthusiastic support of pleased Governor Thompson has signed The May 04, 1998, at Holy Trinity Cemetary. visitation bill. It reaffirms his Times reported that Eagle owner the organizers of the Millennium March," the hospital Chuck Renslow said that detectives had The family asks that memorials be sent commitment to people living with HIV in Billy's name to the AIDS Resource said Elizabeth Birch, executive director of interviewed bartenders at his bar on April the Human Rights Campaign. "It's im- and AIDS. The Log Cabin Republicans 25, but that no one who Center of Wisconsin. should be applauded for their leadership worked there re- perative that we focus our energies as a membered seeing the alleged murderer. movement at both the state and federal in this issue." Investigators are reported to Equality Begins At The passing and signing of the bill was be creating level. These two events will complement a psychological profile of Bailey to see if each other as together we build the mo- not, however, free from controversy. they can link him to other unsolved mur- Upon learning that Rep. Jensen was going Home to Bring Week mentum to achieve equality in the next der cases in the area. One of those cases century." to introduce this bill co-authored by Rep. involved another Gay white man who was Shirley Krug (D-Milwaukee), many of Action in All 50 "I am glad to see both of these events killed in Chicago late last year in a similar moving towards a more collaborative pro- Democratic legislators long cited as fashion. strong advocates for the Gay and Lesbian States in March, 1999 cess," said Jubi Headley, executive di- Toni Carrigan, anti-violence director of rector of the National Black Lesbian and cause, began voicing opposition to the Horizons Community Services, said bill, arguing that it was unnecessary and Washington, DC—The Federation of Gay Leadership Forum. "This is a positive "When a killer goes well beyond what it Statewide Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and sign of progress." was, as Rep. Sheldon Wasserman (D- takes to end the person's life and carries Milwaukee) said, "a do-nothing bill." Transgender Political Organizations will "Our greatest hope as a movement lies out added aggression, it often has some- sponsor an historic, coordinated week of in our commitment to work together for At the time, Evertz expressed disbelief thing to do with some kind of bias." actions focused on state government and Democrats. social change. Our passion for justice and at what he was hearing from Billy was well-known in both Madison statewide organizing. our pledge to lift up every voice has the "I find it absolutely unbelievable that and Milwaukee. The news of his death The Federation is a network of statewide potential to transform town halls, state Democrats—particularly those who are shocked and greatly saddened all who LGBT political organizations whose pur- houses, and our nation's capitol," said said to be friends of the Gay and Lesbian knew him. pose is to facilitate cooperation and com- Kerry Lobel, executive director of the community—would try to sabotage this "He was one of the nicest guys I've met munication between groups; establish a National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. bill simply because they did not draft it in Milwaukee," Tony said. "He was doing clearinghouse for the exchange of infor- and introduce it." well in school (UW-Milwaukee). He was "I remain hopeful that the "Equality Be- mation and ideas; and assist existing and gins at Home" actions and the Millennium Asked to comment on the controversy a lot of fun." new groups in addressing their organiza- surrounding the bill and suggestions that Many others echoed Tony's March will help build our grassroots sentiments. tional development needs. The National movement at the state, local and national Along with Ruthie, Billy had ridden in Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Please See Visitation, Page 4 Wisconsin Light's float at level," said Dianne Hard-Garcia, execu- the Madison serves as the Federation's coordinator. tive director of the Lesbian Gay Rights After many national and statewide dis- Lobby of Texas and co-chair of the Fed- Sharon Dixon, Fannie's Owner, Responds to cussions and after conducting a state-by- eration of Statewide Lesbian, Gay, Bisex- state assessment of its members, the Fed- ual and Transgendered Organizations. "I Recent Article, "Fanning the Flames" eration has decided to focus its energy on believe that working together these ac- the states. tions can strengthen the state and federal An article about Fannie's bar owner started with Mike and Anna's (a famous Under the theme "Equality Begins At organizations that fight daily to end dis- Sharon Dixon appeared in the May issue Milwaukee restaurant). My partner at Home," each state is bemg called upon to crimination." of Milwaukee Magazine. The article, Mike and Anna's, Bob, fell ill with brain plan an activity—a march, rally, lobby Paula Ettelbrick, legislative director of written by Paul Burkhardt, was titled cancer from which he eventually died. Be- day, press conference, or any other visi- the Empire State Pride Agenda and the "Fanning the Flames," referring appar- fore his death, I started getting bills from bility campaign—in their respective state other co-chair of the Federation added, ently, to the disastrous fire Fannie's bar the IRS, the State of Wisconsin, telling capitals during the week of March 21-27, "The Equality Begins At Home actions suffered in October; 1997. Amidst all the me that taxes hadn't been paid. I checked 1999. will fortify our strength at the statewide work getting Fannie's ready to reopen, and found out that the checks had been Equality Begins At Home will provide level and set the stage for the millennium Sharon sat down to talk about the article; written, but never mailed. an opportunity to focus the national spot- march event in Washington in 2000." to give the community her side of the It was a mess, a mess, that to this day, light on the organizing challenges and For further information regarding ac- story. I'm still dealing with. Many of my friends legislative battles faced by LGBT people commodations, travel agents and groups Wisconsin Light: Sharon, what do in the business community are well aware in state houses across the nation. The goal please call the March on Washington, you think about the recent article in of this. It's not something that I tried to is to build statewide organizing capability (818) 891-1748. "Milwaukee Magazine?" hide. across the nation and promote LGBT Sharon Dixon: I was somewhat upset WL: The article speaks about you equal rights in every state. by it to say the least. It's very inaccurate having a "monopoly" on the Lesbian "Clearly more and more battles are Anti Gay Bill in many ways and I believe that it tried bar business. What's your response? fought in the states," said Paula Ettelbrick, me, convicted me and sentenced me. SD: (chuckles softly) I take issue with Co-Chair of the Federation and Legisla- AB 104 Dies WL: Can you give some examples? that. There are other bars that cater to tive Director of New York's Empire State SD: Yes. If the question is, have I had Pride Agenda. See Page 8 financial difficulties, I have. The problem Please See Fannie's, Page 23 Please See Equality, Page 2 May 7,1998—May 20, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 Speaking From The Right Please Join Us AIDS and the White House Commentary by J. Alan productive citizens very possibly years The details of President Clinton's 1999 longer with basic treatments such as these. budget proposal have begun to become As the Clinton Administration and the known to those in the media. For HIV+ Republican Congess prepare to go into people, the proposed budget may still be battle over differences in the budget, madeq te when asked of the under-funding of This uaarticle will focus on an HIV pro- ADAP, they will most likely tell HIV+ 7iianic 144 7ea gram within the Ryan White Care Act people that those "evil Republicans" are called ADAP. ADAP is a program that fi ting them on these issues. implements new HIV treatments and di- However, when one really analyzes the rectly saves lives. In essence, ADAP helps issue at hand, while the Administration circulate on a state-run basis HIV combat- may offer token increases, such as a mere ants to those who could otherwise not af- $21 million to AIDS housing, when it lo genefil ford them. comes down to direct, life-saving action According to a press release from on this issue, there is little to be found Washington, DC, released February 2, from the Clinton White House. Despite 1998, as many HIV+ people are aware, years worth of requests from HIV advo- the Clinton Administration has for 2 years cates and years worth of cries from dying ignored the medical benefits to Amencans Americans, the Administration continu- who are HIV+ of implementing new ally fails to respond with full force, even treatments for the disease. Apparently, when "political enemies" are not fighting Cream Ck7oumfabion through the course of two appropriation them. cycles, the Clinton Administration re- As the President's Administration has sponded inadequately to the needs of found itself in time of crisis, they will tell Americans who are HIV+. The Republi- you all the good they have done. They can Congress since has countered with will tell you of all the bad Republicans $169.5 million in emergency funding in- have allegedly done. Case examples of creases. individual hatred will probably also be Fortunately, on February 2, 1998, the cited from the few and far between ex- Clinton White House issued a request for tremists within the GOP; leaving mention a $100 million increase in the AIDS Drug of those same problems within the Demo- Assistance Program (ADAP). That pro- cratic Party unaddressed. gram is within the Ryan White Care Act As the Democratic Party becomes more and the request is for its fiscal 1999 financially beleaguered, Democrats are budget. The request of the Clinton Ad- searching for a wedge issue. Clinton's ministration on this topic will undoubt- proposed budget, thought filled with edly be applauded by many Gay orgam- popular programs, is full of wedge issues. moons from the Log Cabm Republicans Furthermore, within its attempt to divide to the Human Rights Campaign. people, it mis-allocates funds within Unfortunately, for an administration popular programs just like ADAP and elected due to, in large part, the assistance may make them as ineffectual as any big t 1 of many minority communities, this does Government programs of the past. Do not not seem to be enough of a funding re- allow yourself to be fooled. quest from a Democratic Administration. Instead, contemplate and re-read this State AIDS Directors on an individual ba- material. Share it with a friend. In addi- sis administer ADAP. They had projected tion, please, shudder for a moment at the a need for $175 million in additional thought of what position the HIV+ people funding in the program. you may love would be in if it were not Consequently, organizations such as the for Republicanism—not only within the Log Cabin Republicans, a group of Les- Lesbian and Gay community, but espe- bian and Gay Republicans, m conjunction cially at large. with multiple allied organizations, are Jason Alan is the Regional Director of looking into ways to raise the additional the Southeastern Wisconsin Log Cabin needed $75 million. Richard Tafel, Ex- Republican Club. Ile may be reached for ecutive Director of the Log Cabin Repub- comment at: Log Cabin Republicans, P.O. licans, is taking the lead on the issue of Box 199, Milwaukee, WI 53201. needed additional funding for the program based on the belief that the pursuit of saving lives as opposed to increasing dol- EQUALITY lars directly to the AIDS bureaucracy Continued From Page 1 should be the gauge for resolution of the Sunday, May 17,1998 issue. "With anti-Gay initiatives and referen- "The AIDS priorities of this budget boil dums from Colorado to Maine, and the down to three words: `Save lives first," Right Wing organizing against our fami- said Tafel. Tafel also argued that ap- lies, we must build a stronger grassroots proximately $46 million may be reallo- movement," Ettlelbrick said. 1:3o p.m. to 3:30 p.m. cated from other, "More states than ever before are facing lower priority sections fighting for of the Ryan White Care Act to bridge the anti-Gay measures and/or are gap. pro-Gay civil rights protections," said Di- To the Clinton Administration's credit, anne Hardy-Garcia, Co-Chair of the Fed- the explosion in needed funds for ADAP eration and Executive Director of the Les- The Boulevard Inn was not to be anticipated. The source of bian and Gay Rights Lobby of Texas. the problem in funding stems from "Pro- "Nearly every state has faced a bill ban- tease Inhibitors"—a medical breakthrough ning the recognition of same-sex mar- that effectively combats the HIV virus. riages in the last two years," Hardy- 925 East Wells Street These inhibitors may be provided through Garcia said. ADAP for persons who do not qualify for The Equality Begins At Home actions Medicare. will be organized by each of the existing In 1996, Congress took the lead on the 36 political organizations active in the issue and approved $50 million in emer- Federation. Each state will design an ac- Milwaukee, WI gency funding over the President's 199'7 tion that best fits with their state and their Fiscal Budget. As the crisis drew on, the political goals. Each state will develop a Clinton Administration flat-funded plan for integrating local groups and our ADAP. Consequently, many state ADAP allies into the action. programs shut down or had to ration the NGLTF will help organize the states program's limited resources to those who that do not have existing statewide politi- The afternoon willfeature: were m most need. The White House was cal groups. The Equality Begins At Home repeatedly called upon to reverse its actions have been given office space in stance. the NGLTF office. * Authentic Titanic memorabilia Unfortunately, the Administration re- Several national and local groups have fused. With such a refusal as a tangible joined in supporting the Equality Begins example of the Administration's true view At Home actions by helping with re- * A Titanic Silent Auction of the AIDS issue, the Log Cabin Repub- sources, fundraising, publicity and exper- licans went forward and testified before tise. There will also be a powerful effort Congress in April, 1997. They did for to make sure that both the Equality Begins * A buffetfeaturingfoods served to passengers HIV+ people what the Clinton Admini- At Home actions and the Millenmum stration refused—the Log Cabin Republi- March complement each other and share cans requested an increase. The Republi- resources. Titanic, champagne and tea. can Congress agreed and approved aboard the $118.5million in increased funds for 1998. Now we are getting to the 1999 HIT Fundraiser budge and again the Clinton Administra- —The Holiday Invitational tion fails to meet the literal dying wish of Milwaukee a Tournament (HIT), will be sponsoring a For more information or reservations body of tenninally ill American citizens Saturday, May 9, 1998 to who elected him as their leader. Again, casino run, the the Empress Casino in Joliet, Illinois. Administration offers only a token of person is $20 in includes please call 414-276- 6355 support even when, under a new balanced Cost per budget, there may soon round-trip bus transportation. The bus be hundreds of will depart at 9:00 a.m. from the M&M Suggested contribution of sioo.00 and up millions of dollars of surplus in sight that This is should be directed toward Club and will return at 7:00 p.m. such life-saving a fundraiser for HIT. programs as this. ADAP is a program that Call Peter at (414) Seating is limited directly elongates the lives of terminally It's not too late. ill, HIV+ 963-4037 or the HIT Hotline at (414) Americans, many of whom may 332-7142. be able to return to the work place or be May 7, 1998—May 20, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 LAMM To Hold Mother's Day All Celebration Men's Milwaukee—Celebrate Mother's Day, whichever way you define it, with The Shoes Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee (LAMM). LAMM announces their First and Annual Mother's Day Celebration to be Accessories held on Sunday, May 17, 1998, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Fashionable Betty Brinn Children's Museum which is located at 920 E. Wisconsin Avenue in Farina' Milwaukee. Admission to the even is $2 per person (admission price to the mu- Casual Friday seum); children under 2 are free. The even will be held in the NML Quiet Room on Outdar the second floor. Refreshments will be provided. ,,...... D Current exhibits on display include: My ,,.....,„ Body Works, which teaches children alxiiit their bodies and how to stay healthy, A Trading Place, which helps „,„...._ children understand the marketplace and NT SINCE 1939 Winners! Mary Read (L) and Sara Johnson were presented with awards at the ARCW Awards banquet held gives them a chance to role-play, and Play MAKE IT YOUR SHOE STORE on April 18. There work to fight AIDS makes them winners in anyone's book! Port where children 3 and under can have fun in a busy port (& playground). Grand Avenue Mall Exceptional Volunteers Recognized at For more information, or the RSVP to the event, please contact the LAMM of- MILWAUKEE, WI 271-5175 ARCW's Awards Banquet fice at (414) 264-2600. Milwaukee -- A Milwaukee attorney each individually tailored to the client. In who works with people living with AIDS addition, her dedication to serving clients Dykeman Family and a student who brings the issue of shows through with her willingness to Heating • Air Conditioning • Boiler AIDS to her high school classmates re- meet clients wherever is necessary, not • Corporatio ceived Volunteer of the Year Awards only at 820 N. Plankinton, but in their from the AIDS Resource Center of Wis- homes, hospitals, nursing homes and hos- consin (ARCW) Saturday night, April 18. pices. Thus, she provides services to cli- /pcurorcloill E Mary Read, an attorney who helps the ents which preserves their Air autonomy in hcvilits:ni agency's clients with estate planning, the most fundamental areas, medical deci- no wills, powers of attorney and other legal sion-making and financial planning. matters, received the award from the Besides ARCW, her commitment is evi- Pre•SeasonSale! of ARCW's Milwaukee and Kenosha area denced by her involvement in other com- Unit offices. munity-wide HIV issues. Read also vol- Rheem Receiving the award from the Green unteers for HIV-related programs at Chil- Bay and Appleton area offices was Sarah dren's Hospital, where she serves on the Johnson, of Sobieski, a student at Pulaski Board of Directors, and as a member of ee 11/2 Ton Air High School. She was honored for plan- the Wisconsin AIDS Fund. ning and implementing activities for The award for Johnson noted that she World AIDS Day at her school, for "is an effective teacher. malang sure that Conditioner teaching about AIDS and for getting other her audience understands her point by Installed: students involved. making the information relevant to teens' awards were presented at a dinner The lives. She is constantly thinking of ways Raka-018JAZ with normal 1 00 at the Bavarian Inn, 700 W. Lexington she can help and get other students in- installation. Price does not include Blvd. Glendale. State Rep. Rosemary volved. She has been an integral part in electrical wiring or permits. 5 Potter (D-Milwaukee), who has long been planning and implethenting numerous ac- Ozaukee County concerned about the issues of HIV and tivities and education sessions for World Milwaukee County AIDS, was the featured speaker. AIDS Day for the last two years in her or 242-455O "Our 1,400 volunteers are the founda- school." 273-7500 tion of care, treatment and prevention More than 1,400 volunteers in the state Showroom: 1O23 E. Brady Street services provided by ARCW. Addition- work with ARCW in helping clients, ally, we would not be able to raise criti- spreading prevention messages and with cally needed funds to support programs fundraising events. Christopher Braman, without the many volunteers in Special director of volunteers for the Southeast Events," said Neil Albrecht, Regional Di- Region, said: "The Volunteer Recognition rector. Dinner is a celebration of the invaluable Read has been volunteering with the "I Want To Be Your Jeweler." commitment volunteers have made to the agency since 1996, devoting two after- AIDS epidemic. ARCW owes a world of noons a week in the legal program. Based gratitude to the volunteers who are the on this schedule, she has contributed hun- backbone and driving force of AIDS pre- dreds of hours of free legal advice and vention and service in this part of the counsel to clients. state." As an estate planner, she drafts health Anyone interested in volunteering for care powers of attorneys, financial powers ARCW should call Chris Braman at (414) of attorney, living wills and other wills, 225-1556. Wisconsin Residents Return from Successful Commitment, HIV/AIDS Lobbying Trip to Washington Milwaukee—Eleven Wisconsin resi- "Hope is Not Victory," the 1998 AIDS Friendship & dents just returned from Washington, D.C. Watch theme, stemmed from recent ad- where they lobbied their members of con- vances in the treatment of I-IIV that re- gress on HIV and AIDS issues. sulted in some unexpected consequences. "A lot of people have the misperception AIDS Action Wisconsin is a network of Fashion Rings that AIDS is over and that's not true," over 750 Wisconsin AIDS advocates from said Paul Lewis, a Merrill resident. all nine congressional districts. Lewis and ten other AIDS advocates "The advocates regularly work directly from across Wisconsin attended AID- with their elected officials regarding local, ffi ^0.1: SWatch `98, a three-day lobbying event to state and national HIV/AIDS funding and for the real world educate Congress about the need for ex- policy issues," said Gifford. "Just last panded funding for HIV prevention, care, year, Wisconsin advocates worked with research and effective AIDS public poli- ARCW to rescue federal funding to help cies. people with HIV/AIDS stay in their & all of its Life Styles. The Wisconsin delegation is organized homes," he added. by AIDS Action Wisconsin, a grassroots The three days of AIDSWatch included program coordinated by the AIDS Re- education on the federal legislative proc- source Center of Wisconsin (ARCW). ess and an update on the 105' Congress. "AIDS advocates took the local con- In addition to maintaining AIDS funding, cerns of AIDS to Capitol Hill," said one of this year's key issues was ad- ARCW director of public policy Mike dressing the ban on federal funding for Gifford. "They brought a powerfifi mes- needle exchange programs. sage that the challenges of AIDS are still "Secretary of Health and Human Serv- significant in Wisconsin." ices Donna Shalala recently decided not to According to Gifford, the annual AIDS lift the federal ban for needle exchange Watch brings individuals from every U.S. funding despite scientific evidence that it congressional district to Washington, D.C. reduces HIV infection, saves lives and #0' for the event. The Wisconsin advocates actually reduces injection drug use," Gif- joined an estimated 400 others from ford said. "Her decision is bad for Wis- across America. consin. It will mean needless new HIV in- "We met with all nine Wisconsin repre- fections and more AIDS deaths." sentatives and our two senators," said Gif- This was the seventh year of AIDS DIAMOND CENTER ford. "Our message was clear, `Now is not Watch, a project of the national AIDS the time to relax in the fight against community, in partnership with the AIDS constituents from AIDS."' He added that Resource Center of Wisconsin and over N82 W15340 Appleton Ave. • Menomonee Falls • (414) 251-4570 • Fax (414) 251-4589 six of nine Wisconsin congressional dis- 40 national and regionally-based organi- tricts participated in AIDSWatch. The zations. AIDSWatch is the largest annual 5096 South 76th Street • Greenfield • (414) 325-9800 • Fax (414) 325.9803 AIDS advocates asked their congressmen constituent-based federal HIV/AIDS edu- to do more, not less, to support WV and cation and lobbying event in the U.S. AIDS. May 7, 1998—May 20, 1998—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 that he retired from the game. The second is that that evening, he confessed to his wife that he was a "problem thinker." Deallines Editorial "I know," she replied. "You're acting May 215t Issue like college professors or writers. I want a Articles Friday, May 15th On Life divorce." Ads Skippy plunged further into despair. Ready—May 15th One day when he was driving to the Non-Camera Many times (more times than we care to think), things happen for which there seems Camera Ready—May 18th Rosenbaum dies. His death seems so senseless and we field, he found himself thinking about no reason. Someone like Billy Kipling and Shakespeare. Suddenly a bill- 5:00 p.m. ask why. He was a nice guy. He smiled a lot. He made people feel good when he was this world. Why did he have to be taken from us board caught his eye. It was an ad for around. There aren't many like him in Thinkers Anonymous (TA). like he was? Things are a little darker now. Why did it happen. Why? June 4th Issue more than there are answers to most of the major Skippy knew about the group. It was —Friday, May 29th There are no answers to that any sponsored by the Republicans and Demo- Articles (and minor) questions of life-far, far fewer answers than we care to admit. We are Ads like to think, kids, scared kids, huddled around a crats and funded by the state legislature more like little children than we where no thinking had gone on m years. Non-Camera Ready—May 29' campfire on a moonless night and shivering as the wolf howls. We think we know we do. But we don't know. Maybe we never will. The bill funding the organization had been Camera Ready—June 1" what's out there. We tell ourselves signed into law by the governor who said One thing, however, we can be certain about. That is that each and every one of us is ti&pgit. unique happening that was never known before and will never he couldn't understand thinking people an event, an absolutely since he'd never done any himself. be seen again. here. He made life happy for all who knew him and now Skippy joined TA. He never misses a Billy was like that. He was meeting where they watch movies like Caution gone. We don't know why he went any more than we know why he came—any he's Paulie and Spanish Prisoner. After- The fact that someone's name appears in more than we know any of that about each other and our selves. Perhaps there is one thing more of which we can be certain. There is a mind far wards, everyone shares how they've this paper in no way implies sexual orien- greater than our own, one that holds the very best of all human events in its fullness so avoided thinking since the last meeting. tation. that they live on, forever being, forever happening, eternally becoming. That is Billy Since then, Slippy has decided not to now. retire. The state legislature invited him to Be confident. Life has meaning. The manner of our dying, no matter how senseless speak. The politicians said they were Read All About It and painful, does not destroy that. Death is not the ultimate reality. Life is the ultimate pleased that his speech showed no think- reality and Billy's life had meaning, a meaning unique to himself. His life has ing at all. The shoe company has rehired On the Web meaning yet, here and on as he continues to grow. One time, we will know that when him. He's happy. Having stopped think- we are all together again. ing, he can now believe six impossible Wisconsin Light would like to extend the deepest sympathy of all our people here to things before breakfast without any trou- Billy's family and his many, many friends. ble at all. "Ignorance truly is bliss," Skippy said. "And it's profitable." www.wilight.com VISITATION Editor's Note Continued From Page 1 Give the People Light and they will find their own way. the bill was unnecessary, James McFar- We Can Forget Reggie White land, an attorney and Treasurer and By Terry Boughner founding member of the Log Cabin Re- is nothing to be ashamed about in who we publicans of Wisconsin, said, "Before AB The In all this business about Reggie White, are. We have no reason, utterly no reason 397 there are a couple of things I think that we to hate became law, there was nothing that ourselves. would require a hospital to allow a partner Wisconsin should keep in mind. • I can honestly say this: if they devel- to see his or her One is that regardless of what Reggie or oped a pill tomorrow that, if taken, loved one. In other would words, if a homophobic parent had Light others like him say, their words are not in- turn me straight, I would tell them to "Get wanted to spired by Christianity. I say that because the hell out of bar a partner from seeing the here." Yes, it's been diffi- patient, the hospital could have I've heard people say, "Oh well, what can cult being Gay and living in this society. readily you expect (from Reggie)? He's a Chris- agreed to that and probably would have." There've been a lot of struggles, but life's McFarland further tian, isn't he?" full of struggles no matter who you are. refuted claims made Christianity is, at its heart, about life and I am by some Democrats and a Gay political proud of me. I like my Gay side, columnist that there love. It teaches that love is the ground of the integral part of me, the facet that is has never been a case all being. It teaches that God is love and Gay. of a Wisconsin hospital refusing to allow a patient to determine who can that God gives that essence to us when we Look or can't at it this way. Though there are a see him or her. He cited two specific are open to receive it. At that time, when lot of people who say that Reggie is being we love, we are most in the image of God. situations where this had occurred in- criticized because what he said was "po- cluding a situation When love is in us, we lbel full, over litically involving a member of incorrect." That's foolishness. Log Cabin Republicans in Madison. joyed, ecstatic, bathed in a mystery almost He's being criticized because most, if not beyond our comprehension. In the eyes of Asked what Gay and Lesbians should do all, of what he said was wrong. now that the Governor has Executive & Editorial Offices our beloved as he looks at us, we see that For example, he signed this bill, said sin brought down McFarland said, "Log Cabin Republicans 1843 N. Palmer and know a little of what God is. This is the Roman Empire. Oh yeah? If it did, it beautiful. took urge all Gay men and Lesbians to inform Milwaukee, WI 53212 its own sweet time doing it. The their physicians either orally or in writing Christianity, like all great religions, Roman Empire was around a lot longer (414) 372-2773 holds out the promise of that beauty both (although it would be best to put it in than the U.S. has been. writing so now and forevermore. But nowhere one's partner has proof that the was he more wrong than doctor was so ni formed), of his/her visita- LIGHT FAX: (414) 372-1840 I've known many Christians in my life. when he said that being Gay was a choice. The ones who seek to live their faith go tion wishes. Office It's no choice. It's the way things are with "If this is done, the hospital must Hours: about quietly, doing what good they can, me and you know permit something? I like that. visitation regardless of the wishes of the Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. helping, not judging, believing in the We Gay people have every reason, power of love to see us all to a safe and blood relatives of the patient or the wishes 24-Hour Recording every right to feel good about ourselves. of anyone else." secure place in the scheme of things. We live, we fall in love, we work, we pay Publisher The Christians I've known are not Evertz added, "Even if a Gay or Lesbian Jerry Johnson taxes, we build families, we have fun, we person has durable puffed up. They don't think they have the laugh, we have power of attorney for sorrow, we cry. What's health care, this does Executive Editor ear of God. They hope that their doing wrong with any of that? not guarantee that the hospital would have to allow them to Terry Boughner, Ph.D. what's good and right and get on with life. Does God condemn us? No! God is love Christianity is a magnificent faith, visit with their partner if blood relatives Arts & Entertainment Editor and when we love—as we do—we par- wished otherwise. something full of love and beautiful. Do take of the We urge all to take the Geno very essence of the Creator. added precaution of putting in writing not let what Reggie White says lead you We can be sure of that. SpotLight Editor to give it up. who you wish to visit if you should be Forget this sin and damnation bit. Let's hospitalized." Bill Meunier The second thing is that I've met Les- get on with being loving, proud, self- bian and Gay people who have read what Evertz concluded, saying, "Put one Advertising Manager confident, self-accepting Gay people. That more thing in he said and seem so discouraged by it. It's is writing, too—a thank you Jerry Johnson where our faith should be. Those are the note to Governor Thompson." more of the same; the homophobia that ingredients from which we should con- 372-2773 we've heard all of our lives. What can we struct our self-image. Not from anything Columnists and Reporters do? that Reggie White has to say. Glenn Bishop, Ruthie, Brian Treglown, What we Lesbian and Gay people can Let's ignore him and get on with being Barbara Lightner, Bill Meunier, Dasty Sass, do is to know, absolutely know, that there a good, proud people. 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Call 251 -1237 for more information' thinking you're going to have to retire Third Class—$16.95 May 7, 1998--May 20, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT-5 Federal Judge to Hear Case Challenging around the country have committed to a and the National Coalition to Save Lives major demonstration and civil disobedi- Now organized a massive demonstration Public Use of Blocking Software ence in Washington DC within 6 weeks, in Washington to lift the funding ban. as well as ongoing confrontations with 2000 needle exchangers and supporters Washington, DC—A federal judge in Attorney and censorware critic Jonathan Shalala, Virginia has agreed to hear _a precedent- President Clinton, and drug czar came to the HHS building in Washington Wallace argues that "X-Stop blocks nu- Gen. Barry McCaffery. DC, and several dozen were arrested in an setting lawsuit that will challenge the merous sites that cannot possibly be ob- public use of "blocking software"—those "We can no longer sit back and watch attempt to deliver a 15 foot tall moral scene... because they contain no explicit this trio kill our families, our lovers, our backbone to Shalala and Clinton. much-hyped programs that are intended to sexual material of any kind." According restrict access to "obscene" and "adult" friends and our communities. vowed ACT ACT UP vows to dramatically step up to Wallace, one version of X-Stop soft- will persist in its pressure campaign on the Administra- content on the intemet. sites UP's Earl Driscoll. "We ware indiscriminately blocked web spreading the truth, so they will be forced tion. The group brought 50 members to Judge Leonie Brinkema explained that, for the "AIDS Memorial Quilt," "The "The central question before this court is to stop the spread of HIV." • Congress in an emergency lobby effort on National Journal of Sexual Orientation Last September, ACT UP Philadelphia April 22. whether a public library may, without Law," and "Fairness & Accuracy In Re- violating the First Amendment, enforce porting" (a progressive media watch content-based restrictions on access to intemet speech." group, which regularly challenges homo- phobic bias in the mainstream press). The case was filed against Loudoun -14 S;t1; County Library in northern Virginia, Along with web sites, access to Internet 1,1 which requires the use of "X-Stop" soft- newsgroups seems unfairly limited. Ac- ware on its computers. Alleging that this cording to the Censorware Search Engine, policy abridges First Amendment free- alt.politics.homosexual and alt jour nal- s,. doms, the plaintiffs include the American ism.gay-press have both been blocked by Civil Liberties Union and San Francisco X-Stop. Examiner columnist Rob Morse. The software does NOT block social and political newsgroups with a homo- Morse reports that sections of the Ex- phobic bent, aminer's web site have been blocked however, such "alt.religion simply because he reports-from time to christian-teen and alt.religion chris- time—on Lesbian and Gay subjects. tian.baptist." The latter group regularly includes rants On their own behalf, the producers of about "Vile Hateful Homosexuals" (April "X-Stop"—Log-On Data Corporation— 16). claim that this product does not block ac- cess to Gay or Lesbian news sites, unless Responding to such concerns, X-Stop's CEO recently issued a press release in they are legally obscene. However, com- which he now claims pany promotional materials have boasted that his product is • endorsements from some of the nation's "new and improved"—and that the oppo- sition's "portrayal of filtering software is most homophobic groups— including the outdated" American Family Association, Family "X-Stop offers Friendly Libraries, Focus on the Family, a product called the Li- and the Family Research Council. brarian II to address the uncomfortable hi a press release issued last August, the position of librarians across the country," American Family Association breathlessly Bradshaw announced. "Our software blocks the exact address of a site that is announced "an alliance with Log-On without-a-doubt Data." "We recommend the X-Stop filter pornographic, not 'possi- because it has real muscle," gushed AFA bly' pornographic because it contains president Donald Wildmon. certain words— the technology now is same "muscle" deadly accurate." Log-On Data touts that "We understand the libraries are getting in ads that seem to suggest its software it user's brain obsolete. from both sides, having to answer to brawn will make the parents and the American Library Asso- Lending credence to complaints that such ciation's supposed "filtering" programs are simply "censor- stand for First ware," X-stop is promoted with this Amendment nghts," Bradshaw explained. "So, we made the Librarian II with a very chilling promise: "If it's BAD it's narrow focus—it blocks only blocked, before the computer even knows the really it! INSTANTLY... no tune wasted!" bad stuff." community pharmacy ACT UP Preparing March on Washington Over Needle Exchange ON THE CORNER OF STATE & GORHAM, MADISON. TEL. 251-3242. Philadelphia—Monday, April 27, at the works. She had the data on her_desk and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Presbyterian she didn't do a damn thing about it until Church, hundreds of AIDS activists dis- last week," recalls Julie Davids of Project I rupted U.S. Secretary of Health and Hu- TEACH, "She could have spent this tmie heS man Service Donna Shalala's appearance. connect publicly fighting for syringe exchange The activists targeted the Secretary for her funding, rather than allowing Congress failure to fund needle exchange programs. and the President to figure out ways to People with HIV, people in recovery, keep the ban. How dare she continue to You love Oprah and Ricki Lake... and syringe exchange users from ACT UP serve as the top public health official in Philadelphia,, Community Living Room, this nation." so goof that hair, beat that face One Day at a Time, Phoenix II, Preven- Rates of injection-related HIV infection tion Point Philadelphia, Project TEACH for people of color are twenty times the and join us for Milwaykees and We the People Living with rate for white injection-drug users. HIV/AIDS, Inc., packed the room with "The President's so-called 'Dialogue on signs bearing the names of those killed by Race-based Health Disparities' is a fraud. very own talk show. AIDS during the funding ban, and loudly How can Clinton apologize for the infa- and clearly educated the Secretary about mous Tuskeegee study on one hand, and the disastrous effects of the Federal fund- deny funding for syringe exchange on the ing ban on syringe exchange. other?" said ACT UP Philadelphia's John It's nine cents for a new syringe, and Bell. over $100,000 for the lifetime care of a "The current policy is nothing more than SO 2soul person with AIDS. Do the math," said an official statement of cowardice and ia-. Joyce Hamilton of ACT UP Philadelphia, cism on the part of a Presidential admini- "The syringe exchange ban isn't just a slap stration that sees people of color as ex- Saturday, May 16, 1998 in the face to our communities--it's an pendable. It is time for Shalala to take a economic disaster for the whole country." stand against this genocide--she must step 6:3O-9 PM Centennial Hall "I'm a person living in recovery from down in protest." Lower level of the Milwaukee Public Library, 733 N. 8th St. drug addiction, " she added. "I am clean Doug Nelson, Executive Director of the from drugs, but can never get rid of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin HIV I contracted through a syringe. Sy- (ARCW) has also called for Shalala's ringe exchange stops people from getting resignation over the ban on funding for An evening of discussion, food & fun. WV, and dead addicts don't recover. needle exchange. Shalala knows this, and doesn't think In Philadelphia, where the majority of Hosted by Ashlee Brawley we're worth the money. She needs to re- HIV infections are due to injection drug sign." use, ACT UP forced the city health de- Performances by Lady Symone &Traci Ross In 1989, Sen. Jesse Helms passed legis- partment to fund a syringe exchange pro- lation banning syringe exchange funding gram in 1991. until the HHS Secretary determined that Prevention Point Philadelphia has re- Contact Edward Carr at 414-225-1519 for more programs prevented HIV without in- duced infections by at least 33% in zip involved. creasing drug use. codes with exchange sites, and is the larg- information or to get On April 20, Shalala announced that the est source of referrals to drug treatment Sponsored by ARCW and co-sponsored by Clinton Administration had determined programs in the city. that needle exchange programs are an ef- Many neighborhoods with high rates of Barbie Doll's Playhouse & Emerald's Lounge. fective means of preventing the transmis- injection-related HIV infection remain un- sion of HIV and do not increase drug use, served, however, due to the lack of access but that the funding ban would be re- to Federal HIV prevention funds. tained. In Milwaukee, ARCW conducts a nee- The federal government funds the ma- dle exchange program using private funds. jority of disease prevention efforts in the Without government funding on the local ARCW US. or federal level, Nelson said, ARCW is 0 AIDS RESOURCE CENTER OF WISCONSIN Needle exchange prevents HIV trans- only able to reach about one-third of IV mission by exchanging sterile syringes for drug users. Two-thirds continue at risk for This is a free event, but a non-perishable item for ARCW's food used ones. 33 people are infected with HIV. pantry would be appreciated. People of color fighting HIV/AIDS. HIV in the US each day via injection drug On Friday, April 24, Shalala was con- use with contaminated syringes. Over half fronted in Berkeley, California, by over of new WV infections in the US, and over 200 protesters from ACT UP East Bay 60% of infections in women and 75% of and ACT UP Golden Gate, chanting infections in children, are attributed to "Clean needles save lives, it's time to re- All W 03071p 2 injection drug use. sign." 11/14' ) 'For years, the Secretary has ignored the AIDS March on Washington scientific evidence that needle exchange There were three arrests. Activists May 7, 1998—May 20, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT-6

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National Football League (NFL), e-mail: nfltecha)eromail.com Consumer Relations, Campbell's Soup Corporation, Campbell's Place, Box 26B, Northshore Office A414 962-4413 Camden, NJ 08103, phone: 800.257.8443, e-mail via WWW: Shorevymr http://www.campbellkitchen.com/responsel.asp ADirect: 961-8314 Ext. 199 Sean McManus, Sports President, CBS Sports, 524 West 57th St., New York, AHome/Voice mail: 224-1452 NY 10019-2902, fax: 212.975.4063, e-mail via WWW: http://www.cbs.cominavbar/feedback.html Awww.jackhsmith.com Nike at: wvvw.nike.comitalktous/ May 7, 1998—May 20, 1998—WISCONSIN LIGHT-7 George Michael's Coming Out Shows How it Should Not Be Done Commentary by Al Kielwasser money, safety, support and prestige than Creating a Style That was then . . . George Michael, queers come out every . . . "Singer George Michael was... danc- day (instead of waiting until they are ing the mght away Axis, a West Holly- "caught"). All Yopr Own. wood club catering to a mixed Gay and Not only the reporting leaves room for • CuStom designed & straight crowd. But when he had to use improvement, in this case, so does the the little boy's room, George suddenly story himself. In both timing and tenor, one-of-a-kind jewary turned shy, say witnesses... and ordered Michael also undermined his own outing. • Over 25 years of design and his bodyguards to clear the bathroom so When reporters asked about his reasons that he could have complete privacy!"— for coming out, Michael replied: "This is customer service experience Globe, May 13, 1997. as good a time as any." "I want to say • Graduate Jeweler This is now . . . that I have no problem with people Gemologist(GIA) . . . "Pop star George Michael... was knowing that I'm in a relationship with a Gift Certificates Available charged on Thursday with lewd conduct man right now," he methodically ex- stemming from his arrest this month in a plained. "I have not been in a relationship public tollet."—Reuters, April 17, 1998. with a woman for almost 10 years" (As- The more things change, the more they sociated Press, April 11; CNN, April 11). stay the same. Following his recent arrest Of course, when you have been you are for lewd conduct, singer George Michael arrested for having sex with yourself in a r. "decided" finally to come out of the toilet stall, it is always a good time to harp closet—during an exclusive interview on about "honest" relationships -- and swear, CNN, no less (April 11). to the court of public opinion at least, that A flurry of press interest quickly fol- "I'm in one now." Michael might just as lowed, revealing the media's chronic mis- well have said: "Now that I am facing understanding of "the closet." criminal charges, I have no problem with Iii the mainstream media, lying (and people knowing that I have decided to being forced to lie) about sexual orienta- stop being an inveterate, greed-driven tion is often rationalind as a "right to pri- liar." vacy." Keeping with that unfortunate Even granting him the best of intentions, custom, most new stories confused Mi- Michael's timing could hardly be worse. chael's "closeted life" with his "pri- Following his outing, however, the Gay & vate"—a mix-up that the singer himself Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation • encouraged in the past, and fails to chal- (GLAAD) issued a hackneyed press re- lenge even now. lease commending the singer "for his • it. Of course, sexual ACTIVITY is a "pri- honesty and courage" (April 13). vate matter"—but sexual ORIENTATION "GLAAD congratulates George Michael is not. Reporting that someone is Gay, on his courageous decision to publicly Lesbian or Bisexual is hardly the same as come out," said executive director Joan it reporting when, where or with whom they Garry. "Obviously. the circumstanaec have sex. were less than ideal," she conceded. "But Michael was never protecting his "pri- Michael's honesty and openness will vacy" when he denied being Gay (or bi- serve as an inspiration for countless les- sexual), and it would be inaccurate to re- bian, Gay and bisexual people. It will port that now, by stating the fact of his help foster a safer atmosphere within the sexual orientation, something "private" music industry for all artists." has been exposed. Yet, that is exactly Given GLAAD's vital role—as the only INDA what most...journalists reported. national Gay and Lesbian media watch- ow 1411 1' About his decision to come out, for ex- dog in the U.S.—such a simplistic re- ample, CNN reporters asked Michael sponse is especially disappointing. SCHNOLL "why he felt compelled to open up a part arry's "less-than-ideal" assessment is as ORIGINALS of his PRIVATE life" (April 11). delusive a bromide as Michael's "good as 1OO5O NORTH PORT WASHINGTON ROAD Likewise, Reuters first reported: "The any." Rather than raising the critical bar, MEQUON, WI 53O92 414-241-1 1 16 34-year-old singer, who has long drawn a it encourages diminished expectations. discreet veil over his PRIVATE life, The same language has been used, with- broke his silence" (April 10). A week out distinction, for describing the coming later, the wire service continued to sug- out sagas of other celebrities. When Ellen gest that: "Michael, who has tried to keep DeGeneres left the closet, for example, his PRIVATE life secret, broke his silence GLAAD issued a virtually identical press because he said he wanted to let his fans release—which "congratulates" the ac- know he was ok" (April 17). tress and "applauds Ellen DeGeneres' connect h An article in The Irish Times (April courageous decision to come out" (April 11) was headlined: "Star's PRIVACY 7, 1997). Goes Wham As Incident Is Exposed." Surely, there are important differences Yet the ensuing story reported ONLY that between the two outings. But GLAAD's Michael was Gay; it revealed NOTHING take on Michael suggests none. about private life, per se. An evolving approach to media activism A more accurate headline would have requires more than a passing notice that, substituted "secrecy" or "deceit" for the while every act of coming out is a good bo. rinds word "privacy." Even Michael now ad- thing, not all are best. Certainly, Mi- mits that he intentionally deceived music chael's inspirational service to "countless consumers for decades, on the assumption Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual people" is di- A Discussion Seriesfor Gay Men in Relationships that a "borderline" sexual identity would minished by his circumstances—which earn him more money and fame. are hardly incidental (or entirely beyond Unfortunately, Michael still maintains his control). Thursdayevenings —May 14, 21, 28 and June 4 that another reason he remained closeted By coming out essentially after being was "that he didn't feel like publicizing outed, Michael's newfound "openness" his private life" (PlanetOut, April 13). suggests as much coercion as courage. 1lMf 6:30.8:30 PM That excuse is especially unbelievable, Identifying as Gay only—and specifi- considering it comes from a man who cally—in the wake of a "lewd conduct" LOCATION last Side library, 1910 f. 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Commentary by Wausau, we were met by a barrage of State Rep. Tammy Baldwin hateful and intolerant speakers. But op- History is replete with attempts by ma- ponents of AB 104, some 300 strong, jority groups to limit the civil liberties of stood with dignity and strength. Many of minorities in their community. They us stayed all day without being able to have done so by discriminating on the ba- testify. The Assembly shamelessly passed sis of race, gender, religion and sexual the bill on May 13, 1997. orientation. These groups have attempted It seemed a major defeat. We could to abuse our democratic system of gov- have thrown up our hands and given up. • ernment by drafting legislation that But it is not in my nature nor the nature would codi.fy their bigotry and establish of Wisconsin's Gay and Lesbian commu- 1 • law based on a denial of civil liberties to nity to easily concede defeat. We re- their fellow human beings. grouped and concentrated on the State Disgracefully, some of these attempts Senate. We lobbied the Senate vigor- • have been successful. ously, in an effort to keep the bill from Government-sanctioned assimilation coming to the floor. attempted to destroy Native American Our efforts appeared successful. It culture. "Jim Crow" laws and segregation seemed as if AB 104 would die in com- 115 Years of Love — Five couples celebrated there anniversaries together with a dinner at Milwaukee's 1100 attempted to systematically suppress Afri- mittee. Then we were told that the Club. At the (L-R) are Tom and Gordy (3 years), Wayne and Josie (41 years), Rick and Jim (18 years). Not can-Americans, restrictions on reproduc- Committee on Judiciary, Campaign Fi- shown are Papa Smurf and Gramma (25 yeas) and Nick and Jim (26 years). Papa and Gramma were in the tive freedom continue to deny women's nance Reform and Consumer Affairs had kitchen cooking and Nick and Jim were unable to attend. rights and most recently Congress scheduled the bill for a public hearing, shamefully passed the Defense of Mar- just weeks before the end of the current Things About Social Security that People riage Act (DOMA) which, like earlier legislative session. laws banning interracial marriage, denies My office and I quickly alerted the Living with HIV Should Know Gay and Lesbian couples the right to community of this last-ditch effort by the many. religious right to pass AB 104. Milwaukee—New drug treatments have fits to start again during this period. Regrettably, the Wisconsin legislature is The pubhc hearing room on March 18 meant substantially improved health for not immune from divisive, and hateful was filled with people from the radical- many individuals who are receiving Social Under SSI, where benefits are .paid on the basis of need, the earnings limits are built rhetoric. Assembly Bill 104 (AB 104) right. We were forced to listen to oppo- Security or SSI disability benefits because of was introduced by Representative nent after opponent attempt to devalue HIV infection. However, many into the program, benefits decrease as earn- persons ings increase. In 1998, a person who has no Lorraine Seratti (R-Spread Eagle). The our relationships and stigmatize our with HIV fear their disability benefits may bill prohibits marriage between people of community. However, brave people from stop because of their improved condition income other than earnings can earn as much as $1,073 a month before all SSI the same gender. Opponents of AB 104 around the state passionately offered their even . though they have not yet returned to were quick to point out that same-gender testimony that validated the strength and work. payments are stopped. Under both the Social Security and SSI marriage is not currently legal in Wiscon- commitment of our families. Our mes- Social Security disability benefits are paid sin. Therefore, it is not hard to imagine sage was "Value All Families." to people who have a physical or programs, deductions may be approved for mental work-related expenses. Medicare continues this bill's intent. - I am proud to announce that on April 1, condition so severe it prevents them from I believe this bill to be nothing more 1998, Assembly Bill 104 was officially working Ibr at least a year or is expected to for 36 months following a successful trial work period, and Medical Assistance may than a divisive and mean-spirited attempt declared "dead" by the State Legislature. result in death. by radical-right legislators to deny the Its failure to pass both houses of the State Persons with full-blown AIDS generally continue as long as SSI benefits continue. For individuals who are not eligible for SSI rights of Lesbians and Gay men to equal Legislature means that it will not be qualify because their condition typically is protection under the law. This outrage signed into law. Furthermore, I was as- so severe that they are unable to work. Peo- payments because they are earning too much, Medical Assistance can continue, was shared by members of the legal sured by members of the legislative lead- ple with WV infection who do not have community. "The ACLU of Wisconsin ership that it would not be addressed in full-blown AIDS also may qualify with certain restrictions, as long as the dis- for dis- ability has not improved. believes that the prohibition of something an extra session called by the legislature. ability benefits if their condition prevents not currently allowed is...foolish public I have received the list of bills lo be ad- them from working. The result is that disabled beneficiaries who attempt to work will find it easier to do policy," Christopher Ahmuty, executive dressed in this special session and AB Social Security has special disability rules director of ACLU Wisconsin said. 104 is not one of them. that permitizieople to work without losing so. The nsk of losing their income and all medical help is greatly diminished. For History is replete.with shameful acts of The Gay and Lesbian community of their benefit eligibility. These rules allow discrimination, but it is also full of exam- Wisconsin, our families, friends and al- cash benefits and Medicare or Medical As- many, that will make the difference between success and failure in their efforts to return ples of people who stood up in the face of lies, have something to be proud of. We sistance to continue, provide help with work attacks on their civil liberties. We did have stood together and done what few expenses, and help in finding a new line of to the workplace. For more information, call Social Secu- just that. We were not willing to stand by other states in the nation have done. We work. Other rules exclude from the individ- and let others relegate us to a position of have stood against mean-spirited and di- ual's countable income that portion of his or rity's toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, and ask for the booklets, "If You Become Dis- second-class citizenship based on our visive legislation, which sought to deny her earnings needed to pay for work-related sexual orientation. us our basic civil liberties, and have expenses. abled How We Can Help" awl "A Guide to Social Security and SSI Disability for Together, with my legislative colleagues emerged victorious. The rules are different for Social Security and pro-active voices within Wisconsin's and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), People With HIV Infection." I want to thank all of you who helped in Gay and Lesbian community, we this effort and to encourage you to con- although both programs are administered by launched a campaign against AB 104. the Social Security Administration and de- BestD Clinic Honors tinue to stand up, speak out, and fight for signed to accomplish the same ends: to help We sent out "Action Alerts" to inform the rights of Gay and Lesbian families the beneficiary return to the workplace and Gremminger and the community about this bill. We in- everywhere. Standing united, we can become financially independent once more. formed Gay and Lesbian people statewide make a difference; We can go down in Under Social Security, a person may work Warzyn for Years of of public hearings, where they could ex- history as those, who in the face of all-out tbr at least 12 months while receiving full ercise their democratic right to have their adversity, planted our feet and stood up benefits. This includes a "trial work period" Volunteer Service voice heard. The response was over- for the rights of tomorrow's Gay and Les- of nine months plus three additional months whelming. bian community. during Milwaukee—Recognizing a combined At the first public hearing, held in which the ability to work is evaluated 35 years of belbre cash benefits are volunteer service, BestD stopped. If the indi- Clime recently thanked Roger Grem- vidual is still unable to do substantial work, minger, MD Human Rights Campaign Slams Nike for benefits and Jerry Warzyn at a special continue. dinner given in their honor. For Social Security, earnings of $500 a Dr. Welcoming White Back to NFL month or Roger Gremminger more are generally considered Dr. Gremminger came to evidence of substantial work. BestD Clinic Washington, DC—The Human Rights Campbell Soup Co. asking that the com- in 1978 as a medical resident and has been Even if payments stop because of a suc- continuously involved Campaign assailed the Nike Corp. for pany reconsider its continued use of cessful trial as physician and welcoming Reggie White back to the White as a spokesman. work period, the Social Security clinician, medical director and board disability beneficiary receives an "extended Green Bay Packers two weeks after White "We sincerely hope you will reconsider member. In 1983, Dr. Gremminger was made a speech to the Wisconsin Assembly period of eligibility"-36 months during appointed Medical Director of using White as a representative for your which the Herpes filled with racial, ethnic and anti-Gay products," leaders of the three groups benefits may be reinstated for any Clinic at St. Anthony Hospital, the precur- month earnings fall below $500 and the in- sor of STD stereotypes. wrote to Campbell President and CEO Specialties Clinic, where he "Contrary to what Nike claims, White did Dale F. Morrison. "Given that the Camp- dividual is still disabled. No new applica- continues to serve as Board Chair and tion or waiting period is necessary for btme- Medical Director. not apologize `to those who may have bell Soup Co. has as a non-discrimination been offended,— said Elizabeth Birch, policy that covers sexual orientation, as Dr. Gremminger was instrumental in working with a small group of HRC's executive director. "I, for one, well as race and ethnic origin, it would be ANONYMOUS HIV BestD vol- heard no apology to the millions of Gay inconsistent to employ as a company unteers in initiating the first response to ANTIBODY TESTS HIV/AIDS as part and Lesbian Americans, and our friends spokesman a man whose beliefs and pub- Monday, of the Milwaukee and families, who were gravely offended lic statements contradict that very policy." Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday AIDS Project Committee, which was 6-8:30 pm transferred to the by White's remarks." In addition, they asked NFL Commis- AIDS Resource Center Birch sent a letter to Philip H. Knight, sioner Paul Taghabue to publicly censure of Wisconsin in 1986. He also gifted his BESTD MEN'S CLINIC equity in the building Nike's chairman and chief executive offi- White. "He appeared before the Wiscon- at 1240 E. Brady to cer, expressing dismay that the company sin Legislature because of his public pro- STD Diagnosis & Treatment BestD, which has owned it since 1990. Tuesdays 6—8:30 pm • Walk-In Jerry Warzyn put out such a statement about White. file as a football hero," they wrote. "The Jerry Warzyn "It is especially distressing to hear a NFL has an obligation to make sure that came to BestD as a Vol- statement like this from Nike, which has a players, including BESTD WOMEN'S CLINIC unteer in 1983 and has served in a variety White. do not abuse 1st and 3rd Thursday of capacities including non-discrimination policy that covers their positions as professional athletes to (Monthly). Manager of the sexual orientation and offers domestic put forward political and personal opin- 6—8:30 pm • Walk -In STD Clinic and Board Secretary. Profes- sionally an attorney, partner benefits to its Lesbian and Gay ions that contradict the tradition of fair- Warzyn has offered employees. It is incomprehensible that SUPPORT GROUPS his help informally in legal and real estate ness that is the hallmark of the NFL." matters affecting the Clinic. your company could have such policies HRC, through its website, is urging its For Gay HIV+ Men and Their Partners yet fail to see how hurtful and divisive Warzyn and Grremminger were each members and supporters to write to the given a Reggie White's remarks were to our heads of Campbell Soup Co. and other HIV EARLY watch commemorating their 15 community." and 20 years of continuous volunteer companies that use White as a spokesman, INTERVENTION PROGRAM service to BestD In the speech delivered last month to the including Nike and S.C. Johnson Wax, to Clinic, an all volunteer Wisconsin Assembly, White, an Call for information health care provider serving Milwaukee ordained reconsider their arrangements with the since 1974. minister, called homosexuality a sin and football star. asserted that it was a chosen "alternative lifestyle." He equated Gay people to "li- BEsTD.. Thank You ars, cheaters, [those who are] malicious C•L•1•N•l•C Tell Your Friends That Thanks to all of those who helped me and back stabbers." 1240 East Brady Street raise money for Mr. SSBL. In response, the Human Rights Cam- You Read All About it It was greatly appreciated. paign, the Black Gay and Lesbian Leader- 414-272-2144 ship Forum and the Latino/a Gay and Call for information and appointments Jeremy Lesbian Organization sent a letter to the in The Wisconsin Light (This Is It) May 7, 1998—May 20, 1998—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 Congress Moves Quickly to Ensure PrideFest Kicks of 1998 Proud Crowd Additional HIV Infections Campaign Fundraiser Washington, DC—In what was called are related to intravenous drug use. Nee- Milwaukee- PrideFest's annual Proud festivities. "a glaring display of political pandering," dle exchange programs provide .intrave- Crowd campaign has officially kicked off. Proud Crowd brochures can be picked the U.S. House of Representatives passed nous drug users with sterile syringes in As the main pre-festival fund-raiser, mon- up at many Milwaukee LGBT busmesses a gratuitous bill on April 29, banning fed- exchange for used ones. Such programs eys raised are used to help promote the and bars. If you are interested in receiving eral funding for needle exchange pro- have been implemented in more than 100 festival throughout Wisconsin and the a Proud Crowd sponsorship brochure by grams, despite conclusive scientific evi- communities around the country, and have U.S. These efforts help make PrideFest mail, please call the PrideFest office at dence that these programs save lives, ac- been shown to stem the spread of HIV and the largest Pride event in Wisconsin and (414) 272-3378. People with world wide cording to the Human Rights Campaign other blood-borne diseases transmitted one of the largest in the Midwest. web access will be able to download and (HRC). through the sharing of injection equip- In 1997, the campaign helped pay for print a Proud Crowd form and mail it in This political maneuver was pursued ment. the printing of 30,000 brochures and let- with their donation. PrideFest's web site even though the Clinton administration The need to address the twin epidemics ters; participation in the Greater Milwau- can be found at PrideFest.com. said they would not allow federal funds to of HIV and substance abuse, particularly kee Convention and Visitors Bureau festi- support needle exchange programs earlier in communities of color is clear. In 1996, val promotions which went to 600,000 this month. AIDS death rates declined by 32 percent households in eleven major cities in the "The bill's sponsors are unabashed stage for whites, but only 13 percent for African U.S.; and the production of 200 informa- PrideFest to Hold horses who have placed their political ca- Americans and 20 percent for Latinos. As tion packets which went to businesses and reers ahead of people's lives. In this elec- of June 1997, people of color represent 72 organizations throughout the nation. The Food Drive at This tion year, scientific evidence apparently percent of the male and 78 percent of the 1997 campaign raised over $8,000. has no role in shaping public health pol- female AIDS cases directly and indirectly Proud Crowd sponsorship has four do- Year's Festival icy," said HRC political director, Winne related to intravenous drug use. In the Af- nation levels: Bronze ($25 mdividual/$40 Stachelberg. rican American community, 48 percent of couples); Silver ($50 individual/$70 cou- Milwaukee-- In an effort to bring at- Early on the afternoon of April 29, AIDS cases are related to intravenous ples); Gold ($75individual/$100 couples); tention to the needs of those people less Congress passed H.R. 3717 prohibiting use. and Platinum ($125 individuals and cou- fortunate than ourselves, PrideFest will the use of federal funds for needle ex- many members of Congress articu- ples). host a food drive at this year's festival. change by a wide margin, with a vote of lated in today's debate, the science sup- All Proud Crowd sponsors receive the Festival go-er's are encouraged to bring 287-140. The bill was sponsored by Re- porting needle exchange is incontro- official Pride Card, a sturdy plastic card items of non-perishable food on Friday, publicans Gerald Solomon (N.Y.) and co- vertable. This reactionary measure is a that allows for free admission during all August 28 between the hours of 5:00 and sponsored by GOP whip Tom DeLay classic case of putting elections before three days of the festival, a $15 value. In 9:00 PM and Saturday between 11:00 AM (Tx.), Rep. Dennis Hastert (111.), Rep. leadership," said Seth Kllboum, HRC's addition, the card can be used to save ad- and 2:00 PM. All food collected will be Roger Wicker (Miss.), and Rep. Bob Ban senior health policy advocate. ditional money when presented with pur- donated to the Hunger Task Force which (Ga.). The effectiveness of needle exchange chases at the businesses listed on the re- will distribute the food to pantries in the Democrats voted 128 to 74 against programs have wide range of support verse side of the card. Offers include dis- Greater Milwaukee Area. The Hunger the bill. Republicans voted 213 to 11 among health policy organizations. They counts or premiums with purchases and Task Force distributes food to 91 food in support of the bill are endorsed by the American Medical can be redeemed any time before Decem- pantries. In the Wisconsin delegation, only Association, the American Nurses Asso- ber 31, 1998. —The Les-Bi-Gay-Trans community is Tom Barrett and David Obey voted ciation, the American Public Health Asso- Sponsors at the Silver and Gold levels extremely generous." Said PrideFest Co- against it ciation, the Association of State, and Ter- also receive Proud Crowd polo shirts or Director Susan Cook "LGBT organiza- All the others voted to ban funds ritorial Health Officials, the National Alli- mock turtle necks respectively. Shirts are tions and clubs routinely donate to chari- for needle exchange including Mark ance of State and Territorial AIDS Direc- 100 percent extra heavy 7-ounce cotton ties throughout the year. Given the in- Neumann and Scott Kiug. tors. with double stitching and ribbed sleeve crease in the number of people who are The vote follows Human Services Sec- cuffs. These generous cut shuts are me- turning to the food pantries to make ends retary Donna Shalala's April 20th an- dium ash in color with a full-color Proud meet, the PrideFest Council recommended nouncement that needle exchange pro Crowd emblem printed on the left breast. that we do our part to help keep the pan- Platinum sponsors will receive 3 foot by grams prevent the transmission of HIV St. Matthew's Catholic tries stocked." .txrs.T 5 foot Rainbow Flags. They also have the Hunger Task Force and PrideFest vol- and do not encourage the use of illegal Church at 1138 S. drugs. (S.• option to have their flags flown at the fes- unteers will collect food donations at the tr, 25th Street in tival grounds prior to receiving them front gates. All festival go-er's who do- In a clear display of political calculus, CELEBRATES however, the Administration denied fed- Milwauke is a along with a certificate of authenticity. nate 4 or more items will receive free ad- eral funds to local communities that ,(4-\ community which not To personally thank sponsors, a special mission during the designated times. Food choose to implement these life saving IPERs\-' only welcomes diversity Proud Crowd reception will be held at the barrels will be placed inside the gates programs. but celebrates it! Please festival on Friday, August 28. 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"Namely, intoler- despite the fact that she was invited by the Dixon spoke on campus three or four ance is an acceptable form of behavior on Rev. Robert M. Friday, vice president for times a year. She had "foreseen" John F. the campus of Catholic University." student life, and the university's Organi- Kennedy's assassination and her hall was CU's decision sparked disagreement zation for Lesbian and Gay Student always packed. from some students and faculty members. QUeeer! Rights. Still, CU's record is not without blem- "My understanding was that Gingrich was The school's decision follows a letter ish. According to Dignity USA the uni- going to speak about what life was like as written earlier in the week by representa- versity rescinded an alumni award to Jo- a gay person in America," Friday told the We're tives of Graduates For Life, an anti- seph Sicari after learning he had once Human Rights Campaign. "I do not think abortion student group, who asked the been a member of ACT UP. what she was going to say was incompati- university president to rescind Gingrich's This is not the first time CU's Rector ble with the Catholic identity or the uni- invitation. The letter said that Gingrich's has tried something like this. In 1967 Fr. versity. This is a place where diverse message "directly contradicts the truth of Charles Curran was teaching about abor- points of view should be heard and the Catholic moral doctrine." tion. The Rector, backed 'by Cardinal students can make up their own minds." "Religious disagreements do not justify O'Boyl, decided to fire him. Gingrich's speech however, was not suppression of free speech," said Eliza- The faculty and student body went out going to focus on religion, but on her beth Birch, Human Rights Campaign on strike and closed the whole school own personal experiences as a spokesper- (HRC)- executive director. "Apparently, down for a week of picketing and demon- son for the Human Rights Campaign. She administrators at Catholic University do strations. The Rector backed down. has given similar talks at colleges and not have enough faith in their students to Cardinal O'Boyl came to speak at universities across the country, but this allow them to hear different points of graduation. He condemned the strike was the first time she was forbidden to view. The students at the university are heatedly saying he could understand how speak at a university. the big losers today." lay people could "sin so easily," E but "for T Gingrich, who is HRC's associate man- ager of the National Coming Out Project, said she was disappointed that she would be prevented from talking to the students. r - "I'm surprised that this happened in our II-OW. _ _SI mp nation's capital, where major issues are 1i s li AIR! freely debated every day," she said. "Catholic University has sent the message C111111111111b- that they choose to be an island of igno- rance in a sea of free speech." Clinic In a one-paragraph statement, Catholic STD ,(Eov:trackdss:\s:s You can hear us University President Brother Patrick Ellis, BradyEast F.S.C. said. "1 have concluded that the presentation could not be compatible with in SE Wisconsin! the Catholic identity of the Catholic Uni- verfity of America. Ellis's statement contradicts the univer- Tune In Weekdays sity's history of frequently inviting speak- I9\c1;4390 from 7-9am St. Camillus to Hold Service 9‘-'3 Milwaukee WI 53202 Remembrance tist.imi_ LESBIG AY Milwaukee—St. Camillus HIV/AIDS , Ministry will conduct its third annual ,, A "Service of Remembrance" in celebration ir 1 , A D of those who have died and those who continue to live with AIDS on Memorial Day, May 25, at 11:00 a.m. 4411111 The service will take place, weather permitting, in the Memory Garden at HIV TESTING 10101 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Everyone is AT: welcome to attend. In case of rain, the service will be held in the Zingsheim Multi-Purpose Room at the St. Camillus Health Center, 10101 W. Wisconsin Ave- FLUID • Thursday, May 7 • 8 to 11 pm nue. - ralrow The mission of St Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry is to mitigate the suffering and MAMA ROUX enhance the quality of life of those af- fected by or mfected with HIV disease. This is accomplished through providing Wednesday, May 13.9 pm to Midnight practical, emotional, physical and spiritual support for persons with WV disease and their loved ones. This assistance and care IN BETWEEN • Thursday, May 21 • 9 pm to Midnight is provided without regard to religious nLMDRIVETIME belief, gender, sexual onentation, disabil- ity or socioeconomic status. The core values of the St. Camillus VEST LA VIE • Sunday, May 31 • 6 to 9 pm A HIV/AIDS Ministry are wholistic care, 750 community, compassion and hope and built around these cornerstone values is a full continuum of care and services, in- LA CAGE • Thursday, June 4 • 10 pm to 1 am Need Info? cluding: education and prevention, early intervention, supportive housing, support 1-888-WE-ARE-GAY groups and retreats, a Sensitive Care Pro- Call for information or to make appointments gram, skilled nursing and cutting-edge Mondays. Tuesdays, Wednesdays— 10 am to 9 pm Sponsored by: treatments and end-of-life care. izia; For more information regarding the Thwsdays and Fridays-10 am to 5 pm Service of Remembrance, contact Rev. CITIBANM Kathryn Kuhn at (414) 259-4664. May 7 , 1998—May 20, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 Connecting the Community, A New Series of An&/\ Gay and Lesbian Forums and Discussions ,„- BED & BREAKFAST

Milwaukee --The Gay and Lesbian Out- keeping your sex life interesting. Bagnall 124 11 • • reach Program at the AIDS Resource encourages participants to share their IIIIIIIIIIIII • • 111)111ECLECT4EMMIC Center of Wisconsin's (ARCW) Milwau- struggles and successes with other Gay kee office will host several upcoming ac- men in relationships and help create solu- tivities to create opportunities for discus- tions to deal with these issues. sion on important issues in our commu- The third event, called "Soul2Soul," is nity. an evening of discussion, entertainment Connecting the and Community is a series of fun to bring together men and women — events that promise to be informative, fun, of color in the LGBT community. The --s,p4 v,_Guess m House- -# 41 0ap. and a great way to meet men and women event is on Saturday, May 16, 6:30 PM at in a relaxed atmosphere. Centennial Hall in the downtown public "Throw Away library, 733 8 th (8 th Those Condoms?' is a N. St. and Wisconsin). Located on 5 glorious acres. workshop and discussion for Gay men in A group of volunteers planned an event relationships that want to learn how to that invites Gay men and Lesbians of Hike,bike, golf, shop or just stop using condoms safely. It will be held color to talk about what it means to be a enjoy nature while relaxing on on Wednesday, Ma y6 from 6:30-9:00 PM person of color and be Gay or Lesbian in our screen porch. Serving a at Just Us, 807 S. 5'a St. Milwaukee. ALLYN MANSION INN full country breakfast. "During the AIDS epidemic, many Gay The discussion will be in Oprah-like Victorian splendor fa for a queen, Guest rooms with fireplace and men in relationships have decided to stop fashion, and the panel moderated by private bath, or with shared bathe Three-parlor guest area with using condoms. Up until this point, how- Ashleee Brawley, Edward Carr, Traci grand pianos sod an invitation to explore the wtr2Je house, ,nclixfing hanging oat in the kitchen with your hosts. 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Fob James said he would sign needs and some response," Paynter said. "And he was lation passed. "It's something that people who are incompetent, re-elected." the bill. to be in the law," the gubernatorial candi- t." "I don't think they have the right to tell date said. Wally Paynter, president of Justice Inc., tit Bradbury said Indiana and Ohio in- clergy what rites they can do and can't So far, no state has legalized same-sex an Indiana. Gay rights group, says police vestigators had been cooperating on the do," said Rev. Ragona, who has performed marriages, and Gay people in Alabama shrug off' crimes committed against homo- cases since 1990, when an FBI computer the ceremonies in Alabama for more than have not been pushing for official recog.- sexuals, especially those who abandon analysis suggested the deaths might be a decade. "As far as I'm concerned it's nition of such relationships. But Republi- families and hometowns to seek anonym- lked. business as usual. We've got three this can legislators and Right Wing religious ity in larger cities. " If we didn't care about it, we wouldn't month." groups have been concerned because of "That's why Baumeister chose these have kept working on these cases all this The legislation does not contain any the faith and credit" clause in the victims, because he believed the law en- time," he said. criminal penalties for clergy or judges U.S. Constitution which says that the laws forcement agencies would be lax in their who solemnize same-sex unions. But a of one state must be recognized in all the Disclosure of leader of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance of others. Illinois Considers Requiring Alabama said he was saddened by the In 1997, Congress passed and the presi- Senate's 30-0 vote for final approval. dent signed the Defense of Marriage Act HIV-Positive Patients' Names "It's not going to change a thing. It's (DOMA) to deny federal recognition of Chicago— The idea of the state health Once the data is analyzed, the state just going to make Gay and Lesbian peo- same-sex marriages and allowing states ple feel like they're second-glass citizens," department tracking HIV-positive people would encrypt the names so they could not to recognize same-sex unions licensed unsettling to some AIDS ac- only be read by researchers. said David White, Birmingham-area coor- m other states. by name is dinator for the organization. tivists, even though 31 states already have But officials at AIDS groups are calling Alabama is the 30th state to ban same- for the use of "unique identifiers"-- Social The sponsor of the bill agreed the Leg- sex that policy. unions, Annistead said. The legisla- The proposal, which supporters say Security numbers, for example--rather islature cannot stop a Gay or Lesbian re- tion would replace an executive order that lationship. "But we can keep it from be- would allow more accurate tracking of than names. Maryland and Texas are both the governor signed two years ago to deny such methods, which AIDS offi- coming the moral, right way," said Rep. same-v.,. AIDS, has the support of the American testing recognition to Medical Association, the Illinois State cials say would provide better data and Police Link Deceased Man to Murders of Medical Society and other medical still ensure anonymity. groups. But AIDS groups throughout Illi- That is key, they say, citing a University Young Gay Men nois vehemently oppose the state Depart- of California survey conducted in 1996 Sixteen ment of Public Health plan. that found that one in five people would Indianapolis, IN— A businessman who That information led investigators to "This is a social contract that the com- avoid non-confidential AIDS testing. committed suicide two years ago as in- conclude that Baumeister was behind the munity entered into to help fight AIDS, Dr. Scott McCallister, a doctor who vestigators were digging up human bones killing of Riley and eight other men and now the department is proposing to treats HIV-positive patients at Illinois Ma- at his rural home killed 16 men in all, whose nude or partially nude bodies were render this social contract null and void," sonic Medical Center in Chicago, says he most of them Gay, investigators say. found in shallow streams across central said Mark Ishaug, a spokesman for the sees patients every day who are already The businessman had led a double life: a Indiana and western Ohio. AIDS Foundation of Chicago. "This is reluctant to be tested. He gives the exam- man married to a woman who also fre- Police said the nine slayings, committed wrong. This is unfair. And this is bad pie of an HIV-positive man he called quented Gay bars. between 1980 and 1990, have striking public health (policy)." Willie." Police had already identified thrift shop similarities: All the victims were partially Ishaug was one of several people who "If we add just one more obstacle ... I owner Herbert Baumeister as the suspect unclothed, found near water, and most had testified at a public hearing Monday in don't know how many more Willies those in the slayings of at least seven men been strangled. The victims were all from Chicago. The health department will issue of us who are providers are going to see," whose remains were found in the woods Indianapolis. its decision after a second hearing sched- McCallister said, adding that he and many behind his suburban Indianapolis home. Baumeister, who was married and had uled next Monday in Springfield. doctors he knows in the Chicago area Now investigators have concluded three children, frequented Gay bars in In- Currently, the state only tracks names of would likely ignore a mandate to report Baumeister probably killed nine other dianapolis and met many of his victims people with AIDS. But state and federal names. men whose bodies were found dumped there, police said. health officials say that, while the number But, while she says concerns over confi- along rural roads in Indiana and Ohio His wife, Juliana, has said she was un- of patients who develop full symptoms of dentiality are "real and legitimate," at between 1980 and 1990. aware of her husband's double life and AIDS is dropping, the rate of transmission least one HIV-positive women says pre- Police consider the cases closed. stunned to learn he was under investiga- is not. venting transmission is worth the breach "If somebody has any information, we tion in a string of killings. Baumeister shot "AIDS will represent something in- of privacy. don't care who it is, we'd be happy to look himself to death in Canada in 1996. He creasingly different than HIV," said John Leslie Soifer, a North Chicago mother at it," Hancock County Sheriff James was 49. Ward, chief of HIV/AIDS surveillance for whose 3-year-old daughter was born with Bradbury said "But Herb Baumeister is Ted Fleischaker, who publishes a news- the federal Centers for Disease Control. the AIDS virus, says names should be re- the only suspect we have in any of them." paper for the Indianapolis Gay commu- "That is just a fact of life as the epidemic leased, in large part to protect unborn In February, 1998, a witness identified nity, complained that police don't have evolves." children and others who might be at risk Baumeister through a photograph as the sohd evidence linking Baumeister to the He said linking names to HIV data in- of contracting the virus. man seen leaving an Indianapolis night- nine slayings. creases the accuracy and quality of the in- "Children have a right to be born with- club with Michael Riley in 1983. Riley's "They just decided to take some stuff formation. For one, statisticians can weed out HIV," said Soifer, who testified at partially nude body was later found in a out of old files, dust it off and say we out duplicate data for people who've been Monday's public hearing. "This should be stream outside Indianapolis. solved this," he said. "It's a neat election- tested more than once. our overriding concern." THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 7 TO MAY 20, 1998 Page 12 THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION

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Kate Clinton Brings ACOSIDA provides home care, educa- Lesbian Comic tion, and medicine to AIDS patients in Ti- Room of juana. It stocks over 550 different medi- Unique Humor to Milwaukee cations including reverse transcriptase in- hibitors, protease inhibitors, and the most One's Own Forget Ellen, Kate Clinton is America's modern antibiotics—all donated from premiere "fumerist" - her own term which friends and relatives of persons with AIDS. May Events combines feminist with humorist and her The recent In The Life story has gener- Thur., May 7 comic agenda features political material as ated over seventy calls from people in the Author Reading at 6:30 fresh as the daily news, savvy send-ups of U.S. wanting to donate drugs and assist to p.m.—U.W. Professor Emeritus Gerda modern family relationships and illuminat- ACOSIDA, including one man pledging Lerner read- ing from her new release, "The ing perspectives on life as a gay Ameri- 2000 AZT pills. These drugs are sent by Feminist Thought of Sarah Grimke can. family members of people who have died and from her book "Why History On May 27th, Kate Clinton will return to of AIDS, or by people whose prescriptions Matters" Fri., May 8 Milwaukee not just as a brilliant stand-up have changed. It is illegal to pass these comic but as a talented writer to boot! Af- "Poetry Jam" in the Coffeehouse at 8:00 drugs on to others in the U.S. ACOSIDA p.m.—An terwords Bookstore is throwing a publica- puts the drugs to use in Tijuana where the open-mic night of "Pets, Pet- ting and Pet Peeves. tion party for Ms. Clinton to celebrate the drugs are too expensive for the patients. Bring and perform your pet poems for a release of her first book titled Don't Get For more information about ACOSIDA: raucous night of mid to low Me Started (Ballantine HC $22.00). ACOSIDA, c/o Fred Scholl, 1415 San Al- -brow fun Sun., May 10 Fans of Kate Clinton will be pleased to tos Place, Lemon Grove, CA 91945. Celebrate your learn that Don't Get Me Started is based Phone (619) 697-9440. mother. Sunday, all day. past and present Mother's Day High Tea upon her hilarious In The Life is a one-hour television in the Coffee- house and live monologues, often riotous but always filled newsmagazine that is broadcast six times music by local flutist Joy with wit and insight. a year on public television stations across Redmon. . Now I've written a book. It's not as easy Fri., May 15 on America. The goal of In The Life, the only Performance as it looks. One night, I was working national television series of its kind, is to in the Coffeehouse at 8:00 message came p.m.—Comic my computer when a little introduce accurate imagery of the Gay and poet Kealynn Kees and up on the screen. "You are almost out of friends. Lesbian community into the national me- Me Started memory" -- from Don't Get dia, and to educate and reach both the Sat., May 16 Performance in When not taking her wonderful one- straight and isolated Gay and Lesbian the Coffeehouse at 8:00 woman show across the country, Kate Kate Clinton p.m.—Original population. folk music by local Clinton writes a monthly column for The singer-songwriter ment Tonight. Kate has also hosted In It is produced by In The Life Media Inc., Mary Waitrovich Progressive in which she waxes both The Life, and The World According To Us a not-for-profit, member-supported or- Wed., May 20 comical and philosophical about the state and also participated in a staged reading Author reading at 6:30 p.m.—Madison- ganization, and is presented by Thir- based of the nation -- and her favorite "brother" of Tony Award-winner Tony Kushner's teen/WNET in New York. The public- author Margaret George reading started writing a from her Bill Clinton. She recently play, "SLAVS" with Olympia Dukakis, affairs series airs on over 100 public tele- latest novel, "The Memoirs of quarterly column for the popular lesbigay Tracey Ullman and Madeline Kahn at the vision stations nationwide, reaching nearly Cleopatra" The Advocate. Also Kate All events are newsmagazine Walter Kerr Theatre in New York. one million individuals. In the Life is dis free and open to the public served as a writer on The Rosie O'Donnell In addition to Don't Get Me Started, tributed by the American Program Service. Show during its roll-out period in 1996. Kate has four comedy albums to her credit See us on the \\ eh In 1993, Kate's one-woman show, "Out including the perennially favorites Live at 111111 . 11 111011- Is In", debuted in Los Angeles to rave re- Great American Music Hall and Babes in A11M views and then moved to New York where Joyland. it enjoyed a 3-month, held-over run off- Kate Clinton's sole Milwaukee appear- Broadway. Throughout 1996, Kate's one- ance will be at Afterwords Bookstore & woman show, "All Het Up", toured cities Espresso Bar on Wednesday, May 27th at across the country. Fest City Singers please Amongst Kate Clinton's other career 7:00pm. For further information, highlights are a variety of television ap- contact Afterwords at (414) 963-9089. Present pearances including Good Morning Amer- ica, Nightline, CNN, C-Span, Entertain- Recent Story on "In Thank Afterwords The Life" Greatly You For Being Schedule of Events Assists Tijuana A Friend Monday, May 11th 7:30pm (A Musical Revue) Afterwords Reading Group AIDS Group Heaven's Coast by Mark Doty New York, NY-- Wednesday, May 20th 7:00pm ACOSIDA (Alliance She asked Ellen to Stunning over our Against AIDS), a Tijuana based Lesbian & Gay Writers' Group clinic that treats people with marry her on blue velvet sofa. New members welcome! AIDS, reports that it has day four! received over five dozen inquiries from Wednesday, May 27th 7:00pm Book Signing -Kate Clinton!! those wanting to help the organization due to a recent In The Life story shown nation- ti 0 A publication party for her first book: ally on public Don't Get Me Started television in the U.S. The vital work of Thursday, May 28th 7:00pm ACOSIDA was featured on the February 1998 Lesbian Reading Group edition of In the Life, America's Gay Working Parts by Lucy and Lesbian television se- Jane Bledsoe ries. I Get Kate Clinton At Started A 4 a At Afterwords!!! Borders A Book Shop you'll find: — One of the region's largest selec- Marcia's Second Time tions of gay & lesbian titles Around Playhouse Queer-friendly booksellers & On Wednesday, May 27th, at 7:00pm meet friendly queer booksellers 6803 W. National Ave - Milwaukee Kate Clinton, as she signs copies of her new book, "Don't Get Me Started". — In-store events: storytelling for Friday - Saturday Nites May 29 & 30 Don't miss this opportunity to meet Kate adults, live music, & readings June 5 & 6 and June 12 & 13 up close and personal at Afterwords. Come visit us! Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres • 8 PM Curtain • 8:30 PM Tickets $10 / $12 Door BORDERS' For Ticket Information Call 263-SING (7464) afterwords • abooks and espresso bar BOOK SHOP & CAFE Artistic 2710 N Murray • (414)963-9089 Director/Choreographer Music Director http://www.afterwords.com 3416 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705 David Flores Rosalyn Fosco THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION 11 Ts 11 - e 13 etic retelling of the story of John the Bap- king's bloody order; an African-American tist and his death at the hands of Herod, executioner; and three drag queens who the ruler of the province of Galilee. Urged tell all the court gossip. by her mother, the young and beautiful Costumes will be exotic and erotic. Salome tells the lustful king that she will Interested in getting into the theater? do her dance of the seven veils, but only in This is the perfect way to begin and also return for the head of John the Baptist. learn how to speak beautiful poetry while Wtakt Parts available include: a handsome Bi- developing e acting R skills. It's a great way to sexual captain of the guard who betrays spend a summer you'll never forget. Lessons of Life & Loss Passionately his Gay lover for Salome; the captain's Salome will run for two or three week- lover who also services the king; a deca- ends at the end of July. For more informa- dent Roman scholar and advisor to the tion, call Dale Gutzman at (414) 466-4049. Portrayed in Gutzman's "Shadow Box" king; two cynical soldiers who carry out the Reviewed by John Jahn Various members of all three cottages Director Dale Gutzman said of his recent occasionally speak to an unseen "Inter- Powerful Voices, Music, Strive to Over- production of Michael Cristofer's The viewer" (Dale Gutzman), who helps them Shadow Box: "I've wanted to do this cope and search their feelings while re- come Poor Stage Directing in powerful Pulitzer Prize-winning play for maining as professionally detached as years, so when the chance came along, I possible. "The Flying Dutchman" grabbed it. There are so many wonderful The performances where quite excellent ideas about love and hope in this little by the entire cast. There was but one Reviewed by John Jahn effective when the setting was aboard drama, that each night after rehearsal, I'd snafu I noticed: when Brian arrives home To an 18th century Norwegian fishing Daland's ship at sea. But why would it still feel as if I learned something about how to and Beverly sees him for the first time village comes the tragic, legendary Flying be there for the interior of Act II or the live." since her arrival, she shouted "Karl! Karl!" Dutchman - a sailor cursed by Satan to calm beach of Act III? That's not only a very good assessment Oops! However, overall the performances sail the seas forever, unless he can find a Stage settings were sparse, indeed. of the emotions and thoughts Cristofer were dramatically effective and the cast woman who will remain faithful to him unto Only one big sheet hoisted aloft served as himself wanted his audiences to go home was obviously up to their usual level of re- death. Once every 7 years he is permitted the sails of Daland's ship. The haunting with, but also what I feel the Dale Gutz- hearsal - the play contains almost continu- to come ashore in just such a quest. approach of the Dutchman's ship was in- man Theater Company brilliantly accom- ous dialog and there was nary a flub to be While off the coast of Norway he en- effectively achieved by having a shadow of plished with their recent production (Cen- found. counters Captain Daland aboard his ship it grow too rapidly across this sheet. There tennial Hall, April 24, 25 & 26). I was particularly impressed with Luke- who, impressed by the Dutchman's treas- were no walls of any sort to Daland's The Shadow Box is a dramatic play in- savage's Joe - he evoked just the right ure chests full of jewels and trinkets, en- house - furnishings were bare minimum. volving the stories of individuals inhabiting amount of tenderness, sadness and resig- courages him to follow him home and For such a fascinating opera filled with three cottages on the grounds of a hospital nation before imminent death from his meet his daughter, Senta. such potential for real visual dramatics, in California, each containing a terminally character; a true stand-out among a su- Senta has long been fascinated by the Miladinovic's artistry was quite disap- ill patient and his or her loved ones. perb cast. Dutchman legend, and upon meeting him pointing and more on a par with a college Cottage One was occupied by Joe (Law- Scenic elements by Christian Boy were and realizing who he is, immediately production than a truly professional one. rence J. Lukasavage), whose wife, Maggie simple: a free-standing door & frame, a wishes to be his salvation. The huntsman, Modern technology seems to have es- (Janet Livingston Hartzell) travels across couch, tables, chairs, a park bench - un- Eric, stands in her way, but he is no match caped him. the country with their teenaged son, Steve derstated so as not to overwhelm the for the powerful, grim majesty of the tragic Nevertheless, despite the production (Eric Nelson) to be with him. Joe has an characters. Dutchman. flaws and ill-trained chorus, the costumes, unidentified terminal illness, Which he's Finally, the stage was managed effec- The Flying Dutchman (premiered in acting and powerful voices of the central shocked to discover Maggie hasn't fully tively by Michael Fromme (with, no doubt, Dresden, Germany in 1843) was Richard cast, as well as the orchestra, saved the accepted herself - let alone told their son Herr Direktor's helping hand), which in- Wagner's first attempt to create a unique ship...but it 'was a close call. about. volved the same exact stage elements for opera - or as he preferred to call the form - The Florentine's 1998-99 season has Cottage Two contains Brian (Karl Miller), all three cottages - and in many cases music-drama. As such, it combines Ger- been announced. This November will fea- a Gay writer dying of AIDS and his lover, characters from all three on stage - utiliz- manic mythology with the theme of re- ture the traditional pairing of Mascagni's Mark (Philip D'Amore). Brian's alcoholic ing them simultaneously. demption through love - elements that Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo's I floozie of an ex-wife (oops, he prefers for- Although on the surface this play might would comprise nearly his entire future Pagliacci. Next February will bring The Beverly (Lisa Hazlett) arrive„ mer wife), be seen as relentlessly depressing - and output. Picture of Dorian Gray by Lowell Lieber- much to the consternation of Mark. They indeed the Gutzman cast made it quite While still imbued with much of mid-19th mann. Finally, next April & May we'll well as you might ex- be get along about as easy to feel for these people - the mes- century German romantic opera tradition, treated to Mozart's The Magic Flute. For same-sex lover would. pect an ex-wife and sage is one which is uplifting and motivat- The Flying Dutchman nevertheless tickets and information call (414) 291- Still, they keep their personal animosity ing. shows the composer breaking new 5700, extension 24. away from Brian as much as possible to We're all going to die someday, let's face ground. It contains no real set-piece arias. save him from potentially toxic stress - not it. As the characters say in unison towards Rather, solo and choral songs are fre- entirely successfully, however. the end: "This living, this life, this lifetime - quently interrupted by real events in the Cream City Chorus Finally, Cottage Three contains an eld- it doesn't last forever." Don't, therefore, dramatic action. These unfinished songs erly, wheelchair-bound woman named Fe- moan and groan and get depressed over cause there to be no room to stop the ac- Concert Mixes licity (Cathy Eimmerman) and her long your mortality, but rather enjoy each day tion for a round of applause. suffering daughter, Agnes (Mark R. Hen- you have on this Earth. Go out and enjoy Eventually, Wagner would attempt to ricksen). Felicity has been desperately life...and if you don't have one, GET ONE! eliminate breaks between entire acts in his Sacred with clinging to life in hope of a final reconcilia- The next Gutzman production will be the music-dramas in order to achieve his ulti- tion with her long lost daughter, Claire, Midwest's professional theater premiere of mate vision. Popular Music from whom she has been occasionally re- the longest running musical in British his- The fact that this piece is still vaguely ceiving letters for 2 years. But, as it turns rooted in more traditional opera and not tory, Willy Russell's Blood Brothers. Reviewed by J. R. Baker out, it has been Agnes writing them, and Performances will be at Centennial Hall of nearly as lengthy as any of his subsequent now she doesn't know what to do, since the Milwaukee Central Public Library June works has often led to its being called "ac- The Cream City Chorus presented a the letters seem to be prolonging her 5, 6 & 7. For reservations call (414) 327- cessible." That it is, and the Florentine pleasant evening of singing with folk mother's suffering instead of easing her 3552. Opera Company was quite up to the task spirituals, B'Way tuns, and a Gloria by mind. of pulling off this more modest of Wagner's Mozart added for good measure. This operas, but just barely, which doesn't bode time they chose to present their program well for his later output. in Milwaukee's St. James Episcopal Terrence McNally Working on Play that In the Florentine's May 1& 3 perform- Church at 833 W. Wisconsin and it turned ances, The Flying Dutchman himself was out to be a good choice. The church has a Portrays Jesus as Gay portrayed by John Cheek, a strong voiced cathedral-like vaulted ceiling and the bass-baritone with a powerful stage pres- acoustics definitely enhanced the group's Acclaimed playwright Irvine Cabrara, professor of Bibli- New York, NY-- Father ence. Cheek has performed with the Flor- singing. I especially noted a very good Terrence McNally is working on a play at Catholic University said that cal Studies entine since 1991. blend of these 18 male and female voices featuring a Christ-like character who has Jesus's sexual orientation was an "oft de- Also excellent was Louis Lebberz as and there were a number of moments of sex with his apostles, the New York Post bated topic among seminarians." Daland, with his rich bass and animated, pure, soft singing that were very telling. reported Friday, May 1. In a letter, Clement of Alexandria writes scene-stealing acting. Lebberz is a Flor- A couple "Corpus Christi," likely to open on about the apocryphal "Secret Gospel of of constructive suggestions to entine veteran - performing with the com- this Gay group of dedicated choristers or off-Broadway in September Mark," in which Jesus is clearly depicted Broadway pany for 21 years. Making her debut was would be : or October, features a character called as being in love with another man. Frances Ginzer who performed Senta. audience know that while this Joshua, the newspaper said. The name McNally, a three-time Tony Award win- (1) let the Indeed, the central performances were work on your part, Jesus is Latinized version of the name ner who has written numerous Gay- concert is committed quite excellent. The Florentine Opera Or- enjoying sharing it by smiling a bit Joshua. themed plays, was quiet about his work. you are chestra led by Joseph Rescigno in his arranging some movement Gilbert Medina, an assistant to McNally's His previous works include Master Class more-and 15th season filled Uihlein Hall with Wag- songs so that the "stand that the play is being and Love! Valour! Compassion! within or between agent, confirmed ner's rich, harmonic, storm-tossed score appearance doesn't Theater Club, the "I don't want to say anything about it. It's up stiff and deliver" produced by Manhattan beautifully. But all was not particularly well your good vocal the play was held McNally said Thursday, April 30. distract from paper said. A reading of new," with this particular Dutchman. about performance. Tuesday, April 28 at the club, and For one thing, the Florentine Chorus The group certainly has an excellent three dozen people attended. possessed poor German diction - (2) Gutzman Holding really experienced Musical Director in the The sex in the play is offstage and just sloppy even. Sitting in the 3rd row as I and person of Ken McMonagle, but I would talked about, the newspaper said. was, it was clear to see many of them Auditions for urge him and whoever else has an input The play borrows dialogue from the Bi- the language, and others struggling with selections, to vary the songs ble's New Testament, paraphrasing Pon- seemingly lost in the crashing waves of on program Christ Wilde's "Salome" in a group so that they alternate fast and tius Pilate's questioning of Jesus the orchestra's nautical harmonics. crucifixion, the paper said. slow or soft followed by a more a dynamic before his Milwaukee—Local Producer and Direc- They were also poorly managed, often "Art thou king of the queers?" McNally's selection. tor Dale Gutzman is starting a second milling about not knowing what to do, Pontius Pilate character asks instead of 75 was always theater company called "Off The Wall Pro- crowding around the principals and thus The audience of about "Art thou the King of the Jews?" chorus's renditions, but ductions." It will present experimental blocking one's view of them. appreciative of the "Thou sayest," the Joshua character applause for shows often with Gay themes. Definitely the worst aspect was the stage there was especial prolonged answers. WCCC Gutzman's first production will be Oscar directing of Dejan Miladinovic, the Artistic "Down in the Valley" by the men of Roman Catholic leaders denounced the I and will be presented in Director of the National Theater of Bel- in the first part of the program and "All portrayal. Wilde's Salome grade. The same stage floor was used for Ask of You" (from Weber's "Phantom of "If that were true, that would be horrify- July. acts: the upsloping bow of a ship - the Opera") which was nicely sung by ing," said Joe Zwilling, a spokesman for Gutzman is looking for a wide variety of all three scene was a room full of Timm Oilman & Emilie Verolino. the Archdiocese of New York. It was not Gay actors for the show: young and old, even when the threads and sewing! clear whether Zwilling was referring to the drag queens, muscle boys, musical and women spinning The evening ended joyfully with some so as not play or if it were true that Jesus was Gay. non-musical performers. The show will Thus, everyone walked carefully highlights from a variety of B'Way shows William Donohue of the Catholic League feature semi-nudity and explore the Gay to slip off. and the pleasant surprise of an invitation veil for Religious and Civil Rights called the themes underlying the famous play. Secondly, there was a thin mesh to join the chorus in the church rectory for stage through- play "sick beyond words." Experience is less important than a will- over the entire front of the something to eat; and most of the device Linguists agree that it would have been ingness to participate in an experimental out the performance - an artistic audience did just that. impossible for contemporaries to call any- theater piece. You will work alongside used to great effect in Act I, but totally su- one Gay or homosexual since there are no gifted professional actors and it will pro- perfluous to Acts II & Ill. Light and shac:ow (41- the Latest 1 pdates words for the orientation in Aramaic, Latin, vide and excellent learning experience. played well on the mesh, and it gaY.: again, en' rely IVilitrht.00M Hebrew or Greek. Wilde's Salome is a decadent and po- impression of a light fog - W1% '1%. 20, 1998 Page 14 THE SPOTLIGHT THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 7 TO MAY SECTION While Seeking Capital and Partners, ArtHouse Café's Vision Stays Strong Madison—Four ago when the ArtHouse Redbone as well as numerous local tal- the in our Café moved into the old Leske's Supper ents. You're live Martini Club on Atwood Avenue in Madison, the The ArtHouse is currently down, but area seemed to come alive. Visionary and certainly not out. Kass has received nu- owner Karen Milan Kass knew what the merous phone calls and letters from peo- community needed and put it into place. ple strongly supporting her and the work She created a cultural meeting place that she has put into the café. provided an atmosphere where people Kass is seeking working partners and could soak up art, cultural diversity, good capital investors in whatever combination, music, good food and good times. The to work alongside her to take the ArtHouse ArtHouse has been in a state of evolution to the next level—whatever that may be. from its first day up until March 6, 1998, The ArtHouse Café is located at 2827 when it was forced into chapter 7. Atwood Avenue in Madison. For further The reasons why the ArtHouse was information, please contact Karen Milan forced into chapter 7 can be summed up in Kass at (608) 839-3085. two areas: 1. Too much capital was spent on renovating and developing the building; 1506 North 3rd Street • Superior, WI 4,` 2. There wasn't enough management pEAL personnel or financial resources to

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still not open, but Sharon says it will be re- a. • Friday May 8. Problems with .\ • opening on • IN permits and contractors have caused the delay but Sharon is confident that things :::6gc--REPIOPENING will be finally ready then. Sharon let me have a quick peek inside. It's really classy, all done in shades of gray, lavender and pink. The inside is I UoilOr, MAY 1S• larger than before, less cramped, with a really big dance floor and an overhanging deejay booth. Speaking of bars that primarily , but not exclusively cater to Lesbians, Dish is go- ing great guns. I stopped in there the other night to say to owner Julie, but was All New Decor having such a good time listening to the music and enjoying the atmosphere I • stayed for a few hours (my apologies to all o . those other stops I didn't get to.) # ° Kudos to Jamie (In Step photographer) ce≥c:.. who jumped behind the bar when the on- • it • P duty bartender at the Triangle could not I finish his shift. Jamie works there part ^o time. Speaking of bars in downtown Milwau- kee, Fluid continues to draw large crowds. It is located where Zippers used to be, (before Zippers, it was the Mint II), but you wouldn't recognize the place. It's New Specials nearly always crowded. I remember the days when bars were dark places, often with sticky floors-if you 1,1*.• 0 • .p. know what I mean. No more. Like Fluid, bars have an up-scale, bright, classy look. 0- Speaking of downtown, I had a great 7:f‘jr • 4 • lunch at The Milwaukee Room the other • r day. It's on Milwaukee just a block or two south of downtown. This trendy Gay owned establishment is well worth a stop. Co-owner. Chris, a former Mr. Gay Wis- consin, said business is good and from what tasted it should be. I wasn't able to make it, but I hear that HAPPY HOUR Shirley Fitzpatrick had quite the B-Day party at The Ball Game. Shirley is one of my all time favorite Gay women, she hates being called a Lesbian. A co founder ce Every Night, 0-8 ,prri the SSBL, Shirley celebrated her 65t . Congrats Shirls and many happy returns. Speaking of great times, the Shore Line Country Dancers had a rooting, tooting Open daily epm time at their annual round up. The big bash at the War Memorial Center was a benefit for the the new LBGT community Sundays 4p-n center. It drew a large crowd of cowboys "For the Best Seats in Town . . and cowgirls from around the Midwest. Coming up... The big event coming up is of course the Milwaukee Classic, which will be held on Saturday and Sunday May 23 and 24, but there are other things in the works too. Hope you don't miss any of them. On Friday May, 8 why not join me in Madison for the Drag King show at the 200 E. Washington . Milwaukee, WI. 414 . 649 . 9003 Civic Center. This is a Lesbian drag show where the women dress as men. (Get it Drag KING instead of Drag QUEEN) I have never been to one of these, but I am FANNIES HAS ALWAYS BEEN OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY very much looking forward to it. Also as ID's REQUIRED long as I am in Mad Town, I will be stop- ping some of my favorite places to party THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 7 TO MAY 20, 1998 Pa e 17 A NIGHT LIGHT This Is It and had a great time with me Continued From Page 16 riding in the back of the Wisconsin Light float at the Madison Pride Parade last year. had a smile, never said a bad word about My heart goes out to his family and close anyone and was just an all around nice friends. He will be missed. ott're Invite guy. Hope to see you out and about soon. The Billy I knew was a great bartender at Till then, PLEASE stay safe and be proud.

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THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 7 TO MAY 20, 1998 Page 18 `He Got Game' is a Fascinating Film, if a on Film Little Too Heavy on the Sub-Plots ti11110101.00111.00000.011 Reviewed by Glenn Bishop To make matters even worse, Jesus's 111 An especially long line at the concession father Jake (Denzel Washington) is serv- stand resulted in Glenn entering the al- ing a prison sentence for the death of his ready darkened cinema during the open- wife, Jesus's mother. This proves a wel- ing moments of He Got Game, the new come opportunity for the unnamed gover- film from the always fascinating Spike Lee nor who wants Jesus to go to his alma and starring our own Ray Allen, resident mater and is willing to allow Jake a week superstar for our own Milwaukee Bucks. out of prison to convince his son to go to But what an opening! Accompanying the Big State. If Jake is successful, the war- "! 0 .00e0 stirring musical melodies of fabled classi- den promises that governor won't forget cal composer Aaron Copeland is a fabu- Jake. The suggestion is, of course, that lous montage of that great game of bas- he will intervene on Jake's behalf and re- ketball as it is played on playgrounds and duce his remaining prison time. gyms across this panoramic American Only there is one rather big problem: Je- landscape. Perhaps just a wee bit too sus hates his father for killing his mom. "We are the world" for Glenn's usual sen- Jesus also hates his name, yet something sibilities but sensational and quite moving else he blames on dear ol' dad. Yet, since nevertheless! Jesus's cousin is called Booger, Glenn 4" Anyone for a game of hoops? thought that Jesus actually had little to Those familiar with Spike Lee's films will complain about. not be terribly surprised to learn hat He As if to further complicate Jesus's deci- Got Game is filled with Lee's customary sion, each and every school is offering agendas, particularly the obsessive drive cars, girls, money, girls, girls, and, you • amongst Africa-American youths that bas- guessed it, more girls. No school seems ketball is their one and only ticket to a to' lack its own "girl-groupie" squad. ..0.0.004.0*000,00000,0,000 better life. Glenn started to count how What's more, Lee weaves into his story many times trains featured prominently in -.....,0,0.0••••000001 of Jesus numerous flashbacks of Jake's Lee's scenes but soon ran out of fingers. obsessively driving little Jesus to be the Horse Whisperer Robert Redford and Scarlett Johnasson star in "The Horse Whisperer" the summer's first For good measure Lee throws in a dys- star he never was plus an unnecessary major release See ad on this page for ticket information about the free Touchstone pictures, Wisconsin functional father-son relationship as well present-day subplot that has Jake be- light's advance screening. as the dangers from evil money-grubbing friending an abused prostitute with a pen- sports agents. So there, Jerry Maguire! chant for bad wigs. `Deep Impact' is a Serious, Enthralling Surprisingly, Lee feels the need to go You'll likely need a program to keep somewhat over the top with the inclusion track of all of the characters in He Got Look at Humanity Facing Extinction of a pretty hokey and quite unnecessary Game! sub-plot about a basketball obsessed state Glenn was curious about Lee's decision Reviewed by John Jahn way would have upon knowing it's on its governor and a corrupt prison warden. about casting Ray Allen as Jesus Shut- Take a 7-mile wide comet, slam it into society begins civilization - not surprisingly He Got Game focuses on the latest tlesworth. Allen does a fine job and the the Earth and what do you get? Some- reminiscent of War of to come unglued - American Hoop Dream: one Jesus Shut- casting of a fine professional basketball thing called an "E.L.E." and believe me, it's the Worlds and Independence Day. As tlesworth (Ray Allen). Jesus is a high player does add to the authenticity of the nothing you want to have happen in your such, it's highly realistic, emotionally school kid with a big talent. Everyone film but He Got Game is decidedly light on lifetime. thankfully takes itself seri- charged, and wants a piece of Jesus. Virtually every the sort of game action that makes such The acronym stands for "Extinction of you can leave the ously enough that college in the country is offering the lad casting necessary. Life Event." It's what happened to the di- theater wondering how you would react the anything and everything under the sun, nosaurs some 65 million years ago. As- Denzel Washington too does a fine job, and what you'd do with your last hours on including the moon! Even Jesus's lecher- managing to keep our sympathies while tronomers tell us it's only a matter of time Earth, instead of slapping you forehead ous Uncle sees Jesus as his personal still effectively revealing Jake's demons. before a major asteroid or comet has a and saying how silly and stupid it all was. ticket to a life of luxury. He Got Game ,jendezvous with planet Earth...not if but Directed by Mimi Leder (The Peace In the end, Glenn found Then there is Jesus's girlfriend Lala (Ro- fascinating but thought there to be just too when. Maker), and starring Robert Duvall (as the sario Dawson) who thinks there is nothing many stories going on and a shameful ab- Such a catastrophic scenario is played veteran commander of the spaceship wrong in her taking money from a high- sence of gratuitous male nudity in super- out in utter seriousness and with all the "Messiah)," Vanessa Redgrave, Maximil- powered sports agent for setting up her fluous shower room scenes. obvious potential for horror in the first of lian Schell and the adorable, blue-eyed innocent boyfriend. Rating $5.83 (scale No cents to $7.00) this year's two space-borne impactor Elijah Wood, Deep Impact is a thought- Sheeesh, this is one bad world. movies, Deep Impact. provoking, highly entertaining look at a ter- Tea Leoni portrays an up-and-coming rible "what if." news reporter for MSNBC, and she thinks The special effects are tremendous - she's onto a sex scandal involving a per- from the realistic scenes in space to the The son named "Ellie" and a recently resigned devastation on Earth - thanks to Industrial and cabinet member (James Cromwell). For Light & Magic. A heroic but heartfelt score Wisconsin Light her silence, she's given the national expo- accompanies the dramatic action thanks to TOUCHSTONE sure she seeks, but her silence has noth- James Homer (Titanic). PICTURES ing to do with a person named Ellie and Deep Impact can be looked at superfi- cordially invite you and a guest to attend a special everything to do with the E.L.E. cially as just another "disaster movie," advance screening of All the secrets are soon revealed to a which seems to be part of our ongoing stunned nation & world by the President '70s nostalgia craze. But that would be R O B E R 1 R k o R D (Morgan Freeman) - a huge comet is on its diminishing its earnest tone and well- way, but there is a plan to stop it. Will it developed characters. This is everything •R I ST I N SCOTT THOMAS work? Independence Day should have been. Deep Impact involves not only the obvi- Armageddon has a lot to live up to! ous impact a comet would make upon the Earth's surface, but also the impact 5' a'The Butcher Boy' is a Mesmerizing, but Not a Pleasant Film-Going Experience Reviewed by Glenn Bishop Francie's frequent escapes from this Leaving the cinema following the pre- dreadfully dysfunctional existence is not view to Neil Jordan's The Butcher Boy, especially surprising. What is curious is Glenn could not help but wonder how such that Francie sets the blame for all of his a well crafted film, a film filled to the brim woes squarely on the shoulders of Mrs. with heart and soul, dazzling perform- Nuggent (Fiona Shaw), the mother of one ances, perceptive directing and captivating of Francie's primly-proper school-mates dialogue could prove impossible to rec- and basically the neighborhood's most ommend. self-righteous busy-body. Anyone knows that it is film critic's job to Although Fiona Shaw's Mrs. Nuggent recommehd well made films and offering radiates an absorbingly cool malevolence, scathing reviews to incompetent trash. we know she is not to blame in Francie Even Siskel and Ebert! finding himself losing each and every per- Yet The Butcher Boy is anything but son in his life he loves until he is frighten- your typical well made film. ingly alone. Neither she nor, indeed Fran- Based upon a Patrick McCabe novel, cie, deserve their respective fates. The Butcher Boy tells the strange story of Jordan effectively manages to bring twelve year-old Francie Brady (Eamonn small town Ireland on the eve of the Cu- Owens). At first glance Francie seems a ban missile crisis vibrantly alive through pretty typical kid. Freckled-faced and pos- sensational attention to even the smallest THE HORSE WHISPERER sessing a disarmingly mischievous grin, details in the lives of a townful of colorful Francie spends most days with his best characters. ROBERT REDFORD friend Joe (Alan Boyle) exploring a Cold Particular mention must be given to War induced (The Butcher Boy is set in young Eamonn Owens who keeps the Ireland of the early 1960s) fantasy world audience's sympathies through scenes inhabited by all manner of brave cowboys, that are alternatingly heartfelt and har- MONDAY, MAY 11 • evil aliens and even that legendary televi- rowing. Stephen Rea is a Jordan favorite 7:30pm sion fugitive, Richard Kimble. but here is given little opportunity to shine SPRING MALL #4 • 4200 S. 76TH STREET, Sadly, little Francie's reality is a whole as Benny's drunken father but is captivat- GREENFIELD other matter. His father Benny (Stephen ing as he offers Francie's poignant voice- Rea) is the town drUnk who is slowly poi- over narration. Complimentary tickets are now available at soning not only his life, but the lives of all The casting of bad-girl Sinead O'Connor those around him. as a potty-mouthed Virgin Mary might AFTERWORDS BOOKSTORE VIDEO WEST Francie's still young and attractive seem little more than a gimmick, albeit a 2710 North mother (Aisling O'Sullivan) cannot accept deliciously ironic gimmick yet Ms O'Con- Murray, Milwaukee 8532 West Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee the direction her life has taken and has nor acquits herself quite nicely. slowly, perhaps, but steadily. descended True, The Butcher Boy is a mesmeriz- Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. into ing if not actually a pleasant film going ex- madness. In one horrifying moment Ticket distribution may exceed theatre capacity. Theatre not responsible for over perience and one which all but the truly early on in The Butcher Boy, young booking. Seating is not guaranteed. Francie arrives home just as his poor, put- hearty might prefer to skip. upon mom ponders an attempt at suicide. Rating $6.17 (scale No cents to $7.00) THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 7 TO MAY 20. 1998 Page 19 half of the Possum Queen Steering Team May 17th to an Between, where it will stay "Double Indemnity" is a Splendid and the hundreds of volunteers and candi- until May 25 . dates who have participated over the last The next stop for the traveling award will seven years and eight campaigns. Since be St. Francis Bank (a major contributor of Example of the Noire Films this campaign's success depends upon money and human resources to the cam- the participation of countless hundreds in paign), it will be on display until By Steve Stavron based upon "pulp fiction" novel by James the community, the Steering Team unani- June 4th, whereupon it moves to Mama Double Indemnity, Billy Wilder's classic Cain is simple enough. A cynical but mously decided that the award should be Roux. On June 14th, the award will make crime drama, considered to be the defini- weak-natured insurance agent, convinced enjoyed by all. its way to Just Us, where it will be dis- tive high point of film noire will be shown at that he can orchestrate the "perfect crime", On April 19th, Hiza Kite (the newest played Milwaukee's Times Theater in May as part until June 24th, when it will wind its is seduced by a client's wife into murder- member of the Steering Team), delivered of a 50's "dark film' festival way to La Cage. ing her husband. This age old scenario is the vase to the M&M Club (home of the Once the Although Double Indemnity preceded Steering Team decides upon given a powerful bare bones treatment current reigning Possum Queen, Jack E. the the cultist era of the noire films, its eerie, remaining itinerary for the award, that without a shred of human remorse —as O. Gasm). The Award waks transported to sadistically grim emotional detachment schedule will be issued. Please take an relentlessly fatalistic as Greek tragedy. the Ballgame on April 28t , where it will opportunity to and its severely economical style served 7th. view and enjoy the award, Each major character is resigned to the reside until May as it as a beacon lighting the path for an entire most definitely can be attributed to inevitability of their deserved fate with no the Ballgame, it will move to generation of down - in-the From each of you and your efforts. -mouth "realis- instinct of self pity. They will get what they Kathy's Nut Hut until it is transported on tic" films. deserve. Mystery writer Raymond Chan- The film noire genre, intended to capture dler's rock -hard dialogue glistens with a The Trailer Trash Possum Queen Fund Raiser the post -war depressive mood, consisted diamond's cutting edge in keeping with largely of small films wallowing in the lim- Billy Wilder's concept of the film. ited framework of opaque shadows of A definitive cast fleshes out the basic night -time city streets. With danger lurk- outlines of their characterizations without ing in every corner, crimes to be solved, adding an ounce of histrionic fat. What and a pervasive sense of helplessness fascinates film buffs is the prevailing sense which seemed to dominate narrowly of destiny which they bring to their roles. framed characters, these films blended an As the insurance investigator who relishes indistinct milieu of urban geometry with an his job of cracking bogus claims, Edward all consuming pessimism. G. Robinson is almost frightening in his However the standard set by Double good natured determination to unravel the Indemnity, made before the war ended, threads of the crime he does not realize [1944], was rarely equaled by later dark his friend/colleague has committed. His films as the genre became more popular. sense of unintentionally ominous inno- Wilder' s air tight direction produced a film cence is so threatening, it focuses ten- that was considerably more substantial sion early in the film upon the inevitable and less pretentiously atmospheric in out come. psychological content than those that fol- Cast against type, Fred MacMurray lowed. transforms his nice guy affability into a Double Indemnity was a major studio grim but beautifully underplayed portrait of product sporting a remarkable stellar cast a man without any ennobling capacity, made by a first rate director noted for trapped between two stronger characters, structural directness and moving with stark forced to control his inner desperation ana pinpoints of inexorable fatalism that re- finally resorting to the lowest extreme to semble classic drama. By condensing the extricate himself. His characterization is narrative to bare essentials, Wilder sys- exemplary. Although a lapse in the other- tematically increases tension, but much wise brilliant screenplay requires him to depends the an outstanding starring trio show too much sympathy for the victim's bringing enough individually focused daughter, it does not mar MacMurray's characterization to their roles to substanti- performance. ate the grim elements in the film. They As for Barbara Stanwyck, the wife, her come through superbly. The star system of cool -edged antiseptic performance would the 40's, was never to put to better ad- have done credit to Lady Macbeth. Her re- vantage than in Double Indemnity. strained sensuality is all the more insinu- Filmed in murky soft focus never pene- ating for its calculated indifference which trated by the California sun, the story cannot mask an iron-clad will. Her quiet delivery never misses a beat, giving the film its most insidious flavor. Her most "Possum Love" famous scene shows her in sunglasses in a food store while making sinister plans Glows at South with MacMurray. The face of evil is hidden. "We're both rotten" she later tells Mac Water Street Docks Murray. "But you're a little more rotten," he re- By Ted Berg plies. This is arguably Stanwyck's finest Milwaukee—On April 15 , Aqua Marie screen role and the Infamous Topaz were introduced Made near the close of Hollywood's to the South Water Street Dock's patrons Golden Age, Double Indemnity still owes as their Possum Queen Candidates. It was its stature to that classic era which high- a special day for the two candidates. They lighted outstanding star performances as also celebrated their second anniversary the director's chief raw material, serving of their love for each other. They met at as an object lesson for today's unskilled the bar on April 15, 1996. This was not actors, in demonstrating that even "natu- 1- (L-R) Iona Trailer. Aqua Marie, infamous 'fopaz, Fondu Dailey. Front- Dan Manager of Docks. 2 Candy Muskrat Love, but Possum Love! ral" acting requires a substantial degree of Stripe. 3- Lana St. James. 4 — (L-R) Henry, Steve. and Patrick The 50 people who attended were professionalism. served pizza and free tappers to make the Highly recommended even for those co night festive. who are not film noire aficionadcs I The bar quickly became decorated with Showtimes for Double Indemnity: 7:00 diamonds that they sold for a dollar, which p.m nightly to May 15 [with Blue Dahlia they called "the family jewels." The money 1946], May16 [with You And Me directed collected will go to the Brady East Clinic. by Fritz Lang, 1938], May 17 [with Big Also present were precious gems from Clock 1948]---Times Theater phone: other Possum campaigns. (414) 453-2436. lona Trailer from Just Us did a special number and donated the money raised to the Crown Jewels of South Water. In dis- Possum Queen guise were David (Divine Ms. Buzz from M's) Thompson and Fondu Daily repre- Campaign Red senting Woody's and Fluid. Charlotte Lorraine who ran in the first Possum Rose Award is Queen Contest in 1991, graced us with his royal presence. Traveling Many Possum supporters tried on lona's feathered hat and modeled for possible Milwaukee—On March 21st, the AIDS Possum Candidates in years to come. All Resource Center of Wisconsin bestowed through the party, Max Barnett, Possum the Red Rose Award for Community Queen Steering Committee Co-ordinator, Leadership upon the Possum Queen talked the serious talk of Drag Queen Campaign. This beautiful crystal vase was fundraisers, if you could do that with a gratefully accepted by Max Barnett on be- straight face. One could easily see that the • Possum Campaign was alive and well at Docks. 1998 Possum Patrick XXXXX, the Diamond in the Rough, or the Campaign Manager- Queen Candidates bartender, donated time to make this night sparkling. Queen Mary------Kathy's Nut Hut We must thank two jewels of our com- Fondu Daily Woody's & Fluid munity who made this fundraiser possible: Amanda Hunt BallGame James Weston, the owner and Daniel Dexter Barbie's Playhouse Kirmse, the Manager of South Water Sour Mash Mama Roux Street Docks. Eady A. Pea Pea It's an honor to be a Possum Campaign & Wanta Pea Pea------In Between Camp Follower. The Possum Queen Les B. Anne Dish Campaign is a true story of love. It's one of Sophyllia Glanns 1100 Club the few times people like you and me can Amanda & Juan Dume Station II 4 make a difference. You don't need a col- The Divine Ms. Buzz------M&M Club lege degree to run. What is truly needed is Iona Trailer Just Us • a heart filled with love for our brothers and Aqua Marie & sisters with AIDS and HIV disease. When The Infamous Topaz---South Water you see a silly looking Drag Queen with a Street Docks bucket running for Possum Queen, dig As always, late campaigns are wel- 1- Boo Boo, 2- Susie Saranwrap and friend, 3- Max Barnett, Aqua Marie and Topaz. 4- (R-L) Lizze deep. Be a part of our success. come and encouraged Bordeaux, Charolette Loarraine and Karen Valentine THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 7 TO MAY 20, 1998 Page 20 be out of control. I'll also bet that if you you need to feel safe and comfortable, go confront her, she'll be the first in the ahead and explain the situation at hand. boss's office complaining about you. You have rights too, and this preaching Trying to discuss this in a normal man- could be a form of harassment - that's a ner may also result in a quest to "convert" big word when dealing with these issues. Dean Real& you. You really don't want "Connie Con- Use the big "H" if you feel your boss isn't vert" chasing you all over the office play- going to back you up. Let you employer - ing Melissa Etheridge music backwards or Human Resources department - know she needs to Hello everyone out in newspaper land! and offering burnt pictures of Ellen De- that there is no reason that orientation in the work- How the hell are ya? I'm sitting here Generes. discussion sexual reading some letters waiting for my toe- Is your company one that would stand place. her house and nails to dry. Before we get started I just behind you? Is it one where they value If this doesn't work, go to wanted to say that the lovely Possum the rights of everyone to feel comfortable paint a big old pride flag on her garage - Queen candidate lona Trailer has invited I at work? If so - and I'm willing to bet it is KIDDING - MY STARS I'M JUST KID- me to do a number or two at her show on - talk to your boss. Tell your boss that DING!!!! Friday, May 15. 1998. at Just Us. things are being said in the office that are Hey - send me your letters and stuff. I "lona, honey, I'll be there with bells on, making you uncomfortable, and you don't love to receive your questions, cards, and maybe some Velcro, and beads, and think these discussions have a place at pictures, and things! You can reach me whatever else I can glue-gun to a halter work. Tell your boss that you enjoy work- at: The Wisconsin Light, 1843 N. Palmer, top." ing there, but you want to work in a place Milwaukee, WI 53212. You can also e- The show starts at 10:00 and should be where you are not made to feel uneasy mail me care of the Wisconsin Light's web a helluva time. I hope to see you all there. about your personal life. If your boss is page at www. wilight. corn Hey - lona - say Hi' to your sister llissa sympathetic at this point and agrees that Trailer too! SO, grab your favorite pal and head on over to Just Us in Milwaukee for a great time that goes toward a great cause. Now, lets read some letters! And now on a very serious note. Last summer one of the nicest young men I've met in a long, long time, rode with me on the Wisconsin Light float in Madison's PUBLIC EYE Gay Pride Parade. His name was Billy. Ruthie Billy is gone now. I would like to offer my the bedroom and told Gus that he'd have most sincere sympathy to his family and to barbecue his wiener someplace else, all of his many, many friends. He' will be so because this cook was closing the kitchen much missed. once and for all.

After the divorce, Gus married Maureen Johnson and they bought one of those wiener mo-

biles and drove it across the country. .Tern Last I heard, Maureen got arrested for in- decent exposure while on a tour of the Johnsonville Brat factory. So now, where was I? Oh - yes - painting garages. Here's my take on it. You made one big mistake. Painting? Pride Flags? No. How about moving-in after five months? Five months! Honey, I've spent more time getting my hair done. How did you think you knew this person tt after five months? What is he like in the summer time? The winter time? What is Hilly Rosenbaum and Ruthie in The Wisconsin he like around the holidays? What is he Light truck during the 1997 Madison Pride Parade like with his family? Your family? How does he feel about acknowledging his 1* sexuality to his neighbors? You couldn't Dear Ruthie, have known the answers to all of these Help us solve this problem. We met questions before you moved in, and you 0 one another and fell madly, head-over- certainly didn't know the answers before heels, heart-to-heart in love 5 months you painted the garage. ago. Since then I have moved into his I hate to say it, amigo, but I think he house - a tiny house that I now call was right. You should have talked to him home. He told me that this house was and asked what he thought before paint- mine too, and that I should treat the ing the garage. I don't care whether you house as such and do as I please. Af- painted it blue, painted a pride flag, or ter all it is my house now too, Lady painted some fat-ass slut eating Ball-Park Ruthie. Plumper, if you two are going to share the I had a few days off, and instead of house, you both need to make decisions buying a pride flag for the front porch, regarding its upkeep. While I appreciate I painted a pride flag on the garage your pride, I have to say you need to let door. A work of art if I do say so my- him paint over it and agree to form mutual self. Well, my lover freaked when he decisions on changes regarding the saw it. He went on about the neigh- home. Better yet, why don't you paint over bors, the fact that it was gaudy, and it, apologize, and spend the rest of the the fact that this was his house too night making-up. and I should have asked him first. Dear Ruthie, I think he's wrong. It caused a huge I have a work problem. I haven't read fight that has yet to be resolved. He any of these in your column, so I hope has bought paint to cover it, but I said you answer me on this query - dearie. I'd leave if he covers it. Who's right? There is a woman at work who is a (signed) born again Christian. I am Christian Pride Painter too, but this person won't stop Dear Painter, preaching to everyone. While every- This reminds of the time my sixth hus- one laughs off her constant "Bible band, Gus, painted the entire back of our Talk," I can't because a lot of her trailer home with a picture of a naked lady preaching is against homosexuals. eating a hot dog. Now, Gus was a hel- It's gotten even worse since this luva painter and normally I wouldn't have whole Reggie White thing started. Eve- l" cared about his "Ode to the Trailer ryone at work knows I'm a Lesbian - Woman," except that the woman in the including her. No one else has a prob- picture was our next-door neighbor, lem with it-except her. She has never Maureen. Never trust a girl named said anything directly to me, but talks Maureen - I don't care who she is. about how homosexuality is evil and a I don't know that I would say the girl in sin, and that gays will burn in hell. the picture was really eating that hot dog She says this in my company and even either. She was sort of licking it and gig- if she's talking one-on-one with some- gling. It wasn't ... well... it just wasn't one, her tone is loud enough for me to right that's all - particularly since our hear. trailer faced the highway. Should I confront her directly? Sure, weeks after the unveiling the Pig- Should I take this a step higher and gly Wiggly still couldn't keep hot dogs in talk to our boss? We have the same stock, but I was a little put off by the boss. Let me know what you think! whole thing. Please! Gus said it was merely a coincidence (signed) that the girl in the painting looked like Lady Love Maureen, but how many models are 300 Dear Lady, lbs with a "Sara Lee Sucks" tattoo, and Go tell your co-worker to bang her Bible wear a neck brace? I said, "Damnit Gus, somewhere else! Slap a Reggie White that's the same neck brace Maureen had jersey on her back and tell her to shove-it on after she tripped over her kid's Big with acorns! "Listen Sister Christian - Wheel." I also pointed out that Maureen these boxes at work are called cubicles, had the same tattoo on her bosom but not confessionals. Leave your halo at hers was spelt incorrectly. Gus shrugged home and your keester in gear. This is a it off and I demanded that he paint over place of work, not 'The 700 Club.' You the scene. He agreed. leave your religious beliefs at home - and On the afternoon that he was going to that's where I'll leave mine." Shirley's B-Day - Shirley Fitzpatrick celebrated her 656 Birthday with a party at the Ball Game on April 25, repaint, I came home early only to catch a Actually, it may be best to take your showing that you don't get older, you just get more experienced. At the top is the B-Day girl herself, looking naked Maureen digging through our fridge complaint up a notch. I have a feeling that young as ever. In the middle are some of Shirley's friends from the West and East Coast who flew in for the holding a jar of relish in one hand and a if you confront her one-on-one, you're just occasion and at the bottnm is the lovely Miss Fitzpatrick with her friend, Barb and a male friend. The party hot dog bun in the other. I stormed into going to fuel her fire and then she'll really raised over $1,000 for seven different charities. Shirley wants to thank everyone who came and donated. THE SPOTLIGHT SECTION THE WISCONSIN LIGHT MAY 7 TO MAY 20. 1998 Page 21 Tune Reviews ti

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RAY OF LIGHT Madonna Maverick/VVamer Brothers Records By John A. Jahn Brimming with techno-influenced rhythms, "Ray of Light," Madonna's 11th album (and her first collection of new • songs since 1994's "Bedtime Stones") clearly illustrates a distinct change of di- rection from her signature pop-diva sound. This album is as different from her other albums as Madonna "The Material Girl" is from Madonna as "Evita." A deep, dark, introspective album, "Ray of Light" contains 13 songs of electronica- based beats which accompany her crisp, Madonna melodious voice. The song lyrics (all by Madonna and producer William Orbit) are "Ray of Light" marks a musical departure earnest, reflective and poetic. "There's astonishing even for this quintessentially nothing left to try. There's no place left to chimerical artist. Alternately elusive and hide. There's no greater power than the explicit, playful and profound, risky and power of goodbye." Thus go the words to welcoming, it is the most audacious and "The Power of Goodbye," and thus is fur- atmospheric song cycle in Madonna's ca- ther proof that Madonna has reer to date, and that's saying plenty! changed...whether it be because of moth- erhood, age or both. Frankly, I find this a welcome change, indeed. BestD Outreach While the album as a whole stands in stark contrast to her previous 10, the Testing Schedule songs within "Ray of Light" have a same- Fluid ness about them - sounding too much alike - and that's its major weakness: not Thu., May 7, 8:00-11:00 p.m. enough variety. A few stand-out songs in- Mama Roux • clude "Shanti/Ashtangi," based on a Hindu Wed., May 13, 9:00 p.m. to Midnight text and full of cultural and aesthetic ap- In Between Hold," and her new peal, "To Have and to Thu., May 21, 9:00 p.m. to Midnight hit single, "Frozen."

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I fought that. tury after Connie Francis crooned "Where city "more sophisticated which is attrac- of the 1,320 member International Gay the Boys Are" in a 1960 movie set in Fort tive to high-income Gays." I didn't want to do that. and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA). As to the Department or Revenue trying Lauderdale, civic boosters capitalized on Latona helped to persuade the bureau to A survey conducted for the visitors bu- the fame to make the city the spring break invite travel writers from Gay pblica- to hold up my license, of course they did. reau, found that the estimated 500,000 That's a capital. tions in the US and Europe for a fimiliari- Gay given. They wanted x amount of tourists a year who visit Fort Lauder- dollars for one busmess. They had gone But this spring, the boys romping on the zation tour, and he has appeared in a pro- dale spend about $1,800 each. sandy beaches and filling Fort Lauder- motional video that features Gay bars and into my account and taken money. I was Because many Gay couples have two not aware that had happened which cre- dale's bars are more likely to be Gay than restaurants. incomes and no children, the don't have to not. While the bureau is these steps to woo ated a further hardships for me at Mike be professionals to have ample discretion- and Anna's as well as The change from beer swilling frat boys Gay tourists, Mason emphasized that the ary income. at Fannies, a lot of staging belly flop and wet T-shirt contests city also is making a special pitch to hardship I've never tried to hide this. Afri- "Gay and Lesbian travelers are the fast- One to well-groomed hand-holding men who can-Americans, scuba divers and post- est of the worst parts of this article is growing segment of the travel indus- where it says that Fannie's hadn't been in- favor art galleries and fancy restaurants cruise vacationers. try. We get 500-800 calls a month from did not happen accidentally. In any case, the appeal to niche markets sured in years and that I took an unprece- consumers looking for Gay-friendly travel dented step in insuring that. That's not Beginning in 1985, with as many as is paying off. Since the city cracked down destinations," Thompson said. 350,000 college students changing a on the college crowd—by enforcing laws true. I was insured for years and years and Thompson, 56, who owned a main- years until October of 1996. I didn't get chamber of commerce dream into a governing overcrowded rooms, underage stream travel agency on Cape Cod before nightmare, the city adopted a successful drinldng and rowdy behavior—the num- insurance again until I began looking in moving to Florida for a second career May, 1997 because I was going for a loan campaign to discourage sluing breakers. ber of tourists has nearly doubled, up 6.4 with IGLTA, said that as the demograph- And for several years, the Greater Fort million from last year. and using my bar for collateral. You have ics of Gay travelers becomes better to have Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bu- More importantly, Mason said, the insurance to refinance a bar, any known, more and more airlines, cruise bar. I looked for a policy that was `no reau (GFLCVB) has deliberately courted tourist season has been extended from six ships and resorts court them. He noted Gay tourists, following a trend that is weeks in the spring to frills,' basic. I wasn't expecting a fire. year-round. Twelve that five years ago, only three airlines paid I growing around the country in places like years ago, hotel occupancy hit 85% had no insurance, for example, on my to dues to his associations. This year, 57 are upstairs apartment and all my personal the Twin Cities and Milwaukee. 90% in February and March, then tumbled members. This spring, the GFLCVB placed full belongings. to 40% to 50% m the summer and fall. FANNIES I also take issue with the fact that the page ads in two Gay publications that say Last year, while spring occupancy reg- "Greater Ft. Lauderdale rolls out the rain- Continued Por Page 1 article said that I bartered for the appraisal istered at earlier levels, the rest of the year in bar credit, not cash. That's totally un- bow carpet." re .stered from 55% to 70%. Over oc- Lesbians. For example, there's Just Us, "We want to be known as a welcoming true. What happened was the person, Kathy's Nut Hut, Station II and Dish. Connie, who was arranging for the loan destination," said Francine Mason, the bu- There's been Hot Legs, Nightingales. for reau's vice president for communications me, ordered the appraisal. She eventu- There's always been other bars [for Les- ally paid for it when the first loan didn't "This town has grown up," said city bians]. There's always going to be other Commissioner Jack Latona, who cited a go through because I refused to go I bars, old and new. That's why I really through with it because I didn't like the $26 million oceanfront face lift along with take issue with the idea of my having a changes that allowed outdoor arrangement. ordinance monopoly. I'm not Ma Bell. A couple of months later, Connie came I've been waiting years for another to me and reminded me that she'd paid for CLASSIFIEDS [Lesbian] bar to open to work with, do the appraisal. She said, `How about if you things with. It's easier in the community give me a bar tab for the amount and do it to do things with two businesses than it is that way?' I said. fine. She was not the one. appraiser. Housing Share I honestly thought that when Julia (Dish The other thing I didn't like, of course, owner) was going to open another bar, was the implication that perhaps I had HousineRent catering to another clientele, that we could something to do with throwing a Molotov Mllwankee--VVF seeks responsible roommate to work together. cocktail at Dish. That is so absurd. I was share 2 br lower. Must like pets. Call (414) 769- WL: As most people know, Fannie's insulted and I'm still insulted by it. What 0615. For rent-2 bedroom upper. West Milwaukee, natu- was severely damaged by fire. The arti- else can I say? ral wood throughout, formal dining room, C.A., ga- cle mentions a dollar amount. Is this To date, I have not gotten one penny for Massage rage, July 1„ (414) 672-2138, $575. correct? the fire from the insurance company. I SD: No. The article says $100,000. The have borrowed money against the bar and Massage damage was $150,000. from some of my friends. So, I guess my Massage: Male-to-Male, Head-to Toe, Total body SLEEPING ROOMS The article was incorrect in other ways. credit is good with some people. massage, no charge; 18-35 yr old, trim, clean, pleas- FOR RENT Tony Harvey didn't own the River Queen People don't know that I turned down ant young man. Please call (414) 305-5777. Day or [a Gay bar, which burned down]. He two or three different loan packages for evening appointments available. Satisfaction guar- managed it. Tony Harvey never hired me. various reasons so I didn't need a fire to anteed. 231 South 2nd Street Jimmy O'Connor, the owner, hired me. remodel my bar. Even with a burned bar I •NNOINIMINi (Above C'est La Vie) Yes, when I worked there, I had a reputa- was still able to refinance the bar for more Employment New Paint & Carpet • Very Clean tion for being very direct, to the point. I than I will probably get from the insur- King Size Whirlpool was in good condition. I was able to han- ance company. A $200,000 policy doesn't dle myself well. mean you'll get $200,000. You have to Receptionist/Office Assistant CALL (414) 291-9600 One thing the article got right. That was take 20% off the top of your agreed set- Full-Time—Under the direction of the Director of or (414) 271-1576 that Tony Harvey and I became friends. tlement plus co-insurance to say $150,000 Operations and supervision of the Office Manager to One of the things about the article that agreed settlement would end up being perform a variety of duties involving: data entry on was really awful was when it said that in around $115,000, not even enough to redo Macintosh (with knowledge of MS Word, Exel, 1988 Tony sold Mike and Anna's on the the bar. Power Point & Act), answering phones, taking mes- Personals\Women condition that the buyer make me a co- The insurance company will settle. sages, taking reservations for daily city tours, mak- owner. What a crock! I don't know where They're just doing now what they have to ing reservations as needed for tour stops, preparing they got their information on that, but it's Washington Co. Lesbian COUPLE SEEKS other do. mass mailings, stuffing folders and brochures, assist GWF/Bi's age 35+ for friendship, socialization & absolutely not true. WL: Have you contacted "Milwaukee in the overseeing of charters, assist in planning new Actually, it was somewhat the other way support only in tightly closeted area. We're not into Magazine" about this?" custom tours, write thank you notes, send out around. I had already agreed with Tony to bar scene, just tired of traveling to Milw. CONFI- SD: Yes. To this date [April 28], I've evaluations, greet walk-in customers, and perform buy Mike and Anna's. Bobby who was DENTIALITY ASSURED! Write to us @ Friends, talked twice to the man who edited the ar- related duties as assigned. time, came POB 42, West Bend, WI 53095. manager and a waiter at the ticle. He told me they were looking into it. Requires education as is normally acquired in four and said he wanted to buy in, too. I said He has mentioned the possibility about years of high school with training in data entry, typ- fine. Bobby, Tony and I had been friends putting something in the next issue, but ing, office machines, proficient knowledge of MS Organizations for years. Bobby could run the restaurant the harm's been done. Word, Exel, Power Point & Act programs, excellent and I could spend more time here [at Fan- To top it all off, when this article ap- writing ability and phone skills. Related work and me ' s]. Galan Club A peared, I got a call from the man who's Macintosh experience of between one and two years social club serving the recovering WL: The article, citing an unnamed, Gay and Lesbian community. Regularly scheduled trying to find me insurance to cover me required to perform work proficiently. former bartender of yours, talks about AA, NA and Al-anon, ACOA and other 12 step for the bar. Anytime after a fire, particu- In addition to all of the above mentioned skills, your using guns. Would you comment? meetings. Openly nightly, 2408 N. Farwell Ave.. larly an arson, insurance is difficult to get. must be energetic, extremely organized, personable, SD: I think Annie Oakley died a number (414) 276-6936 I had been told that finally that I was go- able to laugh, communicate well and perform duties of years ago. I do have some guns, yes. If ing to have insurance and it was going to in a fast-paced environment there was something going on that was so be reasonable. Please mail resume to: Receptionist, do Wiscon- Phone Encounters terrible that a gun had to be used to pro- When the article came out, the insurer sin Light, 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. tect my customers, I wouldn't hesitate to called my agent and said that because of protect my customers or anyone's life. the article, he would not insure the bar. In But I don't nm around the bar with a gun the end, he did agree to insure me, but at a Bode ImproN ement FREE LIVE HOT GAY CHAT on my hip. much higher rate. PowerCruise, Personals, More! A couple of other points I'd like to WL: What are you going to do? make. One is that yes, I went to Las Ve- Penis and Nipple Enlargement SD: I'm seriously considering suing 1- 678-539-6633 gas. I had a free trip and I had. money them. I feel the article is slanderous. No Custom vacuum pumps or surgical. Gain 1-3 wired to me while I was there on vacation. inches. Permanent, safe. Enhance erection. For FREE 1- 617-378-1869 1 -473-441-1065* one is named in this whole article other 1 -212-796-3365 1 -268-404-7440* As far as my South Side duplex, it's than me, Julia from Dish, Tony Harvey— brochures: Dr. Joel Kaplan, (312) 409-1950. Latest been in and out of foreclosure a couple of enlargement info. 1-900-976-PUMP ($2.95/m) 1 -704-319-2065 he's deceased—and Mary Connel who, times. We sold it on a land contract and they say, is a long-time' friend. What 18+ ONLY LD RATES APPLY got shafted. The guy never made the pay- they forgot is that Mary Connel's a long- CLASSIFIEDS 'INT. L.D. RATES APPLY ments. It cost us thousands of dollars to time employee. She's not my lover. She is get it back and it was just a mess. We a friend and an employee who's coming CLASSIFIED ORDERS: Completely fill out this form and mail to WISCONSIN LIGHT, 1843 N. never did get a dime. The guy filed bank- back to work for me. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. ruptcy. The article is named right, "Fanning the er RATES ARE $2 for each line. Each line can contain up to 42 characters, (including spaces). Indicate if WL: The article says you've been Flames." That's exactly what it has done. you would like a BOLD HEADLINE of up to three words above your ad for an additional $2.50. Also sued over unpaid bills. Can you com- But you know, it's the anger I feel at all indicate classification under which your ad is to be run. ment? that's happened to me, all the gossip, that DEADLINE for placing a classified ad in WISCONSIN LIGHT is noon Wednesday prior to SD: I had disagreements with an insur- Wednesday. NO CREDIT or BILLING has given me strength to start over. publication. If you mail your ad we must receive it on or before ance company. Over the disagreements, I WL: Is there anything else you would SERVICES are offered, and we DO NOT accept any classifieds on the phone for placements or refused to pay and I dropped them. The renewals. like to say? said I still owed them money and SD: Yes, absolutely. I've been through `Sue me.' They might have filed a suit NAME ADDRESS PHONE some pretty rough times. They would against me. I don't know because I was have been rougher, a lot rougher, without never contacted. CITY STATE ZIP CODE all the help and support I've received PLEASE CHECK THE ISSUE[S] IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR AD TO APPEAR. As to the credit card, that part is true to from friends, straight and Gay. I want to the point that I did owe a credit card com- thank them all from the bottom of my May 21_; June 4_; June 18_; July 2_; July 16 pany .money. I did negotiate with them July 30_; over it. One of the five wouldn't negoti- heart. May 7, 1998—May 20, 1998-WISCONSIN LIGHT-24 cilitators. A full 10 week commitment is terested, contact Callen at the above num- Three Recipes from "Wisconsin Light's" asked of all participants. Those interested ber. should call The United at (608) 255-8582 For those interested in volunteering, but "Cooking With Pride" Cookbook for further information. only able to help occasionally, The United The United is also looking for volun- is also seeking volunteers to help with Selected as Among State's Best teers for all of its services and activities, Special Events, Float, Pool and Commit- including Out-Line (telephone and drop-in tees. This includes event set-up, coat their fa- Milwaukee--Selected recipes from 94 sin Light were asked to send in peer counseling, as well as information check and various types of shift work at Wisconsin cookbooks have been pub- vorite recipes. Some 400 were printed. and referral), Support Group Facilitation community events. The next event will be lished in a new cookbook titled Best of The three winning recipes are printed and Speaker's Bureau. Trammg is pro- the annual awards banquet. If interested the Best From Wisconsin. Published by elsewhere on this page. vided for all of these opportunities. If in- call and ask for Joe. the Quail Ridge Press in Brandon, Missis- Cooking With Pride was originally pub- sippi, the book is one of a series published lished as a fundraiser for PrideFest, the for 24 states. annual GLBT festival held annually on Included in the Best of Wisconsin Milwaukee's lakefront. cookbook are three recipes from Wiscon- A variety of Wisconsin's ethnic back- sin Light's own Cooking With Pride grounds have brought their culinary heri- cookbook. tage to life in the Best of book. Included Published in 1993, readers of Wiscon- are Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, German, Czech, Slovak and Belgian recipes, among others. LAMM Reschedules Both cookbooks are available for pur- Milwaukee—Due to inclement chase by mail order or at Wisconsin weather, the Lesbian Alliance of Metro Light's office. See details elsewhere on Milwaukee (LAMM) has rescheduled this page. their highway clean-up, of Hwy. 41 just north of Chicago Avenue, for Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. The original event The United Forming WISCONSII was scheduled for Sunday, April 26 at 9:00. a.m. Support Groups; The "Green Team," a group of vol- unteers who clean this section of high- Seeking Volunteers way twice a year, will meet at the Hardee's Restaurant at 10:00 a.m. for Madison—The United, Madison's an informal breakfast (not provided) GLBT social services agency, is forming and then will proceed to clean the men's and women's coming out support highway. The event is scheduled to last groups for the summer. Both groups will until 11:30 a.m. run for 10 weeks, beginning in early June, For more information, or to RSVP, and will meet at The United. please contact the LAMM office at The United's coming out support groups (414) 264-2600. are peer-based groups led by trained fa-

UM • Wisconsin Light's "Cooking With Pride" recipes selected for the "Best of the Best from Wisconsin "cookbook

Best in 411 .th Wiirld Mustard 4 ounces dry mustard 1 cup sugar 3/3 cup white or cider 3/4 teaspoon salt vinegar 2 eggs Cover dry mustard with vinegar and let stand 8 hours or over- night. Place in a double boiler. Add sugar, salt, and eggs. Just beat well, cook until thick and this will keep for months in the fridge. dift*Iss.*Nmalicmgirom.ifssm:1 1 Cooking with Pride

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Classic German Chocolate Pie purchase your Cory 1 (9-inch) pie crust FILLING: 4 ounces (I bar) sweet 34/ cup sugar at the office of The Wisconsin Light or by mail: cooking chocolate, 2 tablespoons flour chopped 3 eggs, separated $14.95 each plus $3 shipping per book '/3 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if ordering by mail). Make chcks payable to: (no margarine please) Jerry Johnson and mail to 1843 N. Palmer, Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Milwaukee, WI 53212 Add sugar, flour, egg yolks, and vanilla; stir until well blended. In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Pour into pie crust-lined pan. Bake 24-30 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven; cool while preparing topping. 4150 AVAILPLE TOPPING: The Original "Cooking With Pride" Cookbook 12/ cup sweetened condensed 1 cup flaked coconut milk (not evaporated) 12/ cup chopped pecans featuring 400 recipes submitted by 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Wisconsin Light readers. $6.95 each plus $3 shipping per In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; blend well. Drop book (if ordering by mail). Make chcks payable to: by teaspoonfuls over baked filling; spread very carefully. Broil 6-8 inches from heat for 2-3 minutes or until coconut begins PrideFest and mail to 1843 N. Palmer, to brown. Watch carefully; do not burn crust. Cool on wire Milwaukee, WI 53212 rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Cooking with Pride .. • •