Spotting Child SEPTEMBER 1989

Abuse BULK RATE by Mindy Robin Adelman U.S. POSTAGE PAID Recently, a lot of attention has been given to ANN ARBOR. Ml physical and sexual assaults on children by strang- PERMIT NO. 736 ers. What many people don't realize is that the majority of people who are hurting children in our society are the children's parents, grandparents, or other people who are close to the child or re- sponsible for her or his well-being. According to ANN ARBOR'S ALTERNATIVE NEWSMONTHLY the Michigan Children's Trust Fund for the Pre- vention of Child Abuse, more children under the age of five die from injuries inflicted by their par- ents than die from tuberculosis, whooping cough, The Tom Monaghan/Word of God Connection polio, measles, diabetes, rheumatic fever, and ap- pendicitis combined. According to the Assault Crisis Center of Washtenaw County, one out of Right Wing Pizza Baron Sparks Domino's Boycott three girls and one out of six boys are sexually as- saulted before they reach the age of 18. Ninety by Tad Sylvester percent of the assailants are known to the children. Eighty percent of the assailants are within the Domino's Pizza insists that the current boy- Pizza will drop in a way that not even the company Pizza to Michigan Right to Life's "Committee to child's family. cott of their company is having no impact on their will be able to deny." End Tax-Funded Abortions" (see AGENDA, Au- sales of pizza. "We 've looked at campus sales na- Engelbert points to a barrage of media atten- gust 1989). Child abuse, as defined by the Exchange Club tionally," said company spokesperson Ron H ings t tion—local and national—directed at the boycott The seed for the current coalition boycott was Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, is any in a recent interview, "and they are up from last as another measure of its success. Engelbert and planted in the spring of 1988 when Monaghan "non-accidental harm or damage inflicted on a year." However, Hingst admitted that campus other members of the Coalition have been inter- personally cancelled a NOW fundraiser schedul- child by an adult. Damage may be physical vio- markets across the country were registering some viewed about a dozen times by newspapers and ed for May 20 at Domino's Farms, the complex lence, sexual exploitation and/or emotional mal- boycott activity, and singled out Berkeley, Den- radio stations, including Ne wsday and Newsweek. which serves as corporate headquarters for Dom- treatment." ver, and Manhattan as "hot spots." Hingst said The McNeil/Lehrer News Hour is also interested ino's Pizza. At the request of Washtenaw-Ann Sexual Abuse both the pizza stores and the company are receiv- in the story and will be sending a crew to Ann Arbor NOW, on January 13, 1989, the National Sexual abuse is anything that an adult does ing letters and Domino's Pizza coupons with anti- Arbor in mid-September. NOW Board passed a resolution, urging their with a child to give the adult sexual excitement. Domino's messages written on them. Meanwhile, the Coalition to Boy cott Domino' s 200,000 members to boycott Domino's Pizza. The Ann Arbor-based educational group Break The boycott was launched at the Ann Arbor Pizza meets weekly, planning strategies for mobi- "NOW chapters around the country were also The Silence cites sexual talk, showing pornogra- Township-based Domino's Pizza World Head- lizing students here in Ann Arbor and on cam- asked to organize events and letter-writing cam- phy to a child, sexual fondling of the child or hav- quarters July 18 by a coalition of seven groups, puses across the country. "Domino's has long re- paigns around the boycott," said Jan BenDor, a ing the child sexually fondle an adult, oral sex, and including members from NOW (the National Or- lied on student markets for their pizza profits," spokesperson for 500-member Washtenaw-Ann intercourse as examples of sexually abusive be- ganization for Women), the Latin American Soli- said Engelbert. "It's time they were held account- Arbor chapter. havior. darity Committee, and the Ann Arbor Coalition to able for the irresponsible way those profits are Monagahan, a self-proclaimed devout Catho- The following symptoms of sexual abuse have Defend Abortion Rights, among others. spent" lic who opposes abortion, cancelled the NOW been identified by the Kalamazoo County Child "I have worked in grassroots organizing for a The Coalition is demanding, among other event when he learned some of the proceeds from Abuse/Neglect Council. If encountered, theCoun- number of years," said Phillis Engelbert, a spokes- things, that Thomas S. Monaghan, sole owner of the hayride and pizza party were to go to the cil urges that they be reported to Child Protective person for the Coalition to Boycott Domino's Piz- the Domino's Pizza empire, an enterprise which People's Campaign for Choice, a group working Services for further investigation. za, "but I have never seen anything like the re- boasted $2.3 billion in sales in 1988, stop using to protect the reproductive rights of all women. Repeated attempts to run away from home, or sponse that this boycott is provoking." "As more pizza profits to fund the anti-choice movement. In With the help of the ACLU, NOW is suing Dom- extreme fear or reluctance to go home after school people find out about the boycott, and the reasons particular, the group objects to $110,000 in dona- ino's Pizza, claiming they were victims of dis- may indicate that a child is trying to run away from for it," explained Engelbert, "the sales of Domino's tions in 1988 made by Monaghan and Domino's (see BOYCOTT, page 4) someone or something at home. Aggressive or de- linquent behavior such as lying, stealing or being physically or sexually abusive to other children, is often a child's only way of acting out the frustra- tion and lack of control that s/he is feeling from The Neglected Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright abuse. It may also represent what s/he is experi- by Rich Ahern encing at home. Sexually seductive behavior toward adults or Frank Lloyd Wright is commonly consider- Possibly the foremost and certainly the most quite homely as well as uncomfortable when other children may indicate that a child has learned ed to have been America's greatest architect. flamboyant promoter of Wrightiana is Tom taken out of context. Wright saw "no value in that the only way to get love, affection or attention Even no w, 30 years after his death, his fame and Monaghan, owner of the Domino's Pizza empire. the part except as the part is harmoniously re- is through this behavior. Sexual themes in a child's the fame of his buildings are undiminshed. He has established a museum to house his exten- lated to the whole." artwork may represent something that s/he is But what is not well-known about Wright sive collection of Wright furniture, furnishings Preservation was generally a low priority afraid to talk about, or that s/he has been told not among the general public is that he was avision- and models, and an archives for Wright's plans for Wright, even of his own buildings. He saw to discuss, or that s/he doesn't know how to dis- ary philosopher of culture as well as an architect and documents. He has bought Wright houses and change as an inexorbable law of nature and he cuss. Art is an outlet that many children and adults of buildings. Indeed for him "Architecture" has built his Domino's Pizza headquarters in a always had his eye on the future. He never fail- use to express things that are difficult for them to was a big word, encompassing not only the de- Wright-influenced style. He has retained a former ed to stress that "the essence of organic building verbalize. sign of buildings but the design of landscapes, Wright apprentice to design his own mansion. is space, space flowing outward, space flowing A child may fear being touched, especially by of transportation and utilities systems, of the And he has co-sponsored, with the University of inward. Both plan and construction are seen to adults, if s/he associates touch with something that entire built environments of continents and of Michigan, a series of four symposia on various be inspired from within."Nevertheless, he might is confusing such as an adult's sexual excitement. the political and institutional structures of na- topics relating to the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. well be pleased with the preservation of his A child may resist being with a particular person, tions as well. "[TJhere can be no separation As a long-time admirer of Mr. Wright and his houses if people could sit and relax in his interi- either because that person is abusing her or him, or between architecture and our culture," he said. work, my initial reaction to Mr. Monaghan's avoca- or spaces so as to experience his buildings from reminds her or him of someone who is. A child Wright's philosphy is scattered throughout tion was wholly favorable. And there has been a the inside looking out. may also isolate her or himself from peers. Chil- his many writings. It is incomplete and in some good deal of worthwhile information generated, The wonderful sense of great interior space dren often believe that others know what they're need of modification in the light of experience. especially as a result of the symposia. Neverthe- that was the hallmark of all of Wright's office thinking. Believing that the abuse is their own It was rarely taken seriously in his own day and less, as the years pass by and the names of Wright buildings and which served to impart a sense of fault, children may fear that others will discover is generally ignored in our times. Nevertheless, and Monaghan become inextricably associated, I "family" to a corporate enterprise, is entirely their secret and no longer like them, or get them in a systematic study of Wright's ideas reveal a re- have been disturbed to find that many people who missing in the Domino's headquarters build- trouble for it. A child may go through a sudden be- markably coherent, wholistic philsophy that is, know of Monaghan's far-right ideology assume ing, the Prairie House. Instead we find the ori- havioral change, such as an outgoing child sud- I believe, highly relevant to the future of our that Wright was of like mind. Some superficial ginal graceful lines of Wright's prairie houses denly becoming shy. Other signs of possible sex- planet—a legacy unfulfilled but well worth ful- similarities might seem to support that view: their expanded to gargantuan proportions, eventual- ual abuse include: self-mutilation, venereal dis- filling. flamboyant showmanship, their need to be num- ly to be six-tenths of a mile long, overwhelming ease, substance abuse, overeating/undereating, ber one, their love of fine cars. But on fundamental both people and landscape. And given Wright' s psychosomatic complaints and suicide attempts. Frank Lloyd Wright: Commodity issues their ideas are often poles apart. statement that "I have opened the door and Understanding that legacy is inhibited by a The Archives, Museum, preservation efforts, shown many a man out of my office when I Physical Abuse rather formidable obstacle: Frank Lloyd Wright design influences and symposia are all well and found that he sought mere novelty...," it takes Physical abuse occurs when physical damage is a hot commodity. His buildings are popular good in and of themselves, but I have no doubt Mr. little imagination to know how he would react is done to the body of a child, either as a form of tourist attractions. Books and articles on Wright Wright himself would not place great value on to a proposal to design a "Leaning Tower of Piz- punishment for the child or because the adult has and his works proliferate. Houses he designed most of those projects. His furniture was not al- za" with a 15 degree tilt, as planned by Mon- not yet learned more appropriate ways in which to can command exorbitant prices on the real es- ways his pride and joy: "I have been black and aghan. It's a great visual pun but a mere publici- handle frustration in her or his own life. tate market, while his drawings, furniture and blue in some spots, somewhere, almost all of my ty gimmick would be inconsistent with Wright's Symptoms of possible physical abuse and neg- furnishings are much sought after items on the life from too intimate contact with my own early idea of functional architecture. His dictum was lect, as identified by the Exchange Club Center for collectors' markets. All of this over-emphasis furniture," he confessed. The chair that Mon- "form and function are one," not "form follows the Prevention of Child Abuse, include unexplain- on the material legacy of Wright tends to ob- aghan paid $198,000 for or the dining set he paid fashion." ed bruises, burns, fractures, or other injuries. A scure the importance of his political, economic, $1.5 million for were important elements when While the symposia co-sponsored by (see CHILD ABUSE, page 4) and social ideas. seen in their original beautiful environs, but are (see WRIGHT, page 10) 2—AGENDA—SEPTEMBER 1989 nity based volunteer group, a primary source of edu- cation and support services concerning AIDS. WNI- HV provides these services specifically to residents of Washtenaw, Jackson, and Lenawee Counties. For information, services, or to volunteer write: WNI-HV, Serious Oversight Box 3242, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106 or call 313-572- I appreciated the large amount of space devoted WELL. The office is located in the Washtenaw Medi- to AIDS in the August issue of your excellent publica- cal Arts Building, 3075 Clark Road #207, Ypsilanti, New in Paperback tion. 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Making Waves: an ANN ARBOR—This month U-M is launching ing Recycling." Anthology of Writings By the Housing Recycling Program (HRP), a major re- Goldenhar administered a brief questionnaire to and About Asian American cycling project for its Housing Division. The HRP is all incoming freshpersons during the Summer 1989 Women edited by Asian Women United the result of an 18-month planning effort initiated by orientation. The questionnaire measured the stu- U-M students. The projected recovery volume, for of California, Beacon dents' attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, behaviors, and the residence halls and Family Housing units that $16.95. Well done, long overdue. behavioral intentions regarding recycling before be- will be serviced by the program, is approximately ing exposed to the current residence hall recycling 2,000 tons per year. The effort, which is a joint ven- program. Demographic data as well as student identi- ture of the Housing Division and the Grounds and fication numbers were requested so that follow-up Refuse Department, will focus initially on collect- research would be possible. ing newspaper, corrugated cardboard, pizza boxes, In the fall, eight residence halls will be randomly BORDERS BOOK SHOP and office paper. Most of the residence halls' nearly assigned to one of four treatment groups. Residence 303 South State, 668-7652 10,000 students will be included in this phase. Family hall inhabitants will be exposed either to: one treat- Housing's 7,000 residents will join the recycling ef- ment (education), a second treatment (feedback), fort sometime in November. If projected recovery both treatments (education and feedback), or will be- volumes are achieved, the program will be recycling long to a control group (no exposure to education or 20-25% of the Housing Division's total wastestream feedback). Exposure will occur approximately three by 1992. times over a six month period. Originally conceived out of concern for the en- The students will be re-surveyed in March 1990 vironment, recycling became imperative as U-M to determine whether the interventions had any ef- was first barred from dumping waste at the Ann fect on their recycling attitudes, beliefs and behav- Arbor Landfill and later from the Rawsonville Land- iors. The questionnaire will be modified to include fill. The only other option was a 40 mile round trip additional questions regarding intentions to recycle to Browning Ferris Industry's Arbor Hills facility. once they leave the residence hall. Student recycling Student-sponsored residence hall recycling ef- behavior will be measured by tracking the pounds of forts, over the last 10 years, have primarily focused waste per student recycled from their residence hall. Blossom Foods on collecting newspapers. These programs lacked Paper products were chosen to be recovered in continuity, however, due to the turnover of student the first phase of the program because they represent residents. the largest volume and mostreadily recoverable ma- The new Housing Recycling Program's goal is terials. Over the course of the next eight months, the VEGETARIAN CATERING to institutionalize the recovery effort so that each Grounds and Refuse Department will develop a re- part of the Housing community can share the re- cycling program for the major Campus Computing Blossom Foods offers fine vegetarian foods catered for sponsibility: Students separate materials in their Centers, and mini drop-off stations for office grade rooms and take them to the Waste/Recycling Station paper. Glass, tin cans, and plastics will be incorpo- any occassion - small or large • We do set-up and clean-up • no alcohol on their floor; office staff and administrators take rated starting in the fall of 1990. 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For advertising information call: VALUABLE COUPON 996-8018. THE PANTHERS STARTED SEPTEMBER 1989—AGENDA—3 BARBARA SOME CREATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS...INCLUD- RANSBY ING THE FREE BREAKFAST PRO- GRAM FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN; ESCORT SERVICES TO PROTECT SENIOR CITIZENS FROM CRIMI- NALS; AND OF COURSE, THE INFAMOUS "PEOPLES WAR ON DRUGS," IN WHICH LOCAL DRUG HOUSES WERE RAIDED BY ARMED PANTHERS. THE DRUGS WERE Bivkenitock DESTROYED AND THE MONEY WAS CONFISCATED TO FINANCE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. 209 N. Fourth Ave. 663-1644 The Black Panthers: A Retrospective In Memory of Huey Newton (1942-1989) Just Add Socks The past couple of years has witnessed a media ment and infiltration, the Panthers impact was signi- orgy of 1960s retrospectives, usually short on facts, ficant California Congressman Ron Dellums attrib- lacking in analysis, and big on the kind of romantic utes, in part, the rise of Black elected officials in the hype that is safe only 20 years later. The anniversary 1970s and 1980s to the political organizing of the of the 1964 March on Washington, the Woodstock Panthers. In addition, the Panthers were some of the Keep your feet rock concert, and the murder of the three civil rights first forces on the Left to challenge the drug culture workers, Goodman, Chaney and Schwemer, are all of the 1960s as "counter-revolutionary," based upon comfortable thrown in the same pot of agarbled historical memory. the havoc drugs had wreaked upon the Black commu- One pivotal group from the 1960s which we hear nity. They also exposed police brutality and corrup- all year long very little about, however, is the Black Panther Party tion and are likely responsible, in part, for many of for Self Defense. They were gun-toting Black radi- the reforms introduced later to abate police violence, with clogs cals with black leather jackets and black berets who desegregate all-white police departments, and in- referred to cops as "pigs." This is the sum total of sure a minimum of community accountability. Fi- and shoes what many young people today know of the legacy nally, the Panthers urged Black middle class people of the Black Panthers. But the Black Panther Party to fight for the interests, not of the most privileged by Birkenstock. was, in fact, much more than that and has left a very sectors of the Black community, but of the most op- important legacy. The recent death of Huey Newton, pressed. And in contrast to a very narrow national- Sizes and colors co-founder of the Panthers, provides an opportunity ist vision, the Black Panther Party urged unity be- for us to reflect upon what the Panthers were and tween oppressed people in the U.S. with oppressed for men and women. what impact they had. people all over the world. Founded in Oakland, California in 1966 by Huey Since those in power understand the potential Newton and Bobby Seale, the Panthers advocated a threat from an alliance among all of us who are 10 point program for Black self-determination which excluded from power, the message of the Black Pan- addressed issues of housing, unemployment, ra- ther Party, despite some of its weaknesses, was a cism in education, militarism, corruption in the very dangerous one to them. The counter-intelli- courts and police brutality. In addition to their politi- gence operations of the FBI, termed COINTELPRO, cal program, the Panthers were powerful symbols therefore targeted the Panthers for destruction using for Black youths in urban communities throughout a wide variety of techniques to manipulate, harass, the country. They appealed to the angry, frustrated discredit and divide the organization and its leaders. Black youths who inhabited the streets of cities like FBI documents released under the Freedom of In- Oakland, Detroit, and New York, successfully com- formation Act (FOIA) reveal that the agency's tac- peting with local drug dealers and criminals for their tics included anonymous death threats, letters to loyalty. The Panthers sought to redirect that youth- spouses of party members charging infidelity, and Ulrich's-your source for... ful anger and impatience into constructive political the use of infiltrators to foment factional splits. channels. Drugs, racism and capitalism were the Huey's former attorney, Charles Garry, observed New and Used Course Texts enemies of Black people, argued the Panthers, not that the FBI's activities against the Panthers had other Black people and not ourselves. The role of emotionally killed Huey long before he was shot to Professional & Scientific References strong, intelligent Black youth was to serve their death last week in Oakland. Ironically, the drug communities, not to either prey upon them or aban- dealers who he had fought so hard against in the UofM Souvenirs • Prints and Frames don them. The Panthers started some creative com- early days, had gotten the best of him. Many other munity service projects consistent with this philoso- Panthers suffered similar fates. Some were jailed on Art, Engineering and Office Supplies phy including the Free Breakfast Program for school- dubious charges. Dhoruba bin Wan ad in New York Calculators, Computers & Accessories children; escort services to protect senior citizens and Ahmed Abdur-Rahman in Michigan are two from criminals; and of course, the infamous "peoples former Black Panthers who have been in prison for war on drugs," in which local drug houses were raid- nearly two decades for crimes that FOIA documents SPECIAL BOOK RUSH HOURS ed by armed P anthers. The drugs were destroyed and suggest they did not commit. Others were harassed the money was confiscated to finance community to the point of psychological breakdown, and some service projects. were even killed in orchestrated police shoot-outs. Friday Sept. 1—8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One of the most controversial aspects of the Pan- This memorial to Huey is not intended to roman- Saturday Sept. 2 — 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ther's program was their encouragement of armed ticize the Panthers, because they, like every other' Sunday Sept. 3 — 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. self defense against police violence. This, of course, political group, had their contradictions and weak- was a reaction to escalating and often unchecked nesses, sexism being a big one. Despite misogynist Labor Day, Monday Sept. 4—10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. brutality by predominantly white police forces against comments by former Panther leader Eldrige Cleaver, Tues.-Thurs. Sept. 5-7—8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. urban Black communities in the 1960s. These pro- and Huey's own macho stance, the Panthers were as Friday Sept. 8—8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. grams and the politics upon which they were based much a symbol of defiance and pride for young Saturday Sept. 9—9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. reached thousands of young Black people of the so- Black women as they were for men. Sunday Sept. 10—12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. called "underclass," many of whom were deemed Women like Elaine Brown, Kathleen Cleaver, "unreachable" by contemporary teachers and social Angela Davis and the nine Panther women who Mon. & Tues. Sept. 11 & 12—8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. workers. But the Panthers carried a very different were put on trial in New Haven in 1969 and who Wednesday Sept. 13—8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. message. Their message was that Black youth had were all members or supporters of the Black Panther Thursday Sept. 14—8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every right to be angry and outraged at the condition Party at one time, represented an important voice for Friday Sept. 15—8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. of their lives, but that they had the power to change Black women in that period. They were brave, ar- it, not as individuals but collectively through a poli- ticulate, serious young people who were not afraid to tical movement for "people's power." In describing be beaten, jailed or even to die for what they believ- 'YEARS the political philosophy of the Panthers, Huey said in ed. And many of them paid dearly for such courage 1968, "We have respect for all of humanity and we but left a powerful and provocative legacy for all of realize that the people should rule and determine us. They believed as Huey Newton did: "We will not Main Bookstore: their destiny.. ..To have Black Power doesn't humble compromise because the issue (of freedom) is so 549 E. University or subjugate anyone to slavery or oppression. Black basic. If we compromise one iota we will be selling Ulrich's Annex: Power is giving power to people who have not had our freedom out. As far as we're concerned we 1117 S. University power to determine their destiny. We advocate and would rather be dead than to go on with the slavery Electronics Showroom: we aid any people who are struggling to determine we are in." 1110 S. University their destiny. This is regardless of color." Phone: 6623201 MORE THAN A BOOKSTORE Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30 Sat 9:30-5:00 Although short-lived, largely due to FBI harass- 4—AGENDA—SEPTEMBER 1989 Ann Arbor for leadership and inspiration. SOS chap- ters exist locally in Detroit, Jackson, and Grand BOYCOTT Rapids, and internationally in India, the Philippines, FREE SPICY GIFT! (from page one) Nicaragua and Honduras, Lebanon, S. Africa, and crimination based on religion, in violation of the Belfast, N. Ireland. Total membership, according to Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Bellant, is about 20,000. Critics of Monaghan also claim that Domino's SOS headquarters are in Ann Arbor, located on Pizza discriminates in the hiring and promotion of Airport Boulevard on the south side of the city, women. They cite a lack of women in the upper ech- identified by the sign: "Servant Ministries." Accord- elon of Domino's corporate structure. Of Domino's ing to Smith, 75 Word of God members are em- Nice h Spicy! Pizza's top ten executives and seven-member Board ployed full time by Servant Ministries to spread the of Directors, only one executive is a woman. Word of God message to five continents. As further evidence of ultra-conservative lean- Bellant's National Catholic Reporter article, Add zest to your life with new Spicy Suedes from ings, and anotherreason to boycott Domino's Pizza, which received a runner-up award for investigative Birkenstock. Soft, irresistible comfort in vivid seasonal according to the Coalition, is Monaghan1 s support journalism from the Catholic Press Association in shades. While supplies last, you'l of the Ann Arbor-based Word of God charismatic 1988, outlines Monaghan's "close working relation- community. Understanding the Word of God com- ship with the Word of God and the Sword of the receive a refillable decanter of munity and its international subsidiary. Sword of the Spirit" Bellant identifies Central America as a place savory spices with your Spirit (SOS), is important, say boycott organizers, "where a number of long-term Monaghan/SOS because the Wordof God/SOS philosophy and world- projects are in the works." purchase of any view are what Monaghan seeks to promote through The most significant of these projects is Mon- Spicy Suede profits from Domino's Pizza sales. aghan's sponsorship of Father Enrique Sylvestre's style. mission based in El Mochito, Honduras. Bellant The Word of God Connection identifies Father Sylvestre as an SOS-trained coor- The Word of God community, begun in 1967, is dinator and head of one of two SOS chapters in "arguably oneof the oldest, largest, and most widely Honduras. Monaghan began sponsoring the priest's known charismatic Christian communities in the missionary work in 1985 and so far has invested United States," according to Craig T. Smith (Ann "nearly $ 1 million for equipment, services, and land Arbor Observer, May and June, 1987). Word of for mission projects" (Detroit Free Press, June 4, Birkenstock God's membership was around 1,600 adults and 1989). 1,200 children in 1987, and timings (10 percent of The story of how Sylvestre and Monaghan met members' incomes) totalled nearly $1 million. varies widely from source to source. FOT example, in The charismatic renewal movement's roots are a March 15,1989 Ann Arbor News article, Michael Check out the new fall colors & our new low prices! in Pentacostalism and the practice of "baptism in the Kersmarki claims the meeting took place "in 1984 Holy SpiriL"Begun in 1901 in Kansas, Pentacostal- while the Catholic priest was studying English at the ism is a movement specifically devoted to seeking University of Michigan." In his 1986 book, "Pizza spiritual gifts, also called "charisms," (hence the Tiger," Monaghan provides a slightly different ac- term "charismatic renewal"). 'Tongues" are one of count, linking Sylvestre directly with the Word of the spiritual gifts. Others include healing, miracle- God/SOS: "The most fascinating charitable project working, prophecy, and the discernment of good I've become involved with is supporting a Catholic and evil spirits. Word of God community members, mission in Honduras. This came about as a result of according to Smith, view these gifts as "evidence of meeting Father Enrique Sylvestre in 1984. He is a Passionist priest who had come to Ann Arbor to TOTAL COMFORT SHOE STORES God's presence." The Word of God community is 65% Catholic, study English with the Word of God Servant Minis- try, an ecumenical evangelical group." 322 E. Liberty 122 South Main St. and its founders—Steve Clark and Ralph Martin— are Catholic. Word of God members belong to one Monaghan told the Free Press (June 4,1989) that Ann Arbor. 662-94O1 Royal Oak, 542-O9O1 of four fellowships, or congregations: Catholic, Pres- there is no "hidden political agenda" behind his work byterian, Lutheran, and non-denominational. Word with Sylvestre. "My only objective is to help Father of God members meet separately in their individual Enrique...I'll support anything he wants to do." fellowships every week and the whole community Sylvestre operates in a mountainous area about meets as a group twice a month. the size of two Michigan counties. In addition to Former Word of God members describe the preaching and marriage counseling, Sylvestre trains community as an almost de facto, "hybrid" church, lay "Delegates of the Word," who help spread the Partners Press, Inc. according to writer Russ Bellant (National Catholic gospel in the absence of a priest. He is credited by Reporter, Nov. 18, 1988), because it performs such some for turning El Mochito from a town of broth- 410 W. Washington Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (313) 662-8681 parochial functions as marriages and baptisms. "The els and bars into "a spiritual renewal center." (De- Word of God group conducts other quasi-sacra- troit Free Press, June 4,1989.) Father Sylvestre him- ments," explains Bellant in the NCR article, "such as self credits the powers of the charismatic movement. newsletters—brochures—envelopes—posters—programs a 'Lord's Day Observance,' conducted every Satur- booklets—doorhangers—color inks—carbonless forms In 1980, Sylvestre attended a charismatic re- day as a kind of eucharist; a 'Baptism in the Holy newal retreat where, he said, "he had been touched Spirit,' in which the initiation to charismatic prac- by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Detroit Free Press, tices begins; confessions in group or private settings June 4,1989). "Through this movement, charismatic without clergy; exorcisms; and annointing of the renewal," Sylvestre said, "a lot of people have chang- sick by the elders." ed their lives and started going to church and living According to Smith, the Word of God uses the the word of God." (italics added) New Testament as the blueprint for their strict hier- More links between Monaghan and the Word of archical structure: "women submit to men, commu- God/SOS can be found in Domino's Pizza's Central A World Safe nity members to their leaders, and the top leaders— American operations. Bellant identifies Francisco from nuclear annihilation, with Martin and Clark—to each other and to God." Family Zuniga as the Central America coordinator for Dom- life is also structured accordingly: "The husband is ino's Pizza and as a Word of God member trained in human and environmental justice the breadwinner, the wife is the bread baker, and the 1988 io be a Sword of the Spirit coordinator. Zuniga IF you children obey their parents." Word of God's top is also the Central America liason for Legatus, an KNOW is what we seek... leadership—25 elders or coordinators—are all men. organization for wealthy Catholic businessmen es- WHAT The highest ranking job for a woman is "handmaid," tablished by Monaghan. Michigan SANE/FREEZE whose job is, as one handmaid told Smith, "to The stated purpose of Legatus is "supporting LIFE counsel other women and obey their coordinators." moral ethics in business." Monaghan formed Lega- IS WORTH is now hiring dedicated women The Word of God community perceives itself as tus within hours of meeting with Pope John Paul II a chosen people—obeying God's law—in the midst in Rome in the summer of 1987. Legatus is "the and men that share this vision. of a corrupt and misguided world. Former member reason I was put on this earth," Monaghan told the David Field told Smith that a Word of God training National Catholic Reporter. Legatus is so important you course portrayed the community as chosen by God that the office next to Monaghan's at Domino's WILL LOOK SALARY • BENEFITS • A FUTURE to keep true Christianity from being stamped out, "a Farms is occupied by its executive director. Bob seedbed from which to recapture the land for the FOR YOURS Thorton. Thorton, Bellant writes, is the former busi- Lord." ness manager for Servant Ministries, the outreach ON 663-3913 Bellant argues that Word of God members "speak arms of Sword of the Spirit. EARTH in different tongues and pursue higher ambitions "Monaghan's relationship to Word of God and than charismatics generally." In the last 21 years the Sword of the Spirit goes beyond the Honduran activ- group has "deviated from its origins," Bellant writes. ities," according to Bellant. "Domino's employs "It has created a far-flung network whose aim is to many Word of God members, while other real estate save the world. To do this, its members feel, it must businesses owned by Monaghan have Word of God first do battle with the world's enemies and eventu- members as officers." ally prevail over them." The corporate chaplain for Domino' s Pizza is the To do this on an international scale, in 1983 Rev. Patrick Egan, identified by Bellant as a Wordof Word of God formed the Sword of the Spirit (SOS), God member and head of the Word of God's Christ a federation of 50 Christian communities that look to (see BOYCOTT, next page) SEPTEMBER 1989—AGENDA—5 EL SALVADOR: AN EYEWITNESS REPORT by Luis Vazquez University of Michigan Public Health gradu- ica Health Rights Network (NCAHRN) and the who organize in popular opposition to the govern- ate student Luis Vazquez went to El Salvador July Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Sal- ment—on any level. 22-29 as part of a delegation investigating vador (CISPES), that when going through customs We heard a firsthand account from a Brazilian healthcare in El Salvador. The delegation con- at the Salvadoran airport, we should disavow knowl- nurse and a French doctor who worked at clinics in sistedofsixPublicHealthprofessionals and nurses. edge of each other. We were also cautioned to give San Salvador administered by the Catholic church. It was un-der the auspices of the National Central another reason, such as tourism, for our visit. This They were captured by the notorious Policia de America Health Rights Network (NCAHRN) and measure was taken because the Salvadoran gov- Hacienda on July 21, and held in custody for three focused on possible violations by the Salvadoran ernment welcomes businessmen, tourists, and those days. They were not charged with any crime by the government of medical neutrality as outlined in the who have lots of dollars to spend but refuses admit- authorities, and the media said simply that the two Geneva Conventions of 1949. tance to those who could portray El Salvador's sit- were "linked with the guerillas." In addition to uation in a negative light. I felt nervous as the being tortured, they were interrogated extensively It was about 2 am one balmy night when I was customs official looked through a little black book about the nature of their healthcare work and asked awakened by a loud WHAM outside. Still not ac- containing the names of those not to be allowed to give names of their co-workers in the clinics. customed to the explosions periodically heard at into the country. They were deported on July 29. night in San Salvador, I jumped out of bed and ran During our week-long visit we spoke to many The politicization of healthcare is quite evi- to the window. Halfway up the street was a car that people, both foreign and native, that work with the dent in El Salvador. The rural poor, who live in had apparently veered off the street and slammed poor in health clinics training educators and health areas of conflict, are restricted from travelling to into a wall. My immediate and instinctive reaction promoters. Popular health promoters are given other parts of the country where they might find a Food plays was to go see if I could help, having been an emer- training in very basic healthcare and prevention, doctor. Some people go for years without any med- gency room X-Ray technician at University Hospi- then they return to their communities to educate ical attention. The military prevents people from a significant tal in Ann Arbor. However, fear got the better of me and care for the campesinos. They told us of the bringing medical supplies into conflictive zones, as I watched for signs of movement around the incredible repression they routinely encounter in using the excuse that these supplies are destined accident scene. their activities. The Salvadoran authorities system- for the guerillas. The urban poor have minimal role in the A few days before, members of our health dele- atically kidnap, torture, and murder local health access to decent healthcare, while the affluent gation were warned, by the National Central Amer- promoters in an attempt to intimidate any people have a wide range of options. My impression is that the Salvadoran government believes that a poor, human diet. debilitated population may not have the strength to Afro-Nicaraguan Reggae Comes to A2 rise up against oppression. Do you agree with the There was no movement around the crash by Jeff Gearhart above statement? scene for the few minutes I watched. I thought to In Nov., 1988 Hurricane Joan struck and nities. Since then they have performed around myself, "What could happen if I went to help?" and nearly destroyed Nicaragua's Atlantic Coast. the world, including Mexico, Holland, England, my mind instantly filled in the blanks. The police If so, you share a common Because of the vast destruction there has been Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Can- arriving on the scene would want to know why an interest with us. The idea an increasing amount of international attention ada. American was on the streets of San Salvador at that that food has an impact on focused on the plight of the Nicaraguans of the On Friday, September 15 at 6:30 pm, Soul time of night, regardless of my humanitarian inten- Atlantic Coast. On September 15 and 16, Soul Vibrations will host a beans and rice dinner and a the human body long after tions. They would take me in for interrogation and Vibrations, a reggae group from that region, will fundraiser for hurricane relief in Nicaragua. The it has been eaten forms appear in Ann Arbor as part of a tour to educate band will perform acoustic music and band founder find out the nature of my visit, putting in jeopardy people in the U.S. about the economic and cul- Phillip Ellis will give a talk about the autonomy the safety of the other delegation members. I an important part of our tural reality of Nicaragua's Black, English-speak- process in Nicaragua. There is a minimum $4 thought that maybe the vehicle was a car bomb, philosophy. This may seem ing population. The tour is also hoping to raise suggested donation, (location to be announced). anything was possible in El Salvador. a pretty basic principle, but money to help reconstruct Atlantic Coast com- Call 665-8438 for more information. I rolled over and fell asleep, a fitful sleep. The munities. On Saturday, September 16 at 1 pm, Soul usual sound of helicopter gunships passing over- it is one the modern food Soul Vibrations are one of Nicaragua's most Vibrations will perform at the Unity in the Commu- head jarred me awake a couple hours later. I went industry often doesn't nity Festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit. unique cultural embassadors: they carry with to the window and saw no sign of the accident. them authentic Afro-Nicaraguan roots music, the That same Saturday evening the band will take seriously, given the WhenI left El Salvador three days later I was filled voice of Nicaragua's Atlantic Coast youth, and perform at 8 pm in the Michigan Union Ballroom enormous output of junk the sound of Black awareness taking place for the at U-M. Their music is primarily influenced by with disgust and frustration. As a health profes- first time in Central America. The band, formed in Jamaican reggae and the traditional music of sional, I was disgusted by the dismal state of food and high-fat products. 1986, joined together because they wanted to Nicaragua's Atlantic Coast region. Their lyrics healthcare and the war funded by the U.S. govern- If only such items made no create music that would build awareness of Black are in Garifuna (Black Carib), African languages, ment which perpetuates violence and illness. I was difference beyond satisfying culture in Nicaragua, a culture they felt had been English and Spanish. Don't miss Soul Vibes siz- frustrated by my sense of being powerless; not manipulated by previous cultural domination. Their zling Nica-Carribean dance blend! Tickets are $6 only did I forego helping an accident victim, but I an appetite. common vision was to share their new aware- in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, 302 E. could not immediately help the multitudes who ness with all Nicaraguans—and the world—of Liberty, and $8 at the door. desire changes necessary for their survival. Our stores focus instead on true cultural autonomy for Atlantic Coast commu- providing nutrient-rich food that can have a positive role cording to Bellant. He is also the Michigan chap- tivities when in reality he is only trying to promote BOYCOTT lain to Monaghan's Legatus group. his own right-wing agenda." in your diet. The product (from previous page) Monaghan has publicly denied membership in "I don't want to give anything if it's without selection emphasizes a wide the King parish. Father Egan told The Ann Arbor the Word of God and Sword of the Spirit before. religion," Monaghan told The Ann Arbor News range of natural, organic News that he "maintains an administrative head- Domino's spokesperson Ron Hingst again denied (Nov. 22, 1987). Recently, Monaghan told the quarters" near Domino's Farms and holds Mass in Monaghan's membership in those groups. Hingst Free Press that he is "more interested in people's and whole grain foods. different locations in the area (Nov. 22, 1987). said Monaghan's activities with Father Enrique in souls then their wealth or health...I don't want to You won't find aisles of junk Father Egan was recently photographed (The Ann Honduras are of a charitable nature. "Father Enri- waste what little money I have just bringing up food, and ingredient labels Arbor News, July 7,1989) saying Mass at Domino's que is just a Catholic missionary helping poor people's standards of living so they can get in a are easy to pronounce. Farms with special out-of-town guests. Father En- people," explained Hingst. position where they can raise hell and sin all the rique Sylvestre, and Bishop Kenneth J. Povish of "One of the goals of the Coalition to Boycott more" (June 4,1989). We hope you will find this a the Lansing diocese. Bishop Povish is an adviser to Domino's Pizza," said Engelbert, "is to dispel the welcome alternative. the Word of God's "New Covenant" magazine, ac- Nan Stoll contributed In the research for this myth that Monaghan is engaged in charitable ac- article.

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212 N. Fourth Ave. 994 9174 M-F9-9, Sat.8-7, Sun. 10-8 220 S.Fourth Ave. Ann Arbor, Ml 740 Packard 48104 Daily 9-9 / free parking / 761-8173 Paul Shore 313-6620777 6—AGENDA—SEPTEMBER 1989 "Take Heart, Tenants!" Tenant's Union Releases New Edition of "How To Evict Your Landlord" Back to School! by Joe Orengo Ann Arbor is a terrible town for tenants. We pay complaint," but rather, "These are your rights" and •••••••HH .. rents which are as high or higher than tenants pay in occasionally, "Have you thought about organiz- Now is the time you Boston or Berkeley. And we face rent increases of ing?" need a computer.. * 10-20% in a given year which are unheard of in those Now the AATU has come out with a new version towns because they have rent control. In Ann Arbor, of its classic tome, "How to Evict Your Landlord," AMIGA 500 w/ two disk drives, 1Mb RAM, color housing code enforcement is presided over by a city originally published in 1976. This 67-page booklet monitor, one year membership in State St. bureaucracy responsive mainly to landlords and our is to local tenants what "The Anarchist Cookbook" Computer Club - NOW ONLY $1250 Republican-controlled city council. Although more is to the monkey-wrenching movement. There is than half of the city' s population rents, only one city practical, step-by-step advice on everything from council member—Larry Hunter—is a tenant. subletting your apartment to suing your landlord and We do, however, have vacancies these days— starting a tenant's union in your apartment complex. STATE STREET mostly on the high end of the apartment market. For Renters should keep this book around, even if $800amonth you can enjoy Jacuzzis and free health they don't think they need it. Most tenants don't re- club membership at places like Briar Cove or Signa- alize they have the right to withhold rent to force ture Villas. But there are few vacancies for the more landlords to adequately maintain their units; in "How typical tenant who is looking for a space in the $400- to Evict" this procedure is fully and lovingly de- mmmmmmm $500 price range. tailed, along with ways to calculate the maximum 334 S. State St., Ann Arbor Ml 48104 • 313/663-0090 • Open Mon-Fri 11-8 Sat 10-6 Contemplating this bleak landscape, local ten- amount you can deduct from your rent in compensa- ants can find one positive presence: the Ann Arbor tion for all your trouble. Tenant's Union (AATU). Spawned from the city- There are important sections on security depos- wide rent strike of 1969, AATU has been true to its its, subsidized housing, city housing inspections, militant beginnings. Amostly volunteer staff handles illegal lease clauses, discrimination and evictions. a phone line that has rarely stopped ringing over the The authors (mainly Moe Fitzsimons and Claudia Need Computer Time or last 20 years. The advice they give is never couched Green of AATU) have avoided tedious legalese and in phrases like, "That doesn't sound like a major (see TENANTS, page 11)

Word Processing? ourselves would like to be treated by others, and not necessarily how others have treated us in the past. Computer Rentals at IPS ... Mac, IBM, Laser- CHILD ABUSE (from page one) As teachers, doctors, social workers, nurses, day writer, and modem access in private care workers, or anyone else who has contact with As in cases of sexual abuse, physically abused children, we can obey the law. Michigan State Law workrooms. (This ad good for introductory children may be wary of physical contact, especially requires that any teacher doctor, social worker, nurse; 7s hour Free Rental.) with an adult. day care worker, or other professional responsible Neglect for the well-being of a child, report any suspected or :^^^^^^^ Neglect is when something is withheld from a actual child abuse to Child Protective Services. As child, rather than directly done to her or him. Ne- that responsible professional it is your job to watch glectful parents often withhold love and affection for signs of possible child abuse. If you see possible necessary to the child's health, growth and develop- symptoms, don't take it upon yourself to investigate. INDEPENDENT POSTAL SERVICES ment, either by not letting the child know that s/he is It is not part of your job to obtain proof. There are 1756 Plymouth 747-7900 loved, ignoring the child, or not making themselves Child Protective Services caseworkers available 24 available when the child truly needs them. Physical hours a day at 994-1882 who are trained to investi- neglect occurs when achildis not fed properly, is not gate suspected child abuse. given weather-appropriate clothing, or when a par- In addition to watching for symptoms, we can .JtWt$*?, The Vusisizwe Players in association with ent puts a child in a potentially dangerous situation. listen to the children we are caring for. Children The Market Theater Company present Child neglect may be indicated when a parent don't lie about sexual and physical abuse and ne- gives inappropriate food, drink, or medication, such glect. They have nothing to gain by lying. When as chocolate pudding sandwiches for lunch, or no children say they are being abused they are asking to medication when it is clearly needed. A neglectful be given a safe and loving environment to grow up parent may have the child dressed inappropriately in. for the weather, and the child may be chronically un- The following are some of the organizations to clean. which we can volunteer time and/or money in the fight to end the abuse and neglect of children. Sunday, October 1, 8 pm Emotional Abuse Brilliant political theater. Three black Children are emotionally abused when an adult Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House pro- women from South Africa create a consistently or chronically criticizes a child, belit- vides crisis counseling and shelter from abuse, P.O. stunning theater piece in the tradition of tles the child so that s/he feels that s/he can do Box 7052, Ann Arbor, MI 48107. Crisis line: 995- the Market Theater Company's BOPHA nothing right, threatens the child's safety, takes little 5444. Business Line: 973-0242. Sexual Assault and ASINAMALI. interest in the child, ridicules or shames the child, or Pre-vention and Awareness Center provides free "...sophisticated return to the roots of blames the child for things s/he has little or no con- and confidential counseling for U-M students, staff, theatre." —TORONTO SUN trol over. and faculty, who are survivors of sexual assault and A child who is being sexually or physically abus- their friends and family; also educational programs Michigan ed or neglected is by definition being emotionally and training, 3100 Michigan Union, Ann Arbor, MI abused, but emotional abuse also occurs on its own. 48109. 24 hour phone line: 936-3333. Business Theafe Symptoms include: lack of self-esteem, an inability Line: 763-5865. Break The Silence creates public *<*«-> *y «•*'.- Call 668-8397 to receive praise, speech disorders, bed wetting in an awareness to end the sexual abuse of children through older child, lack of creativity, obsessive or compul- the development and distribution of educational lit- sive behaviors or a seeming inability to play. Child erature and programs. Call Mindy at 769-3072 or victims of physical or emotional abuse are often de- Darmi at 483-6024. Assault Crisis Center of Wash- TVobileffe scribed by their parents as "different from other tenaw County provides counseling for survivors of CT children" or "bad." sexual abuse and sexual assault, 1866 Packard, Ypsi- lanti, MI 48197. Crisis Line: 483-7273. Business How Can We Help? Line: 483-7942. Children's Trust Fund for the CYCLE CELLAR There are many things that each of us can do to Authorized dealer for: Prevention of Child Abuse provides funding for help end the sexual, physical, and emotional abuse programs aimed at prevention of child abuse and ini/ni.n cianx and neglect of children. As parents, we can be sure neglect, P.O. Box 30026, Lansing, MI 48909. Michi- Bianchi 'piamond^txck^-. not to be abusive or neglectful ourselves. We can gan Department of Social Services Child Protec- provide our children with nutritional food, warm Racing, Triathlon, Touring, Recreation and All-Teirain tive Services (Washtenaw County) provides inves- clothing, love and respect. We can temporarily tigation and caseworker services to professionals remove ourselves from our children when we find who work with children, 2350 W. Stadium Blvd., f SPACIOUS SHOWROOM • AMPLE FREE PARKING ourselves getting too angry to rationally deal with Ann Arbor, 48104. To report suspected or actual them. We can allow our children to say "no" either child abuse, call 994-1882, 24 hours. Outside the —£ N •CLOTHING, SHOES & HELMETS to ourselves or to other people, letting them realize county, Childhelp USA provides referrals, informa- x • PARTS & ACCESSORIES that although we set limits to make their environ- tion, and crisis counseling through their National • PRO EQUIPMENT ment safe, they still have ultimate control of them- Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800^-A-CHILD, 24 hours. .. •FULL REPAIR SERVICES-ALL BRANDS selves and their bodies. For instance, if a child does not want to be hugged by a certain person, or does CUSTOM FRAMES-BUILT ON PREMISES Mindy Robin Adelman is a co-founder of Break ...• : not want to share a certain very special toy, the child The Silence and a fourth year teacher at Beth FRAME REPAIR, BRAZE ONS & REPAINTING should be allowed to say "no." This empowers Israel Religious School. She is also a survivor of MTWF10-6 THUR10-8 SAT 10-5 children, and may make them less vulnerable to fu- child abuse. ture abuse. We can treat our children the way we • Sponsor or Ann Arbor Veto Club Racing Team ^mmmmmmm^m^mm SEPTEMBER 1989—AGENDA—7 To publicize October CALENDAR events, send formatted listings by 8 Friday Mich. Union at 3:30 pm). Protest the Friday, September 15 to AGENDA, El Salvador: Scenes from a Popular anti-environment, anti-union, anti-wom- 202 E. Washington #512, Ann Arbor, CALENDAR Uprising: Peace InSlght 6:05 pm (see en's rights & anti-justice in Central Ml 48104. (996-8018) 5 Tue) America practices of Domino's Pizza FORMAT—Date, event, sponsor, and owner, Tom Monaghan. 665-8438 "GodspeH": Performance Network 8 time and place. One or two sentence pm (see 1 Fri) Meeting: Lesbian Programs Offlce- description, (fee), phone number. U-M 7 pm, Mich. Union (ask at info, Meeting: Black Gay Brothers United Unless otherwise noted, all events desk for rm). Planning of National Les- 8 pm, 3200 Mich. Union. 763-4186 listed in the CALENDAR are free bian Agenda Conference. 763-4186 and open to the public. Also, all Straight Ahead: Bird of Paradise Open House for Lesbians & Gay locations are in Ann Arbor unless 9:30 pm, $5 (see 1 Fri) Men: Gay Liberation 8:45 pm (see 4 otherwise noted. Man) ONGOING ACTIVITIES 9 Saturday Cary Kocher & Friends: Bird of Recycling Drop Off Station: Recycle Garage Sale Benefit: WAND 9 am to Paradise 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) Ann Arbor 2050 S. Industrial. 9:30 am 5 pm, 2015 Miller. 761-1718 to 4:30 pm Fri & Sat only. Recycling service and education info: M-F, 9:30 Coordinating Committee Meeting: 12 Tuesday am to 5 pm. 971-7400 Women's Action for Nuclear Dis- "Closet* are for Clothes": Lesbian/ armament (WAND) 10 am to 12:30 Recycling Drop-off Center: Ypsilanti Gay Radio Collective 6 pm (see 5 pm, St. Aidan's/Northside Chuch, 1679 Tue) Recycling Project Rice St. between Broadway. 761-1718 Cross & Forest (N. of Depot Town), The Intffadah In Palestine & the Ypsilanti. Sat. 9 am to 3 pm, Wed. 4 to "GodspeH': Performance Network 8 Student Movement in China: Peace 8 pm. 485-2995 pm (see 1 Fri) InSight 7:05 pm, A2 Community Freedom on the River Rowing Pro- "Harold and Maude": Hill Street Access TV, Cable Channel 9. Ali gram: A2 Dept. of Parks & Rec. 5:30 Cinema 9:30 pm, 1429 Hill St. A Mazrui, the creator of the PBS series to 8 pm (Tue & Thur), 4 to 6 pm (Sun), wealthy, death-obsesssed teenager "The Africans' gives an insightful "pre- Argo Park Canoe Livery. Rowing pro- falls in love with a free-spirited octo- liminary comparison" between the two gram for the mobility impaired using genarian, $2.50. 769-0500 movements. 769-7422 specially modified craft. Aides avail- Straight Ahead: Bird of Paradise Meeting: Amnesty International able to assist rowers. Runs through Soul Vibrations, reggae masters and cultural ambassadors 9:30 pm, $5 (see 1 Fri) Group 61 7:30 pm, Mich. Union (check Oct. 662-9319 from Nicaragua's Atlantic coast, will perform In Ann Arbor on at info, desk for room). Activities to Sept. 16 as part of a nationwide fundralslng tour forNicaraguan 10 protect human rights. 761-3639 1 Friday hurricane relief, (see story page 6) Meeting: LaGROC 7:30 pm (see 5 October News & Feature Deadline: Tue) Gay Men's Coffee House: Brothers 8 AGENDA News & feature articles due pm, Guild House, 802 Monroe. 763- Paradise 9:30 pm, $3 (see 1 Fri) Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Ritual, art, before 5 pm, 202 E. Washington #512, Bill Held Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 4186 information and discussion. Wheel- Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. 996-8018 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) "GodspeH": Performance Network 8 5 Tuesday chair accessible. 971 -5924 Pro Energy Tail Wagger 10K & One- pm, 408 W. Washington. Southeastern Open House: Hlllel 8 pm, 1429 Hill St. Mile Fun Runs: Pro Energy Pet 13 Wednesday Michigan's premiere Equity Actors Co- "Closets are for Clothes": Lesbian/ Over 30 Hillel-affiliated groups will be Foods 8 am, Humane Society of operative & Actors Alliance Theater. Gay Radio Collective 6 pm, 88.3 FM, Israeli Dancing: Hlllel 7:30 to 10 pm, represented. 769-0500 Huron Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. Fun 1429 Hill St. Instruction for beginners $10/$8 students & seniors/$5 parties of WCBN. 763-3501 runs with gifts and prizes. For applica- Meeting: Latin American Solidarity and advanced, $2. 769-0500 10 or more. 663-0681 Ei Salvador: Scenes from a Popular tion & info. 662-5545 Comm. (LASC) 8 pm, Mich. Union, Meeting: LASC 8 pm (see 6 Wed) Suzanne Lane: Bird of Paradise 9:30 Uprising: Peace InSight 7:05 pm, A2 ask at info, desk for rm. 665-8438 George Bedard & David Swain: Bird pm, 207 S. Ashley, $5. 662-8310 Community Access TV, Cable Channel of Paradise 9 am to 2 pm (see 1 Fri) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9. Kathryn Savoie, member of the Latin Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) American Solidarity Comm. describes 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) Grads & Professionals Picnic: 2 Saturday her trip to El Salvador. 769-7422 Jewish Grad Group & the Outing "GodspeH": Performance Network 3 Club of the JCC 5 pm, West Park. 14 Thursday Meeting: Lesbian & Gay Men's Seventh & Huron. Bring salads & veg- pm (see 1 Fri) 7 Thursday Mass Meeting: United Coalition Rights Organizing Committee gie dishes to pass, $3. 769-0500 (LaGROC) 7:30 pm, 3100 Michigan "Romero": Mich. Interfalth Comm. Against Racism (UCAR) 7 pm, An- Suzanne Lane: Bird of Paradise 9:30 on Central American Human Rights pm, $5 (see 1 Fri) Union. 763-4186 Meeting: Homeless Action Com- derson Rm., Mich. Union . Speakers (MICAH) doors open 7 pm, Maple 3 mittee 6 pm (see 3 Sun) from different Michigan universities Meeting: Nicaragua Medical Aid Theatre, 15 Mile Rd., W of Telegraph, concerning campus anti-racist "GodspeH": Performance Network Project 8 pm. 769-9546 for details Bloomfield. Premiere of feature-length struggles. 936-1809 3 Sunday film on the life of the Salvadoran 6:30 pm (see 1 Fri) "Cantos De La Ciudad": Ann Arbor George Bedard & David Swain: Bird Archbishop murdered by the death Massage Therapy Classes For Gay/ Poetry Slam 8 pm, Old Heidelberg, Meeting: Huron Valley Greens 6:30 of Paradise 9 am to 2 pm, 207 S. squads now in power in El Salvador. Bisexual Men: Lesbian & Gay Male 215 N. Main. An evening of Hispanic pm, First Unitarian-Universalist Ashley. 662-8310 Benefit for MICAH, $10 (ticket reserva- Programs Office 8 pm (see 7 Thur) poetry featuring Jose Garza, Trinidad Church, 1917 Washtenaw. 663-0003 tions by phone). 894-0840 Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise Meeting: Homeless Action Commit- Sanchez, Jr., Lolita Hernandez-Gray, "Real Security: Alternative Defense 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) tee (HAC) 6 pm, First Baptist Church, Jacquline Sanchez, and David "GodspeH": Performance Network 8 and Economic Conversion": WAND 512 E. Huron. Plan actions to fight Hernandez, $5 donation. 677-1910 pm (see 1 Fri) 7:30 to 9:30 pm, St. Aidan's/Northside homelessness. 930-2959 Church, 1679 Broadway. A talk by Bill Held Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 Massage Therapy Classes For Gay/ 15 Friday Beth Sullivan & Arthur Parris on practi- "GodspeH": Performance Network pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) Bisexual Men: Lesbian & Gay Male cal ways to demilitarize our war-linked "Welcome Tea": Gay Liberation 4 6:30 pm (see 1 Fri) Programs Office 8 pm, 3200 Michigan economy. 761-1718 pm, Law Club Lounge, 551 S. State. Dahlke & Friends: Bird of Paradise Union. This access-controlled room is Students, staff, and faculty welcome. 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) 6 Wednesday a free and safe environment for men to Andy Dahlke & Friends: Bird of 763-4186 "Witness for Peace in Israel and the explore touching. Just bring 2 sheets, Paradise 9:30 pm (see 1 Fri) West Bank": Peace Brigades Inter- a towel and vegetable oil. 662-6282. October Issue deadline for Calendar 4 Monday national Israeli/Palestinian Project & & Community Resource Directory: Grads & Professionals Open House: AGENDA Submit by 5 pm, 202 E. Open House for Lesbians & Gay others 7:30 pm, Friends Meeting, 11 Monday Hlllel 8 pm, 1429 Hill St Meet fellow Washington #512, 48104. 996-8018 Men: Gay Liberation 8:45 pm, 1416 Hill. Report by Maxine Kauffman Picket at Domino's World Headquar- grads and professionals. 769-0500 Canterbury House, 218 N. Division. Nunn of Peace Brigades. 663-1870 ters: Coalition to Boycott Domino's Volunteer Training: Women's Crisis 665-0606 Service: Creation Spirituality Group Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise Pizza 4 to 5:30 pm, Plymouth & Ear- Center 6 to 10 pm, 218 N. Adams, hart Roads (carpool from north side of Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of 7:30 pm, First Unitarian-Universalist 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) Ypsilanti. 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UolM P.O. NUMBERS ACCEPTED 208N.4thAve. 994-0601 Wildflour Bakery is a not-for-profit 995-1891 Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. community service relying on volunteers. 8—AGENDA—SEPTEMBER 1989 American influences. $6 advance (at 5:30 pm, Kerrytown Concert House, Meeting: Nicaragua Medical Aid Grads & Professionals Veggie Shabbat Potluck Dinner: Hillel 7:30 niques & problem solving skills. Con- Herb David Guitar Studio, 302 E. Lib- 415 N. Fourth Ave. A fashion extrava- Project 8 pm (see 5 Tue) pm, Lawyers Club, Law Quad, U-M. tinues Sept. 16 & 17, 19 & 20 and 26 & erty )/$8 at door. 665-8438 ganza of classic and whimsical art-to- Bill Held Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 wear, $5. 761-9103 Reservations 769-0500 27. 485-2310 "A Thousand Clowns": Hill Street pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) The Intlfadah in Palestine & the Cinema 9:15 pm, 1429 Hill St. Oscar- Meeting: Homeless Action Commit- Meeting: Black Gay Brothers United Student Movement In China: Peace winning adaptation of Herb Gardner's tee 6 pm (see 3 Sun) 20 Wednesday 8 pm (see 8 Fri) InSight 6:05 pm (see 12 Tue) Broadway comedy about one of soci- Andy Dahlke & Friends: Bird of Bill Head: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, ety's most engaging dropouts, $2.50. Paradise 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) Israeli Dancing: Hillel 7:30 to 10 pm $5 (see 1 Fri) Dinner and reception for Soul 769-0500 (see 13 Wed) Vibrations: Latin American Solidar- ity Committee & United Coalition Fundraiser: Womyn's Space Stu- Service: Creation Spirituality Group 23 Saturday Against Racism 6:30 pm. This fund- dent Organization 9:30 pm, Cross 18 Monday 7:30 pm, First Unitarian-Universalist raiser for hurricane relief in Nicaragua Street Station, 511 Cross St., Ypsilanti. Mass Meeting: Jewish Feminists Church, 1917 Washtenaw. Celebration New Ann Arbor Record Show 9:30 features a beans and rice dinner, Local bands will perform and local Group 7 pm, Hillel, 1429 Hill. Open of the equinox. Wheelchair accessible. am to 5 pm, Elk's Lodge, 325 W. Ei- acoustic music by Soul Vibrations (Ni- artists will have displays to benefit the to all Jewish women. Bi-monthly 971-5924 senhower Pkwy., $2. 665-2926 days "Take Back the Night" rally and march, caraguan reggae band), and a talk on meetings. 769-0500 Meeting: Democratic Socialists of Gemini Family Concert: Washtenaw $2 donation. 481-1245 the autonomy process in Nicaragua's Meeting: Parents-FLAG/Ann Ar- America 8 pm, Guild House, 802 Area Council For Children 7 pm, Atlantic coast by band founder Phillip Betty Joplin: Bird of Paradise 9:30 bor 7:30 pm, First United Methodist Monroe. The public is invited to this Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Ellis, $4 minimum suggested donation. pm, $5 (see 1 Fri) Church, State at Huron. 763-4186 introductory meeting. 663-2330 Blvd. The twin brother musicians will 665-8438 for location perform sing-alongs, dance tunes and Joe Jackson In Concert: Office of Mass Meeting: Latin American Soli- songs from around the world. $6/$5 for Steven Somers in concert 8 pm, Major Events 8 pm, Hill Auditorium. darity Committee 8 pm, Pendleton 17 Sunday 4 or more. 761-7071 Freight House (Farmers Market Bldg.) This performer has experimented with Room, Mich. Union. Informational Depot Town, Ypsilanti. Performs Bach Fall Scramble Golf Tournament: A2 reggae, big band jazz, & exotic hy- meeting for those interested in edu- Charity Auction '89: Humane Socie- & Villa-Loboson on classical guitar, $5. Dept. of Parks & Rec 9 am, Leslie brids, $18.50 at 763-TKTS. 763-5117 cation and direct action aimed at ty of Huron Valley 7:30 pm, Marriott 668-6211 Park Golf Course, 2120 Traver. Prizes. changing U.S. policies in Latin Amer- Hotel, 3600 Plymouth Rd. Bid on more Open House for Lesbians & Gay Reservations in person at the golf ica. 665-8438 than $25,000 of donated merchandise Meeting: Black Gay Brothers United: Men: Gay Liberation 8:45 pm (see 4 course. Three-member team entry fee 4 services, $25. 662-5545 Gay Liberation 8 pm (see 8 Fri) is $90. 668-9011 Mon) Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) Steven Somers in concert 8 pm, First Gay Men's Coffee House: "Broth- George Bedard & David Swain: Bird Bird of Paradise Orchestra: Bird of ers" 8 pm (see 1 Fri) Paradise 9:30 pm, $3 (see 1 Fri) Unitarian-Universalist Church, 1917 of Paradise 9 am to 2 pm (see 1 Fri) Washtenaw. Performs Bach and Villa- Betty Joplin: Bird of Paradise 9:30 Rainbow Yard Sale: Great Lakes 21 Thursday Lobos for classical guitar. 668-6211 pm, $5 (see 1 Fri) Rainbow noon to 7 pm (see 16 Sat) 19 Tuesday Meeting: Bread for the World/Inter- "The Zabrlskie Point": Hill Street faith Council for Peace & Justice Cage Bird Care & Behavior Clinic: "Closets are for Clothes": Lesbian/ Cinema 9 pm, 1429 Hill. Antonionni's 16 Saturday Gay Radio Collective 6 pm (see 5 Hunger Task Force 7:30 pm, Me- story of the late American 60's. Pink Humane Society of Huron Valley 1 to morial Christian Church, 730 Tappan. Sixth Annual Farm Tour: Interfaith 2:30 pm, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. Covers Tue) Floyd and the Grateful Dead play the A film and discussion of domestic and soundtrack, $2.50. 769-0500 Council for Peace & Justice 10 am. nutrition, behavior and more. Dona- The Arms Race From All Sides: international hunger issues. 487-9058 Visit two farms in western Washtenaw tions. 662-5585 Peace InSight 7:05 pm, A2 Commu- Bill Head: Bird of Paradise 9:30 pm, County. Focus on sheepraising. Acti- nity Access TV, Cable Channel 9. Bill Massage Therapy Classes For Gay/ $5 (see 1 Fri) vities for children. $6 adults/$3 children Annual Harvest Festival: A2 Dept. of Bisexual Men: Lesbian & Gay Male Parks & Rec. and Leslie Science Caldicott, M.D. & peace activist, gives under 13. Register before Sept. 14. an international perspective on the Programs Office 8 pm (see 7 Thur) 663-1870 Center 1 pm, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Workshops on rock arms race. 769-7422 Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise 24 Sunday Rainbow Yard Sale: Great Lakes gardens, backyard composting and Meeting: LaGROC 7:30 pm (see 5 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) George Bedard & David Swain: Bird of Paradise 9 am to 2 pm (see 1 Fri) Rainbow 12 to 7 pm, 2890 Hawks, honey harvesting, and a hay jump. Tue) Great Lakes Regional Gathering: Pittsfield Township. 662-6839 Bring fresh produce and canned goods Great Lakes Rainbow Nordhaus Cobblestone Farm Fall Festival: Soul Vibrations in Benefit Concert to donate. 996-3164 Prospects for Justice in El Salva- Dunes, Manistee National Forest, Cobblestone Farm Association 1 for Nicaraguan Hurricane Relief: dor: Latin American Solidarity Mich. Continues through 27 Wed. 662- Poetry Reading: Ypsilanti Writers pm, 2781 Packard Rd. Craft & cooking Latin American Solidarity Commit- Comm. 8 pm, Mich. Union (check at 6839 Alliance 2 pm, Mean Bean Cafe, 17 E. demonstrations and harvest activities tee & United Coalition Against info, desk for rm). Speaker: Ramon Cross, Ypsi. Featured poets TBA, and for kids too! $1.50 adults/75c youths & Racism 9 pm, Mich. Union Ballroom. Cardona, member of the Farabundo open mike, $3 incl. taco bar. 663-0546 senk>rs/$5 group fee. 994-2928 This band from Nicaragua combines Marti National Liberation Front/ 22 Friday the traditional Atlantic Coast music Trunk Show/Happening: Finn Democratic Revolutionary Front. The Arms Race from all Sides: Meeting: Homeless Action with Jamaican reggae and other Latin Fantasies Meets Ninaware 4:30 to 665-8438 Peace InSight 6:05 pm (see 19 Tue) Committee 6 pm (see 3 Sun)

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Doug Lent speak on converting from mestic violence and non-offending fam- The Salvadoran band which made the military to civilian production. 663-4741 Volunteer at S.A.F.E. House! ily members who are not in residence at soundtracks for the films "Salvador" & Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise the shelter. S.A.F.E. House is a shelter for bat- sis intervention, support, advocacy, and "Romero" performs a blend of tradition- 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) Support Group Facilitators facili- tered women and their children. It is a al Salvadoran music and modern Latin assistance for children. Child Advocates tate community support groups for wom- warm protected environment where a rhythms. $9.75/$8.75 students & mem- provide structured activities and organ- en who are or have been in an abusive woman who has been physically as- bers. 761-1451 28 Thursday ize field trips while modeling positive and relationship. saulted can come with her children to non-violent roles. Men are encouraged Speaker's Bureau Volunteers pro- Andy Dahlke Quartet: Bird of "Take Back The Night" March & Ral- make decisions about her future. to apply. ly: Womyn's Space Student Organi- vide community education presentations Paradise 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) S.A.F. E. House needs your help! We On-Call Team provides crisis inter- zation 8 pm, meet at the only kiosk on about domestic assault and about are looking for volunteers in the following vention, information, and support to survi- campus in front of the Pray-HarrokJ S.A.F.E. House services and resources. areas: Women's Volunteers provide cri- vors of domestic violence immediately Bldg, EMU, Ypsilanti. Speakers include Training is required and provided for 25 Monday sis intervention, counseling, advocacy, after the assailant has been arrested. Sen. Lana Pollack & others. 481-1245 all direct service positions. The next train- Open House for Lesbians & Gay and information and referral services for Opportunities exist to accompany the ing session begins September 22. Please Men: Gay Liberation 8:45 pm (see 4 Massage Therapy Classes For Gay/ battered women. Volunteers answer the survivor through the criminal justice sys- call 995-5444 before September 18 to Man) Bisexual Men: Lesbian & Gay Male 24 hour crisis line, transport families, as- tem. Working with the On-Call Team is a schedule an interview. Programs Office 8 pm (see 7 Thur) sist families with communal living ar- rare opportunity because there are few Cary Kocher & Friends: Bird of rangements, provide follow-up services programs like it in the country. Domestic Violence Project's.A.F.E. Paradise 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) "Trane—Beyond the Blues": Perfor- and assist in shelter activities and pro- Counselor/Advocates provide face- House, P.O. Box 7052, Ann Arbor, Ml mance Network 8 pm, 408 W. Wash- grams. to-face crisis intervention and short and 48107. Crisis Line: 995-5444. Busi- ington. Play on the life of John Col- Children's Volunteers provide cri- long term counseling for survivors of do- ness Une: 973-0242. 26 Tuesday trane. $9/$6 students & seniors/$5 "Closets are for Clothes": Lesbian/ parties of 10 or more. 663-0681 Gay Radio Collective 6 pm (see 5 Ron Brooks Trio: Bird of Paradise HOUSING NOW! Tue) 9:30 pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) Recycle A2 Wants You! Housing Now!, a national coalition Sister City Outreach: Peace Insight of organizations is planning a march Recycle Ann Arbor (RAA) needs vol- up day is. 7:05 pm, A2 Community Access TV, on Washington for Saturday, Oct 7. unteer assistance in all our programs. Whether you volunteer or not, you Cable Channel 9. Abby Rockefeller 29 Friday The march will send a simple message Once a month, a few hours a week, for a can recycle newspaper, glass, tin, alumi- to Congress and the Bush Administra- reports on the Clivus Multrum, an Ann Sister City Outreach: Peace Insight day, anytime you want, we'll be happy to num, used motor oil, car batteries, corru- Arbor Sister City project with the city of tion: We want an end to homelessness 6:05 pm (see 26 Tue) have you join our work. If you wanna get gated cardboard and scrap metal at the Juigalpa, Nicaragua. 769-7422 through the creation of affordable hous- "Trane—Beyond the Blues": Perfor- physical, you can help at the Drop Off Drop Off station. All must be clean and ing. Housing Now! includes: housing "The Current State of the Palestin- mance Network 8 pm (see 28 Thur) Station. You'll help greet the recycling free of other materials. Bundle newspa- activists, labor unions, civil rights or- ian Intifada": Solidarity 7:30 pm, public, unload cars, share information, Meeting: Black Gay Brothers United per in paper grocery bags (not plastic!) or ganizations, and a wide range of peace Guild House, 802 Monroe. Talk by work on site clean-up, all in the great out- tie with string. Sort glass by color and re- 8 pm (see 8 Fri) and justice groups. Local coalitions Mike Fischer and Betsy Esch who doors. Weekdays you can go out with move lids (no need to remove paper la- are hard at work throughout Michigan. recently visited Palestine. 665-2709 Curbside or Commercial Pick-up Serv- bels. Whew!) Tin cans must have paper In Ann Arbor the work has begun to ice. You'll help drivers load recyclables labels removed and be flattened (just do send a large contingent to the march. Meeting: LaGROC 7:30 pm (see 5 30 Saturday onto trucks as you make yourway through the best you can with round-bottomed For info, call Mike Appel at 763-9920. Tue) "Trane—Beyond the Blues": Perfor- residential or commercial Ann Arbor. Driv- cans). Glass jar lids can be recycled with mance Network 8 pm (see 28 Thur) Bill Held Trio: Bird of Paradise 9:30 ers leave the Ellsworth site at 8 am and tin. Flatten and bundle corrugated card- reading magazines again (and again). pm, $2 (see 1 Fri) Classical Indian Dance Recital: return in the early afternoon. If you're board boxes (brown with two layers and The Recycling Drop Off Station is a Office of Major Events 8 pm, Rack- more inclined to work indoors, you can squiggley stuff in-between). Sort scrap program of the Ecology Center—a non- ham Auditorium. Combines pure dance help at the Processing Facility at 2950 metal and remove all non-metal parts. profit community environmental organi- 27 Wednesday 6 mime, $12.50 adults/$8 50 students. Ellsworth. There, all paper and card- Questions? Give us a call! zation which provides services in waste board collected is baled. You'll help sort, recycling, energy conservation, educa- Israeli Dancing: HUM 7:30 to 10 pm 763-5117 Currently, RAA does not recycle any stack, sweep and move tons of materials tion, and advocacy. (see 13 Wed) plastics or gray cardboard - like cereal Overnight Bike Trip: A2 Dept. of in a short time. If you want to work in your Parks & Roc. Returns Sunday Oct. 1. boxes, gift boxes, etc. Sorry. We also do Recycling Drop Off Station, 2050 S. Meeting: LASC 8 pm (see 6 Wed) own neighborhood, become a Block Co- not accept magazines—but the Plymouth Industrial, Ann Arbor, Ml. Hours: Fri. 40-mile trip from Dexter to Waterloo ordinator. Once a month you'll leave Panel discussion: "Steps Toward Rec Area. Pre-trip meeting Sept. 25 at Mall branch of the Ann Arbor Public & Sat., 9:30 am to 4:30 pm; 662-8816. your neighbors a card at their doorway Library does! 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BRING US YOUR BOOKS! One day soon, your favorite alternative newsmonthly will be holding a fundraising used book sale. Contribute by bringing your used books to AGENDA, 202 E. Washington, Snow Removal & Trucking, Inc. #512, Ann Arbor, M-F 8 am to 6 pm. More details to come! Roy Campbell • 996 . . ___, COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY WRIGHT Welcome to Arriving Lesbians and Gay Men (from page one) Monaghan and the U-M College of Architecture Every September many lesbians and gay men TWA is informing members of its frequent-flier pro- male clients, patients, students. Speakers Bu- and Urban Planning and the Extension Service arrive in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor as newcomers to gram of the policy change and has issued to Lamb- reau: phone for information. Human & Civil are, in my estimation, the most valuable of Mona- Rights: information and referral to help people un- this area. We proudly and sincerely welcome you da Legal Defense and Education Fund and other ghan's contributions to the Wright legacy, they der discrimination because of their actual or pre- and hope that your stay here will be a pleasant one. lesbian-gay men's civil rights groups a letter stat- are also in one critical way the most detrimental. Please call U-M's Lesbian-Gay Male Programs Of- ing, "We are aware of the nontraditional lifestyles sumed sexual orientation or because of their pre- prevalent in our society and our sole interest is the sumed "cross-gender" characteristics; lobbying By focusing on Wright's interiors, his clients, the fice at 763-4186 for information on local resources, preservation of his buildings and the assessment groups, and events. Note particularly that the promotion of travel, not social commentary." for human and civil rights. Community Organiz- of Wright's material architecture, they have failed Lesbian-Gay Hotline is not operating at this time. A new literary anthology welcomes poetry (any ing: information and assistance in organizing We trust that the line will soon recommence its ser- form or length) and short fiction (maximum 25 groups, setting goals, addressing conflict, linking to present what was most important to Wright vices. You will find some of the social and support pages) for, by, and about Black lesbians. For infor- with other groups and resources. himself: his larger, wholistic perspective includ- groups that will welcome your attendance in the mation, call 763-4186. Gay Liberation Meetings vary according to ing his social architecture. By presenting this dis- AGENDA Calendar listings. A community bulletin Gay Liberation'* Purpose is to provide infor- purpose; we do most of our work in sub-commit- torted image of Wright's philosphy, his ideas have board, including ads for housing, is located outside mation, counseling, and related social services for tees (counseling, groupwork, education, civil rights). effectively been co-opted by economic and politi- the Lesbian-Gay Male Programs Office at 3118 people concerned about sexual orientation. We Call for time and place. Gay Liberation includes U- cal interests that are actually contrary to that philo- M students, staff, and faculty, and people from the Michigan Union. Stop by to check the listings and maintain a Hotline for crisis intervention, peer sophy, thus depriving the rightful heirs of their counseling, and referral; help provide factual infor- larger community. We have a president, vice presi- to pick up informational flyers, calendars, etc. The due legacy. This constitutes, I submit, the misap- office corridor is open 8:30 am to 5 pm weekdays. mation to offset prejudice and misinformation about dent, secretary, and treasurer. At present we have propriation of the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. For possible access at other times call 763-4186. lesbians and gay men; work to obtain human and approximately fifty members. We're a registered non-profit organization. The view expressed by Lionel March in a 1970 Please note a new address and phone listing: civil rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation; BBC program on Wright could apply equally to Affirmative Lesbian/Gay Community Center, 19875 and help lesbian and gay men's groups organize. West Twelve Mile Road #241, Southfield Ml 48075. Community Service* include a Hotline: cri- Gay Liberation, c/o 4117 Michigan Union, Ann the current series of symposia: "Most critics pre- Call 398-GAYS or 271-GAYS. sis intervention, peer counseling, referral. Educa- Arbor, Ml 48109, info: 763-4186; hotline: 662- fer to treat Wright inorganically, separating out We are glad to leam from CRUISE Magazine tion: workshops and conferences on lesbian and 1977. his architectural mastery over materials and space that TWA, in response to charges of discrimination gay male concerns, with an emphasis on how peo- which they take seriously, from his views of poli- on the basis of sexual orientation, will allow non- ple in the "helping professions" and "teaching pro- tics, economics and social philosophy which they related travelers to share frequent-flier benefits. fessions" can work positively with lesbian and gay judge to be eccentric and somewhat trivial. But Solidarity Launches contrary to the impression given by Wright's crit- ics, these views were in fact shared by some of the WAND: Addressing Arms Race Concerns Fall Discussion Series most notable intellectuals and practicing politi- cians of his day." On Sun., Sept. 10, Washtenaw County Wom- on Sun. at St. Aidan's/Northside Church. The On Tuesday, September 26, Solidarity will en's Action for Nuclear Disarmament, Inc. (WAND) workshop will be led by Ginger Owens who is a launch its Fall Discussion Series at the Guild The Wholistic Philosophy of will present a talk entitled, "Real Security: Alterna- founding member of Washtenaw County WAND, a House. Mike Fischer, a member of the Latin tive Defense and Economic Conversion." Speak- representative to the 2nd District Coalition for American Solidarity Committee (LASC), and Frank LJoyd Wright ers will be Beth Sullivan, Interfaith Council for Arms Control, and a teacher at Huron High School. Betsy Esch, an opinion page editor for the Wright's most fundamental principle was that Peace and Justice Program Coordinator for Cen- She was specially trained by national WAND to be Michigan Daily, will speak on "The Current all of culture ought to exist in harmony with na- tral America and Nuclear Disarmament issues, a regional leader of "Our Voices, Our Visions" State of the Palestinian Intifada." Fischer and ture. "The struggle against nature never interested and Arthur Parris, retired EMU Professor and workshops. To register, send a $25 workshop fee Esch returned from a delegation to Palestine me," he wrote. "The struggle for and with nature (to cover materials and food) by the Sat., Oct. 14 member of the Gray Panthers. They will discuss on August 22. The talk will begin at 7:30 pm, thrilled me and inspired my work." Nature was his practical ways to demilitarize our war-linked econ- deadline to "Our Voices, Our Visions" WAND, PO and is free. All are welcome. university: "[G]iven inherent vision, there is no omy and create the security that our immense ar- Box 1815, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106. For more informa- Solidarity is an organization committed to senals of nuclear and conventional weapons can tion, leave a message on the WAND phone line, source so fertile, so suggestive, so helpful aesthe- building a non-sectarian socialist movement never give us. The meeting will be held at St. 761-1718. tically as a comprehension of natural law." Archi- in the U.S. We are social activists who place a Aidan's/Northside Church, 1679 Broadway (near WAND's GOALS are to educate ourselves tecture/culture so conceived he called "organic high priority on participating in an open and North Campus), Ann Arbor. For more information and the public about the dangers of continued nu- architecture" and "organic culture." constructive manner in the struggles against please call 761-1718. clear arms build-up, to influence our congressional racism and sexism, as well as the struggles for Wright was quite aware of ecology, the symbi- representatives by informed lobbying, and to em- On Sat., Oct. 21 and Sun., Oct. 22, WAND will lesbian and gay rights. In Ann Arbor, our mem- otic interconnectedness of all things in nature. He power people, especially women, personally and present "Our Voices, Our Visions," a day and a half bers participate in the Latin American Solidar- politically. decried the narrow departmentalization of knowl- workshop to help participants express their con- ity Committee, the Committee to Defend Abor- cern about the nuclear arms race in any setting— edge in universities and in all social institutions Washtenaw County Women's Action for Nu- tion Rights, the United Coalition Against Ra- and pleaded instead for a wholistic perspective: from the family to formal public speeches. It will run clear Disarmament, Inc. (WAND), P.O. Box 1815, cism, the Homeless Action Committee, and "It is some organic sense of the whole seen as en- from 9 am to 5 pm on Sat. and from 1 pm to 5 pm Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1815, 761-1718. Concerned Faculty. We firmly believe that any tity that is now the greatest social need." socialist movement worthy of the name must join in such struggles now rather than perpetu- Wright did not confine his meaning of nature BFW Makes Strides Toward Increased WIC Funding ate the illusion that they can either be sepa- to our natural environment; he included human rated from or take a back seat to the class nature as well, calling it "the subconscious man." Purpose: Bread for the World (BFW) is a goal in that Congress has approved a $118 million struggle. Wright's architect-son, John Lloyd Wright, ob- citizens' lobbying organization that deals with hun- increase to the WIC programs budget. This means ger and health related legislation. Although it does that fewer children and their mothers- will suffer We oppose the growing U.S. drive toward served that his father was convinced that "a source not send any direct aid itself, BFW, through it's from hunger in the U.S. in 1990. Other projects war, whether that be in the Middle East or Cen- existed which, by its very nature, produced ideas members, has given crucial support to domestic BFW is involved in are South African economic tral America. We support the PLO and the in the mind that could be reproduced in the world." and international hunger programs by lobbying sanctions, child care, foreign aid reform and in- FMLN in their struggles against Israeli and He revered nature, "not because nature is God but government leaders and having our government creasing the minimum wage. U.S. oppression. We see the need for interna- because all that we can learn of God we will leam tional solidarity among working people and increase it's role in ending hunger. Members are Meetings Bread for the World meets on a bi- the oppressed in a period of concessions, de- from the body of God, which we call nature." Fur- encouraged to contact their legislators on hunger monthly basis (Sept. then Nov.) at the Memorial industrialization, unemployment and hte grow- thermore, "By nature-worship, by way of revela- issues and are kept informed through newsletters, Christian Church, 730 Tappan, Ann Arbor on the ing debt crisis. We believe in a creative re- tion of our own nature alone, can your God be background papers and informational meetings third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. This thinking of socialism for the '90s in which an reached," he wrote. 'Truth is conscience." about pertinent legislation. month's meeting is Sept. 21st. Everyone inter- open environment and a variety of views is Current Events: Every year BFW sets many ested in helping end hunger is welcome to attend Wright's spiritual insights were the founda- more important than presenting a monolithic goals, with one major project that, if successful, the meetings which usually include a movie, dis- tion for his ethical, economic and political beliefs. face to the world or engaging in pretenses of could help millions of people affected by hunger. In cussion of hunger issues and letter writing. He distrusted all forms of arbitrary authority, be it being "the vanguard." 1989, the main BFW project has been to increase religious, political or academic. He believed that Bread for the World, 705 Dwight Street, Y psl a n t i, funding for the Special Supplemental Food Pro- Solidarity, 4104 Michigan Union, Ann Ar- Michigan 48198; 487-9058 if one "is really for nature in this inward sense, he gram for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). As bor, Ml 48109, 665-2709. of late August it appears that BFW will reach it's (see next page)

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Consequent- makes right" Oppressive governments ally themselves whenever may be a rebel against his time and its laws but never lawless in his ly he thought that "military conscription is apolitical, economic and social crime not only against our form of government but against the possible with hierarchical religions, with its truths based on often work nor as himself." corrupt interpretations of scriptures. Natural Law, based on science In spite of his stress on individual freedom, Wright did not be- very life of our people." He therefore proposed that "only by two- thirds popular vote...may war be declared. And anyone voting for and conscience, respects that immutable law of nature-change. Its lieve in laissez faire capitalism: "The capitalis[m].. .of our nation is lqgic leads us to condemn intervention in El Salvador, Nicaragua, or only individualism gone rank or riot," he wrote. "The actual differ- war is thereby self-enlisted.." Not surprisingly, many people considered Wright to be "unameri- any country where we are not wanted. The logic of the philosophy ence between such 'individualism' and individuality of true democ- of Natural Law leads us to conclude that, whatever our personal racy lies in the difference between cowardly selfishness and noble can." But he loved belonging to this country by "loving the country not so much for what it is—no, but more for what it meant to be and opinions might be regarding abortion, free choice is the only viable selfhood. like the difference between...liberty and license." Wright option for society, since it is the only option that is consistent with praised the "enlightened American businessman" who was "un- for what a good many of us still hope it is going to be." Wright believed that "neither poverty, war, tyranny, taxes, slums, oppres- freedomof conscience. Likewise, with conscription, registration for spoiled by great financial success" but complained of the "gigantic the draft, and a host of other issues. property interests [which] cast ominous shadows upon defenseless sion or aggression are necessary. The mobilization of all of our re- human interests." sources for war shows that if these resources were mobilized for the Two centuries ago, today's environmental crises were not fore- abolition of poverty and servitude, peace, plenty and freedom could seen. Today, radical ecologists and others would preserve the envi- The cancerous growth of our cities led Wright to ponder the eth- actually be won." ronment at the expense of urban development. Frank Lloyd Wright ics of property. He lamented the way that the founders of Colonial was ahead of his time, suggesting ways to balance the two, to build Williamsburg brought to our land "the feudal land system, the feudal Reclaiming Wright'* Legacy in harmony with nature. His ideas are in many ways akin to those of idea of money, the feudal notion of property rights in everything on Wright's wholistic vision is contrasted today with the plethora the fast emerging "Green" movement earth as a speculative commodity." He espoused "a new freedom, of single-issue groups of the left, right and center, each boldly pro- In the end, the reclamation of the wholistic philosophy of Frank wherein a man can use and improve aplot of ground thereby making claiming their right without reference to some greater, more funda- Lloyd Wright is not just a matter of realizing his unfulfilled legacy; the ground his own as long as he uses it. Neither land nor man should mental concept of rights by which to justify their assertions. In spite it is also a challenge to reclaim the entire tradition of the Philosphy i be idle, a mere speculative commodity." of attempts to form coalitions, the lack of a shared worldview in- of Natural Law. Not only Wright but also Buckminster Fuller, Teil- Because of such statements, Wright earned the reputation, in hibits the formation of lasting alliances. hard de Chardin, Paolo Soleri and many others have contributed sig- some circles, of being a Marxist, a Socialist, or a Communist. But Increasingly since mid -century, the magnitude of environmental nificant insights to an emerging wholistic philosophy. Together he was something else, as yet unnamed. He wrote that "Karl Marx pollution, diminishing resources, institutional corruption and de- with our own contributions, they offer hope that we may yet develop never appealed to me because he seemed to see the world as a factory clining expectations have shaken the complacency of people all over a paradigm for planetary peace to facilitate our entry into the 21st for factory workers...it seemed folly to assume that a greater meas- the planet Unable to cope with uncertainty, millions of people seek Century. ure of life for all could be had by exalting valleys so that hills, big the solace of so-called fundamentalist religous idealogies in both and little, would disappear." He favored a decentralized economy, Oriental and Occidental lands, falling easy prey to charismatic lead- Dr. Rich Ahern is a land planner, urban designer and artist in which was "anathema to Communism because Communists seek ers. (Is Mr. Monaghan himself a victim?) Many millions more can private practice in Ann Arbor. action through centralization." Wright felt that Capitalism, Social- hardly be blamed for dropping out of the political system altogether. ism and Communism were all equally onerous; "[t]here seemed Frank Lloyd Wright was right again when he said, "What we all nothing organic in them." While he opposed "plutocratic capital- need is anew grasp on fundamentals, new grasps of what constitutes (from page 4) ism," he approved of "organic capitalism...a true capitalist sys- American life and American character." TENANTS tem...which has its base laid broad upon the ground, its apex high as Frank Lloyd Wright did not think in an intellectual vacuum. His have created a highly readable and sometimes inspiring tenant hand- you please." ideological lineage can be traced back through Whitman, Thoreau, book, beautifully illustrated by local cartoonist Terry Laban. Wright was as much an iconoclast in political matters as in Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Jefferson, Paine, Algernon Sydney, So, Ann Arbor tenants, take heart. There is something we can do, economics and religion. He opposed "ruthlessly invading other Hugo Grotius to Cicero of Rome and the Stoics of Ancient Greece. and "How to Evict Your Landlord" tells how. In such demoralizing countries simply or largely because we have lost the true meaning That lineage is over two mileimia of the tradition of the sadly neg- circumstances the only possible morale-booster is the occasional of our own." He wrote, "You cannot be imperialistic and democratic lected philosophy of Natural Law. This is not only a western heri- small (or large) victory against one's landlord. When a fight is war- at the same time." tage; it may readily be detected in the precepts of Taoism, which so ranted, of course. But, don't worry, opportunities abound: unretum- Wright voiced opposition to American preparation for World greatly influenced Wright, of Zen Buddhism, of the Sufi, and of na- ed security deposits, flood damage, invasions of privacy, lack of in- War II when it was considered unpatriotic to do so: "Almost all our tive peoples everywhere. This philosphy is embodied in the Pre- sulation, nonfunctioning furnaces. Every one of these things has * wars are waged to keep prosperity...at home under the false condi- amble of the Declaration of Independence as the justification of our happened to me or to someone I know. tions of a false Capitalism. ..What can be worse than the deification separation from Great Britain. There the phrase "the Laws of Nature Landlords count on tenant ignorance and passivity to let them , of money by a whole people?" and of Nature's God," refers to science and conscience. get away with murder. 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