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•• • •?"0000'.• P. • • . • December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-2 Kitty Barber, Milwaukee Lesbian Activist, News Briefs Wounded at End of Madison Police Chase World Bank Warns About AIDS Epidemic in Asia By Terry Boughner Bangkok-AP-Asian countries must invest heavily in AIDS control programs now, while the Milwaukee—The Milwaukee Lesbian and epidemic is still in its early stages, the World Bank says. "The center of gravity of the infection Gay community was shocked and saddened to is shifting from Africa to Asia," said a health advisor of the bank, Dr. Richard Feacham. "But learn that Kitty Barber had been wounded by both large and small countries in Asia have the opportunity to take effective action now and Madison police at the end of a high speed avoid facing a crisis in the future." While eight in ten infections worldwide occur in developing chase 2:00 a.m. Friday morning, December countries, only 10% of global expenditure to fight the infection is spent in these countries, Pt Feacham said. Barber was a long-time Lesbian and Femi- "With 60% of the world's population, Asia will come to dominate the HIV picture in terms nist activist in the Milwaukee community, of total numbers infected," said another bank specialist, Dr. Michael Porter. making enormous contributions to a wide vari- ety of organizations. For example, she was a 300 March on 17th Anniversary of Milk's Death founder in 1989, and spokesperson for the San Francisco-AP- Harvey Milk, San Francisco's first openly Gay supervisor and Mayor Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee George Moscone, were assassinated on November 27, 1978 by former supervisor Dan White. (LAMM), the strongest Lesbian or Gay or- White was later convicted of manslaughter, served five years in prison and committed suicide ganization in the state. after his release. Each year since the killings, the Harvey Milk Democratic Club sponsors a Barber and Gotzler also ran Midwest candlelight vigil that begins in the Castro and ends at City Hall. Women's Music Distributors, a wholesaler of This year, about 300 marched quietly down Market Street, some holding the edge of the music by and about women. Rainbow Flag in one hand and a candle in the other. "Tonight we are here to remember when She played a key role in the reorganization that first flame of the candle was lit for us. That candle was Harvey Milk," said Lawrence of Milwaukee's Women's Coalition and Wong, a member of the community college district board. Wong said that Milk would have worked tirelessly to promote a positive image wanted all oppressed groups to unite "so .that the flame would burn so fiercely it would blind of Lesbians and Gay men among the main- our enemies. That was Harvey Milk's dream. stream population. She was also a nationally known singer and songwriter. Man Convicted in Murder of Gay Man Barber had moved to Madison to attend Law Houston-AP-A former high school football star, who with some teammates had gone to a School at UWM. Gay bar district to rob patrons, now faces a death sentence in the killing of a 29-year-old Gay According to police reports, police spotted man. Barber's minivan speeding and began chasing Demarco McCullum was convicted on November 30th in the July, 1994, shooting death of her. They said she raced east onto East KITTY BARBER Michael J. Burzinski. Jurors returned to court on December to decide if McCullum should Washington Avenue which turns into Highway feeling the pressure because finals were less die or spend the rest of his life in prison. 151. Officers from the Wisconsin State Patrol, than two weeks away. The former Aldine High School Mustang quarterback was just weeks away from reporting to Capitol Police and the Dane County Sheriff's Those familiar with graduate work of any Tyler Junior College on a football scholarship when the murder occurred. According to wit- Department joined the pursuit as the minivan kind .realize what a pressure chamber grad nesses, McCullum wanted to rob a Gay man because he thought Gay men were "weak and reached Sun Prairie and then headed west on school can be. "It's an endurance contest," rich." Burzinski was forced into a car, robbed, beaten and taken to a deserted spot where he State Highway 19. one student told Light. was made to kneel and shot in the back of the head. After which, McCulllum and his friends Twenty minutes into the chase, Barber Higgens agreed, saying that many students played dominos until dawn. stopped at a SuperAmerica parking lot in the are overly stressed. "There should be some town of Windsor. real soul searching going on (by the admini- Officers said Barber emerged from the van stration)," he said. Honolulu Recognizes Domestic Partners Barber was interested in either becoming a Honolulu, HI-AP- The Honolulu City Council has introduced a resolution that would forbid and put a gun to her head, said Dane County sheriff's Lt. Steve Gilmore. She was ordered criminal defense attorney or a prosecutor, council members from hiring the immediate family of their "significant others." The proposal Higgens said. comes on the heels of a debate over councilman Andy Mirikitani's hiring of his girlfriend's son. to drop her handgun, but refused. Instead, she prompting a sec- Gilmore said police don't know why Barber If the rule is approved, as it is expected to be, it would apply to same-sex domestic partners as aimed her gun at an officer, ond officer to fire at her. wouldn't stop after officers gave chase. well. The resolution defines a domestic partner as "an adult, unrelated by blood, with whom a Madison police spokesman Brian Ackeret council member has an exclusive, committed relationship, maintains a mutual residence and The first officer then accidentally slipped to the ground while Barber aimed at him from a said Barber wasn't a normal speeder. shares the cost of basic living expenses." Current rules apply only to opposite-sex relationships "It appears as if she knowingly passed a and blood family members. distance of five to eight feet. When she ig- nored further orders to drop her weapon, five marked squad car traveling at a high rate of officers fired numerous rounds, hitting her speed," Ackeret said. "This is not a typical Study Shows AIDS Growing Relentlessly five times. speeding violation." Des Moines, IA-AP- The incidence of AIDS is continuing relentless growth in Iowa, with the Barber was shot in the chest, abdomen and Reporter's Note: I first met Kitty Barber at greatest increases coming in the heterosexual population, a new study has shown. While Gay leg. a party in 1988, when we had both gone out on man and IV drug users remain the dominant victims of the disease, the number of straights be- She was taken to University Hospital in a porch to smoke. She was a friendly person, coming infected is steadily on the rise. Madison where she was listed in critical con- one with a wry sense of humor and a twinkle "We still have roughly 7,000 to 10,000 Iowans a year who come down with sexually trans- dition. Karen Gotzler, Barber's former part- in her eye. mitted diseases," said Kevin Teale, a spokesman for the Iowa Department of Public Health. ner, rushed to be by her side. Subsequently, I appeared with Kitty on a "The only way you get those is unprotected sex. The message of universal precaution still needs By Sunday, December 3', Barber's condi- WISN radio show—one very cold and snowy to get through to some people," he said. tion was upgraded from critical to serious. She night. Again I loved her humor, her charm and HIV infection continues to hit hardest at minority communities, the report said. While Afri- was reported to have had further surgery on easy way she had about her. can-Americans make up 2% of Iowa's population, they make up 7% of the AIDS cases. December 5th. But I also knew Kitty as a determined and Teale said that people who have unprotected sex because they are straight, don't do drugs and As we go to press, the report is that Barber dedicated fighter for civil rights. There was think they can't become infected "are playing Russian roulette." went though surgery well and is in stable con- none better, none more fervent in her determi- dition. Gotzler remains by her side. nation to achieve equal rights. Gay-Themed Book to Return to School Libraries Barber is much beloved in the Milwaukee Wisconsin Light wishes Kitty the very best Kansas City, KS-AP-A critically acclaimed book about two teenage girls who fall in love Lesbian and Gay community. Numerous peo- and joins with the entire community is hoping with each other cannot be banned from high school library shelves in the Olathe School Dis- ple called Light to express their sorrow at for her speedy recovery. We need you, Kitty, trict, a federal judge has ruled. Judge G. Thomas Van Bebber on November 29`h said school what had happened and to wonder why. we need you bad. board members violated the First Amendment when they removed the book, Annie on My Mike Higgens, 44, speaking to the Wiscon- Those wishing to send a card to Kitty can Mind in January, 1994 because they disagreed with the book's Lesbian content. sin State Journal, said that she had been sick do so by sending it to her at University Hos- "The court's decision is a necessary reminder that there is no room for small-minded bigotry for about three weeks this semester and was pital, TLCS 10, 600 Highland Avenue, in our public schools," said Marjorie Heins, an ACLU lawyer in the case. "way, way behind" in her studies and was Madison, WI 53792. Nancy Garden, who wrote the book in the 1970's, testified in the trial that she meant the book to show children that being Lesbian or Gay does not doom them to a sad and miserable life. The Massachusetts author laughed with pleasure when she heard the ruling. ARCW/MASN Strongly Oppose Legislation School Board president Robert Drummond who also testified in the case said that "homosexuality is a mental disorder that leads to a destructive life. The bible says it is a sin," Permitting Discrimination in Housing he told the court. Milwaukee—Proposed legislation that ARCW spokespeople reported at the hearing Hate-Free Zone Meets Opposition in Montana would legalize some types of housing that 65% or more of its clients seek help each Bozeman, MT-AP-The campaign to create a Hate-Free Zone in Montana is under attack as a discrimination is meeting with strong year to obtain safe, stable housing or to scheme to undermine the constitutional right of free speech. Militia of Montana spokeswoman opposition. maintain their current housing situation and Kamala Webb and the Rev. Richard Crow of the Temple Baptist Church claimed that those who At a recent public hearing, the AIDS well over 800 of its clients are in jeopardy of want a Hate-Free Zone are trying to silence opponents of Gay people. Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) and becoming homeless each year. At the hearing "People who speak out against homosexuality are worried about it because it sounds like in a the Madison AIDS Support Network (MASN) Gifford claimed that AB-662 is a retreat in the Hate-Free Zone you can't condemn the fags without violating the Hate-Free Zone," Crow said. told lawmakers that "with as many as 30% of AIDS epidemic because: "That robs people of their First Amendment Rights." Gay sex in Montana is against the law, our clients living in housing affected by AB- • People living with HIV/AIDS who are though that law is seldom, if ever, enforced. 662, its permissible discrimination against homeless or have unstable housing people with AIDS and others will worsen the conditions are less likely to access Amendment 2 and You plight of people with AIDS in Wisconsin medical care including HIV intervention attempting to secure safe, stable housing." and medications for the prevention of Washington, D.C.- The Supreme Court's decision on Colorado's anti-Gay Amendment 2 AB-662 would permit owner-occupiers of opportunistic infections. Bypassing early, will reverberate for Gays and Lesbians across the country. On October Soh, the Court heard ar- dwellings with four or fewer independent regular medical care for HIV increases guments on the constitutionality of the amendment. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force living units to discriminate based on age, the cost of AIDS care; (NGLTF) helped coordinate hundreds of activists nationwide in demonstrations in an "Undo 2 ancestry, color, disability, family status, • With the reduction of housing Day of Action." lawful source of income, marital status, availability, people with HIV/AIDS are Planning is now underway for a coordinated response the day the decision is rendered national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual likely to be forced into high cost hospital (expected anytime between January and June). NGLTF is asking the community to once again orientation of another person. or nursing home care to meet their be prepared to raise its collective voice in demonstration or celebration. Call Field Organizer Sources well placed in both Milwaukee and housing needs. Tracey Conaty at (202) 332-6483, ext. 3303 to learn what you can do. Madison have told Light that AB-662 is a "ARCW and MASN joined forces to "hatchling" of the Religious Right and ultra- aggressively oppose this bill and send the Right Wing Religionists Keep Gay Christians Out conservatives within the Assembly; the first definite signal to the Assembly that the AIDS step in rolling back hard-won civil rights epidemic is worsening and this legislation will of Christmas Parade gained over the years. impede our efforts to help people living with Political observers in both Madison and HIV/AIDS," said Gifford. Key West, FL-AP- Singing the Christmas carol "0' Come All Ye Faithful," some 200 Gay Milwaukee have told Light that the fear is that churchgoers held a prayer vigil Saturday, December r i to protest their exclusion from the No Committee vote was taken on AB-662 if AB-662 passed, other civil rights laws, and no further action is scheduled. city's annual Christmas parade. About 400 people dressed as angels and shepherds marched including the Gay rights law, would be in past the vigil; the parade also had five floats and proceeded peacefully down Duval Street. The Gifford said that after talking with both danger. Republicans and Democrats, the hope is that parade's organizer, the Lower Keys Ministerial Association, has angered many residents by re- At a hearing of the Assembly Committee on fusing to allow the predominantly Gay Metropolitan Community Church from participating. AB-662 will proceed no further. Housing held Thursday, November 201h, Everyone is encouraged to contact their State So the church and many Gay groups held a vigil to "express a message to those hateful ARCW joined with over 20 individuals and Right Wingers what love, togetherness, and Christmas are all about," said a statement released Representative by calling 1-800-362-9472 to organizations in opposition to AB-662. express their opinion. by the Lambda Coalition. "The out-pouring of opposition to this Some vigil participants held signs proclaiming, "Jesus protect me from your followers," proposed legislation was overwhelming. and "The Christian right is neither." Committee members got a clear message—this At Lucky Street Gallery, owner Dianne Zolotow painted the words "Jesus Wept" in red, bill is a giant step backwards from dripping paint. In front of the Bourbon Street Pub, people held signs that said, 'God does not Wisconsin's proud history of fair housing," discriminate." But • the parade itself proceeded peacefully down Duval Street. • said ARCW's Mike Gifford. • • • • •• • December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-3 Action Wisconsin Convenes Blue Ribbon New Studies With Weakened HIV Give Planning Committee to Guide its Growth Some Hope for Eventual AIDS Vaccine Madison—Action Wisconsin has convened To be maximally effective, the Board of Di- Washington, D.C.—There is increased hope removed the entire nef gene from the monkey a "blue ribbon" Strategic Planning Committee rectors wants to see Action Wisconsin with that a live AIDS vaccine might one day work version of HIV to create a powerful vaccine to guide its growth. The Board of Directors thousands of members, an office, a staff, and in light of seven Australians whose immune that protected adult monkeys. But development has decided that, like many organizations, Ac- the ability to travel statewide. systems remain healthy despite up to 14 years slowed when other scientists discovered the tion Wisconsin needs a "Plan 2000"—a plan Of course, all this takes not only money, but of infection with the AIDS virus. shot infected baby monkeys. for where the organization is going to be in membership and leadership development. The The Australians have a genetically weak In January, 1995, Desrosiers and Sullivan one year and in the year 2000. The strategic members of the Strategic Planning Committee strain of the HIV virus that until now had been discovered missing nef pieces in a 44-year-old Planning Committee will assist the Board in are leaders from all quarters, with skills in found in only one other person in the world American whose immune system was healthy designing not only where the organization fundraising, membership building, corporate and coincidentally is almost identical to a after 12 years of HIV infection. wants to go, but how to get there. relations, community activism and grassroots synthetic strain that U.S. researchers devel- One case did little to impress skeptics. Now The Board of Directors wants Action Wis- politics. oped as a possible AIDS vaccine. there's stronger evidence. consin to be politically powerful in every re- Members of the Committee include: State Scientists urged caution, noting there's no An HIV-infected man donated blood to the gion in the state. Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Madison); Cathy proof people with weak HIV will never get Sydney Bloodbank 14 years ago that infected Woolard, Deputy Policy Director, Human AIDS. That's vital to know before they'll risk seven other Australians. One already had se- Rights Campaign; Chris Ahmuty, Director, giving a healthy person a live HIV vaccine. vere lupus and died of that disease in 1987. ACLU-Wisconsin; Brett Hulsey, Director, Si- "This extraordinary experiment of nature ... But the others have normal immune systems, erra Club of Wisconsin; Tom Reed, Director makes you think again about the feasibility of no HIV symptoms and little virus in their ACTIONof Public Affairs, Miller Brewing; Stan Ko- a live attenuated vaccine," said Dr. Anthony blood, Deacon reported. cas, Director, Center Project; Larry Marx, Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and The HIV infecting the Australians is missing A Wisconsin Citizen Action; Nadine Badger, Infectious Diseases. 'But it doesn't necessar- different portions of the nef gene than the A WISCONSIN Congress for Human Rights People for the American Way; Mary Jean ily take us any closer to having an attenuated American lacked, prompting Sullivan to urge As Vice President Don Buzanowski said, Collins, People for the American Way; live vaccine." that other long-term HIV survivors be tested. "The GBLT lobby in this state needs to be as Woody Carey, retired clergy; Steve Starkey, Still, "our hope is that by continuing to There are good reasons to wait, Fauci coun- powerful as any other. We need to let our Director, Wisconsin Community Foundation; identify these kinds of individuals, society's tered. The body eventually sheds most viruses elected officials know that Gay and Lesbian Joanne Elder, PFLAG; Dale Johnson, former going to say, 'Yes, we really need a vac- and the vaccines that incorporate them, but people live in their districts and vote. And that president, United; Catherine Ratte, former cine,'" said Dr. John Sullivan of the Univer- "HIV integrates itself into the genome of the we are organized to protect the rights we al- president, Dane County Rape Crisis Center; sity of Massachusetts. "With a new HIV in- cell so it's with you forever," he explained. ready have and to seek more." Betsy Abramson, Director, Elder Law Center; fection occurring in the world every 15 sec- In addition, HIV constantly mutates, so a President Juliet Brodie added, "We also Karen Gotzler, Human Rights League; Marga- onds ... how long will we wait?" weak strain might get stronger, he said. need to have the power to be a force in the ret McMurray, former president, Wisconsin More immediately, the findings help explain Omar Perez of the National Association of private sector. We want to praise companies NOW; and Rich Fluetchling, United Church why some people maintain healthy immune People With AIDS said a vaccine must be de- that recognize our families, for example, with of Christ, Committee on Gay and Lesbian Is- systems beyond the 10 years it typically takes veloped very cautiously and tested only in domestic partnership policies, and publicize it sues. HIV to turn deadly, wrote Nicholas Deacon of people at very high risk of catching HIV. when companies take action against us. Action Wisconsin is confident that this team Australia's Macfarlane Burnet Centre for Therion Biologics Corp., which licensed "Just as in politics, we have influence to of planners will take the organization securely Medical Research. Deacon chronicled the Desrosiers' vaccine, hopes to start testing such wield in business. The GLBT market is sub- into the future, making it ready to keep fight- study in today's edition of the journal Science. people within five years. of a stantial and government and the private sector ing the Radical Right and to enhance GLBT The Australians' HIV is missing parts both need to know that we will protect our rights throughout the state. gene called nef. Scientists believe nef spurs over- right to be treated with dignity." HIV to reproduce frantically until it whelms patients' immune systems-- and if nef doesn't work right, immune cells can control Action Wisconsin Debates Ralph Ovadal of HIV just as they fight most viruses. "These data show that survival after HIV the Radical Religious Right Wing infection can be determined by the HIV genome," Deacon concluded. By Juliet Brodie sons, the Fred Phelpses, and the Phil Only a very, very small percentage of the 17 On October 19, 1995, as President of Action Gramms—do not set our movement back. million people infected worldwide stay healthy Fine Mexican Cuisine Wisconsin, I had the dubious distinction of de- Action Wisconsin is the only statewide beyond a decade. bating Ralph Ovadal, the president of Wiscon- GBLT political organization in the state. Killed HIV virus isn't strong enough to use Try Something New, Exciting and sin Christians United (WCU), on Madison lo- Working in coalition with other organizations, as an AIDS vaccine, and scientists fear a shot Different! Enjoy our Famous Shrimp cal cable access television show, "Ground we are on our way to becoming the umbrella containing live but weakened virus--the kind Soup and Other Seafood Specials used against most diseases--could sicken peo- Zero." group that will be part of the powerful nation- Open 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. 7 Days a Week ple instead of preventing AIDS. Ovadal, well-known as Wisconsin's major wide Gay movement for civil rights. (414) 645-9888 that Three years ago, Dr. Ronald Desrosiers of mouthpiece for the Radical Right, believes In addition to debating Ovadal, here is some 734 S. 5th Street—Corner of 51" and National homosexuality is a sin; that homosexual con- of what we have been up to in the past six the New England Primate Research Center duct should be criminal; and that the laws of months: the United States, and of Wisconsin, should 1. Traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet reflect what he thinks is the law of God. with several members of Wisconsin's He takes pity on "homosexuals," likens us Congressional delegation to introduce to alcoholics, and believes that "depravity be- them to Action Wisconsin as the only gets depravity," suggesting that those of us statewide GBLT organization, to thank Volunteers, who are the BESTD who commit the "depraved- acts of homo- them for their support of ENDA (the he Clinic sexuality are more likely than straight people federal non-discrimination bill) and to TMilwaukee, gratefully to commit other depraved acts like child sexual alert them to possible negative Con- in acknowledge the abuse and bestiality. gressional action if our right to marry is partnership and cooperation of Ovadal is personally insulting (he actually upheld in Hawaii; the following told me on the air that he thinks I "need Jesus 2. Having regular regional meetings in and establishments during 1995 in desperately"), and utterly beyond the reach of most regions to discuss and strategize organizations rational debate. around local issues; our mutual effort to help curb the Worse, though, he is frightening; he repre- 3. Speaking engagements around the state spread of fliv. sents our worst nightmare of an America cap- about the importance of GBLT state- tured by narrow-minded bigots who can't tell wide organizing; the difference between their personal inter- 4. Representing Wisconsin in national Gay of the Bible and the Constitution of rights Afterwords Book Store pretation struggles; School of Nursing the United States. 5. Co-sponsoring the appearance in Madi- Boot Camp Alverno College Ovadal does not want equal justice for all son of Candace Gingrich, Lesbian sister Club 219 under the law; he wants everyone to be just of House Speaker Newt Gingrich, as Eighth Street School, MPS like him: heterosexual and Christian. part of her 51-city National Coming Galano Club 1100 Club And, while there's nothing wrong with being Out tour; La Cage Just Us either of those things, there is plenty wrong 6. Working closely with leaders of the LINKS Block Party with imposing his values (in the name of God) Human Rights Campaign (HRC) so that MATC- Downtown Campus on the rest of us. It's downright unAmerican! Action Wisconsin is recognized by the PrideFest '95 M&M Club Ovadal knows that Action Wisconsin is on leading Gay rights groups in Washing- ShermanFest the move. The literature he distributes demon- ton. Sherman Park Rainbow Association strates a knowledge of our meetings and what If you are not already, you need to be a part Tri-Center School 3B's Bar we stand for, indicating that his followers ei- of Action Wisconsin. We have a large and UWM Health Fair ther read The Light or infiltrate our meetings. growing membership and we want to be able Wreck Room As far as I am concerned, that is great. We to tell our elected officials, private industry, have nothing to hide and it shows how power- school boards, etc., that we represent every- ful we have become. Action Wisconsin is on one in Wisconsin who supports our Action the move—we are here to ensure that the civil Agenda to support and advance GBLT equal rights that we do enjoy in Wisconsin are pro- rights. Annual membership dues are on a tected from the repeal efforts of zealots like sliding scale. The important thing is that you Ovadal in Colorado, Maine and Oregon. get involved. We are here to enhance those rights by Ralph Ovadal is no idiot to be following working for same-gender marriage, for the Action Wisconsin. He knows that the GBLT extension of "real" benefits to domestic part- movement in Wisconsin is making signifi- ners, for federal protection from employment cant gains and is only getting stronger. Be a discrimination. part of it. Tell Ovadal what America really We are here to support GBLT youth, to stands for: equal justice for all. Be a part of work against AIDS and to support other or- the Action! ganizations that do all this important work. To get involved, write us at: P.O. Box We are here to work in coalition with people 342, Madison, WI 53701-0342; or call, of color, people with disabilities, people (608) 231-1099. across class lines, everyone whose rights are jeopardized by the rise of the Radical Right. Ralph Ovadal sounds like a joke when he talks about the laws of the United States being subordinate to the laws of God (as Ovadal in- Brady East STD Clinic terprets "God," of course). But the Radical Designing Men Right is no joke. Extended Hours: 1240 East Brady Street Our recent victory in Maine, where the vot- Milwaukee, WI 53202 BEST]) ers rejected by a large margin an attempt to 414/272-2144 CL I N I C keep Gay rights laws off the books, should not Mon-Sat:12pm-1 Opm make us drop our guard. We must stay united, Since 1974 stay vigilant, work together across race, class Sun: l2pm-7pm and gender lines, to make sure that the Ovadals of this world—and the Pat Robert- December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-4 STRONGEST ORGANIZATION OF THE LES- An Open Letter to the Community BIAN AND GAY COMMUNITY IN THE STATE! 40 *it After serving for many years with LAMM, Karen Everyone at AfterWords is excited and pleased moved on and helped form the Human Rights that there are two such qualified, openly Gay and Editor's Note League for Lesbian and Gay Rights (HRL). She was Lesbian candidates such as Steve Rose and Karen the founding Lesbian Co-Chair of HRL. She worked Gotzler running for Alderman in the 3rd District. AfterWords has always sought to create a neutral 4i 4 to develop the organizational bylaws, helping to keep 4 4444it4 1k, the important balance of power within the organiza- space, one that equally welcomes all members of the tion, while recognizing the need for ever aspect of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender commu- Christmas Memories the community to be a part of HRL. nity. While part of HRL, Karen has been involved 'n While AfterWords is located within the 3rd Dis- Karen ex- trict boundaries and has welcomed campaign materi- I am absolutely enthralled by its magic, its many meetings with top public officials. By Terry Boughner erts her leadership abilities when meeting with top als from all candidates, AfterWords cannot endorse (Christmas in mystery, its ethereal beauty, its music and its The build-up to the holidays officials m the Police Department, the Fire and Po- any specific candidate. exciting lights. I revel in the sense I still retain that my tradition) was always the most lice Commission, and the Mayor's Office. We wish both Karen Gotzler and Steve Rose well would sigh and Christmas Eve is a night of miracles, the most time of the year. My mother Karen has worked on-many ad hoc committees as in all of their campaigning efforts. why not? The wondrous night of the entire year. say that I was "on strings." And a representative of our community, including the Sincerely, began then, as Even in these, my cynical years, every signs of the approaching season Milwaukee Civil Right Committee, the Community Carl M. Szatmary now, early and increased with each passing Christmas Eve, I still glance up and would not be surprised to see a sleigh and reindeer Action Council, and Faye Anderson's Peace Com- Owner day. mission. mother made her fruit- skimming across the sky. I haven't seen them In September, my Karen has also worked on behalf of HRL and our cakes, preparing the heavy, dark brown batter yet, but there is a peace that comes only on community in training over 600 police recruits on PrideFest the large pot reserved exclusively for that Christmas Eve, a hushed expectancy that Hooray for in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual issues. purpose. After baking and filling the whole makes me shiver with delight. Karen has done this while maintaining her own TO THE EDITOR: house with their deliciously sweet aroma, they And I love the traditions that Jerry and I try personal life. She has her own record label, Ice- to read that PrideFest is would be wrapped in foil and stored away in and maintain. Some come from his childhood, Wow! What great news Bergg Records, promoting Lesbian and Gay music, grounds. I can think of an upstairs cupboard. An apple was nestled some from mine, but we manage somehow to moving to the Summerfest while, at the same time, producing many artists and Committee than among them to keep them moist. Just to open put them together as we have ourselves. That's no better way to thank the PrideFest concerts. festival. that cupboard was to smell Christmas on the one of the beauties of married life. to send them a check to help pay for our Karen was able to develop and maintain a personal making do- way. This Christmas, as with the others, we will Other people can show their thanks by for over eight years. Together with her But it was right after Thanksgiving that be surrounded by family, our family, Jerry's relationship nations to PrideFest, P.O. Box 93852, Milwaukee, and developed many inner things really picked up. Then would come the and mine, our Gay and Lesbian family, and no partner, they purchased WI 53203. annual trip "into town." (That meant Pitts- less a family for that. city homes, which were then rented to low income Patrick Wessels burgh 12 miles distant. Going "down street" As the tree glows softly in the background people. This is consistent with Karen's current job, Milwaukee Inner City Initiative Pro- meant McKeesport only 3 miles away.) and the candles gleam, we will all gather working on the Governor's My mother and I would go in by trolley to round the table to tuck into the "groaning gram. Gotzler has been leading our meet my father after work. While she disap- board." We will talk with each other as fami- Obviously, Karen years, while working to better peared, my father's duty was to keep me busy. lies do, of shared experiences, bonds which community for many all its inhabitants. I believe He would take me to see the electric trains, the bring us all together once again. the city of Milwaukee for Give the People Light and they Bisexual community, as windows in Gimbels, to ride the "moving This is the marvelous thing about Lesbian that the Lesbian, Gay and willfind Milwaukee, has no better their own way. stairways" and to visit Santa Claus. and Gay families, I think. It is not an accident well as the entire city of Gotzler as the Always, always before she left us, Mom of birth which brings us together, it is experi- choice than to support and elect Karen would say to my father, "What do you want ences that make us friends and then transcend Alderwoman of the Third District. running, whether a member of The me to get for your sister?" friendship to something more sacred yet. No other person qualifications or My father would normally reply, "Merion, I Those who speak disparagingly of the "Gay our community or not, has the same don't care. Nothing would be alright with lifestyle," should come and see us on Christ- strength that Karen Gotzler has. Wisconsin of me." She would give him a disparaging look mas night. What they would find is a family, So, vote for our community, vote for the city and off she would go in a whisk of skirts. happy, joking with each other, laughing, hav- Milwaukee, VOTE KAREN GOTZLER. Light But one time, I remember, when I was about ing a warm and contented time as Gay people Scott D. Gunkel 9 or 10, he replied through a chuckle, "Why do. Milwaukee not a box of Kotex?" They would find guests, Lesbian, Gay and "Dan, the boy!" my mother hissed. straight, young and old, coming in at the door, She needn't have worried. For one thing, I smiling, rosy-cheeked, calling out "Merry A Time for Harmony knew what Kotex were and, for another, I'd Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" depending bearly heard. I was too busy looking at a on their wont. TO THE EDITOR: clerk, a young man, who I thought was cute, In the meantime and before, Jerry will mur- BestD Clinic as an agency, admires and applauds but didn't know why. mur a hope that we can get through a dinner— both Karen Gotzler and Steve Rose for putting their After that, in the weeks to come, things just this once—before the guests arrive. It hats in the ring as openly Gay and Lesbian candi- speeded up. There was my mother's cookie won't happen. My mother could have told him dates in the Third Aldermanic District race. BestD cutter cookies—sugar and ginger and anise that. But who cares? volunteers, in ;luny cases, will personally support ones with their designs rolled into them. I will So to our detractors I would say that this is and work for, one or the other, since choices must never taste their like again. the "Gay lifestyle," a home redolent of tradi- be made. Executive & Editorial Offices On Christmas morning, my other, as usual, tion, a family. This is what it is and this is BestD Clinic as a non-profit corporation, how- 1843 N. Palmer adding what it can be. ever, must and will would proclaim the house "a wreck" remain politically neutral and Milwaukee, WI 53212 that her most fervent hope was we could get As we approach the holiday season, the silent in this and all other political races at all levels. through dinner without anyone dropping in. build-up is the same and I am still "on While the Clinic appreciates recognition and fund (414) 372-2773 Her hope was never fulfilled. Never, in all strings." The ancient carols are playing, the raising efforts on its behalf by others, including po- LIGHT FAX: (414) the time that I lived at home, did we ever have tree stands in the outer hall waiting to be litical candidates, this must not be viewed as BestD 372-1840 an uninterrupted Christmas meal. trimmed. The board and train are ready to go support or an endorsement. Office Hours: Nor was there ever a time when I didn't hear down. Soon, Jerry and I will begin our baking Even though choices will be made, it is our hope my mother say to whoever was at the door, (not together. God, no! He and I in one that, especially within the Queer Community, they Monday-Friday-10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. "Come in, Come in. Merry Christmas. We kitchen?! Heaven forbid!). can be made without divisiveness or hostility. When 24-Hour Recording It is Christmas, a Gay Christmas. Jerry joins the race is were just finishing." This, when most likely, over, winners, losers and all of their sup- Publisher me in saying to all of you, "Come in, come porters should be we had just sat down. able to unite toward strengthening Jerry Johnson All that is memory now, but one thing has in. Merry Christmas! We're just finishing and supporting OUR Community. It takes everybody not changed. I still love Christmas. No, to get the job done! Executive Editor "love" isn't the word, really. I adore it. Ross B. Walker Terry Boughner, Ph.D. BestD Clinic President Arts & Entertainment Editor Milwaukee Geno Letters Advertising Manager Jerry Johnson ance, bigotry and homophobia, Frank Sinatra re- 372-2773 On Frank Sinatra mains as he has always been: an American icon for Advertising Representative all races, religions, sexes and sexualities. HAPPY Mike Snowden TO THE EDITOR: BIRTHDAY, FRANK! MANY, MANY MORE! (414) 761-9645 John A. Jahn I wanted to share with you not only my love for Columnists and Reporters Milwaukee the music of Frank Sinatra, but also my love for the Glenn Bishop, Eugene "Geno" Brzenk, man. As a member of the International Sinatra Soci- Ph.D., Sue Burke, Jason Jellison, Karen ety (HQ in Lakeland, Florida), I receive a monthly Lamb, Ph.D., Bill Meunier, John Quinlan, magazine from the fan club. In the most recent one Support Karen Gotzler Carl Szatmary was a reprint of an article about his upcoming (December 12th) 80th birthday. There will be an ABC LETTER TO THE EDITOR: TV Special airing on December 14th entitled As an activist in the Milwaukee Lesbian and Gay Ap Associated Press "Sinatra: 80 Years My Way." community for over 15 years, I have been part of no Frank has always been a supporter of charities and less than 15 organizations in the city. I also belong Copyright © 1995 champion of the underdog and minorities (he won an to 17 national organizations. To say the least, I am By Novo Graphics, Ltd. Oscar for this role in 1945's The House I Live In, a involved. THE WISCONSIN LIGHT is published biweekly by NOVO short subject that preaches racial and religious toler- I believe that as an activist, I am qualified to speak GRAPHICS. LTD.. with offices at 1843 N. Palmer, ance—novel ideas 50 years ago.) about Karen Gotzler. Milwaukee, WI 53212. Advertising and copy deadline is the 1200 South First Thursday prior to publication. Opinions expressed by The best news of all is that proceeds from the As many of you by now have heard, Karen has Milwaukee, WI writers in WISCONSIN LIGHT are not necessarily those of ABC special will not only go to the Barbara Sinatra entered the Third District Aldermanic race. Many of 53204 the publisher, editor, or our advertisers. Any reference Children's Center, a facility for abused children, but (Parking in the rear) made to any individual or organization should not be us in the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual community construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection also to AIDS Project Los Angeles! know her, as we well should. Karen has been part of orientation or preference. All copy, text, design, photos, and Not only is Frank Sinatra pop music's greatest the community for well over two decades. illustrations in advertisements are published with the AIDS RIBBON ORNAMENT understanding that the advertiser is fully authorized and has star, but he is also a great humanitarian. I fell in I have worked with her in many organizations that secured proper written consent for the use of names love—head over heels—when a Gay friend intro- covered many concerns of our community. Karen $9.95 pictures, or testimonials of any living person, and WISCONSIN LIGHT may lawfully publish and cause such duced me to him in 1989. I came out to myself that has always given everything she has to our commu- publication to be made; and the advertiser agrees b1 year, and Sinatra's wonderful voice has been a nity. She has been an extremely able and willing submitting ads to indemnify and save blameless the publication of any error that may be contained in said ad. backdrop to my life ever since. Anyone who ever supporter of this community. WISCONSIN LIGHT does not accept any responsibility for heard him sing "We Kiss in the Shadow" knows Karen has been in many organizations, not just as any claims made by advertisers. The entire contents of WISCONSIN LIGHT are 0 Copyrighted and protected how this can be so. a member, but as a leader of our community. I first under the Federal Copyright Act and International Many of Sinatra's fine, romantic ballads from the had the pleasure of working with Karen as part of Conventions. Reproduction of any portion of any issue will 1940's have sexually ambiguous lyrics. not be permitted without express written permission of The slender, the Cream City Business Association (CCBA), NOVO GRAPHICS, LTD. Legal venue is Milwaukee County. gorgeous young Sinatra ("Frankie") was a very an- which at that time, was the strongest organization in Wisconsin. Printed in the U.S.A. drogynous figure, who appealed strongly not only to Milwaukee's Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual community. females (the bobbysoxers), but also to Gay men of Many of Milwaukee's top political and business A portion of the proceeds to benefit Subscribe to the day. Apart from asserting his own heterosexual- leaders recognized CCBA for its community leader- BESTD Clinic ity (when asked), Sinatra never sank so low as to ship. M.A.P. Wisconsin Light demean or condemn Gay people he knew and Karen helped form the Lesbian Alliance of Metro St. Camillus AIDS Ministry 1 Year (25 issues) worked with. Cole Porter was a close friend. Milwaukee (LAMM). 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Marking the Day Without Art, Auguste Spanning cultures and time zones, Friday, Rodin's sculpture of "The Thinker" in San December 15t, was about bearing witness: It Francisco was draped in black. was World AIDS Day. A less visual, if more practical, note was More than 4.5 million people have been in- struck at the United Nations in New York, fected with the human immunodeficiency virus where Secretary-General Boutros Boutros- since the late 1970s, but for Marge Martinez Ghali said the UN's AIDS program will re- it was the death of one, her son, that drew her place the World Health Organization's Global to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Program on AIDS on Jan. 1. 'It means a lot," said Martinez, whose son "UNAIDS will strengthen and expand na- died of AIDS earlier this year. "I love my tional capacities to respond to the pandemic son and I would like to help people with this whose dangers and dimensions are yet to be thing." The Milwaukee AIDS Project marked its Tenth Anniversary on December World AIDS Day, with a fully grasped in many parts of the world," luncheon Around the world, the call went out for peo- attended by several hundred people at Milwaukee's downtown Hilton Hotel. Shown above is a Boutros-Ghali said. portion of the display chronicling MAP's first decade. ple to help one another. A variety of approaches to raising awareness In Las Vegas, the sybarite capital of the about AIDS were apparent around the world The goals and structure are "extremely United States, hotels on the Strip dimmed their on Friday. Feingold Announces shortsighted and have the potential to waste marquee lights. Smiling, long-haired women wearing match- precious time. Over 100 Americans will die" At the University of Nevada, lights dimmed, ing sweatshirts and short skirts paraded Delegate For White during the course of the Conference, NAPWA while students gathered with red lights shining through Tokyo with a heart-shaped red balloon said. to form a ribbon in memory of those who have in a Stop AIDS march. House National NAPWA called on the President to imple- been lost. In Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City allowed an ment the final report of the National Commis- In Oklahoma City, center of the Bible Belt, unusual social gathering that welcomed Gays AIDS Conference sion on AIDS issued in 1993. Further, the hundreds of people gathered for a memorial to the local Youth Cultural House. The event group asked for a status update on the execu- march through downtown. included a competiton testing people's knowl- Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Russ tion of Clinton's pre-election promises to the Despite Right Wing protests, AIDS preven- edge of AIDS. Feingold (D-WI) has nominated AIDS Re- American public on AIDS made in 1992. tion programs have been required for Okla- A more dour group took to the streets of source Center of Wisconsin Executive Direc- homa's public school students since 1987 in Berlin, where men painted dark tears on their tor Doug Nelson to represent the state at the the 5th through 12' grades. cheeks and carried wooden crosses labeled first-ever White House Conference on HIV Deadlines "Let us join hands and together bear the re- with the names of the dead in a march of and AIDS. The Conference convenes on De- As we have done in past years, sponsibility and make our contribution to con- mourning. cember 6th. "Wisconsin Light" will be taking a one- trolling AIDS in China and the world," Moscow planned a huge Stars against AIDS The purposes of the Conference are to raise issue break over the holidays. This means China's public health minister, Chen show at the Luzhniki sports stadium, devoted public awareness about the impact of the AIDS that there will be no issue on December Minzhang, said in the Communist Party news- to the memory of rocker Freddie Mercury of epidemic; to gain additional information from 21". paper, the People's Daily. Queen and featuring leading Russian pop and President the conference participants; and for The Editor will be busy making the edi- A Roman Catholic nun praying at the center rock musicians and dancers. Clinton to call for additional action on the of a snowy bridge linking Ottawa and Hull, Such worldwide attention brought hope to AIDS epidemic. torial corrections on his novel, "The Ad- Canada, saw more linkages: some, like actor-producer Paul Michael Glaser "I am pleased that a person with Doug Nel- vent Project," which he intends to bring "It's a way of showing solidarity for people of Los Angeles, who has lost his wife and son's experience and conviction will represent out in 1996. living with AIDS and also for their families daughter to AIDS. our state at the White House Conference," Copy deadline for the January 4th issue and caregivers and everyone that's involved," 'There is an opportunity here, there is a Feingold said. "I know his expertise and is December 29th. The ad deadline for that Claudette Gravelle said as some 250 people gift, there is a choice,- Glaser said. commitment will benefit the President, Doug's issue is January Tth. formed a human chain across the bridge. "Whether it's AIDS or cancer or a hurricane, with AIDS fellow conferees, and people living Copy deadline for the January le issue In New York, with more than 60,000 lost, man's mortality is there to teach him, it's and their families." thoughts were of unity as a lone reader began there to awaken him. As long as we keep The National Association of People with is January 12th . The ad deadline for that naming the dead at a midnight gathering in learning, keep searching and trying to learn, AIDS (NAPWA) in a press release, com- issue is January City Hall Park. Later, others took turns at five that's a blessing." mended the President for convening the Con- In the meantime, may we take this op- microphones, mingling their voices to suggest ference. However, NAPWA said that it was in portunity to wish everyone wreaked on commu- the devastation AIDS has disagreement of the goals set forth for the happy cOofibams nities. They continued their somber task for 24 Conference. 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Domestic partners tend to be younger and The spots reel along like MTV videos, inter- The others "begin with the flawed premise healthier than their married counterparts, and spersing personal advice from young people that there is nothing wrong or harmful about same-sex couples have a near-zero pregnancy with scenes from dance clubs, Greenwich teenagers having sex as long as they use a risk, the Hewitt study said. Village and a drug store. They are punctuated condom," said Gracie Hsu, a policy analyst by headlines that scream, "Put It On," for the ultra conservative lobbying group. The Gunderson Warns of Talk About It" and "It's O.K. to Wait to government should not "give its imprimatur Have Sex." for teens to have sex." Dangers in Ignoring "If you don't like these ads, you're old," But the Rev. Kenneth T. South, executive di- Health and Human Services Secretary Donna rector of the AIDS National Interfaith Net- AIDS Threat E. Shalala said Thursday, unveiling the cam- work, said that while the spots may seem to paign on the eve of World AIDS Day, Decem- promote sex outside marriage, it would be St. Louis, MO—The heavy dose of attention ber la'. "These ads ... will save thousands of "heinous for the federal government to with- in recent years has made people tired of lives and heartbreak." hold life saving information ... to reduce the thinking and talking about AIDS, says U.S. message is: "Respect The bottom line spread of this epidemic." Rep. Steve Gunderson. Protect Yourself." Madison's source for Yourself, Shalala said, "Young adults are the group We don't have the luxury to be tired," announcement features One public service that's at risk. You've got to go directly at warned Gunderson. "This is not just a big- homeopathics, Gay cheerily insists, "If Dwayne, a man who them and be very clear." city issue; people with AIDS are coming sex going to be pro- herbal remedies, I'm going to have it's AIDS is caused by a deadly virus for which home, to rural Iowa and rural Wisconsin and -negative, and I intend to tected. ... I'm HIV there is no known cure. A half-million Ameri- rural Missouri." aromatherapy, stay that way. cans have contracted the disease and 300,000 Gunderson, the only publicly Gay Republican natural hair & Another Vivian unabashedly buying shows have died. It is the leading killer of those aged congressman, spoke over the first weekend in condoms. you have a condom and your skin care, "If 25 to 44. December at the third annual fundraiser for the partner doesn't, you just say, 'Here, put this The government spent $400,000 to create the Human Rights Fund (HRF) at the Hyatt- holistic health on,'" she explains. spots, developed by the ad agency Ogilvy & Regency Hotel at Union Station. A third stresses that appearances are no books, Mather. Gunderson said he agreed with AIDS activ- tipoff to who is infected. 'Nobody ever An earlier round of AIDS prevention ads got ist Mary Fisher that this country was in the nutritional knows that I have AIDS unless I tell them," $30 million worth of free air time since their midst of an "AIDS fatigue" that was endan- says Carol, a picture of health. supplements, January, 1994 introduction, the federal Cen- gering the lives of thousands of Americans. Some spots promote abstinence, even for ters for Disease Control and Prevention esti- A congressman for 15 years, Gunderson massage oils & tools, those who are not virgins. mated. said he was committed to "building bridges" informative staff, "Secondary virginity is what I practice," In one of those ads, a condom sprang to life between Gay Americans and people who says Tami. 'The next time I have sex will be prescription and danced into bed with a surprised couple. feared or distrusted Gays. He criticized both the Religious Right for its pharmacy, Colorado Attorneys Air Their Thoughts on intolerance of Gays and many Gays themselves a mail order catalog, for their involvement in activities such as Gay parades. we even have Anti-Gay Amendment 2 "Sometimes, it comes off as an in-your-face snacks! Denver, CO—The state attorney who argued should be honored. kind of thing that seems totally committed to before the U.S. Supreme Court that the anti- In addition, the attorney general's job is to destroying your values," he said. ' 'I have as Gay Amendment 2 should stand insists his per- defend state officials who were sued by Gay much difficulty with radical Gay groups as I sonal opinion on the measure isn't important. advocates after Amendment 2 was approved. do with the Republican Right." "My personal views are not relevant, and Tymkovich, a Broomfield High School He acknowledged that he broke political COMMUNITY any discussion of them is distracting to our graduate, appeared before the nation's high stereotypes. '' I'm a rural, religious Republi- role in the case." said Tim Tymkovich, the court in March in a water dispute between can and, oh, by the way, I happen to be Gay," state's solicitor general. Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. he said. "I don't see myself as a weirdo; I see PHARMACY But the attorney who presented the case This was Dubofsky's Supreme Court debut. myself as mainstream." against the amendment in the October 10th "I was little daunted by it, but it was all He agrees that abstinence is the first line of hearing said while good attorneys should be right," she said. defense against AIDS. But Gunderson added, State S. Gorham able to argue both sides of a case, she draws Work on Amendment 2 has consumed the "I don't think we should pretend we're in phone 251-3242, tty 251-5339, the line on this issue. last three years of Dubofsky's life, but she some beautiful Disneyland." He said work in Jean Dubofsky, the first female justice on said it's been worth it. AIDS education and research must be acceler- prescriptions 251-4454 the Colorado Supreme Court, said she thinks "Amendment 2 tends to resonate with ated. the amendment, approved by Colorado voters me," she said. "The issue is similar to other in 1992, is ' mean-spirited." kinds of discrimination professional women I think it was promoted for...reasons of experience." bias," Dubofsky said. Dubofsky, a 1960 graduate of a Topeka, Amendment 2_ prohibits laws offering legal Kansas, high school, was first in her class at relief for discrimination based on sexual ori- Stanford University and earned her law degree entation. It would void such laws already on from Harvard. She was appointed to the Colo- the books in some Colorado communities. rado Supreme Court in 1979 and left in 1987 However, the constitutional amendment has to spend time with her husband, Frank, also an never taken effect because of legal challenges. attorney. She returned to private practice in Last year, the Colorado Supreme Court upheld 1988. a district court that found the measure uncon- Her lead opponent in the Amendment 2 case stitutional on grounds that it violates the guar- considers her a worthy foe. antee of equal protection under the law. ' 'I think Jean is one of the outstanding law- The state attorney general's office is ap- yers in the state of Colorado, and not only be- pealing that decision, disputing that the cause of her involvement in this case," said amendment is unconstitutional. Attorney Gen- Tymkovich, who has practiced law with major eral Gale Norton has also said the voters' will firms in Denver and Washington, D.C. Detroit Moves Closer to Granting Domestic Partnership Rights to Gay Couples Detroit, MI— Members of a task force Herb Katz said. crafting plans to grant domestic partnership to One proposal going to the Detroit City Coun- Gay, Lesbian or other unmarried couples pre- cil would let city residents register as domestic dict city residents will go along with the plans, partners if they are unrelated, at least 18 years mostly because they have other things to worry old, live together, share about. expenses, are unmar- ried and do not share a domestic "They're not partnership worried about who you're with another person. sleeping with in Detroit," Jim D. Brunel! The registration said. is expected to cost about $23 "They're worried about crime. They're per couple. worried about putting food on the table." The Another proposal would grant the domestic Religious Right isn't worried about these partners of any of the city's 17,000 employees things, he said. It's worried about sex. health and dental benefits as long as Most but not all Detroit they are residents are toler- not already covered. ant enough to accept the change, Brunell said. Already, more than 150 public and private He and his partner, Rob Fetzer, are mem- employers in the United States recognize the bers of a task force that is writing proposals domestic partners of their employees and give for presentation to Detroit City Council by the "Play as You've Never Played Before!" end of the year. them some benefits. In many cities, however, local laws and the The proposals include having the city set up narrow attitudes of the electorate and company a way for couples to register as domestic part- flcrrj gristmas ners. officials have been slow to broaden and change. While domestic partners would not have all A proposal to extend benefits to domestic the rights of spouses, they would be able to partners of employees of the city of Seattle visit ne another in hospitals or jail. And un- sparked such a controversy that the der another proposal, those whose partners are question was put to voters city employees would be eligible for health in the form of a referendum. appj mew (War and other benefits. That referendum passed in November 1990, Neither Fetzer nor Brunel! works for the but in Austin, voters in 1994 repealed a simi- city. But they say the changes are the right lar provision for the companions of its city &rom 3oe, 3une anb Otaff thing to do. employees. 'They are one more step toward making Typically, less than 3 percent of a work this nation more tolerant of people who are force takes domestic partner coverage when it MILWAUKEE'S WARMEST AND FRIENDLIEST BAR different," said Brunell, 34. is offered, usually because many partners are Ann Arbor is among about 20 cities that al- already covered by their own employers, ac- 416 E. WELLS ST. low unmarried couples to register as domestic cording to a 1994 study by Hewitt Associates, partners. Since 1991, Ann Arbor has regis- an employee benefits and compensation con- MILWAUKEE (414) 278-9192 tered 131 domestic partners, city clerk aide sulting firm. December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996--WISCONSIN LIGHT--7 Milwaukee Appears Slated to be One of the There's a tremendous variation in what you going to be available and that you have nothing can become infected with, what state you are to lose. The therapy will improve your immu- when you become infected, what your immune nity. It's not going to compromise the drugs Test Sites for New Salk AIDS Vaccine system is, etc. that you take. We can take virus out of those guys and it'll If you participate in these trials, we can But it's not an all or Milwaukee—The "Salk Vaccine," designed nothing thing. We've rip through cells in a culture, which would promise you that you will not be hurt. But, we seen people with to slow the progression of the AIDS virus is low CD-4 cells respond bet- suggest that it is the immune system that is can not promise you that it's going to help. ter than appears slated to be tested in Milwaukee next people with high levels of those cells. covering it. What you have to do is live sensibly, treat Now, in year. Milwaukee will be one of 60 locations this phase of our trials, we're The message that people ought to take home your body well, so that you can take advantage looking nationally where Immune Response Corp., of for people in the 300 to 500 range. from these immune therapies is that they are of all that will be coming along. Carlsbad, California, wants to test its new Eventually, we would like to do work with vaccine. those lower than 300. The vaccine is named after the late Jonas Also, we'd like to get people who are as- Smart Salk, the medical pioneer who developed the ymptotic, category B type people, ones with Gay & Lesbian Santas first vaccine to halt polio, died in June, 1995, no opportunistic infections yet. of heart disease at the age of 81. WL: If I take this vaccine and I have If FDA clearance comes, as expected, more symptoms, can I expect those symptoms to Shop at AfterWords than 100 people infected with HIV will be go away? chosen through the Wisconsin Community- RT: No. This is a therapy designed to treat Gay Milwaukee's One-Stop Christmas Shop Based Research Consortium, an affiliate of HIV. All the symptoms that you have are not the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin. 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A weekly half-hour telecast Unfortunately, the immune system doesn't completely eradicate the virus because the vi- rus probably goes into cells that are more re- to sistant to immune destruction. stretch the mind WL: When you're looking for a test sub- ject, do you want someone who's T-cell count is up around 500 or someone with 10. presented by BESTD Clinic RT: For immune-based therapies, the ten-. dency was always to use the healthiest popula- tion you can get. We have always tried to stick with people with 500 T-cell count or greater because we wanted to see activity, in the sense that immunity was boosted. The Volunteers, who are BESTD Clinic, If you take someone with 10 CD-4 cells, the gratefully acknowledge those likelihood that they have the tools in their im- mune system to respond is much less. who have shared their expertise with Milwaukee as guests Milwaukee GAMMA during 1995 of "BESTD Clinic Live!" Holds 18th Annual Joel Ambelang, MSW, Concordia University Karen Gasperetti, RN, BESTD Volunteer Gregg Mulry, PhD, Psychotherapist Banquet, Elects Rihab Aras, Kosti Helou, Au Bon Appitit Rick Finger, PrideFest Philip Neal, Associ. of Black Social Workers Janine Arseneau, Sexual Assault Treatment Or. Roger Gremminger, MD, STD Specialities Mayor John 0. Norquist, Milwaukee New Officers David Baldridge, Psychotherapist Bill Hanel, Psychotherapist; Counseling Center Deborah Reed, RNC, Harwood Group Milwaukee—At its 18" annual banquet on Richard Jerome Bennett, Music Therapist Beth Hancock, Psychotherapist; VNA Ralph Resenhoeft, BESTD Volunteer November 17, 1995, Milwaukee GAMMA elected two new members to its governing Steve Brondino, Attorney Connie Highsmith, RN, ANAC Arlene Sandoval, MHAC, MAP board: Ray Elenteny and Jim Heidt. Both men Steve Byers, Attorney, Legal Aid of Wisconsin Mary Rita Hurley, RN, ANAC Sheldon Schurr, PrideFest have been active in GAMMA in such events as leading dining out and biking and camping Kelly Balliet, MD, BESTD Medical Director Ben Johnson, RN, Issac Coggs Health Connection Sandy Stearns, Dir of Nursing, St. Camillus tours. Br. Stephen E. Braddock, PhD, OSCam Fr. Ed Kilianski, Caring Bridges Richard Phillips, S.O.S. Group Re-elected to the Board were Paul Bor- Vanessa Kuehner, BESTD Volunteer Volunteer chardt, Doug Johnson, Bob Moore and Kurt Lew Broyles, (AIR, Men at Work Program David Radl, BESTD Schwanz. Ellen Callahan, President, Brady BID District Julilly Kohler, Brady BID District Casey Reilly, RN, Exec. Director, STD Specialities GAMMA presented two newly-created The Very Rev. William Cronin, Provincial Mimma & Joe Megna, Mimmas Cafe Juana Sabatino-Smith, Wis DOH awards to Bill Reinemann and Pat Brady as "Volunteers of the Year" and to Paul Borcardt Fran Culbert, ACT-UP Milwaukee Jeff Miller, MSN, RN, St. Camillus AIDS Ministry Gary Sittig, RN, S.O.S. Group as "Innovator of the Year" for reintroducing Fr. Patrick Collins, Archdiocese of Chicago Paul Nannis, Milwaukee Health Commissioner Roger Stephens, MSW, Children's Hospital miniature golf as a successful GAMMA activ- ity. Reinemann and Brady received their rec- Barbara Cuene, MSN, RN, Children's Hospital Doug Nelson, Executive Director; ARCW/MAP Rev. Mel White, Cathedral of Hope, Dallas ognition for leadership in providing social Rev. Jan Doleschal, MPS; Brown Deer at Bill Meunier, Co-Chair PrideFest Tom Yockey, Father/Teacher/BESTD Volunteer volleyball for the Gay and Lesbian commu- nity. The Staff of BESTD Clinic Live!, Jeff Buckles, producer; Ery Uecker, host The Keynote Address, delivered by Brian Duchinsky, stressed the five major reasons and Ralph Resenhoeft, Studio Crew, invite you to watch our first shows of 1996: that GAMMA has survived and grown over the past 18 years: successful major events such Thursday, January 4th: as the "Iroquois" boat trip, the annual picnic, and the annual banquet; emphasis on outdoor "Q•Voice that New Voice"with Bill Attewell and Jorge Cabal activities open to all members of the greater Milwaukee Gay and Lesbian community; the Thursday, January 11th: successful organization of year-round volley- "Can sexual behaviors really be changed?"with Dr. Jeff Kelly, (AIR ball a the social, competitive and outdoor level; the restriction of GAMMA activities to Thursday, January 18th: a "fun" agenda; and the dedication of the peo- ple who manage and who participate in "Safety Nets"with Paula Phipps, STD Specialities GAMMA events. Upcoming Activities Thursday, January 25th: GAMMA's forthcoming activities include its "SIT. Ministry"with Sister Diane Barabe, BVM annual Christmas party on December 8", a Winner of two 1995 Philo Awards! downhill skiing weekend on the Whitecap slopes from January 4th to 7`h, a cross country skiing weekend near Eagle River, and its ma- jor Winter activity: a fun-filled weekend (in a All shows aired live on Thursdays at 7pm on MATA Warner Cable Channel 47 in Milwaukee. condo with a hot tub and sauna) at the base of Indianhead Mountain in Upper Michigan. Rebroadcast Saturdays at Noon and Tuesdays at 6:30pm (leading off Gay-B-0 For information on these activities—and on any of the host of other "fun" GAMMA events, please call GAMMA at (414) 963- 9833. December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996--WISCONSIN LIGHT--8 e ance of t4e Angels Ty terry TouOner young men started toward her, each intending to give her his glass slipper, but none of ()o r) here the idea had first come from, no one really knew. That them had a chance. Tag was there before them, scattering them like so many crows with was lost in the mists of Parkerstown history and didn't make his eagle's glare. any difference anyway. All that was important was that it "Be mine?" Tag asked, holding out the glass slipper. was special, unique, a kind of thing full of magic and the Joey's heart skipped several beats and his strong legs felt weak. He took the slipper, wonder of love. tucked it into his small purse and in reply to Tag's question, only smiled sweetly because "It" was the Christmas dance, the Cinderella Ball as it he couldn't trust his voice. When Tag leaned forward and kissed him gently on the cheek, was called, given by the parents' group to the Parkerstown Joey knew he was at Heaven's door. Senior class. It was held every year on the evening of December 23rd at the country The music began to play and they danced, oh how they danced, so lightly, so easily, club, a place admirably suited to the name of the event. as if they were carried along on angels' wings. People said how natural they looked to- Located on 1,000 acres of exquisitely manicured grounds, the club house looked like gether, what a beautiful couple they made. The princess, they said, was radiant, like a a 17th Century French chateau, complete with leaded windows and round towers with rose window just at dawn, and no one could remember ever seeing Tag smile so tenderly conical roofs that looked like elfin hats. It was massive, yet there was a certain delicacy and so much. about its design, a feeling one got of regal grace, that called to mind Louis XIV, the Sun "That's a match," someone said. "Love at first sight." And there was nobody who King, at Versailles. would disagree. In keeping with the fairy tale theme, upon his arrival, every young man who was sin- Joey was happy, happier than he'd ever been in his life, but it was a happiness al- gle, was handed a woman's slipper made of glass. The idea was that he would give it to loyed by the fact that all this would have to end. All too soon, as Miss Goldie had said, his "Cinderella" as a token of his undying love. He was her "prince" and together, they Josephine would have to disappear, never to be seen again. would dance into Christmas. As they did, if their love was true, if the lovers shared a sin- About a half hour before midnight, Joey left the ballroom to "powder his nose." In a gle heart, they would, at midnight, hear the ancient carols of the angels whispering from deserted ladies room on the second floor, he stood in front of a sink, clutching the rim, the Throne--or so the legend said. head down, feeling the enormity of what he had done. He had fooled all the people. He Perhaps it was because of the legend, or maybe it was just to have a good time. had fooled Tag as well, but in the end, the only person who he'd really fooled was him- Whatever the reason, everyone went to the ball, everyone that is, who could afford the self. price. Gowns and tuxes, all the finery that was required, cost money, a lot of money The whole thing's backfired, Joey thought bitterly. And it's backfired right in my face. sometimes. But no one gave the money much thought. It's not me he loves, it's someone who doesn't exist. Parkerstown was an affluent place, an American suburb of a great city, a place where Joey's poor, sad heart was savaged by pain, worse than he'd ever known before. He the stores were chic and people's mouths were full of words unseasoned by thought. decided he could not let this go on. He would not wait for midnight and the one dance There weren't any poor around, except on the fringes, where they were hidden, clustered he'd dreamed about. He would leave now, go out the back door, and run. Where, he around the interstate. Nobody paid them any mind. didn't know, but wherever it was, he would never hide again. never be a phony. If he But some of the children of the less than wealthy went to Parkerstown schools. Joey could ever get over Tag and find someone who loved him, it would be love based on who Al-Katheri was among them. Of both African and Arab descent, on his father's side, Joey he really was, he promised himself, not some illusion. was of medium height and slender, small-boned, with a tight swimmer's build. He was The door opened. Joey didn't hear it. "Would you mind telling me what's going on more cute than handsome, yet, there was in his luminous, soft doe eyes and in the dim- here?" Joey whirled and fell back against a sink. There, standing before him, was Tag, ples around his shapely, rose-red mouth, a tenderness and sensitivity that made him with a questioning, yet somehow gentle, expression on his face. beautiful to behold. Joey tried to stammer something out, what, he wasn't sure, but after a few moments, Joey's mother and father were dead. He lived with his stepmother and his two step- he reached up with one hand and pulled off his wig. "There," he said in resignation. brothers, both older than he. The stepmother looked like a branch on which vultures sat, "There, you see me," and added quickly, "but don't worry, no one will ever know." while the two stepbrothers looked like malignant buddahs. All three of them were cruel "Yeah, I see you. I guess all I want to know now is why?" people, bullies in every sense of the word, who couldn't seem to get through a sentence "Because," Joey pleaded, "I'm in love with you, Tag. I'm in love with you. So maybe without hurting someone. you can't handle that and maybe you're outraged an' upset an' angry an' maybe . . ." Though the family was wretchedly poor, the stepbrothers never did a lick of work and Tag was to him in an instant, to gather him into his arms. "Angry? Outraged?" Tag squandered what money they got on gambling and beer. Nevertheless, their mother asked softly, stroking Joey's sweaty hair. "Joey, Joey, none of those things. How can I be doted on them, telling everyone who would listen how intelligent and refined they were. when it's my fault as much as yours?" Joey, worked and worked hard, but he never was allowed to have more than a few Joey raised his head. "Huh?" thin dimes for himself. The rest, his stepmother took for food and rent—and to give her "Look, I've loved you since the seventh grade, since I first laid eyes on you. I've been two sons the where withal to go to the dance. They would meet "nice" girls there, she said so much in love with you that it hurt all the time. And it didn't take a psychic to know you (by which she meant "rich,") and live, all three of them (Joey wasn't included in her plans) loved me too. But Joey, don't you see, there was nothing we could do. If we'd come out, bathed in luxury for the rest of their lives. there'd been all hell to pay. We might have run, but to where? The streets? I thought we Every year, Joey watched as the limos pulled up, saw his stepbrothers dressed in had to wait until we were both 18 and I'd gotten title to my grandfather's farm, a place we their tuxes get in and go to the dance. He wanted to go too, go so badly it hurt, because can live, work, make a family of ourselves. But until then, I had to fake it, date girls, act one of the people sure to be there was the love of his life. the Parkerstown macho role. That's all the religious nuts want anyway; to have everybody Though no one knew it, no one could have ever guessed, Joey was in love, head over act like them. So, I did it. My idea was that I'd wait until after graduation, then we'd leave, heels in love, with Tag Boronelli. Tag was tall, with sandy blonde hair, high cheek bones but when I saw you tonight, I realized the schedule had just gotten updated." and deep set eyes that were as blue as a tropic lagoon. As the high school's champion "You knew?" gymnast, he was poetry in motion, a splendid young athlete with a lithe, perfectly sculpted Tag smiled softly. "Joey, Joey, oh yes, I knew. All that finery might fool others, but it physique. couldn't fool me." He paused, taking Joey's head in both his hands. "Be mine. Joey. In Junior high and high school, Joey went out of his way to make Tag his friend and to Marry me?" When Joey, unable to speak, nodded affirmatively, Tag kissed him gently but Joey's great joy, Tag had responded, opening to him as he had with no one else. For ex- with sublime, sweet passion on the lips. "Now, get outa that stuff. We're goin' downstairs ample, Tag seldom smiled, instead maintaining a solemn, stoic expression and a fierce and dance into Christmas 'cause it's only in your arms, Joey, and only with you for the eagle-like glare that could intimidate the strongest hearts, but Joey could change that. rest of my life, that I'm ever gonna hear the angels sing." Joey, and only Joey, could make Tag relax, make his blue eyes soften and then sparkle and even get him to laugh. Only one question now remained and Joey asked it. "What am I supposed to wear?" Tag, on the other hand, and only Tag, could settle the normally irrepressible Joey with Joey had no sooner finished speaking, than the door opened and Miss Goldie walked become a what-do-you-think-you're-doing look. One dark eyebrow raised slightly in Joey's direc- in, carrying a tux. "Fairy godmother time," she exclaimed. "Cinderella is about to tion was always enough. a prince." And so it was. No one noticed any of what passed between them, which was fortunate. Had anyone Followed by Miss Goldie, Tag and Joey, now in a black tuxedo, went back downstairs, done so, had there been the slightest indication that Joey was Gay, his life wouldn't have entering the ball room, proudly on each other's arms. been worth living. His stepbrothers would have beaten him senseless, while in Parker- Gasps of outrage and horror arose from the guests, but there was also something stown he would have fared little better. The suburb was a conservative, family values sort else. For those who could feel it, there was magic in the air that night that overshadowed of place. Human differences, especially when it came to being Gay, were not tolerated at all the hate. Tom Chambers, director of the band sensed it and smiled. He had hidden for all. so long. "Play," he ordered his startled musicians. "Play as you've never played before." But still Joey dreamed of Tag, of holding his hand, of kissing him, of dancing with him close held in his arms. And every time he saw Tag with a girl, he was in anguish. Tag, he Miss Goldie felt the magic too as she stood there proudly, watching the two young wanted so badly, to be his. lovers twirl on to the floor. And when one of Joey's stepbrothers seemed as if he were In the city, there was a Gay community center where Joey had met a drag queen about to rush out and stop the dance, she decked him. named Miss Goldie, with whom he had become good friends. She was tall, a big-boned Tag and Joey noticed none this, nor did they hear any of the clicking, disapproving person, beautiful inside and out. Time and time again, she listened as he spilled out his tongues. They were too lost in themselves, enshrouded in a glow that was like little white heart, taking and talking to her about his undying love for Tag. Christmas lights glowing through a veil of angel hair or a mist of snow. Two weeks before Christmas and Joey's 18th birthday, Miss Goldie listened as again On they danced, waltzing to the most beautiful music that either had ever heard. Tag Joey told her about how much he loved Tag and how badly he wanted to go to the dance. smiled, Joey beamed as Tag whispered "I love you, I love you so much." Her big heart was near to breaking. He so reminded her of a sparrow driven to earth by a Just then the roof seemed to vanish and from the depths of the night, from the heart of storm and she determined that she would see to it that there was some magic in his poor Christmas morn, a great, shimmering blue cloud descended, swirling, throbbing, undulat- life. She would be his fairy godmother, she decided. He would go to the dance. ing like the glory of the great Northern Lights, with a light as big as the sea. And within it The night of the dance, Joey took the Metro rail into the city. There, at the Community were little lights, uncounted numbers of them, as if all the stars from high heaven's halls Center, Miss Goldie worked her spells. Perhaps what she did wasn't exactly magic, but had come to bless and enshroud the lovers with their might. the effect was the same. Using her pots and jars, her feathers and frills, she cast over Then Tom Chambers heard it and Miss Goldie did too, magnificent, regal music car- Joey a vale of illusion that would bewitch and beguile all but the most discerning eye. rying a triumphant, rapturous, joyful message, sung by an angelic choir. "Love there is Instead of a cute young man, she had before her a snow princess dressed in a full- and love is all," the words came, as soft as a wind among the pines, as hushed as length gown of sparkling white. Around his shoulders, he wore an ermine cape to which a mountains just at dawn, as powerful as a trumpet, as beautiful as the moonlight on the sprig of holly had been pinned. On his head was a wig in whose raven curls nested a breast of the snow. diamond tiara that glistened in the light. "Tag?" Joey began. "Oh, Tag, I love you," but he gasped, but could go no further. When she was satisfied that everything was as it should be, Miss Goldie escorted Tag nodded, unable to speak. For the first time in his life, a tear escaped his eye and Joey outside. There waiting for him was a stretch limo as white as fresh-fallen snow. coursed down his cheek and he lowered his head to bury his face in Joey's neck. In his "Do you think it'll work?" Joey asked apprehensively. aching chest, he knew, as Joey did, that their love so long hidden, was now open and "Yes," Miss Goldie replied, "it'll work. Your prince will give you the glass slipper and, being blessed by Heaven's choir. for a few hours, he will be yours just like you've always wished. But just remember," she "Joey, help me. Love me." warned, "this is all only an illusion, a bit of stardust to sparkle in Tag's eyes. There's "I do Tag, I do." nothing real about this and not too long after midnight, it must come to an end." As the crowd watched in open mouthed wonder, the cloud enveloped Tag and Joey When Josephine, as Joey now was, arrived at the club that night, she was an instant and obscured them from view, whisking them away from the hatred that had no place on sensation. She had no sooner sat foot in the place, than every man in the club, including Christmas Day. When the cloud lifted, they were gone, vanished as if they had never Joey's two stepbrothers, stopped what they were doing and stared. been. There was a murmur of voices in the room. "She's beautiful," someone whispered in Maybe I'm more of a fairy godmother than I knew, Miss Goldie thought in wonder as awe. "Who is she?" "Who cares? She's a princess," another one replied. Some of the she went her way. Tag and Joey? They lived happily ever after in a heaven-made land of love. December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-9 Scientists Turn to the Rain Forests in an Effort to Find a Cure for AIDS Out Front For Karen Gotzler In the jungles of South America, a 17th cen- year that restrained the agency and called for a amazing that no out gay or lesbian has ever been tury Jesuit missionary discovered that Indians new reguiatory approach, which the FDA is Isn't it were using a tree bark to cure fevers such as developing. elected in Milwaukee? Karen Gotzler, candidate for the 3rd malaria. His discovery gave the world quinine. About 400 herbs are in general commerce in aldermanic district, will mark a new era in Milwaukee Since then, herbal medicine has come a long the United States, including 75 to 100 exclu- way. sively in herbal remedies, estimates Robert S. politics if she is elected as the first open lesbian in It is still practiced in its basic form in both McCaleb, president of the Herb Research Milwaukee's history. The Milwaukee City Council needs primitive and modern societies. And it gave Foundation in Boulder, Colorado. rise to high-tech research and manufacturing His nonprofit educational group receives an effective advocate on lesbian, gay and bisexual issues. that no primitive healer would recognize. about 20,000 calls a year from people seeking For example, tons of leaves from a Mada- information, he said. District on gascan periwinkle plant are harvested yearly to Another 5,000 to 6,000 inquiries go to the Karen Gotzler was born and raised in the 3rd make precious ounces of a powerful drug foundation's sister organization, the American Milwaukee's East side. She will be an effective voice on against childhood leukemia. And scientists are Botanical Council in Austin, Texas, according such as community searching the world's disappearing rain forests to the group's executive director, Mark Blu- issues affecting our community for cures for cancer and AIDS. menthal. oriented policing, domestic partnership, HIV/AIDS Yet at its most basic level, healing with The interest is astonishing," he said. "It's access to social services for our plants is still one of the least understood and increasing among health professionals, physi- prevention and most mistrusted of arts. cians and the press. We just keep getting more community. The United States is " like a developing requests for information." country" when it comes to herbal remedies, The council and the foundation co-publish says Professor Norman R. Farnsworth, a HerbalGram. a magazine geared to lay read- Call 264-4354 to join the "Out Front for Karen" list: globe-trotting expert in natural medicines at ers but reviewed by scientists before publica- the University of Illinois at Chicago. tion. Government rules and the lack of a long tra- Medicinal herbs with clear benefits include dition of practice have kept the herbal therapy gingko for treating aging-related conditions, Cathy Arney Julie Kleppin out of the mainstream, Farnsworth says. saw palmetto for reducing symptoms of benign Tim Baack Chris Korsmo "We don't have a history of it like in Eng- prostate enlargement, echinacea (EK-in-AY'- land or in Germany. We have Indian medicine see-ah) for strengthening immunity and garlic Rep. Tammy Baldwin Tim Kraetsch men, and nobody thinks much of them," says for protecting against heart disease, McCaleb Chris Banike-Palm Jane Kramer Farnsworth, director of collaborative research said. Jess Banike-Palm Tom Kuehl in pharmaceutical sciences. Gingko. for example, is used to increase Alethea Banks Lil Lau Four-fifths of all people still rely chiefly on blood flow to the brain and relieve short-term traditional medicines, largely plants and their memory loss, ringing in the ears and dizzi- Kitty Barber D.A. Leonard components, the World Health Organization ness. Jen Benka Sandy Lewis estimates. Doctors in this country hardly know about Diane Bloom Brenda Lewison Many developed countries have integrated gingko--made from the leaves of an ancient Susan Born Jerry Lishawa herbal remedies into their health care, says Chinese ornamental tree--but more than Roy Upton, president of the American Herb- 100,000 physicians worldwide wrote more Jane Bowers George Litts alists Guild. than 10 million prescriptions for it in 1989, re- Steve Brondino Peggy Lozier Such countries include Germany, the United searchers reported the following year. Chris Brotz Jeff Lynch Kingdom, France, Belgium, Australia, New As a prescription medicine, it is covered by Jo Bruns Laurie Marks Zealand, China. India, Japan and African na- national health insurance in countries such as tions, he says. Germany, says Professor Varro E. Tyler, a Susan Burgess Shelli Marquardt "In many of those countries, not only are plant-medicine expert at Purdue University. Sue Burke Jon Martin herbal medicines widely utilized, but they're More than 200 studies have been done Tom Burant Penny McCanles effects of gingko in humans, also reimbursed under the national insurance worldwide on the Rosemary Carvella Mary Messerlie plans," says Upton, quality manager for an Farnsworth said. herbal products company in Scotts Valley, Rather than invest in added research on such Jack Cramer Bill Meunier Calif. remedies, U.S. companies put their money, Fran Culbert Bruce Mikel But mainstream U.S. medicine is so unin- time and effort into looking for new chemical Judy Cygnor Paul Milakovich they can synthe- formed that it has been a source of flagrant plant compounds modify and Gale Davy Julie Miller misinformation in the field, says Farnsworth, size, he said. who also has served as a consultant to WHO A single find can change the world. Bill Dempsey Peter Mortensen and to the National Institutes of Health. Quinine did, for example, after a 17th- Chris Doerfler Carmen Murguia The worst articles condemning herbal century Spanish Jesuit discovered that a Peru- E-Poo Eldon Murray published in the vian tree bark curing fevers such as ma- medicines used by humans are was Doug Nelson Journal of the American Medical Associa- laria in Ecuador. The bark is still used to pro- Allan Eslinger tion, (JAMA)" he says, citing misidentifica- duce the drug. Stu Fieder Roberta Niggemeier tions of plants and misinterpretations of plant More recently, the Madagascan rosy peri- Jeff Fillion Jess Rainke Palm chemistry. winkle yielded an effective compound against Kevin Flaherty Chris Rainke Palm Dr. George D. Lundberg, editor of JAMA, childhood leukemia. Tons of periwinkle leaves defends the journal, saying it depends on "a are harvested to produce each ounce of the Patrick Flaherty Cathy Priem vast number of high quality reviewers" to costly medicine, called vincristine. Margaret Flood Gretchen Primack guide its choice of articles. Though chemists now synthesize much of Kimberly Floyd Kevin Richard Quader One University of Michigan-trained physi- what plants have to offer, nature is far more Sarah Ann Ford Cindy Randall in her practice inventive than humans, and nature's com- cian who uses herbal remedies Fortney Lula Reams estimates fewer than 5,000 of almost 700,000 pounds are needed to copy. Dan U.S. doctors accept such treatments as legiti- The National Cancer Institute is testing tens Brian Fuhr Ken Reed mate and use them. of thousands of plants and other natural prod- Nagel Golf Diane Ripple All we learned about (in medical school) ucts to find drugs for treatment of cancer and Natalie Giedt Michael Ross was drugs," said Dr. Joan Priestley, who in- AIDS. corporated holistic remedies into her practice Botanical gardens and schools such as the Chris Granlund Barb Saefke after seeing patients improve while taking University of Illinois at Chicago do the har- Shirl Greeb John Schneider them. vesting. UIC has the world's largest computer Gus Grihalva Susan Schramm data base on medicinal plants, with more than American consumers, however, are em- Laurie Guilbault Janis Shogren bracing herbal remedies. 75,000 articles or books. The school also runs The U.S. market for them has more than a 40-acre field station west of Chicago where Scott Gunkel Lori Sitzwohl doubled since 1985, to $1.13 billion in 1993, plants are grown, processed and analyzed for Rick Gwodzw Nannette Smith excluding teas and homeopathic remedies, ac- medicinal properties. Mike Hall Scott Stewart "We're in a race for time, in that some of cording to the London firm McAlpine, Thorpe Bill Hanel Mike Street & Warder, Ltd., which has the latest figures. these (undiscovered) plants might go extinct," Growth is expected to continue at 10 percent Farnsworth says. "Then the medicine is lost Mari Hang Sherry Street to 15 percent annually through 1997, the firm forever." Gary Hawkins Peter Thomas says. Rain forests contain more than half of the Cliff Heise Debra Topham compare to the of flowering plants. But the "It's an industry I would 250,000 species Marcia Heyman Ery Uecker computer industry," says Peggy Brevoort, a forests are being destroyed annually in tracts past president of the American Herbal Prod- that would add up to the size of South Carolina Gary Hollander Dr. Carole Vopat ucts Association, based in Austin, Texas. or even Tennessee, depending on the estimat- Mary Houseman Ross Walker "It's exploded in the last few years." ing. Lourdene Huhra Kasia Wallace Health Organization, recognizing three-quarters of more than 120 drugs The World About Stephanie Hume Jerry Warzyn a global increase in the use of herbal medi- that are still extracted from plants for pre- cines, in 1992 issued guidelines for countries scription pharmaceuticals worldwide were dis- Nel Johnson Michael Wavra in regulating their manufacture, safety and covered following up native folklore claims, Rodney Johnson Tom Welsenbach sales. Farnsworth has calculated. Mike Johnston Katherine Zak It also promoted their benefits. All of them came from about 90 species of "I cannot overemphasize the importance of plants, he says. Brenda De Jong Thomas Zander countries ... endorsing the value of medicinal "If all the drugs we get from plants that Johnathon Justice Karen Zimmermann plants in therapy and self-medication," said people feel are useful came from only 90 spe- Mary Karegeannes Robert Zimmermann then-manager of common sense tells you there Dr. Olayiwola Akerele, cies of plants ... JoAnn Keller Joe Zopp WHO's traditional medicine program, at a have to be hundreds more waiting," he says. 1992 conference in Italy. Herbal medicines are different from high- tech pharmaceuticals using plant compounds, VOTE Karen WHO noted. High-tech medicines use highly isolated Tuesday, February 6 Gotzler chemicals alone or with other active chemi- Tuesday, March 19 cals. 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The backlash led to a new federal law last December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT--10 AT&T Class Teaches an Open Workplace Court Rules that Gay Sailor Can Serve for Lesbians and Gays is Profitably Correct While His Appeal is Pending VA--A Gay Navy lieutenant can By Thomas Petzinger, Jr. Now 47 years old, he tells his audience of Richmond, He appealed to the 4th Circuit. remain in the service while awaiting court North Andover, MA—You may call it po- growing up one of seven children in a Midwest Thomasson contends that the policy is un- rulings on the Clinton administration's litical correctness. I call it good management. Catholic household, the son of a senior Gen- constitutional because it equates the words "I ask, don't tell" pdlicy for Gays in the A smirk, a sneer, even an innocently told "don't am gay" with illegal sexual acts. eral Motors executive. His was a model child- appeals court said. joke can blow someone's workday. Employees military, a federal The Justice Department argues that the policy hood—altar boy, class president—apart from U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is- should have to worry about being teased or The 4th is fair because open Lesbians and Gay men can the misfit identity that eventually led to his Richard shunned. Getting the best from every em- sued the order in the case of Lt. stay in the service if they convince a discharge suicide attempt. "Dirk" Selland late Thursday, November ployee requires a welcoming workplace. He believes he panel they won't have Gay sex. They can, is the first openly Gay person 30th, the clerk's office said Friday. Maybe you're sick of hearing this stuff, but who many of however, have sex with a member of the op- his audience have seen, so his The action came a few days before the court don't dismiss it. Here at the largest factory in tone and appearance are posite sex. excruciatingly conser- hears arguments in another case that was the the AT&T Corporation system, those princi- vative. The Family Research Council said Friday first challenge of the policy to reach the ap- ples guide a workshop called "Homophobia in Being Gay, he that its attorney will join the arguments explains, is a way of thinking peals court. Tues- the Workplace." Some 2,000 employees have about one's day. The Washington-based Far Right self and defining one's social rela- U.S. District Judge Joseph H. Young of Wing attended, all voluntary. tionships—an advocacy group said it will tell the court to orientation of which sex consti- Baltimore in October stayed an order allowing or- Despite protests from some customers riled tutes only der a ban on homosexuals in the a part. He reels off research from the Navy to discharge Selland, who is from military. up by the fanatics of the Religious Right, Kinsey and others about the differences be- Salisbury, Maryland. The sailor's lawyers told AT&T is staunchly committed to the program, tween identity and behavior. Young the Navy wanted to dismiss Selland convinced the benefits in the workplace exceed "But we don't talk about our private lives," within days, leaving no time for an appeal to the costs in the marketplace. Indeed, a class a straight member Obituary of the audience protests. To be heard. was recently added for the midnight shift here. which McNaught says yes, you do, every time The appeals court's upholding of the stay al- Precisely why is AT&T battling homophobia you refer to your Michael S. Biernbaum marriage or what you did lows Selland to continue as director of pro- in this Catholic and blue collar bastion? with your children over the weekend. Closet curement at the Fleet & Industrial Supply Michael S. Biernbaum died peacefully in his The answer begins with a new mother, Gays and Lesbians, on the other hand, can't Center in Norfolk for 90 days or until appeals home on Thursday, November 14, 1995, with Sheila Landers, who attended a management talk so freely about their outside activities, he are decided, whichever comes later. his family and friends at his side. Michael was seminar on the subject in 1989. She listened to says. They must invent answers to innocent "This is a big load off my shoulders as well born on September 9, 1943 in Philadelphia, the workshop leader describe the anguish of questions about their dating lives. They must as the command because now we can all feel at Pennsylvania. He received his undergraduate growing up Gay—the dread of exposure, the stifle the sting of a faggot joke. ease," Selland said in an interview. degree from the University of Pennsylvania fear that he would lose the love of his parents. Maintaining such fortresses, McNaught "I think the Lord's looking over me. People and his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Once, he told the group, he had attempted sui- says, impairs job performance—an assertion at work as well as at church are saying they're Stanford University. He was married in 1969 cide. with which plant management agrees. "It's an praying over me." to Diane Sommers, then moved to Madison in Incidentally, the suicide rate among Gay and issue of productivity," said Landers' boss, The Justice Department had no immediate 1973. Lesbian teens is high and getting worse, ac- Robert Pettirossi, the personnel chief. "If comment on the ruling. Survivors include his son, Joshua, and cording to government figures. people are devoting some of their energy to The 4th Circuit has yet to schedule arguments Landers was deeply moved. Thinking of her hiding what they are or daughter Rachel; his granddaughter Jessica worrying about what on Selland's case. newborn baby, she realized that no child other people are Lynn; his sister Joanne; and a multitude of saying, it takes away from the The should ever fear loss of love for any reason. job." appeals court will hear arguments Tues- strange and wonderful friends. day, December 5th. on another challenge to the Michael was preceded in death by his par- And no adult, she decided, should be forced to Participants become more relaxed as the "don't ask. don't tell" policy. ents, Jerry Israel and Hattie live a secret life. hours progress. Landers says she Moskowitz Biern- sees it in In that case, all 13 active judges of the 4th Before long, Landers found herself in a per- their body language—the arms baum; his soul friend and adventurer Peg West uncrossing, the Circuit will consider whether former Navy Lt. sonnel job here and approached her bosses smiles widening. and the love of his life, Dickey Lee Stafford. Paul Thomasson was wrongfully discharged Michael was an activist and feminist who about adding the homophobia seminar to the Along the way, McNaught makes no effort after he told his commander he is Gay. embraced personal and political movements diversity training curriculum. to win anyone over on moral or religious A three-judge panel of the court heard ar- toward non-violence. He was the co-founder Now let's get a few things straight about grounds. When a session is over, "people still guments in a special, expedited session on of many organizations, including Protective AT&T. This is a company that knows some- have their own opinions," said Frederick Mal- September 12th and then requested that the full Behaviors, Men Stopping Rape, and thing about making money. It practices profit- colm, an engineer here. "But they Changing keep them court review the case. It is unusual for the full ability correctness, not political correctness. out of the workplace." Men Magazine. court to hear arguments before a three judge He was an avid collector of folk art, kitsch, With its international sales surging and its en- Landers ends every session by offering a panel has even ruled. Lawyers for both sides and chatchkes as well as interesting people tire business becoming more complex, AT&T magnetic pink triangle to anyone vowing to said the move shows the appeals court takes from all over the world. He gathered with craves a diverse work force, a multitude of make his office or workbench a "safe space" the case very seriously. friends in Australia, perspectives. In this pursuit, displays of intol- for Gay people. Thousands are in the Midwest Men's Festi- evidence Thomasson, who worked for the admiral erance are costly setbacks. throughout the plant. val and at Short Mountain Sanctuary. administering the "don't ask, don't tell" Michael never held back on his love and Landers' bosses approved. And the job of Intended or not, programs like this may have policy, told his commander about his sexual generosity. He lived. He lived full of passion conducting the training went to the same man their greatest value as they impact on peoples' orientation days after the policy took effect. and spirit. He will be remembered for his whose story had touched her. His name is lives. Unlike government, unlike academia, gifts After the Navy moved to discharge him, he of humor, creativity and his ability to turn ob- Brian McNaught. business discharges policy according to what challenged the policy in federal court and lost. stacles into adventures. AT&T refused to iet me watch McNaught's makes sense in the marketplace. Business, pre;sentation, insisting that my doing so would then, can be a force for unity where other in- compromise its employees' privacy. But stitutions fail. If that is political correctness, McNaught's style and message are evident on then bring it on. videos and in the books he has written. HIV DRUG TRIALS OPEN AIDS Action Council Head Mark Barnes FOR ENROLLMENT Says Gays Must Learn to Work With GOP

Milwaukee—On December I", World AIDS when the vitriol of the Far Right when it WISCONSIN COMMUNITY - RASED Day, Mark Barnes, head of the Washington, doesn't find its expression in a presidential RESEARCH CONSORTIUM (WCRC) D.C. based AIDS Action Council, was in candidate, like Dole, they will turn back to Milwaukee to address the Milwaukee AIDS their representatives in Congress and they're Project's 10h Anniversary luncheon. Follow- `going to want to make noise against HIV pre- The WCRC is currently enrolling individuals with HIV disease ing the luncheon, he sat for an interview with vention, about funding for AIDS research, Light. for participation in two trials of experimental drug therapies. things like that. Wisconsin Light: You seem very optimistic The really hard battle, besides AIDS fund- These trials may advance scientific knowledge and future treat- about working with the Republicans in Con- ing, is going to be the battle over social gress. How do you find working with the issues. ment for other individuals with HIV disease. Clinton and AIDS GOP? WL: How do you find working Mark Barnes: Well, I think that it's diffi- with the President? cult—the challenge is really for us to build a TRIAL NO. 1- DELAVIRDINE MB: This Administration is largely uncoor- bipartisan coalition, a kind of working major- dinated. It is in many cases, rudderless. It is This is a double-blind, randomized study. The study compares the ity on AIDS. That's the real challenge. The difficult to get firm decisions out of House because House them. It is responses of individuals taking a combination of Delavirdine (DLV) Senate is easier than the disappointing. members run for election every two years, so (ddl), ddl. By the same token, there and Didanosine or placebo and lot of their campaigns are based on "hot but- has been decent leadership by the President on AIDS. There ton" issues that the Far Right is very capable have been large increases on AIDS ELIGIBILITY: of manipulating. So it's harder to get House proposed in all his (Clinton) budgets, and we are members to vote against a Helms-like amend- grate- If your are fourteen years of age or older, are HIV positive, have a ful for that. It is something would be anti-Gay). he has done him- ment (that self. CD4 count of 50 to 300, have previously been on AZT and have not It's also tough to build a bipartisan majority But the moral leadership has been on ddI therapy for more than four months, you may be eligible because frankly people in the AIDS commu- largely been lacking, not only the moral nity, particularly in Washington, have for so leadership, but for this study. strong, really strong statements long identified with the Democratic Party. directed at teens and others about AIDS We should not forget what the Democrats prevention and treatment. TRIAL NO. 2 - DELAVIRDINE have done for us, but by the same token, it is Substance abuse, in and was a gross strategic error for us to have Wisconsin and else- This is a double-blind, randomized study. The study compares the where, is in many cases, affiliated ourselves so closely that we're (the the real engine driv- ing the epidemic, responses of individuals taking varied doses of Delavirdine (DLV) AIDS community) viewed as one of many more than just sex itself. If you really look at Democratic interest groups, because we're what causes HIV trans- and Zidovudine (AZT), or placebo and AZT. mission, not. you see that its caused in many cases by impaired judgment So much of what I've had to do since I've because of drug use in ELIGIBILITY: all communities. been in Washington is to try and undo some of You're talking about If your are fourteen years of age or older, are HIV positive, have a that damage and try and build bridges to Re- people who may have gotten the message CD4 publicans who have just been slammed before because it's not directed at count greater than 200 but less than 500, and have not been on them. or whose support was never acknowledged or AZT therapy for more than six months, you may be eligible for this It's not enough to just speak out appreciated. about using condoms. It's largely in study. Congress and the Far Right that arena that this Administration has not shown WL: How do you view the power of the leadership, moral or financial. For information about enrolling in these trials, Far Right? The substance abuse MB: The Far Right is resurgent. I think initiatives of this Ad- please call Jacque Kaczinski, R.N. at the ministration have been paltry they're going to be somewhat frustrated by the and weak. And that's a shame because people have died. WCRC office at presidential campaign in 1996, because who- 414-225-1578. Ultimately, safer sex must be ever it is, whether it's Dole or whoever, once emotionalized, eroticized. Addressing it intellectually is not the primaries are over, whoever it is, is going enough. You have to bring in the to have to move back toward the center. expectation that safer sex is cool, it is hip, it is hot to be Anyone running on a Far Right platform will protected, not only you, but your ARCVV partner. not be elected. Mainstream America repudi- The message has to be one of responsibility The Wisconsin Community-Based Research Consortium is a service agency of the ates that. that you must protect your partner as well as AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, Inc. So, what I am somewhat afraid of is that yourself. Se December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-11 Working in the Trenches, Chaz Gives AIDS Youth Column Patients a Human and Loving Face Janesville,WI—Charles "Chaz" Pope leaned referring to himself as the Madison AIDS near the dying young man and gently asked: Support Network (MASN). Dig The Yule! 'When was the last time you saw a face?" Later, he and another man, Will Handy, The young man named Jerry, who had a formed the first MASN board of directors. By Jason Jellison have had quite a few things happen this year in new disease called AIDS, couldn't remember. Today, MASN staff and volunteers offer No, this article has nothing to do with Yule my life. They are things that stand a real Chaz, wearing a paper hat over his hair, a physical and emotional support to people with Brenner. This is an article about my favorite chance of making me embittered and ungrate- filter mask, ankle-length surgical gown and AIDS. They also provide AIDS education to time of year, the holidays (Namely X-mas). I ful. sterile gloves, ripped off the filter mask cov- prevent future spread of HIV infection. More I've just love 'em. For me. there is nothing better come out into the Community and to my ering his nose and mouth. man a million people in 13 counties in south- family, both than seeing a Christmas Tree covered with or- of which have been often uncom- Then, he tore off the surgical gloves. central Wisconsin benefit from MASN's work. naments or fresh cookies and eggnog on the fortable for similar reasons. He reached over and gently rubbed Jerry's The agency has an office in Janesville to table. Yum! Yes, once again it's time to dust I've moved onto a stage where prematurely I arm. serve Rock, Jefferson and Green counties. out the wallet and part with some cash for a have had to make myself independent from Jerry, who breathed with the help of a respi- In the beginning, Chaz served as a board charitable cause. I could swear right now that I many of my peers, including peers in the rator, smiled. member and later as a consultant to the board. hear Santa in his red leather suit coming right community. I have lost a good job and, per- In the hospital isolation unit, where every- But his heart remained in working directly around the bend. But Hark! He's already been haps, have even seen a few potential opportu- one wore masks and gowns to take care of with clients. visiting—or at least so I have read in Wiscon- nities wither away. AIDS patients, Jerry didn't know what most of Eleven years later, he's still in the trenches sin Light, that is. However, when I get to thinking about how his care-givers looked like. where most don't want to go. It was just last week that I opened The fortunate I am, I am VERY blessed to have Until Chaz, a stranger, came into his hospital "I'm there with dying people because I don't Light, only to find an incredible assortment of my health. I still maintain a somewhat positive room and his life one night in the Spring of want them to be alone," Chaz says. great news. Oh, it was better than a WOKY relationship with my family and have started 1984. "I've learned from them what's important in good news report. In fact, it was the BestD another good job. ' 'I walked out of there scared because I did- life. I've learned that I need to live my life news I could have read. Oh, yes, Santa and his I have friends, good friends, who care about n't know what I had done to myself by taking right now. I've learned that every day is a little elves were putting in some serious over- and love me quite deeply even though we don't off the mask and gloves," Chaz remembers. gift." time this season. agree on everything. 'But I felt so good because of what I gave He vowed early that he wouldn't count the I cannot express how energizing it is to see I am also fortunate enough to understand to Jerry: a human touch, a face behind the deaths. progress in the making. Furthermore, it sur- myself. I am fortunate enough to have fought space gown, a human being who wanted to "It doesn't matter if you've lost one friend prise the mind optimistically to open any mod- many battles already and can look forwards to help." or 100. It hurts. I know there are lots of peo- ern newspaper and read what others are doing fighting more. I am fortunate enough to be In the early 1980s, the medical community ple I miss who aren't here anymore." to help other people. honest with my family and not have to worry didn't understand how AIDS was transmitted. On World AIDS Day, people around the BestD Clinic has received two grants to fur- about checking over my shoulder on the way So patients were quarantined and had minimal globe paused and thought about the AIDS pan- ther its work. In addition, BestD is one of out anymore. human contact. demic that has left no continent untouched. NINE organizations to make front page news As this holiday season is upon us, let us be Today, we know that AIDS is transmitted in Chaz remembered his friends. for their efforts to form a new coalition that aware tat we, despite out personal standings, specific ways, and the disease cannot be "It's such a tragedy when I think of the serves people. are role models for people who have less. For caught by touching someone. enormity of loss," he says. PrideFest is expanding to the SummerFest me, I know that there are many lonely eyes Chaz worked as a medical technician at Uni- He pauses, then weeps. grounds (Maier Festival Park, I should say to centered on me in class because my classmates versity Hospital in Madison when the first "I'd like everyone to take some time and honor the late husband of one of the greatest are aware of who I am, as are my superiors. AIDS cases appeared. think about what a horrible thing AIDS is. I'd ladies in the state). This may be true for you. Perhaps for many After a man died of AIDS complications, like people to make a commitment to do what New Gay and Lesbian Studies certificate others, it is the executive next to you who you Chaz vowed to do something. they can in the next year." programs have won automatic approval after see every morning and think nothing about. But he wasn't sure what. Chaz made his commitment years ago. years of fighting at UW-Milwaukee and are Perhaps it is a close relative or friend. So he asked the next AIDS patient who ar- He has no intention of backing off, even now open to virtually any student who wishes At any rate, we, as a community of people, rived in the intensive care unit: "What do you though every death takes its toll on him. to participate in them—over two dozen have a lot to be thankful for. We have also a need?" "My parents taught me that when a person's course! lot to remember and a lot to deal with. We "I need someone when I'm scared," the man need is great, I should respond. I don't care What a happy holiday season indeed! must bear in mind ad perhaps say a special answered. what color a person is or what their sexual I think that we should be most thankful for word to ourselves or to our God for those less Chaz knew what to do. preference is," he says. all of these gifts. In our rush to finish the holi- fortunate than ourselves. When his 8-hour shift ended, he began vis- "We need to be human with each other." day cookies, in our mad dash to the mall to There is far too much pettiness that goes on iting the man and other AIDS patients and of- finish the holiday shopping for the kids, we all year long. I think my readers have quite a fering emotional support. often forget that there are "other" people. bit to look forward to next year, as do I. Often, he was their only advocate. These are people who don't have families to So, with that in mind, I say "Happy Holi- Soon, hospital staff began turning to Chaz go home to; people or are infected or affected days" to all of you, and I will look forward to for help, too. by HIV and AIDS, or cancer or any one of a a new year. It will be a good year. Chaz, who also offered a shoulder to the number of equally terrible diseases to which If you would like to write to me, send your families and partners of AIDS patients, began our race is prone. letter to me at: 2585 N. Cramer St., Milwau- We often forget in out time of self-pity and kee, WI 53211 (Please note my new ad- self-centeredness that we are truly blessed. dress). I don't know about you, but I confess that I David Brand, Local Gay Business Owner, Gets a Role in a Charles Bronson Movie

Milwaukee—David Brand put down the those working on the set. However, if you just phone and looked at it incredulously. Had he rush up to him off the street and ask for an heard right? Maybe it was just someone trying autograph, you'll get short shrift. to be funny? But then, on second thought, per- At 75, Bronson is still "good looking, haps not. trim," David says. "Maybe he doesn't exactly He remembered that only a week before, this run around the block any more, but he's in past September, someone had come to Mil- good condition." waukee who represented a movie company. Bronson enjoys a practical joke now and She was hunting for a limousine to appear in a again. Once, David said, he came on to the set film. after the crew had spent long hours getting Since David own a limousine service (Brand everything ready. Limousine Service), he remembered her taking pictures of his long, sparkling white limo— "What the hell is this!?" Bronson ex- along, he says with "every other limousine in claimed, his craggy features dark with irrita- the city." tion. "I want this set over here," he de- He did&t think much more about it until the manded, point out the place. call came through telling him that it was his The place wasn't that far away, but moving limo that was to have a role in the production, everything would mean more hours of work part of which was to be shot in Milwaukee. and expensive delay in making the film. Yet, "My nail were not long enough to pinch my- the crew was going to do it just to satisfy the self," he says. star. The movie would star Charles Bronson, an And then Bronson started laughing in that actor well-known for his action roles. hearty, robust way of his that starts in the gut (Editor's Note: Last issue we said that the and just explodes upward, as David described movie was called "The Brewery," since that is it. what it is called on the posters. There was a real thrill in meeting Bronson, However, since that time, it has been re- David said. But there was also a thrill in driv- MILWAUKEE named. It is called Family of Cops.) ing at high speed, taking corners on two AIDS The first day, David drove to the set with a wheels, with no worry about the cops. police escort, arriving at the Wells Street And David's next step? He cocks his head. PROJE bridge. This was where the first scene his car "I guess the next one will be with Brad Pitt." was in was filmed. Then he smiles, showing he's learned a thing The second scene involved him driving his or two from Bronson about putting people on. car out of an ally by the Pabst Brewery, while Though he does add proudly that the director the third scene had him driving down Milwau- praised him, telling him he took direction • Anonymous and kee Street, passing over Wisconsin Avenue "very well." Maybe something will come of • Friendly and and disappearing into a "dark ally." that—maybe. Su He points out that in all three of these His final assessment is that making a movie scenes, there is no one but him in the car, but, is a "hard work" but it is, he admits, he adds, "people watching TV won't know "exciting and lots of fun." that." Family of Cops aired on Cable Channel 29 Part of the movie was shot in Toronto. and Channel 58 in Milwaukee on Sunday, No- David drove the limo there—at the movie vember 26th. company's expense—and, at their expense, he Brand Limousine Service is a Gay-owned got "first class" accommodations. He would business and Milwaukee-based. See the movie, spend four days in that most English of North David says, then rent the limo. American cities. David had wanted to meet Bronson in Mil- waukee, but the actor was always shooting in a The Milwaukee AIDS Project is a service agenc different location. So, he had to wait until To- AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin,. Int.a ronto before they met. Bronson, David says, is "real polite," to December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT--12

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Company. Americans who know some- churches and their decision to chart one with HIV or AIDS. their own Christian course: What is new, however, is an 3. Tonya, a feisty New Yorker who has Disney innovative television series seen more than 12 years pass since her designed to serve these one diagnosis, juggling AIDS-related sur- Walt in three. gery with a trip to Puerto Rico to find

The Commissioned and pre- her birth mother; c sented by the Independent 4. A West Indian man, reluctant to accept Television Service (ITVS) his Gay son's life until faced with the and produced by son's AIDS-related death. AIDSFILMS, Inc., Positive: The four programs are oriented around ma- Life with HIV represents a jor themes related to the HIV experience. Pro- unique collaboration between gram One, "Community," introduces viewers television and those affected to a broad range of people with HIV, many of by or infected with HIV. The whom have not seen themselves represented in four-part series will be the media. Peep Show—A traditional pull-string cowboy named Woody, who is the leader among all of the toys in broadcast nationally on pub- In Program Two, "Identity," participants Andy's room, has a flirtatious encounter with Bo Peep, the delicate lamp stand figurine in Walt Disney lic television stations begin- tackle such important personal issues as sexu- Pictures' delightfully irreverent animated Toy Story, the first animated feature to be created entirely using ning in January, 1996. ality, relationships, and work as they share computer technology. Toy Story is currently the number one film at the box office. their process of self-discovery and change. Positive is an abrupt departure from the Program Three, "Care," looks at the many "misery as spectacle" format of most TV cov- Benefit Concert by Milwaukee Symphony ways people with HIV disease are approaching of the pandemic. The series blends erage care and treatment, emotionally and physi- documentary stories with satire, animation, Will Feature Stirring Music cally. was dance and first-person commentaries by by Andrew Buelow created music that fresh, beautiful and music, Program Four, "Fighting for Our Lives," "chorus" of speakers. The segments were The late Leonard Bernstein's electrifying accessible to everyone. a looks at the different fronts on which people The composer once remarked, "I don't have produced by more than 20 independent pro- "Chichester Psalms" will be coupled with are fighting the war against AIDS and the to meddle in electronic or serial music in order ducers from across the country who worked Mozart's haunting Requiem in a special many ways people living with HIV are pre- to satisfy my longing for advancement and directly with their subjects to craft video Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) paring for the future. concert. originality." pieces that reflect their experiences and points The performance--held in the Marcus Center Coupling the Bernstein with Mozart's 18th of view. Positive: Life with HIV has gone to ex- for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Century Requiem provides "a fascinating Among the many segments in the series, traordinary lengths to ensure that its message Milwaukee contrast," according to MSO Principal Double viewers will see: Thursday, April 4--will benefit the TURN TO TELEVISION, PAGE 23 Aids Project, Brady Street Clinic, Galano Bassist Roger Ruggeri. The work was featured 1. A grandmother in Puerto Rico, record- Club, Lesbian Alliance of Metro Milwaukee, prominently in the movie Amadeus as the Pridefest, and St. Camillus. composer's "deathbed obsession." Artistic Advisor Stanislaw Skrowaczewski As the film indicates, Mozart was visited (pronounced STAN-iss-lahv Skro-vuh- during the summer of 1791 by a "mysterious The United Presents.... CHEFF-skee) will lead the MSO and five stranger," who commissioned a setting of the R New Year's Eue Celebration and Benefit acclaimed soloists, along with the Milwaukee Requiem mass. Symphony Chorus--over 300 musicians joining Severely weakened by alcoholism and forces to perform two of the most stirring, malnutrition, Mozart died before completing i r • dramatic works of all time. the work. A pupil of Mozart's, Franz New Year's Eue Soloists will include soprano Marvis Martin, Sussmayr, completed the score at the request mezzo Catherine Robbin, tenor Jon Garrison, of Mozart's widow, Constanze. and bass-baritone John Cheek, along with Perhaps because the composer sensed that he young boy soprano Justin Leath of Appleton. was dying, the music has a haunting intensity, Commissioned by the Very Reverend Walter described by one music writer as "terrible Hussey, Dean of Chichester Cathedral, Bern- earnestness" and "awesome solemnity." The stein's score was written in 1965 for that great scientist Alfred Einstein, an avid fan of December 31,1995 community's annual summer choral festival. Mozart, agreed, but maintained that the ending Sung in Hebrew, the work includes settings of with the words "eternal light" represented a 9pm-2am Psalms 2, 23, 100, 108 and 131. final statement of hope on the part of the At a recent performance of the work at composer--who, despite a troubled, difficult Madison's Civic Center Lawrence University in Appleton, soprano life, always held an essentially sunny outlook. Justin Leath sang with astonishing simplicity Einstein concludes that, for Mozart. "death is in and clarity. The unwavering, youthful timbre not a terrible vision, but a friend." The Marquee Room of his voice adds to the music's emotional Tickets are priced at $28 for orchestra (main impact. Unusual scoring--including strings, floor) seating; and at $24 for seating in the three trumpets, three trombones, kettle drums, center loge. A portion of the ticket price will Madison's Only Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual seven percussionists, and two concert harps-- benefit the organizations above. The deadline also provides a striking sound quality. for ordering is March 12th. For more New Year's Eue Party In an age when most composers were information, see the accompanying adver- tinkering with atonality and experimental tisement in this publication, or contact composition techniques, Leonard Bernstein Wisconsin Light at (414) 372-2773. -6Arichwe \A:isconsin ream Citt) Chorus, Ltd 9pm-2am Now available on cassette tape, Music, Dancing, Party Favors Christmases a collection of 15 holiday and (hors d'oeurues 9pm-10:30pm) Rduance Tickets ONLY -Reserve Them now! seasonal pieces as performed Remembered (Please purchase tickets by Dec. 24.) during our eight year history. 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Willaim Clifford, l-r-Pamela Brown, Joseph Weber and Jim Gallagher star in the Boulevard Ensemble's production of Wenceslas Square. Boulevard Ensemble to Stage `Wenceslas Square' for the Holiday Season Milwaukee—The Boulevard Ensemble will summer Night's Dream. continue its 10"' Anniversary Season by pro- Featured in the cast is one of the best, if not ducing Larry Shue's rarely-staged play, the best actresses in Milwaukee, Pamela Wenceslas Square, Wednesday, December Brown, the founder of Amethyst Productions 20th through Sunday, January le at the inti- and an actress who has appeared many times mate Boulevard Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic in Boulevard Ensemble plays. Avenue on Milwaukee's South Side. Ticket Curtain times vary. Please call (414) 672- prices are $9-$15. 6019 for information and for reservations. Please note: There is no performance on Homeless Shelter Benefit Christmas Eve. The Ensemble will continue its Annual Shue, author of the popular comedies, The Charity Benefit Series by presenting an even- Nerd and The Foreigner. worked as an actor ing of staged readings of Christmas stories on and playwright at the Milwaukee Rep for New Year's Eve at the Boulevard Theatre. All many years before losing his life in a plane funds raised will go directly to the Hope crash ten years ago. Although best known for House Homeless Shelter. John Starser and Flora Coker star in Theatre X's A Christmas Memory. his well-crafted comedies, Shue ventured into Hope House is a South Side facility that for more dramatic fare with Wenceslas Square. many years has served the needs of Milwau- Theatre X's 'A Christmas Memory' The play adroitly weaves the threads of kee's homeless population by providing food Has comedy and drama in telling the story of an and shelter for displaced men, women and American professor and his younger academic children. Everyone Singing Its Praises colleague as they return to Czechoslovakia to The Theatre will open at 6:30 p.m. and light update the professor's forthcoming book deal- refreshments will be served. The readings be- Milwaukee—Theatre X's .511' annual rendi- and themes of love and relationships," said ing with the arts community and the issues of gin at 7:00 p.m. The suggested donation is tion of Truman Capote's A Christmas Mem- John Schneider, Artistic Director of Theatre repression in the late '70s in that country. $10. As seating is limited, patrons are encour- ory, has received praise and kudos from a X. Their visit is fraught with personal complica- aged to call and reserve space. wide variety of "Christmas experts" The one-act production, such as set in the rural tions as both Americans discover that many Works to be read will include poet and George Bailey, George Handel and Ebeneezer south, looks back at the relationship of Buddy, individual fates hang upon the decision to pub- writer Dylan Thomas' favorite A Child's Scrooge, and is expected to become a new tra- a 7-year-old boy and his older female cousin lish or not to publish the book. Christmas in Wales, Dr. Seuss' classic, The dition for theater goer's named Sook. who wish to add a Together they share such simple This delicate comedy of the human spirit Grinch Who Stole Christmas and many oth- new play to their standard adventures list of Nutcracker as finding the right Christmas tree will be directed by Maureen Kilmurry, a local ers. and A Christmas Carol. The play runs from and making holiday fruitcakes. Ultimately, it director who recently directed the inaugural Please December 1315 through December reveals a story about life itself. call for reservations at: (414) 672- 23' at the production of Amethyst Productions' A Mid- 6019. Broadway Theatre Center in Milwaukee's Prior to each evening performance. a brief Historic Third Ward. Evening and matinee curtain raiser entitled Noel Noire, written by performances are scheduled. Rip Tenor, will be performed. The American Civil Liberties of Wisconsin Foundation "A Christmas Memory weaves wonderful, For ticket and other information, call (414) Presents heart-warming images of compassion and hu- 291-7800. Politically Charged Lesbian Comedian & Fumerist mor through the use of truly poetic language

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Scott Christensen (right) as Jesus and Jake Jacobson as Santa appear in the short play Deck the Malls from the Mercury Players Holiday Pageant. The Pageant includes eight original short comedies about and around the holiday season, several with a Gay or Lesbian theme, put on at Brave Hearts Theater, 1988 Atwood Ave- nue in Madison. vide us another venue for showcasing the Keanu Reeves To beauty and riches of our state to the entire na- tion." Gov. Tommy Thompson said. Make Action Movie The last major picture filmed in Wisconsin was I Love Trouble starring Julia Roberts and in Wisconsin Nick Nolte. That film was shot in Madison in 1996 and Baraboo in 1993. Madison—There are plans to film a motion picture in Wisconsin in February that could ar star actors Morgan Freeman and Keanu Reeves, the governor's office says. The 20th Century Fox motion film entitled Dead Drop is an action-thriller directed by Andy Davis who directed the box office hit itv---(141A*-4 The Fugitive. The film is about a scientist- Saturday, January 13, 1996 researcher on the t run. 6:00 p.m. social hour It will be filmed at the University of Wis- BOOT CAMP SALOON consin Memorial Union and the State Capitol MILWAUKEE'S 7:00 p.m. dinner in Madison. It will also film scenes Lake Ge- LEATHER / LEVI BAR followed by a short Awards Ceremony & neva at George Williams College and Yerkes Comic entertainment Observatory. 209 E. National $50 per person More details on the film and its cast are ex- Milwaukee, WI pected Call (414) 272-4032 to make your reservation later this year. 414-643-6900 "Wisconsin has landed another major movie %Pr to he filmed in our great state, which will pro- Support the Original Contract with America—The Bill of Rights December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT--15 CHRISTMAS, HOLLYWOOD AND THE STAR —4 By Dale E. Kuntz Bing Crosby and "White Christmas" In 1942, Paramount Studios, Irving Berlin, Bing Crosby and Director, Mark Sandrich, teamed up to make a film about a singer opening a night club—which was to be open only on holidays. Berlin was to write a special song for each holiday. The result was Holiday Inn and "White Christmas." And Hollywood, Crosby and Berlin changed forever our image of Christ- mas. "White Christmas" went on to become the most popular commercial Christmas song ever written or recorded. There are over 400 different recorded versions of it and it still remains the best-selling song of all time, both in records and sheet music. Crosby's version (still the most popular) alone has sold in the millions. And, Bing went on to 4NHARI It1 tAfMtir sing the song in two more films, Blue Skys (1946) and White Christmas (1954). tlit.C:W.AtkON Hollywood and Christmas also had a great affect on the hotel industry. A new hotel chain was Of ANY Kittiti looking for an idea to launch their new hotels. They liked the idea of Holiday Inn and secured , 10 ..s1.0^241f, the rights to the name from Paramount. Thus, the most successful hotel chain was launched . . named after the movie! CENTS While Berlin had written a song entitled "Happy Holidays" for the film, he did not own the rights to the title "Holiday Inn." Had he owned the rights, we now might be staying in some- thing like "Snuggle Inn." Ironically. Berlin did not have much faith in "White Christmas." He thought it would just be another film song and would fade with the film's popularity. Which brings us to our trivia question: Which song from Holiday Inn did Berlin think would become a great hit and an an- nual standard? Lionel Barrymore Next to Crosby, the Hollywood name most associated with Christmas is Lionel Barrymore. Beginning in the 1930's, and going to the 1950's, every Christmas Eve, Barrymore would play Scrooge in a radio broadcast of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. In all that time, he missed only one performance due to a stay in the hospital. That one Christmas Eve, his famous brother John (wickedly handsome and the heart throb of millions of women—and certainly some men), stepped in for him and did the broadcast. Barrymore's version of Scrooge became an anticipated annual event around the world. Al- most every family that had a radio would begin their Christmas Eve by listening to Lionel Bar- rymore's Scrooge. The radio script was published annually for years in various radio magazines and a 78 rpm album was recorded. It was later re-issued in 45 rpm and LP albums. It is still available on LP (if you can find it) and there are embryo plans to re-issue it on CD and cas- sette. A Christmas Carol on Film Yet, the Academy award-winning actor never got to play Scrooge on the silver screen . . . a natural for him and his home studio, MGM. In 1938, MGM planned a lavish version of A Christmas Carol that would be based on Barrymore's radio script—and, of course, starring Lionel Barrymore. JEANE Sets were built, costumes designed and made, co-stars were put under contract and the pro- MACDON duction was set to begin. But fate would have its way. Barrymore was in an auto accident, broke his hip, and due to his increasing arthritis, he was confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Since MGM had already spent so much money on the production, it decided to go ahead and make the film with Reginald Owen in the starring role. To his credit, Owen turned in a superb performance. but one wonders what a masterpiece it might have been if Barrymore had been able to take his traditional role? For myself, you can keep all the other film versions of A Christmas Carol. Yes, even the celebrated Alastair Sim version—whose "darker" concept of Scrooge is probably closer to Dickens' concept of the character. But if I have to watch just one version, without a doubt, each Jeanette MacDonald on the cover of the January, 1940 issue of Modern Screen magazine. MGM version with Reginald Owen. If you have not seen this one, year it will be the 1938 Wayne, appeared in one of those, ironically, supporting a cure for cancer, which is what took watch it on TV, rent the video for Christmas Eve, or whatever, but choose this version. It is to what his life. not only the most lavish version ever filmed, but it comes closer, I think, in spirit Christmas Then and Christmas Now movies or TV. Dickens intended than anything made for Without the studio system, Hollywood and Christmas seem to have gone their separate ways. Christmas and Hollywood PR 1 Can you honestly imagine Johnny Depp, Madonna, Clint Eastwood, or Keanu Reeves trimming star in Hollywood (under the old studio system) got her start posing for Many a future a tree and wishing us all "Happy Holidays" and have anyone believe them? Christmas publicity photos as a starlet. The list includes Ava Gardner, Virginia Mayo, Alice Perhaps these are harsher, more deadly times when the glory days of Hollywood and its cur- Craine and yes, even Marilyn Monroe. Each year, along about July, the studios Faye, Jeanne rent crop of stars can no longer be a part of our holiday fun. But there was a time when haul out the fake snow, gaily wrapped packages, trees along with every would have their people Christmas was hardly Christmas without Santa, tinsel (real, not plastic), candy canes, ginger- other conceivable seasonal prop imaginable. bread men and big 7-watt light bulbs that could turn a whole room into a technicolor delight. posed as "Mrs. Santa" in short ice skating skirts trimmed with fur, sit- The starlets would be Maybe that's why, we who are older, hang on to old Bing Crosby albums and remember chimney, peering out of a snow-coated, wreath-trimmed window . . . in a long, red ting atop a seemingly more gentle times. And perhaps that's why those who are younger, still play them trimming a tree . . . surrounded by gifts and any other thing that could call to mind velvet gown and listen with the rapture that once we knew because they would like to live, if only for a few the images of the holiday season. minutes, what we once knew. publicity for the studio. Color Most of these shoots were done in color. The whole idea was Oh, by the way, Irving Berlin thought the St. Valentine's Day song, "Be Careful, It's My well as to the movie maga- transparencies were sent to every major newspaper in the country as Heart" (sung by Crosby and danced by Fred Astaire and Marjorie Reynolds) would the lasting The hope was that the pictures zines and popular glossies like Look, Life, Cosmopolitan, etc. hit of Holiday Inn. not, they wound up in the would be used as covers for the holiday issue, but more often than Season's greetings . . . And may your holidays be as bright and happy as an old Sonja Henie of the past). newspaper's Sunday supplements or in the rotogravure (There's a word from out movie! Fourth Gay Erotic Cream City Chorus Video Awards Mixes Sings at Mayor's Tree Celebrities and Sex to Lighting, Welcomes Benefit AIDS New Stage Manager West Hollywood, CA—Gay Video Guide's Milwaukee—In its annual tradition, the Fourth Annual Gay Erotic Video Awards will Wisconsin Cream City Chorus joined Milwau- take place at the prestigiou Palladium in Hol- kee Mayor John Norquist for his annual tree lywood on Monday, December 4' to honor the lighting celebration. In addition to the ever- best in Gay erotic videos. appropriate "Oh, Christmas Tree," the Cho- From over 500 videos that were produced rus shared three numbers from its upcoming this year, 73 were nominated with over 100 holiday performance, Christmases Remem- stars, directors and technical crews being bered, which is being held on December 10'h nominated in traditional categories like "Best at the PAC's Vogel Hall. Actor," "Best Music," and "Best Director." This year's concert marks a special begin- This year there is a new category. "Best CD ning for one of the Chorus' newest talents, Rom." Stage Manager Arnetta Hooks. Hooks comes Some awards were created to promote AIDS to the Chorus with a fine set of credentials in awareness such as "The Best Depiction of Safe live theatre and production. Sex," and "Leo Ford AIDS Humanitarian In addition to being Artistic Director for the Award," which is given out to the pornstar Talent Development Program of the Milwau- who has volunteered to help Aid For AIDS the kee Public Schools, she has produced, filmed, most during 1995. edited and mixed sound tracks for several pro- Marley's Ghost (Leo G. Carroll) visits Scrooge (Reginal Owen) in MGM's 1938 version of A Christmas This year's inductee in the "GV Guide Hall duction films. Carol. of Fame" is veteran pornstar Derrick Stanton. Hooks has also been responsible for keeping But regardless of how they were used, they forever fixed the image of Hollywood and Nominated videos for the top award, "Best accounts abreast for new musical releases, Christmas in the public's mind. Video of the Year," include: The Other Side promoting music labels for top celebrities, and" Major stars were not immune to the studios' imagery of, the holidays. They were posed of Aspen: Parts 3 & 4; (Falcon Video); has toured with Janet Jackson as body double hanging wreaths, trimming trees, and what have you. Then they would write a greeting on the Matinee Idol (HIS Video); Bulls' Eye (All on the 1989-90 Rhythm Nation Tour. photo and it would be reprinted in the dozens of movie magazines or sent to newspapers for Worlds Video); Diamond Stud (Sierra Pacific She is currently pursuing a career in TV and hope of publication. Video); Idol Country (HIS Video); Maver- Video production. Female stars were ornamented with poinsettias in their hair or in a white fur hat and muff icks (Studio 200); and Bad Moon Rising (All The Chorus is very proud to welcome Hooks holding bouquets of poinsettias. They were posed peering through holly wreaths and many other Worlds Video). as a new member of their creative team. poses, which were then used as the holiday covers for fan magazines. Celebrity judges this year include RuPaul, The Cream City Chorus rehearses every During World War II, stars were posed with or shown wrapping, War Bonds, meaning, of Clive Barker, John Waters, Dirk Shafer, Greg Wednesday evening at the First Unitarian So- course, to suggest them as patriotic gifts. In 1942, Bette Davis appeared in a War Bond theatri- Gorman, Barry Krost, Sam Irvin, and Ronnie ciety, 1342 N. Astor. Those interested should cal short, promoting the giving of Bonds. She posed as a mother (years before she actually was Larsen. contact the Chorus office at (414) 344-WCCC one), telling her children she was giving them Bonds rather than the traditional gifts because it Proceeds from this event will benefit Aid or P.O. Box 1488, Milwaukee, WI 53201, to would help their father who was in the service as well as helping to insure their own futures. For AIDS which provides direct assistance to arrange an audition. Rehearsals will begin Also during World War II—the war as some still refer to it—and years after, stars were used persons living with AIDS the Los Angeles again in January. in promotional theatrical shorts to support the sale of Christmas seals. For example, John area. December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT-16 Leonardo DiCaprio's Somewhat Anorexic Charms Can't Save 'Total Eclipse'

Reviewed by Glenn Bishop of their relationship in a romantic, or at least, Glenn is confused. Well, okay, Glenn has even a positive light, Total Eclipse offers only been awfully confused a lot of late. But still, disappointment. While Rimbaud and Verlaine Glenn is confused, absolutely baffled really, are shown sharing a physical, sexual relation- by the absolutely obsessive regard that ever-so ship, Director Holland depicts their lovemak- many Gay men seem to hold for young Leon- ing as violent and painful. Verlaine, truth be ardo DiCaprio. Mr. DiCaprio is an exceed- told, appears to continue to prefer sex with his ingly talented actor to be sure. But then to voluptuous wife. these bleary eyes, Glenn finds Leonardo a bit DiCaprio's Rimbaud is young, no question on the anorexic side. Well, to each his own. on that matter, but deeply immature, radically Still Total Eclipse held great promise for inconsistent and more than a little bit mean. Glenn. Arthur Rimbaud is an exceptionally His whole demeanor suggests a young man fascinating figure, a poet/rebel who created a who thinks himself above such mundane de- unique and unparalleled body of work before mands as conventional, socially accepted the age of twenty, then never wrote another modes of behavior. line. A James Dean for the 1800's. Unfortunately the film never provides any For many Gay men, Rimbaud's relationship basis for Rimbaud's attitude in this regard. with fellow poet Paul Verlaine has been the Total Eclipse is almost entirely devoid of any source of much romanticism and certainly of Rimbaud (or Verlaine's) poetry. much speculation. Poetry written by the two Glenn is especially confused because the men, in particular Rimbaud, alludes to an in- press packet for Total Eclipse actually in- tense, intellectual and physically erotic cou- cludes poetry from both Arthur Rimbaud and pling. The trailer for Total Eclipse certainly Paul Verlaine. Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Kellita Smith-I-. Jack Nicholson and Priscilla Barnes-r-in Sean Penn's The Crossing Guard, which is now suggested the fascinating, sure to be enter- Verlaine are legendary literary figures. Glenn playing at Milwaukee's Downer Theatre. taining, exploration of this extraordinary rela- wonders how one can expect to create a con- tionship. vincing portrait of such literary figures as `Crossing Guard' is a Very Monotonous, To be sure, Total Eclipse does focus on the Rimbaud and Verlaine and then proceed to remarkable relationship between poets Arthur leave out that very essence that makes them Rimbaud (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Paul Ver- such compelling characters. Glenn actually Unpleasant and a Thoroughly Muddled Film laine (David Thewlis) and Verlaine's young never believed at any point in the film that wife Mathilde (Romane Bohringer). Still, Reviewed by Glenn Bishop DiCaprio's Rimbaud was realistically capable Estranged from his wife Mary (Anjelica Glenn must conclude that it promised far more of creating the lines attributed to Rimbaud. The trailer for the new Jack Nicholson films Huston), Freddy meticulously ticks off the than it actually delivered. promised an exciting tale of retribution, a Holland winds down Total Eclipse with the days to that one special date, the day when Total Eclipse opens with the arrival of the re-telling of Rimbaud's sad and rather pathetic sleek and smart game of cat-and-mouse be- John Booth will be released from prison. As young poet/phenomenon Rimbaud. who has tween the grieving yet revengeful father (Jack last days. Bound for adventure and excitement Freddy waits, it becomes quite clear that he been invited to stay with Verlaine and his following his ultimate break with Verlaine, Nicholson) and the drunk driver (David has simply ceased to live, routinely existing on young and very pregnant wife Mathilde. Morse) who took the young and innocent life Rimbaud would only find misfortune, disap- a diet of too-much liquor and a seemingly un- Mathilde (and I suspect most in the audience) pointment and a slow lingering death as an ex- of his little daughter. ending line of cheap strippers. immediately find Rimbaud an extremely rude, Now let it be said that Glenn Bishop loves patriate in Africa. John Booth is likewise a man who has given uncouth boy. Verlaine is however is dazzled The main source of pleasure in Total exciting tales of retribution. There is some- in to guilt. Booth has openly confessed his sins (as I likewise suspect that most are meant to thing truly and quite marvelously cathartic Eclipse is some absolutely stunning photogra- but cannot forgive his own trespasses. be). phy by Yorgos Arvanitis. Thewlis' Verlaine about a film or a book or a play where justice Upon his released from prison, John's loving Rimbaud on his very first night proceeds to triumphs, where with an element of fairness, effectively portrays the poet's intellect and his parents seek to care and protect their son, of- begin to trash Verlaine's lovely home, stealing many weaknesses. Romane Bohringer is lovely evil gets it's just reward. Such tales are a fering him the use of the trailer that sits in a few things here, breaking a few things there tonic for the soul continually diminished by the to look at but wasted as Verlaine's wife, sex their back yard. Still they find themselves on until Mathilde's father orders him out. It just partner and occasional punching bag. reality of the world that we live in. the outside, utterly and absolutely helpless to so happens that it is actually his house. So what went wrong, so terribly, terribly For many. the highlight in Total Eclipse offer John whatever support or assistance that Naturally Verlaine follows Rimbaud, thus will be a beautifully lit shot from the back of a wrong with Sean Penn's The Crossing might enable him to absolve himself from his beginning their highly charged, sadomasochis- Guard? very naked Rimbaud. Still, this is not enough crime. tic, ultimately self-destructive relationship. to save Holland's very disappointing film. To begin with The Crossing Guard is no In the end, Penn's The Crossing Guard is For those, like Glenn, expecting a depiction Rating: $$$ (scale $ to $$$$$$) 1w-* sleek and smart game of cat-and-mouse. not that promised, exciting tale of retribution. Penn's protagonist Freddy Gale is a weak Jack Nicholson's Freddy Gale is not a hero of man, a man whose soul has given in to an or for the people. `White Man's Burden' Gets At the Truth of ugly, all-consuming guilt. In long, tedious scene after long, tedious scene, Freddy bares his squalid soul to the Racism, but Makes Some False Points Present Music Rings embarrassment to all those around him (including those of us in the audience), par- By Patricia Bibby ticularly to his ex-wife who has courageously On the face of it, the premise of White netically inferior. in the New Year sought to continue on with her own life with Man's Burden would make for a fascinating He is tended to by his white maid and has a her two sons and new husband. study of race in America. In the film, starring wife who organizes charity fashion shows to with the Music of Seemingly hours into the film, the big day of John Travolta and Harry Belafonte, Blacks are benefit underprivileged white kids. John Booth's release finally, finally arrives. dominant and whites are oppressed. Through a chance, brief encounter, Louis' Leonard Bernstein Freddy with supreme and thoroughly embar- This race reversal could inspire a provoca- and Thaddeus' lives become inextricably rassing clumsiness, screws up. His gun tive exploration of the psychology of racism. linked. There's a misunderstanding that sets Milwaukee—Present Music makes it to jammed, Freddy promises to let John live The first few minutes alone are rich with pos- into motion a series of crushing blows for Broadway on Friday, January 5' at 8:00 p.m. three more days. when once more he shall re- sibilities as you are forced to imagine life in Louis, and his life begins to collapse around in the Cabot Theater for its New Year-New turn. Long, tedious scene follows long, tedi- another person's skin. him. Music program. Composer-in-residence Bright ous scene... What emerges, however, is a disappointing One minute he's in the working world on the Sheng will conduct the Present Music Ensem- It is difficult to exactly pinpoint when Glenn effort that drives this gimmick into the ground verge of a promotion, the next he's out of ble with internationally acclaimed baritone became stone-cold bored with The Crossing while adding little to the discussion of race. work fending off a heartless landlord threat- Kurt 011mann and soprano Susan Hofflander, Guard. To be sure there were several occa- Stereotypes aren't exploded, they are merely ening eviction. Unable to get a job, he be- in the theatrical song cycle Arias and Bar- sions when other audience members sought to amplified to caricature extreme. And with a comes more desperate for cash. carolles by Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein's hush Glenn from shouting back at the screen. I leaden plot that has so little energy, it actually This leads him, improbably, to take Thad- student, Bright Sheng, orchestrated the song believe there was even a minor altercation in- seems to suck air from the audience. The only deus hostage, which sets up the bulk of the ac- cycle at the request of his teacher. Two of volving Glenn and the poor beleaguered cin- thing this film provokes is a yawn. tion, or lack thereof, of the film. Louis ration- Sheng's chamber ensemble pieces round out ema manager. An apology is forthcoming. First-time director Desmond Nakano draws alizes that it was Thaddeus's fault that he was the evening's program. Hopefully the police do not need to become such broad strokes that if you reverse the roles fired, so Thaddeus should pay him for all the involved. once again, making Blacks the oppressed and time he's missed on the job. Penn's objective has certainly been to pen a whites the oppressors, the portrayals would be When this film drags itself listlessly to the morality play for today's difficult and troubled nothing short of insulting. finish line, with Kelly Lynch shutting the door times. Yet despite Penn's noble intentions and Louis Pinnock (Travolta) is the picture of a on Belafonte, you'll probably be wishing it had efforts, the resulting film is monotonous, it's noble working stiff. He labors hard at a candy been you shutting the theater door on this film. characters unpleasant, and its message mud- factory (nice opening shots of chocolate and White Man's Burden isn't totally without dled. vanilla swirling around) and runs extra errands merit, however. There are fleeting moments Y The incident of a young life taken at the to ingratiate himself with the boss. He has a when Nakano hits a racial truism that hands of a drunk driver is unquestionably re- wife (Kelly Lynch) and two small children. resonates. For instance, at the end of the char- grettable. Still it is exceedingly difficult to They live in a run-down little hovel that's a ity fashion show, a group of poor white kids is side with such a pathetic excuse for a human stone's throw from a gang of brooding, white brought on stage so the crowd can feel smugly being as Freddy Gale. In addition, John Booth skinheads who play incessant heavy metal mu- superior to these little darlings. is so very riddled with guilt that any continued sic. There's another time when Belafonte tells retribution against him seems inhuman. Penn Their world seems crowded, both physically Travolta something to the effect of "you're has created two characters devoid entirely of and psychically. It is stultifying and soul- not like the rest, you're articulate." How any spark of life, two automatons merely go- deadening. The encroaching urban noise pol- many times have we heard that subtly conde- ing through the motions. What is the message lution alone would drive most people to dis- scending remark about people of other races? in that? traction. But these are true notes lost amid a cacoph- Jack Nicholson always gives a Jack Nichol- We're repeatedly flogged over the head with ony of false ones, not the least of which is son-like performance, one sure to please his the idea that Louis is a good father. Providing Travolta's ridiculous urban-ghetto accent. many fans. David Morse is also effectively for his children is his greatest pleasure and When he declares that he was just "axing" ineffectual as John Booth. 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Long Live the Dog—Directed by Michael Hoffman, Restoration tells the moving story of a high-spirited young physician played by Robert Downey Jr., (pictured above) who is summoned to the court of Eng- Gay? Let them die? cious evil today." land's Merry Monarch, King Charles II (Sam Neill) to care for monarch's dog. When the animal makes a That alone should tell Would proponents of the hearings forbid a Hoekstra—and miraculous recovery, the King rewards the surgeon with a mistress (Polly Walker). Ultimately, he falls out everyone else—just what a current events class teacher from discussing loose cannon Sheldon is. of royal favor when he turns his back on the sybaritic life of the court in order to help plague victims in 17th the hearings themselves since they deal with Surely, the schools and school children face Century London. Peg Ryan and Hugh Grant also star in Restoration, which opens at Milwaukee's Oriental Lesbians and Gay men? other problems—weapons, drugs, pregnancy, Theatre on December 22'. Sheldon has provided Hoekstra a list of those alcohol abuse—that could he considered a tad who will testify at the hearings. It was Sheldon pernicious too. Congressional School Hearings Are Expected who called homosexuality "the most perni- to Further Agenda of Far Right Wing

Washington, D.C.—The on again, off Law and Policy again Congressional hearings, which many be- These Congressional hearings come at the lieve will provide a tax-payer funded pulpit for close of a year that has seen an unending at- anti-Gay religious extremism, will be held in tack on families and perspectives that fall out- December. Now called "Parents, Schools and side of the narrowly defined Right Wing defi- Values," the two day hearings will take place nitions of family and values. as we go to press, December 5' and 6th, be- From school boards to the state legislatures, fore Rep. Peter Hoekstra's (R-MI) House communities have grappled with well- Economic and Employment Subcommittee on organized Right Wing attacks on family and Oversight and Investigations. education. The controversial hearings, which have A new poll released by the Human Rights twice been rescheduled under a different titles, Campaign (HRC) shows that by more than two were the subject of national attention and out- to one, parents worry more about their chil- cry, when anti-Gay extremist, Lou Sheldon, dren receiving enough information about AIDS claimed the hearings were scheduled at his re- and HIV in school than about homosexuality quest. being presented as acceptable. William Bennett, who served as Secretary of According to the survey, 59% of parents Education and Drug Czar during the Reagan said they worry more about "not providing Administration, has been named as the lead children with enough information to protect witness in the hearings. At this writing, no themselves from AIDS" than they do about other witness names have been released. Ben- "exposing children to information about ho- nett is known for his conservative views and mosexuality." narrow definition of family. For these reasons. Majorities of Republicans (53%), Independ- The Bets are On—Joe Pesci (above) stars in Universal Pictures' Casino as Nicky Santoro. Ace['s hot- advocates expect a stacked panel of "experts" ents (66%), and Democrats (65%) agreed as to present their narrow. Far Right agenda. tempered best-friend who brings his streetwise muscle to Ace's Las Vegas operation and eventually betrays did majorities in every region of the country. him. Casino is now playing at theatres everywhere. Attacking Youth The national survey of 773 registered voters Expected to be raised in these hearings are was conducted between November 30'h and members characterized as an school services or programs which address December 3'd by Democratic Lake Research sponse to what Vote on Madison homophobic over-reaction to the situa- prevention. of HIV. hate-violence in schools and the Republican firm of Bailey, Deardourff often government, the police depart- and the high incidence of suicide among Gay, & Associates. The margin of error for the tion from city Ordinance Drafted in around this issue. Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender youth. Ad- sample is a +/- 3/1%. ment and the media range of opinions about the vocates fear that the hearings will attempt to According to NGLTF's figures, of the at While a wide of public sex was expressed at misrepresent community efforts established to least 39 pieces of anti-Gay legislation consid- Reaction to Sex in specific issue 26th SOS meeting, there was address these problems in schools under the ered before state legislatures this year, 17, the October the way this issue has played guise that such counseling, training and team- roughly 44%, focused on Gay-related educa- Olin Park is Delayed agreement that in official over-reaction and building efforts "recruit and promote homo- tional policies—mandating only negative ref- out has resulted mistrust between members of the sexuality. " erences to Gay-related issues and individuals Madison—An ordinance drafted in response resulting and the police. 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Originally cent meeting with prevent productive and they were Paras, executive director of the National Gay access to information on homosexuality and to scheduled for a vote before the Common police had been very dialogue. and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF). the abolition of programs designed to support Council on November 7" , the ordinance was encouraged to concern about the sometimes Perched in the Back Pocket the safety, self-esteem and health of young referred back to the city attorney by one of its There was also the press coverage. Sheldon, director of the extremist Tradi- people grappling with issues sexual oriena- original sponsors, Aid. Tim Bruer. inflammatory nature of of assigned to monitor and tional Values Coalition, sparked a national tion and gender-identity. Critics of the proposed ordinance said that it Another group was around this issue. outcry when he claimed in an August fund- "What's frightening is that the totalitarian was poorly conceived, and hastily drafted. The work with the media raising letter that the hearings were scheduled vision of the Far Right makes mincemeat of ordinance would have given the police the at his request. Sheldon continues to claim the American values of pluralism and re- power to ban a person from all public parks credit for the scheduling of the hearings. spect," said Dr. John D'Emilio, director of for a wide range of offenses, including public Saying that Congress appears to be "perched the NGLTF Policy Institute. exposure, but also including "use of profan- in the back pocket of the Radical Right." Editor's Note: Those in favor of the hear- ity" or "boisterous behavior." Designing Men Paras pledge to mail her own back pants ings would like to deny the existence of Gay An arrest or conviction was not required. pocket to Hoekstra. She called on other activ- students. 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(Call Thru) Box# 8556 are taking calls directly at their home or other John, GWM, 44, 5'7, 2001bs., big chest, big arms, brown- Tom, BiM, professional, middle-age, looking for some- -eyes, trim mustache, HIV-. ISO GM, any private number. Just call 1-900-344-2040, ext 14 Carribean GBM, 20, ISO GM 18-24 for friendship, poss. hair, green one for a quiet, mutual, honest realtionship, not based rel., serious only. Box# 1627 race, likes outdoors, quiet times, body massages, cud- only on sex. (Call Thru) Box# 0428 ($1.95/min) and follow the simple instructions. dling, to settle down, serious relationship. Box# 4271 Our computers will dial the advertiser's number Michael, GWM, tall, attractive, 6'1, 1751bs., slim, look- GWM, 22, 5'10, into body piercing and stuff like that. directly. The number remains confidential. ing for B/HIS M, slim, 5'8+, for good times. Box# 8866 Italian BM, 32, looking for M, well built, well hung. Box# ISO alternative, punk rocker type M, 5'6-6'2. (Call 2532 Thru) Box# 9185 Why leave messages and wait and wait and wait, Allen, sexy, bow-legged BM, muscular, 5'9, 1601bs., GWM, 29, 6' I, attractive, blonde hair, green eyes, looking Ronnie, 25, 5'8, brown hair, brown eyes. Steve, 26, 6'3, when you can find someone RIGHT NOW who looking for attractive BM, well-built, in-shape. If you can measure up and hang with the program, call me. (Call to meet M, attractive, fit, secure with themselves. (Call brown hair, blue eyes, both looking for M, to get together wants to talk with you. So don't delay, call now. Thru) Box# 9110 Thru) Box# 4682 with, see what's going on, and talk about things. (Call Thru) Box# 6735 Oh, and you can join our system yourself, by simply David, very open minded SWM, youthful 41, well en- Allen, WM, mid-30's, 5'1 I , 1401bs., good looking, slen- pressing the star (*) key when you reach the "Main dowed, good looking, good personality, humorous. Look- der, dark-brown/hair, blue/eyes, mustache, bottom, some- M, 18, 1531bs., looking for some fun, and someone to what hairy. ISO M, hot top, hairy daddy, who knows what teach me a few things. Age/race is unimportant. Must be he wants and how to get it. (Call Thru) Box# 4724 discrete. Box# 1602 Tony, 29, dirty-blonde/hair, blue-green/eyes, 6', 1851bs., GWM, 41, 1901bs., looking for dominant, masculine top, 1There is NO CHARGE to leave a voice greeting! affectionate, likes the outdoors, running, having good for friendship and possible relationship. Open to all new times, movies, and holding and cuddling. ISO M, 27 or ideas. (Call Thru) Box# 9634 younger, descent shape, with similar interests. Box# 9046 p9303300/ GM, 25, tall and slender, looking to meet GM around 25. 1-800-420-LOVE (5683) WM, 49, in good shape, into bondage, domination, dildo 951127 Box# 7871 play, and phone sex. If interested, please call. Box# 7418 Just call and follow the simple instructions! Your extension is 214 M, 21, 6'2, 2201bs., dark skin, pretty eyes, likes having (Please prepare your greeting before you call. There is a limit of one call per person. You are NOT PERMITTED to leave M, 38, good looking, in-shape, financially secure, stable. fun, wants to meet new people, any age/race, as long as Looking for versatile M, 18-25. Apply for position. (Call a LAST NAME or personal phone number in your greeting. If you want to receive calls at home, please use (Call Thru).) your head is in the right place. (Call Thru) Box# 6648 Thru) Box# 4105 Jason, BM, 21, 6'3, 2001bs., light skin, looking for M to Dark haired, dark eyed M, 31, 6'1, 150Ibs., smooth, chill, hang out, whatever. Peace. (Call Thru) Box# 5927 Menu" on the 900 number. You can record a ing for C, as well as F. (Call Thou) Box# 1389 mustache, looking for hot times with M, 30-45, who likes greeting and enter your own personal telephone to have good times. Box# 7424 M, medium build, 130Ibs., seeking big, strong trucker to break me in. Big and a trim mustache are really hot. Box# number to receive calls at YOUR home. (Call Todd, 25, 6', 180, ready to have good times. Mark and his partner. Please call me. Box# 6649 Rich, 5'11, 1901bs., brown hair, brown eyes, hairy chest, 5865 Thru) costs the person receiving the call absolutely looking to service M and have some fun. Box# 8772 nothing. The person placing the call pays the SWM, sincere, handsome, with years of experience as M, nice body, clean cut, clean shaven, nice butt. ISO M, being dominant. ISO F with submissive fantasy. They will M, looking for good times with hot bottom, well hung so give a call. (Call Thru) Box# 0335 normal 900 charge. PLUS, your number remains stud, nothing to serious. (Call Thru) Box# 9275 ABSOLUTELY CONFIDENTIAL. No one learns be explored in safe, discrete manner. All you have to do is Jim, 6'4, 1901bs., versatile, looking for top M, into hot call. (Call Thru) Box# 8481 Brad, GWM, 36, generous, ex-pro athlete. ISO young the number. Our computers dial it for the caller. scenes, that are all safe. Especially about discipline and all C, early 40's, he's straight, she's possibly Bi, N/S, no GWM, under 26, stud-muffin type, for live-in, compan- that. (Call Thru) Box# 0840 When calls arrive at your home, our computer ionship. Smooth body, and gymnist build a plus. (Call drugs, enjoy nudity, and whatever else goes with it. ISO C Peter, 6'1, curly brown hair, 1651bs., beard, swimmer, announces them before you talk with the caller and Thru) Box# 7386 to have fun with. Box# 1635 enjoys walks, dancing, and tennis. ISO someone similar, you can accept them or refuse them. You can also Mark, GBM, 28, 6'1, 1901bs., Dean, GWM, brown hair, to hang out with, converse, and have fun. Box# 1000 control the times that you receive calls. interesting, can go either way, blue eyes, mustache, hairy body, well endowed. ISO Robert, GWM, 24, straight-acting, looking for muscular, So TRY IT! (Call Thru) is one of the least expen- but bottom is what he likes. You a great bottom to have a straight-acting GBM, 25-35, to hang out, take long walks, sive ways to use a 900 service. You do not pay for won't be dissappointed. (Call listen to the radio, and quiet evenings at home, for Thru) Box# 2396 great time with. (Call the calls you receive and you control your privacy. Thru) Box# 9022 friendship and possible relationship. Box# 3065 Robert, 5'10, 145, bm hr/eyes, PLUS, we are Henry, GBM, 32, 5'4, 145Ibs., bottom, into fitness, offering an 800 number as a special excellent shapte, American/In- Nick, 22, 5'10, 1891bs., introductory offer to join at NO COST. So call the blonde hair, blue eyes, looking for top, in-shape M, 20-40, 5'2-5'6, for blow out. dian, Black, Italian, ISO G/ (Call Thru) Box# 4178 800 number , record your greeting and then SAY BIWM, who enjoys good com- likes hanging out, sports, "yes" TO (Call Thru)! pany. Box# 8839 being with friends. Look- Dave, 40, 5'10, 1751bs., hot and well built. I'd love to ing to meet some people. meet you. (Call Thru) Box# 4075 Eric, BM, attr., handsome, nice (Call Thru) Box# 0861 body, ISO muscular, well-en- Bill, DM, 34, 6', 2101bs., brown hair, hazel eyes, inteligent, Men Seeking Men dowed male, attr., disease free, Dave, 35, 5'7, 160Ibs., musician, enjoys sports and music. ISO WF, any age, clean, still in the closet a plus. top, dark hair, green eyes, spontaneous, sensual, romantic, erotic, and exotic. Box# Bi white teddy bear, 37, looking for male companionship. Box# 1449 mustache, 7 inch cock. 3423 I aim to please. Box# 1104 ISO M, 35 and under. WBiM, 38, disease free, enjoys Box# 0266 Larry, 5'9, 1501bs. If you want to have a good time, and Adam, 20, college student, ISO someone 18-25 for danc- having fun, makes a real good some good phone conversations, call me. Box# 3950 ing, clubs, etc. (Call Thru) Box# 8936 bottom. ISO WM, overly en- David, GWM, 26, 5'7, 1651bs., very muscular, Oliver, GBM, 19, 5'10, 1601bs., medium build, looking Greg, SWM, 24, college student, healthy, looking for F to dowed, cut, and disease free. for M, 18-33. Box# 9954 Box# 8621 runner, 32w, 40c, brown try to mutually pleasure each other. If you want to get hair, brown eyes, moder- Ray, BiWM, 49, HIV-, beard, looking for M, 40+, for fun together for drinks, and fun afterwards, give me a call. Brian, 38, 6'2, 2101bs., brown ately hairy, mustache, and hot sex. (Call Thru) Box# 8868 Box# 8427 hair, brown eyes, good body, beard. ISO top GWM, 28- hairy chest/legs, looking for 40. (Call Thou) Box# Dad, GM, seeks 18-25 yr. old, for occassional night out, Greg, 21, brown hair, green eyes, student, in a band, cuddling, and hot fun. Let's talk. Box# 8134 enjoys sports, looking for F to have fun with, hang out, masculine guys who love the 3737 who's down to earth, and mature. Box# 8547 outdoors, playing, groups, and Greg, 35, 5'10, 1801bs., long brown hair, blue eyes, having good times. Box# 9776 GWM, 28, 5'9, 1551bs., brown hair, green eyes. looking for horny F or C with horny F. Would like to get GM, John, 22, college student, ISO someone out-going to know you. Box# 7722 for good times. Box# 5093 Rob, 6', 170, GWM, always ISO G/ASIAN M, to get horny but never desperate, ISO together with, see what Greg, 6' 1, 1721bs., fair complexion, African-American, GM, body-builder, 54-inch chest, 36-inch waist, 210, other 40 and under. Box# 9697 happens, for fun or what- musician, enjoys movies, theatre, the outdoors, conversa- 40's, ISO someone younger, in good shape like myself. ever. (Call Thru) Box# tions, and cuddling. ISO M, 25-35ish, height/weight (Call Thru) Box# 4684 2 very attractive GWM's, open, 22 and 24, ISO cute GWM's HOT, HOT TALK 6776 proportionate, with similar interests. Box# 3681 GM, Erin, 24, quiet, sincere, like music, astrology, ISO a 18-24 for summer fun. Box# M, looking for M, to kick Brian, 30's, slender, clean shaven, buzz cut, into wild monogamous, fun male,21-35. (Call Thru) Box# 2526 5655 back, relax, and let some- times, and partying, anytime. Box# 4416 one take care of him. Timmy, 5'10, 195, long blond hair, hairy chest, ISO WM, David, loves to suck, 5'6, M, looking for well endowed M to service. (Call Thru) 1-900-344-6020 Box# 9070 25 and over. Box# 2742 1601bs., healthy, wants to get Box# 2891 together one on one or with a be 18 22 year old, BM, 6'1, Jeff, 29, 5'8, I 30Ibs., BiCurious, brown hair, brown eyes. $3.99/min - must ext 23 Andre, BM, 25, dark skin, masculine, nice build. ISO group. (Call Thru) Box# 9389 150Ibs., looking for M, 20- Would like to have some fun. Box# 6542 rough neck type, B/HIS/Puerto Rican, under 24, mascu- 35. Preferably BM. Box# GWM, Jay, 25, ISO another M, 25-35, for fun. Box# 2 very good-looking, straight line. Let's hook up. Box# 0886 acting GWM's, early 20's, ISO attractive, young looking 8530 9973 Bruce, GWM, 38, 6', 2001bs., works out, brown hair, bi or GWM, 18-25 for friends and more. (Call Thru) College student, early 20's, 6', 1851bs., works out, clean hazel eyes, caring, sincere, easygoing, enjoys plays, dining Tim, SWM, 35, 6'1, nice guy, respects woman, has good Box# 1323 shaven, likes basketball, biking, dining out, and opera. out, long walks, reading, computers, and gardening. ISO sense of humor, just give me a chance. You won't be sorry, ISO someone to spend time with, develop a friendship, I'll try to make you happy. Box# 8674 Shaun, 26, ISO young college guy, blond and blue with M, 28-40, for friendship. (Call Thru) Box# 5632 nice body preferred. Box# 1232 and more. Box# 7973 Anthony, WM, 30, Italian, 5'7, black hair, brown eyes, Two long-haired young dudes ISO other long-haired Carlos, 5'11, masculine, muscular. Looking for someone, Drew, 25, 185, bm hr/eyes, ISO other males for fun. mustache, medium build, easygoing, fun, spontaneous, young dudes. We're into altemative/rock music, the out- blonde hair, muscular, 6', about the same. Box# 7312 doors, and camping. Box# 3224 Box# 8536 and masculine. ISO masculine BM, under 40, solid-lean, Dave, 35, 6'2, 1851bs., light brown hair, blue eyes, clean Nick, 22, 5'10, new to area, light brown hair, blue eyes, interested in sports, and music. Box# 6652 GWM, 41, (look younger), ISO guy, 19-30 for good hot not into games, likes theatre, dancing, swimming, music. shaven, looking for someone to have some fun. Box# Rick, 5'10, 1851bs., Italian, dark hair, masculine, inno- times. Box# 8955 ISO M, good personality, to hang out with. (Call Thru) 3168 cent, interested in learning what it takes to please a man. M, 24, 5'9, 165, long brown hair, blue eyes, mustache, Box# 3300 Rita, 33, GF, looking for G/BiF who wants to have some (Call Thru) Box# 4406 I'm easy-going, ISO similar dudes. Box# 3216 Emmanuel, BM, 38, looking for interesting, positive fun. (Call Thru) Box# 8655 BiM, HIV-, TV submissive, religious, seeks live-in hus- Bill, people, especially saved, or spiritual. God Bless You. 32, 5'8, 160, prof., not into glitter, self-absorb, bitchy band, 40+, for monogamous relationship. Anything you or Steven, looking for someone to call me, any race. Call me Box# 7883 stero-types, ISO someone who is truthful, warm, need if you're the right one. Box# 0986 gentle, in sometime. (Call Thru) Box# 9464 -touch, with a quiet strength for mutual honest BiWM, 20, 5'8, 1401bs., interests from horseback riding Michael, GBM, top, 5'7, dark complexion, looking for friendship, no sex right away calls please. Box# 8684 Hot GMC, 33 and 45, looking to meet other monoga- to jumping out of airplane. ISO Bi/GWM, 18-22, with slim B/Latin M, bottom. Box# 5238 Mike, 32, versatile, 5'6, 165, bm hr, gm eyes, ISO mous C, 28-45, for hot, safe fun. Box# 2574 keen sense of adventure. (Call Thru) Box# 6838 Steve, looking for someone for good times with friendship, compatible M's to share my house I just purchased. Box# GWM, 34, 170, 6'8, fun-loving, open-minded but con- Dean, 5'5, 1201bs., blonde hair, hazel-green eyes, likes 9644 and possibly leading to relationship. Box# 5169 servative, caring, enjoy good conversations, music, ISO romance, meeting new people, and having fun. ISO M, This freak is looking for a masculine top freak, to do it another guy for good company. (Call Thou) Box# 5163 18-34, who likes to have fun. (Call Thru) Box# 6163 Paul, 26, new to area, 5'8, 1551bs., brown hair, blue eyes, anytime, anywhere. good looking, clean shaven, smooth, looking for M, You must be freaky. Box# 3588 GWM, 5'10, 175, very good-looking, well built, versitle, Ron, GWM, 23, new to area, looking for friendship, and around 26. Let's talk. (Call Thru) Box# 5109 M, 40, 5'11, 175Ibs., looking for Catwoman to take me to ISO other guys, any race, for real hot times. (Call Thou) possible relationship. Give me a call. Box# 5762 her Box# 7875 Daddy Bill, GWM top, looking for GWM, bottom, to dungeon, or Wonderwoman to rescue me from the BM, 34, 6', 2151bs., well built in right places, well- bad girls. Box# 1719 George, 26, 5'10, 175, hzl eyes, bm hr, college student, endowed bottom. ISO well-endowed top M, 25-55, to service me. I aim to please. Box# 4921 Joe, 6', 200Ibs. Anybody who likes to hang out, do fun very good-looking, clean shavend, masculine, ISO Asians give me a good time, who's looking to take control. Race/ Ernesto, M, really into meeting some guys that could show things, and is ultra-sexually active, give me a call. Box# or Hispanic guys, 25-. (Call Thru) Box# 9625 unimportant, size is. Box# 6041 me a good time. (Call Thru) Box# 4857 2400 Tom, 31, Italian, bi, 5'10, 210, very muscular, dark hr/ Dave, BiWM, 30's, 6', clean shaven, good shape, dark BiWM, 23, 130Ibs., seeking older, adult M, 27-35, big, BiWM, 23, I 301bs., very little experience with M's. ISO eyes, ISO other males and couples. (Call Thou) Box# hair, green eyes. ISO Bi/GWM, similar age, masculine, older M, 28-38, 170-2001bs., trim mustache and beard, 9619 fun, no strings attached, discrete, into good times. (Call big, rugged build, for very discrete, 1st encounter. Box# GAM, 22, 5'7, 140. Inexperienced. ISO GWM, mascu- Thru) Box# 5673 Lonely? 7415 line. For exotic massages, wrestling and companionship. Rick, GWM, 35, 5'8, 130Ibs., submissive, bottom, attrac- Call Box# 3066 tive, slim. ISO aggressive GWM, 20-35, boot and cycle GM, 29, 5'10, 175. BR hair and blue eyes. Variety of type guy, into wild hot, tame, or rough times. (Call Thru) me... Listen & Respond interests. ISO GM to have some good times. Box# 4073 Box# 5415 GM, likes to stay up late in hot rub, ISO someone to Jason, 19, blonde hair, blue eyes, swimmers build. ISO accompany him for contact and oral. Box# 6063 bottom for good times. (Call Thru) Box# 5032 to Secret Erin, likes to have fun, be with people and have alot of BM, 24, 5' I 1, 1651bs., smooth, attractive, looking for good times. ISO M to share good times with. (Call Thou) straight acting/appearing, versatile, endowed, educated Box# 3069 BM only. No fems. (Call Thru) Box# 4213 Fantasies & Desires! Asian M, 22, 5'7, 1421bs., conservative dresser, clean cut, Mark, Asian M, 25, 5'10, 1551bs., looking to meet people, slim. Enjoys running, wrestling, cuddling, massages, not and perhaps something more. Ages 20-28. Box# 4142 1-900-344-6020 ext 23 1-900-976-1155, ext 22 into bar scene. ISO WM, 25-40, 5'8-6', 160-190Ibs. (Call Peter, GWM, 34, very oral, looking to hook-up with hot 24 hrs/day. 7 days. touch tone Thou) Box# 4113 M, 20's-30's, any race. Just lie back and enjoy some hot 24 hrs/day 7 days. touch tone required. must be 13 $3.99/min $1.95/min required, must be 18 Mega900 Wilm DE Very large, muscular WM, 44, 6'3, 2451bs., ISO much head. No reciprocation. (Call Thru) Box# 1877 smaller built M, martial artist, wrestler, for fantasy combat Andre, BM, 32, 5'10, 1801bs., 34 waist, 44 chest, brown rugged, about 175-1951bs., for an encounter. Beard/ or good natured horse play. (Call Thru) Box# 2840 eyes, mustache, top, aggressive. ISO M, any race, for Steve, 44, bottom ISO tops. Box# 7381 mustache preferred. Box# 9717 Hi! I'm a cool guy, clean cut looks and appearance, friendship and fun. (Call Thru) Box# 1061 Les, WM, 26, 5'11, 1351bs., red hair, hazel eyes, new to Brett, 5'9, 160, I'm a hairy man, ISO some dick. Box# looking for a boyfriend. You should be the same and be Nick, 22, 5'10, black hair, blue eyes, likes hiking, biking, area, farm boy at heart, enjoys the outdoors. ISO WM, 23 8201 21-35. Call me. Box# 3437 swimming, the outdoors, movies, theatre, dancing, music, and under, slim, smooth, boyish, farm boy looks. (Call Jim, M, 27, 6'l, 2101bs., enjoys fishing, 4-wheeling, and Jeremy, WM, 18, looking for compassionate M friend, 18- not into games. ISO real person to go out, and have fun. Thru) Box# 3111 the outdoors. ISO someone to spend quality time with. 25, any race. Box# 7307 (Call Thru) Box# 0877 Box# 1778 James, GWM, 20, 5'7, 1751bs., into just about anything Dave, 39, 6', 2001bs., good shape, fun guy, likes skiing, Aggressive top, very capable, likes to get in the sadle, and fun, likes having good times. Give me a call. (Call Thru) Dennis, DWM, 43, looks younger, 5'10, 153Ibs., sophis- scuba diving, swimming, cars, mexican restaurants, mov- stay there a long time. Give me a call. (Call Thru) Box# Box# 2546 ticated, swab, romantic, kind-hearted, clean shaven, well- ies, dining out. Sexually I like slot of things. ISO M. (Call 1321 Ben, 27, 5'11, 1601bs., brown hair, hazel eyes, new to gifted, looking for classy, intelligent F, 30-45, to be Thou) Box# 0179 Attractive GM, 35, 5'l I, 1701bs., smooth, brown hair, area, professional, looking for GWM, 24-30, hairy chest, spoiled and pampered. (Call Thru) Box# 8470 Chuck, WM, 24, dark hair, blue eyes, tan, GQ type, good brown eyes, educated. ISO masculine, top, G/BiWM, relationship-oriented, who knows what they want. (Call New guy in town, 5'6, 1511bs., likes bottoms. Would like looking. ISO BM, good-looking, good-shape, well-dressed, dark hair/eyes, well-endowed, professional, for sensual Thru) Box# 2424 to hear from some of you. Box# 6113 straight-acting. Maybe we can hook-up, get together, and afternoons, and evenings. (Call Thru) Box# 0730 Zack, looking for mature M, 40 years plus. Give me a call. get to know each other. (Call Thou) Box# 8009 M, 33, 6', 2151bs., brown hair, blue eyes, enjoys job, has Mark, If you're into hot fun, and good times, and love to (Call Thru) Box# 1888 variety of interests, playful, young at heart, looking for Bob, 43, trying to get in shape, wants to get back that lean play, I'm into you. Box# 0320 Mike, GBM, 39, looking for GBM, 30-45, well-endowed, Kevin, If you're looking for a good, hot, fun time, I'm your thick, top, for fun and excitement. Box# 1187 December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT--21 People who want to donate to Sur- books, records, CDs, comic books, toys, Survival/Revival, MAP's Third Ward Resale vival/Revival can bring items during regular games, sporting goods, tools, seasonal decora- business hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 tions, picture frames, artwork and furniture. Shop, Celebrates One-Year Anniversary a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. Pick-up can be arranged for large items. Call to 5:00 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. 291-2856 to make arrangements or to get in- Milwaukee—Early in the development of the "Survival/Revival is a lens through which the The store can use clothing, accessories, formation on volunteer opportunities. Milwaukee AIDS Project's (MAP) Sur- public can see the good work of MAP," she household goods, furniture, small appliances, vival/Revival Resale shop, someone came up said. "Most members of the public don't have with a list of the top ten things an interested an opportunity or reason to go to the agency, Since We Need a Word that Includes All of person could do to help establish the business. but if they stop in here, we can tell them about At the top of the list was "Recruit a carpen- its work and they can contribute to it through Us, Why Not Use 'Gay'? ter to work on the renovations" and at the donating items and/or buying items. bottom of the list was "Donate the shirt off Commentary by Kathy Worthington all of All volunteers are trained to answer ques- Four years haven't managed to erase your back, now!" For four years I was the Editor of a Utah tions from the public about HIV and AIDS. that. In between was the tongue-in-cheek request publication for Lesbians, and for three years Shoppers and donors might gain a little knowl- GAY. We've taken a word that originally "donate your Rolex watch and all the fur- my partner Sara was the Assistant Editor. Be- homosex- to edge, get some questions answered, while meant happy and used it in place of in your living room for resale." cause of our work with the publication, we re- that. niture they're in the store." ual until everyone accepts it as meaning As Survival/Revival celebrates one full year of ceived and read a wide range of LesBiGay and One of these volunteers is Maureen Taylor, Surely we can take that same happy word business, manager Kathy Fortier is still gladly publications from across the country. a woman originally from England who for- make it include Bisexuals, Transgendered welcoming donations of shirts and furniture We've been to women's festivals, the March merly managed a fabric store in the Chicago people and anyone else who wants to be in- wishing for donations of Rolexes. on Washington, Stonewall 25 and the Gay and area. "The people I work with at Sur- cluded. World AIDS Day, December 151, 1995, Games. We've had plenty of time and plenty On vival/Revival are all terrific," she commented, This is written by a woman, a Lesbian...and and volunteers invited the public to an of reasons to get used to the popular use of the staff "and I enjoy meeting students and everyone my partner, also a Lesbian, agrees. We're ac- anniversary celebration highlighted by birthday word, "Queer"...a word that some homosex- who shops here. The Third Ward has become tivists, feminists and Lesbians, yet we think cake, coffee, and store-wide sale prices. ual/Bisexual/Transgender/Drag people in the quite the 'place to be' ...we have lots of out-of- it's just fine for us and other people to say the The mission of the business, located at 246 U.S: have taken to using as an all inclusive towners stopping in. Some people are looking word "Gay" and mean all of us: homosexual E. Chicago Street in Milwaukee's Historic term that means all of us. for bargains, and we see a number of dealers men and women, Bisexuals and Transgendered Third Ward, is to earn funds to support all the In our travels, in our work and as activists, who stop in regularly to see what we have. people. program areas of MAP; to provide needed we've heard the word "Queer" used again and Good furniture is a hot seller year-round. At If we, two womyn, two Lesbians in our for- household items and clothing to men, women again and again and again. this time of year, warm sweaters, coats and ties, think it's OK for publications, speakers.,_ children living with HIV/AIDS; and to You'd think that by now Sara and I would be and socks are selling well, as are holiday decora- and writers to simply say "Gay" to mean all of create jobs and volunteer opportunities for the comfortable with "Queer"--and we are, sort tions." us, then perhaps there are other women out individuals MAP serves and the people who of. Queer is shorter and easier to write or say While Taylor likes to shop for little toys for there who agree. MAP. than Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender. But support her grandchildren or household items for her This doesn't mean that we have to give up the last year, Survival/Revival has bene- we almost never used "Queer" in our publica- In grown children, she's amazed at the number of all the other terms. People can continue to use from a variety of knowledgeable help. A tion, we don't use it in conversation, and we fited items which are donated and sold each week. "Queer" and two newer terms: "LesBiGay" Wisconsin Department of Development Busi- really have no desire to. "Everything is constantly changing. It's never and "TransLesBiGay. And, of course, we can ness Development Initiative grant provided fi- We think there are many, many homosex- boring, with people coming in and out. Time continue to say Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Trans- nancial assistance. Laughlin/Constable adver- ual/Bisexual and Transgendered Americans goes so fast when I'm in the shop that I only gender. But let's use Gay. The Gay commu- agency created an eye-catching logo and who feel the same way. tising know that it's time to go when I get hungry." nity. Gay publications. Gay activists. It's advertisement series. Proponents of the word "Queer" have a Taylor works a four-hour shift on Tuesdays. short, sweet and easy. Say it to mean the Volunteers have given absolutely essential point, however, this Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, "I'm a resale/auction type person," she shared. whole community. If we can take a word and help in many forms. A volunteer committee Transgendered,Drag stuff can get pretty long, "I've been known to go into the shop on days make it ours, change its meaning, affect the helped the store produce its first ever fund- unwieldy and tiresome. "Queer" is so short. I'm not volunteering!" way it's used, why not the word GAY? raiser September 306, a combination "dance- shorter. And sweeter. Nicer. And "We've accomplished more than we ever Gay is fashion show-shopping evening" called "Street more comfortable. thought possible in our first year of opera- Beat". More than $2,000 was raised that night Most Lesbians get comfortable with the tion," said Fortier. "Our sales volume has alone. word "Gay" before they get comfortable with slowly but surely increased each month. We present time, about 15 or 20 volun- the word "Lesbian." "I'm Gay." It's so easy GAY ORGY At the feel positive the store will continue to be a work in the store each week. "We could to say, easy to hear. Even many straight peo- teers huge success. Most of our customers have more volunteers," said Fortier, "since ple can hear it and not flinch, which is not use heard about us through word-of-mouth, which open six days a week, and we need four something you can say about the word we're will grow. We receive very strong support in volunteers a day. "Queer." A huge percentage of Gays and the Gay and Lesbian community, and we people who volunteer here have a real Lesbians are quite comfortable saying they're Listen or Join In Most greatly appreciate the donation of ad space in to the whole AIDS issue. They ei- Gay; some of us are even proud to say it, dedication the Gay/Lesbian press. Besides art dealers, someone who is HIV positive or are happy to say it. 1-900-745-2398 ther know antique and record collectors, we see many conscious and want to help raise GAY. I think it sounds and feels comfortable politically students looking for hip or cheap clothing. cure." and free. Out and proud. For my first forty money to find a Budget-conscious people also love to shop Fortier feels strongly that the resale shop is years, queer was a bad, nasty, insulting word. here. We look forward to increasing our sales 18-- an effective way to interact with the public and in our second year." educate 'them about HIV and AIDS. SAF E. S I MP L E. D I SC R E E T. friserosins Beal Li v e your

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After his for three years in another Exodus ministry, a Part III fear of LIA trainees perhaps seeing that an- first six months, LIA leadership was already weekly support group based in Kansas called other, self-accepting avenue was available to discussing with him the prospect of Schramm Freedom at Last. He first By Darren J. Roberts heard of LIA and them. staying on after his year of commitment ended live-in ministries after attending an "I was really, really struggling with who I Exodus There were strictly enforced curfews, and to become a leader-in-training. "I was doing was and not being able to reconcile being both International Conference in 1989. excursions and visitors were carefully moni- very, very well." Gay and Christian," said 31-year-old Boston "And after I didn't see progress in letting go tored. Fall From "Grace" teacher and playwright. J.D. Schramm, who of my homosexuality with the weekly support Non-Christian music other than classical was Schramm's fall from LIA's after a realiza- joined the live-in Exodus ministry called Love group, I decided that something more drastic not allowed, and videos—G and PG rated tion he had when allowed to attend a family In Action (LIA) for six months in 1991, and was necessary," Schramm said. He soon ap- only—could only be watched on weekends, reunion in Dallas over the Fourth of July was "very successful, almost kind of a golden plied for the program. subject to leadership approval. weekend, the first time he had left the program boy of the program," before being dismissed Once accepted, he packed his bags and in- Among the many films banned from LIA since he started that January. and banned from contacting any other LIA formed his parents of his plans, saying to were Airplane!, Young Frankenstien, Steel "Once I was outside of the strict confines of members. them, "This is what I think I need." Magnolias, Mommie, Dearest (because Joan the program, it became clear to me that I was When he joined LIA, Schramm believed that Schramm. a born-again Christian, had come Crawford is a cult figure in the Gay commu- no different than I had been when I went in. I the only way to solve his dilemma was to out to his Catholic parents when he was 19— nity), Indiana Jones and the Temple of still very much saw myself as a Gay man," change his sexual orientation. "even in my early teens, 12 or 13, I was sexu- Doom (because he's so handsome and some- Schramm said. "I felt strongly that God really disliked me ally active4 an knew that I would be leading a times had his shirt off), and Whatever Hap- He returned to the LIA house "not wanting because of my homosexuality and because of Gay life"—but after coming out, "got in- pened to Baby Jane. to be there." Soon thereafter, he went out one my inability to be the man I was supposed to volved in religious and spiritual groups, and "That was really a sticking point for me," night and "fell, which is the phrase they use be," said Schramm. "What I was understand- came back to them and said, `Naw, don't Schramm said. "I'm not sure why some of the when you have sex with another man." ing from the Bible was that the only way I worry about it.' But I was still, inside, really movies were on the banned list. They also Not being an uncommon occurrence for LIA could enter the kingdom of God was to be a torturing myself. I don't think they realized wouldn't let us watch Yentl, because someone members, the sex act itself is not what straight man." how much my interpretation of spirituality was might have difficulty seeing a woman dressed Schramm was ultimately dismissed for, but for Rafael-based flagship live- LIA, the then San causing me" so many problems when coupled as a man, which I thought was funny because "the fact that I did not feel remorse for having in ministry (it has since moved to Tennessee), with homosexuality. Yentl is one of the most spiritual movies I've fallen. I did not believe God would punish me is a self-professed "ministry of healing to In college, he ventured his one time into het- eln seen. for that. I didn't feel that I had done anything those who have made a commitment to leave a erosexuality via sex with a female. "But we all "But by the same token, not only would the wrong." homosexual lifestyle. Love In Action brings an make mistakes," he laughs. house allow us to watch, but owned a copy of LIA Helps Him To Come Out understanding of the underlying, non-sexual Life in LIA Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, one of the campi- LIA "focused a lot on getting to know your- root causes of homosexuality. We offer the Twenty-six years-old when he entered LIA, est movies I've ever seen," he adds in disbe- self individually, and I think it allowed me to tools that lead to an overcoming life." Schramm, as well as the other 17 LIA trainees lief. "That was fine for us to watch!" break down the shell that my closet was," Sponsored then by the Church of the Open his year, had to agree to commit himself to the The ex-Gay ministries attribute homosexual- Schramm said. Door, LIA does not profess to be able to cause program for one year and remain celibate ity to a lack a of good same-sex relationship "The reflection that the program allowed an instant change, conceding that God rarely during that time, under the watchful eye of with a parent. LIA was no different. me, the time to reflect and really focus on my- zaps someone into heterosexuality like some paid leaders, leaders-in-training, and other "What LIA would typically do was to bring self, that space allowed me to reazlize that, Olympic deity. but works to bring "gradual program members. down what you had been accustomed to, which Whoah, wait a minute! This is insane trying to gentle change" over what was often quoted by Living in one of the program's houses with a was getting that affirmation from other men," make these changes. I need to instead accept LIA as a three to seven year period before op- fellow LIA roommate, he paid a $500 monthly said Schramm, "and then build up the mascu- who I am. It wasn't their goal that I come to posite sex relationships could be attempted— rent, kept a "mundane, non-career oriented" linity God had supposedly originally given realize I wanted to lead my life as an openly three to seven years of sexual frustration, celi- full time job, shared household duties and you." Gay man, but that became a by-product in my bacy, and no masturbating. regularly attended nightly diner, Sunday Schramm, who describes his early family case," Schramm said. Nor does LIA confess that the healing will church services, Tuesday Bible studies, life as "like everyone else's, dysfunctional," Rather than mouth false sorrow for having be easy: "Satan has no intention of allowing Wednesday house meetings and Monday and saw as the goal of LIA to find undo blame in had sex with another man, Schramm stood by you to leave the Gay lifestyle without a fight. Thursday night LIA classes on "different his parents for his homosexuality. his identity. And was dismissed immediately. You can expect a Satanic attack." spirituality issues and masculinity issues." "Initially in LIA, I went through a lot of "I fought them when they dismissed me, but attacks include: Gay friends, pro-Gay Such Break any of the rules and he was expected blaming my dad for who I was, which was not I think of it as one of the best things that ever theology, questioning LIA principles, and sex- to repent and suffer the punishment that the fair, which was not accurate. But I was buying happened to me, because that's really what be- ual temptation. leaders saw fit. into what LIA was telling me," Schramm said. came the catalyst for me to reconcile who I am Prior to LIA, Schramm had been involved There were many restrictions placed on LIA While living in the program, Schramm's with who I see my God as being," Schramm parents, whose current relationship with their said. son he describes as "good," came to visit him at the house and "were not excited about me Announcements being there because it's such an extreme pro- gram. My father, in particular, was pretty PrideFest Seeks Entertainers Milwaukee—PrideFest is looking for entertainers to help fill the four stages at the Summer- fest grounds. PrideFest is seeking bands, dance troupes, choral groups. comedy troupes and Offer Service Oriented Program singing troupes. Also, individual singers, comics and dancers, classical musicians, story tellers, SAGE to Directors of SAGE recently announced that SAGE will offer its actors, theatre groups and performing artists, folk singers and acoustic blues players. Milwaukee-The Board of members in the near future. A telephone reassurance program PrideFest is not seeking impersonators. The PrideFest lineup will include -impersonators who first service oriented program to call by volunteers to members who are shut in or live alone and are specifically invited to perform. consisting of a daily telephone will be inaugurated. Interested people must submit a tape or reviews of past performances. For more information, wish to be contacted daily planning to hire, on a part-time basis, a person to recruit, train and call PrideFest at (414) 272-FEST no later than the end of December. Accordingly, SAGE is supervise volunteer callers. Experience in social services or program development preferred for Audubon Court Books Hosts Amy Tan this position. Persons interested in applying should send a resume to SAGE at P.O. Box 92482, 53202. Milwaukee—On Tuesday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. Audubon Court Books will host Amy Milwaukee, WI Tan, author of The Hundred Secret Senses for a reading and signing of her book. Tan's previ- Ujima Forms African-American AA ous books include The Kitchen God's Wife and The Joy Luck Club, the latter of which was would like to announce the formation of African-American Alcoholics made into a very successful movie. Audubon Court Books is located at 383 W. Brown Deer Milwaukee—Ujima Men's Group. Ujima is a co-gender social organization serving the Gay, Road. Anonymous (AAAA) Lesbian and Bisexual people within Milwaukee's African-American community. AAAA Men's Wisconsin Bell Chorus Seeking New Members Group is based on the 12 Step fellowship and will explore taboo subjects concerning Milwau- men facing issues related to addictive behaviors. Milwaukee—The Wisconsin Bell Chorus is seeking new members for their Spring Season kee's Gay African-American for the meetings will be December 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 7:30 to 9:00 starting January 9, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. All voices welcome, but men's voices are most urgently The dates and host site headquarters located at 1442 N. Farwell, Suite 602. For more information, 441P needed. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ameritech Building, p.m. at the Ujima message with Ujima at (414) 272-3009 or contact Veral at (414) 933-9317. 845 N. 35th St. Please use the parking lot entrance off Wells St. For more information, call please leave a Joyce at (414) 453-7854. Ujima Forms Het-Heru Hetep Want to be a Country Dyke? Milwaukee—Ujima would like to announce the formation of Het-Heru Hetep starting in De- pleasures of peace, is a group for African-American Lesbians and Madison—Are you a country dyke (or want to be?). Want to meet other country Lesbians? cember. Het-Heru Hetep, the group's focus will be on issues surrounding anger, oppression, pain and Then join us! On Saturday, January 13th, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.. RDA has its monthly potluck Bisexual women. The and dates will be the Ujima headquarters at 1442 N. Farwell, Suite and work/play party. Bring a vegetarian dish to pass, sleds, warm clothes and stories to tell. life choices. The host site 602, on December 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required so Call (608) 437-8018 for location and directions. message. All inquires will be treated confi- • please contact Ujima at (414) 272-3009 and leave a Sistah's to Women's Views December Session dentially. Milwaukee—Sistah's to Women's Views (SWV) announces a new host site for their Decem- ber 30th meeting (moved to the last Saturday due to the holidays). The new location is being do- nated by a resident of the Yankee Hill Apartments, 626 E. State St. Meetings will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the party room area. December's topic will be on emotional and physical promiscuity. Discussions will focus on the joys and pains of infidelity in same-sex re- Turn your LIFE INSURANCE into CO, NOW lationships and how we deal with these types of ups and downs. This session will be divided into two sections: group one, studs and group two, femmes. Please bring a pillow along for comfort. Your NEEDS must be met NOW. CO, NOW. We need and want new energy—COME ON and reach out and connect with an organization established to help define a better environment for all LOC/Women of Color. Sponsored by the must be fulfilled NOW. Cream City Foundation. Your DREAMS • CO, NOW, Sunday Night Out Becomes Inside Out -Challenged Madison—"Sunday Night Out", WTSO's radio show for Madison's LBG community was HIV moved from Sunday nights to Saturdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. According to the show's ex- \OW, ecutive producer, Diana Summers, as of November 25th the show was renamed "Inside Out." CO, Madison's Denise Matika contributed the new label and was awarded over $200 in gifts from Call for FREE BROCHURE Gay and Lesbian authors and entertainers for her creative efforts. 800-650-3333 "Inside Out" will not air on December 16th, but will return on December 23th with a two and CO, NOW one half hour program (5:00 to 7:30 p.m.). SAGE's Holiday Buffet and Tea Dance 4%‘ Milwaukee—On Saturday, December 23rd, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., SAGE Milwaukee will 7,t/e eau liadeudaded Ca NOW hold its annual Holiday Buffet and Tea Dance at Just Us, 807 S. Fifth St. This holiday event will feature a full buffet with turkey (donated) and all the trimmings, free non-alcoholic bever- age (cash bar for alcoholic beverages), a tea dance with lots of danceable music and door CASENOW prizes. The event is free, but SAGE will accept donations to help cover the cost. Since Just Us will not open to the public until 5:00 p.m., this is a private SAGE party. Eve- Viatical Settlements ryone is welcome, but reservations are required! Any person whose name does not appear on the reservation list will not be admitted. Call (414) 271-0378 any evening or weekend before Founding Member KAS‘.. Member NAPWA December 16th to reserve. December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996—WISCONSIN LIGHT--23 New Jersey Judge Upholds Boy Scouts' Ban tion," said Dale, a fund-raiser for Phoenix CLASSIFIEDS House in Manhattan, a drug rehabilitation on Gays by center. Misreading the Bible Dale, who was in Boy Scouts for more than Trenton, NJ--The Boy Scouts of America's McGann was on the bench most of Thursday 12 years, said he is living his life the way the Accomodations (BSA) ban on Gays has been challenged a and did not immediately return a telephone call Boy Scouts taught him, by helping people. handful of times and has always been upheld. from The Associated Press seeking comment. "I'm practicing what I was taught in Boy Scouts," he said. "I'm Chanticleer Guest House—located on 30 private So when Superior Court Judge Patrick J. In his legal analysis, McGann cited the Bible: standing by what I believe in and helping acres in picturesque Door County, WI. Suites in- McGann in Freehold ruled that the Monmouth 'Sodomy is derived from the name of the the community. I be- lieve in the Boy Scouts and their clude: double whirlpool, fireplact, private bath, en- Council of the Boy Scouts did not violate state biblical city, Sodom, which, with the nearby programs, but not in their discrimination policies." tertainment center, breakfast to room. For reserva- anti-discrimination laws when it expelled Ea- city of Gomorrah, was destroyed by fire and Dale, who now lives in Manhattan, said it's tion or color brochure, call B:yon and Darrin at gle Scout James Dale in 1990 after learning brimstone rained down by the Lord because of ironic to him that his first two Boy (414) 746-0334 Dale was Gay, it was really no surprise. the sexual depravity (active homosexuality) of Scout What was surprising was McGann's language their male inhabitants.''' troops folded because of lack of adult leader- Inn at Pine Ridge, a B&B esp. for womyn. Hot in the ruling released Wednesday, November As most biblical scholars agree, the myth of ship. tub, sauna, veg. Brunch. Hike, x-ski. Nr. Eau 8th but filed November 3. Sodom does not refer to homosexuality at all. 'To think that someone as qualified as my- Claire. By res. Only. (715) 984-2272. It was shocking to read such harsh anti- McGann showed what one observer called "a self, an exemplary scout, can't be an assistant Gay language coming from a judge in writ- lamentable ignorance" of Scripture in reading scoutmaster when adults are needed is ridicu- ing," said Dale's attorney, Evan Wolfson, on its meaning as he did. lous," he said. FOR SALE Thursday. McGann went on to write that "all relig- But Walker said Dale had no business being But Richard W. Walker, the Boy Scouts of ions deem the act of sodomy a serious moral a scout. Contemporary Framed Pictures America national spokesman in Irving, Texas, wrong," and that until 1979, it was considered We believe the person (Dale) knew very Great for home or office suite, huge selection, fast said '' I didn't get that feeling at all" when he a criminal act in New Jersey. well in advance what our values are," Walker computerized pricing. Satisfied customers include: read the 50-page ruling. Walker called the Again, McGann showed his ignorance. All said. "This person was trying to change the McGillycuddy's Bar and Grill, Le Peep Restaurants, ruling " well-reasoned. " religions do not consider homosexuality to be BSA when these values have been very, very Fritz's on Second, CompuPros, Inc., Johnson Con- In the ruling, McGann wrote: "Men who evil, the observer said. successful over the last 85 years. If you say trols, Inc., Bayview Dental Lab, Giovanni's Restau- do those criminal and immoral acts cannot be "It is unthinkable that in a society where Boy Scout today, people automatically think rant, Petit National Ice Rink, Pizza Man on North. held out as role models. BSA knows that." there was universal governmental condemna- community service and citizenship." "There are reasons we frame over thousands of art- The judge said the Boy Scouts of America is tion of the act of sodomy as a crime, that the McGann, considered by his peers to be an works annually—friendly, knowledgeable people a private organization and has a constitutional BSA could or would tolerate active homosexu- extreme religious conservative, came under providing quality framing at a reasonable cost." right to decide who can belong. The Scouts' ality if discovered in any of its members," he criticism in 1992 when he issued an injunction (over 10 years experience and at the same location. Gay ban has been challenged several times but wrote. "The criminal law has changed. The against a woman preventing her from getting an Call, (414) 271-WALL. always upheld, Walker said. moral law as to the act of sodomy--has not." abortion after the man who impregnated her petitioned the court. Wolfson, a senior attorney with the Lambda Dale, 25, formerly of Middletown, said " it Education Fund in New The injunction was later lifted by an appeals Legal Defense and was upsetting that a judge would rule this way. Employment York, said he is considering an appeal but court and the woman was allowed to get an It seems obvious that he might not be ruling on abortion. would not discuss whether the judge's lan- the basis of the case, which is discrimina- Part time to develop telephone reassurance service guage would be one of the grounds. for Lesbian and Gay older adults in Milwaukee area. Creating Change Conference Recruit, screen, train, supervise volunteer callers. Gay Leaders at Promote, advertise program. Experience in social Business Services services/program development preferred. Send re- Announce Push for Same-Sex Marriage sume to: SAGE (Senior Action in a Gay Environ- ment), P.O. Box 92482, Milwaukee, WI 53202. GLINN Voice Mail—(414) 289-8780. Gay Milwau- Detroit, MI—Gay and Lesbian leaders said of North Carolina, acknowledged there is kee's original free personal ad system. GLINN Saturday, November 11, that they plan a major disagreement among Gays and Lesbians over Social Work Case Manager computer BBS—(414) 289-0713—Free. push to legalize same-gender marriages, de- whether the issue should be pursued in today's The Milwaukee AIDS Project, a service agency of spite a hostile political climate and some disa- conservative political climate. the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, is seeking greement within their own ranks. "There is disagreement. And yet, at the a Social Work Case Manager to work with individu- Body Improvement The bottom line is. we don't have a choice same time, it is clear that the denial of our als who are living with HIV/AIDS. Responsibilities about the timing," said Amelia Craig, an at- right to marriage--if that is what we as indi- include assessment, service plan development, on- torney and executive director of Gay and Les- --definitely represents discrimi- Penis, Nipple Enlargement viduals choose going monitoring and evaluation, reassessment, bian Advocates and Defenders in Boston. said. Prof vacuum pumps with instruction. Gain 1"-3". nation," he service coordination, problem solving and advocacy. Approximately 2,000 Gay and Lesbian ac- denial of legal marriage pre- Permanent, safe. Enhance erection. For free bro- The group says Candidates should have a BSW and at least three tivists from around the country, had gathered Lesbian couples from filing chures call: Dr. Jee; Kaplan (312) 409-4030. Lat- vents Gay and years of experience working with people living with in Detroit for the Creating Change Confer- joint tax returns, from obtaining joint insur- a life est surgical-nonsurgical enlargement info. 1-900- challenging disease. Interested individuals ence, an annual affair sponsored by the Na- ance policies, from automatic inheritance and should 976-PUMP ($2.95/min submit a letter summarizing qualifications tional Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF). right of survivorship, and from securing some and salary requirements with a resume to: Kimberly The issue of same-sex marriage is expected workplace benefits. . Tenerelli, AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, to be thrust into the news again next year when " The case is coming down." Craig said. P.O. Box 92487, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Health a trial is scheduled in Hawaii over whether the Equal Opportunity Employer " The issue is not whether or not to deal with state has a compelling interest to keep same- it, but how to deal with it." $10 \Hour Benefits Specialist sex couples from marrying. Before the trial, the Hawaii Legislature is Wanted—Bi or Gay F, 18-28 to massage. Bi- The Milwaukee AIDS Project, a service agency of Craig said legal experts agree that chances expected to consider recommendations from a curious young females. Instr. Video avail. (414) the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, is seeking are good the court will rule against the state. state commission that is studying the 299-9486 issue. a Benefits Specialist to advocate on behalf of people That would make Hawaii the first in the union And the case already has generated a response living with HIV disease and AIDS. The candidate to recognize Gay and Lesbian marriages. in other states. must display a clear understanding of eligibility cri- Recent published studies done by independ- Utah earlier this year passed a law denying teria and interactive components of various benefits Organizations ent researchers show that same-sex marriages legal recognition of same-sex marriages, while programs. The Benefits Specialist should be able to will prove to be an economic boom to the a similar attempt in South Dakota failed. An counsel the client on each of the major benefit pro- Aloha State. Alaska lawmaker failed in his attempt to close Volunteers & Ideas Needed Hurricane Gay and Lesbian operated resorts and B&B's grams including Social Security (SSD and SSI), T- Productions Womyn's Music & Culture, P.O. a loophole that could allow them there. 19 and disenrollment, Medicare, AFDC, Food Box 71268, Milwaukee, WI 53211. report that they have been swamped with res- A court challenge similar to the one in Ha- Stamps, Drug Reimbursement, COBRA and HIRSP. ervations by same-sex couples in anticipation waii also is pending in Alaska, Craig said. GALANO CLUB. A social club serving the of a favorable ruling by the Hawaiian court. The Benefits Specialist will provide direct assistance recovering Gay and Lesbian community. If same-gender marriages are legalized in in completing filing and monitoring of all applica- Regularly scheduled AA, NA, Al-Anon, ACOA They are likely to be won by arguing that de- Hawaii, other states will have to face the issue tions. and other 12-step meetings. Open nightly. 2408 nial of state-recognized marriage to gays and as Gay and Lesbian residents return home with The Benefits Specialist will counsel the client on N. Farwell Avenue, (414) 276- 6936. lesbians constitutes sex discrimination, Craig Hawaiian marriage certificates. all phases of the application and appeal process for said. "There are going to be many legal battles Social Security. This includes assessing the client's Personals "In the same way it would be race dis- about whether or not the other 49 states have disability status, the potential for a successful appli- crimination to deny me a marriage license to to recognize Hawaii marriages," Craig said. cation, advocating for presumpt►ve disability where marry an African-American man, it would be Authorities on the U.S. Constitution opine appropriate, ability to assess denials and file timely GAM—Domingo Nico Molina, 21, modest, smart, gender discrimination to deny me a marriage that states may have little choice in the matter appeals, recognize issues upon denial and, if appro- tender, monogamous, clean lifestyle. living in Ma- license to marry another woman." due to the Reciprocity Clause which requires priate, develop the case for further appeal. nila. Seeks American lover. Age not important, with NGLTF's think tank,- the NGLTF Policy In- states to honor the laws of other states in the Candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree, ex- sense of humor. Write: 867. 4' Floor B, Reyes stitute, released a handbook Saturday for Gay Union. tensive experience in benefits planning, at least three Bldg., Estrada St., Maloite, Manila 1004, Philip- and Lesbian activists campaigning for same- For example, a Wisconsin drivers license years of experience in the coordination of benefits pines. gender marriage. The handbook, titled To must be honored in Illinois or any of the other for persons living with life challenging diseases and Have and to Hold, includes tips on influenc- states. ing news coverage of the issue and ways to the ability to network effectively within the benefit Real Estate But court battles that are expected will not and entitlement service delivery network. Interested lobby lawmakers and fight legislation to pro- be argued on the Reciprocity Clause alone'. individuals should submit a letter summarizing quali- hibit same-sex marriages. fications and salary requirements with a resume to: Bar For Sale At the same time, the Religious Right is in a Kimberly Tenerelli, AIDS Resource Center of Wis- Milwaukee bar for sale. Tavern. Est. business. frenzy over the issue. TELEVISION consin, P.O. Box 92487, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Parking lot. Confidential inquires to: Wisconsin "The marriage issue is clearly in the cross- Continued from Page 12 Equal Opportunity Employer. Light, Box 70, 1843 N. Palmer, Milwaukee, WI hairs of the radical right," Melinda Paras, ex- 53212. Replies will be forwarded. ecutive director of the task force, writes in the home." Prior to production, handbook. 'The radical right is aware that reaches "close to and ITVS convened a summit of public opinion polls show weak support for AIDSFILMS community members and care pro- same-gender marriages." HIV/AIDS Travel the country. A recent survey taken by the Lambda Legal viders from all over Quiet was asked "what was needed most?", Professional sought for this quality 2 bed- Defense Fund showed that one third of the na- Each room upper Untouched by Hurricanes that resulted in the guiding princi- flat in Glendale. $700 per month in- tion's voters are in favor of allowing same-sex a question cludes heat, The very popular "on the beach resort" on St. Croix hot water and garage parking. Call Gary marriages. ples of the series. (414) is more beautiful than ever and welcomes you to and ITVS want to complete 961-8771. found that 33% of voters believed AIDSFILMS spend your Winter in guaranteed warm/sunny The poll exchange of ideas and that two people of the same sex should be able that circle begun in an weather. Free brochure. 1-800-524-2018, 7:30 a.m. end, Positive will be ac- to get married if they love each other, while suggestions. To this to 6:00 p.m. EST, M-S. landmark outreach effort, one CLASSIFIEDS' 63% disagreed. companied by a regional organizations, Young voters, those with higher incomes involving national and CLASSIFIED ORDERS: support agencies, public TV Completely fill out this form and mail to WISCONSIN LIGHT, 1843 N. and those with better education, were more local groups and Palmer, Milwaukee, WI 53212. —ensuring that the series likely to be in favor of equal marriage rights, stations and viewers RATES ARE $2 for a tool each line. Each line can contain up to 42 characters, (including spaces). Indicate if the survey found. will not be just a broadcast event, but you would like a BOLD HEADLINE of up to three words above your ad for an additional $2.50. Also for change. indicate classification under which your ad is to be run. "A large number of Americans already un- derstand that the choice of marriage partners Recently, ITVS received a $100,000 grant DEADLINE for placing a classified ad in WISCONSIN LIGHT is noon Wednesday prior to should belong to the individual, not the gov- from The Ford Foundation to support a major publication. If you mail your ad we must receive it on or before Wednesday. NO CREDIT or BILLING campaign designed to reach beyond the TV SERVICES are offered, and we DO NOT accept any classifieds on the phone for placements or ernment," said Wolfson. "These numbers ex- press widespread understanding that love and screen into people's homes. renewals. of commitment are the true definitions of mar- Positive: Life with HIV is a presentation major funding provided by the NAME ADDRESS PHONE riage, and that freedom to marry should not be ITVS, with proscribed along racial, religious or sexual Corporation for Public Broadcasting. CITY STATE ZIP CODE orientation lines." Preview cassettes are available by contacting PLEASE CHECK THE ISSUE[S] IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR AD TO APPEAR. John D'Emilio, director of the NGLTF Pol- Jim Gordon at (212) 787-2544. Jan. 4; Jan. 18; Feb. 1 icy Institute and a professor at the University 1 December 7, 1995—January 3, 1996--WISCONSIN LIGHT--24

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