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Volume IV, Issue 18 Next Deadline: October 4 -> Next Issue: October 11 September 27,1985 Published biweekly in Santa Clara County by Our Projects, Inc. Call for Quarantine; J ‘Spread Panic, Not AIDS’ By Dot James NDPC is “ pro-human; we’re not school boards, trade unions, anti-.” VFW’s, Lion’s Clubs, etc. Brian Lance, candidate for The NDPC 4-Point Program the U.S. Senate in 1986, is A member of the audience calls for: calling for nationwide bloodt­ declared that “ is (1) A mass screening to deter­ esting and a quarantine of all itself a disease." Lance then mine who has AIDS, with people People With AIDS (PWA’s). admitted, “ We don’t view homo­ licensed by the state health Lance met at the LeBaron sexuality as a healthy lifestyle.” department (“hair dressers, Lance went on to say he nurses” ) or working in areas Hotel Sept. 18 with other believes “ gay bathhouses are inspected by the health depart­ members of the National little petri dishes for the spread of ment (“ restaurant workers” ) to Democratic Policy Commit­ AIDS.” be tested first and on a regular tee (NDPC), a political party Later responding to the accusa­ basis. formed by Lyndon La tion, Sal Accardi, president of (2) After screening, isolating Rouche, to announce the The Watergarden, commented, those who have the AIDS virus in NDPC program on AIDS. “ Lance’s charge is not new, but sanitoriums where they will be treated and used as research ‘AIDS will be the hottest political issue of 1986, subjects. “ Quarantine them; take spilling over into ’88.*______them out Of social circulation,” demanded Lance. “ AIDS is spreading into your neighbor­ La Rouche calls himseP a actually bathhouses are not a part hoods, into your schools — Democrat; however, the Demo­ of the problem, but a part of the bringing it home.” cratic Party has repudiiited La solution. (3) Setting up a crash program Rouche and his National Demo­ “ At The Watergarden we pro­ for research on AIDS and “ disea­ cratic Policy Committee time and vide condoms, education and ses of aging, ” such as cancer and ‘time again because of their literature on safe-sex practices, coronary disorders. conservative bias. and, most important, an at­ (4) Addressing the economic “ AIDS will be the hottest mosphere that is conducive for conditions which lead to unsanit­ political issue of 1986, spilling people expressing themselves in a ary living conditions in places over into ’88,” Lance stated, healthy and safe manner. such as Bel Grade, Florida. emphasizing the questions about “ Lance is using gay bath­ Initially, Lance focused his AIDS asked of President Reagan houses as a red herring,” Accardi speech on the latter two points of in his recent press conference. The NDPC leafleted at the ‘You interview him, find out who he’s been with, main post office for a week before its “AIDS Forum” in and track them down.’ hopes of drawing a crowd to its Catching some sun at the In are meeting. Only a handful of continued. “His statement is the NDPC program and pressed openly Municipal Court Judge Mary Morgan (right) with her people showed up, mostly NDPC ignorant, misleading, and down­ for acknowledgement of the partner. Attorney Roberta Achtenberg and their infant son, Benji members and several gay activ­ right dangerous.” humanitarian intent of the 4- Alexander. More Castro St. Fair photos on p. 7. Photo by Ted Sahl ists. Lance claimed the NDPC is Point Program. He stated that a In response to a question from launching a nationwide campaign child with AIDS, whose immune Gay Community Center execu­ to “ spread panic, not AIDS” by system is damaged, will be very Electronic firm faces suit for tive directoTT David Treadwell, lobbying for signatories to a vulnerable if exposed to child- regarding the NDPC’s anti-gay Memorial Bill: City councils, Continued on Page 16 AIDS-Test firing literature, Lance stated that the county boards of supervisors. By Matt Thompson Attorney Grace Ybtura, repre­ cising his lawful rights in refusing senting a 27-year-old electronics to take the test.” employee, has threatened to take “Termination of our client’s legal action if Sunnyvale Electro­ employment because of his refu­ nics does not reinstate her client sal to take the test is a violation or pay damages for his allegedly of the law,” she wrote, “ and may unlawful termination. subject you to substantial liability Greg Duff was “ laid off’’ by for wrongful termination of his the Hrm on Sept. 1. According to employment.” Duff, his employer gave the In an interview with Our reason that he had “ low senior­ Paper, Duff related that Jerry ity’’ and that “ times are tight.” Bell of Sunnyvale Electronics Duff, however, believes that he informed him on Aug. 16 that it was fired for refusing to take the was assumed by the company controversial AIDS antibody that he was a homosexual. Bell test. He states that in the month stated that Duff needed to take immediately prior to his termina­ the AIDS test before Aug. 23 to tion, he was repeatedly pressured “ protect other jjeople in the to produce test results or “ face company” or “ face the conse­ the consequences.” quences.” “California law prohibits test­ Duff • reported that he was ing of a person’s blood for AIDS subjected to verbal abuse at work without written consent of the in the following weeks, including subject of the test,” wrote being “ called out to fight” with a Attorney Ybarra in a Sept. 13th co-worker. On Sept. 1, Duff was letter, to Peter Abrieu, president told that “ after careful delibera­ of Sunnyvale Electronics. “ That tion,” the company had decided law further prohibits using the to lay him off. His position was The Watergarden received a ‘'special recognition" from the Santa Clara County Department o f Public results of a blood test for AIDS filled the very next day by a new employee, according to Duff. Health. Pictured (left to right) are Dr. Bernadette DeArmond, Gary Crawford, Bemie Zebrowski, .Sal to determine suitability for emp­ Accardi (front), and Watergarden staffers Alex Mendizabel, Chris Ratio, Bob Farrar, John Gambler, and loyment.” Ybarra has given the company Kent Olson (rear). Story on Page 2.______Photo by Ted Sahl Citing California Health and 15 days to respond to her letter Safety Code Sections 199.21(0 before taking further legal ac- OUR PAPER is changing its publication schedule and will be appearing every and 199.22f ^Ybarra- informed tion. Duff says that he will “ go as I Abrieu that her client was “ exer­ far as 1 have to go” with the case. other Friday. For new deadlines^^ee Page 2. ______Page 2 / OUR PAPER / September 25,1985

Centers for Disease Control. Bob Clayton, ARIS Project It’s a constant telephone con­ Health tact among people who are in the For By Ted Sahl to us from the “Cenue helping professions, and a const­ SPECIE. Living With Dying.” ant dialogue going on between to the management and staff of the WNTEUGAROEN The following interview was The “ Free of Fear” meetings members of our “ Free of Fear” conducted with Bob Clayton at started as an open meeting to group, calling each other — for their support of STD Control Programs 1980*198Sk the ARIS Project in San Jose on allow anybody to come and ask talking, being there, listening September 10,1985: questions about AIDS. when needed. Bob Clayton: I am a gay man, 1 We have been meeting every We do a lot of hugging. If live in San Jose, and I have been Tuesday night since then. AIDS is trtmsmitted through concerned for a long time about hugging. . . ¿¡U_ AIDS in our community. OP: You’re all in a lot of nUtXUKI > TKiWl «TMU. mA w Prusraro t;a**^,«M»ror Attending numerous sessions trouble I on AIDS — the causes and the BC: Exactly . . . .»yVtAr ramifications of'the disease — OP: I was surprised, there were made me realize I had to make quite a few people here tonight some changes in my life. who are AIDS patients. Watergarden receives Health I had to put something into my BC: Yes, in Santa Clara life that was fearful, very fearful: County, people being treated as The fact that there is no guarw- having AIDS is up to 85. Department award tee that I’m not infected with OP: We never hear about In the local press. Bernadette DeArmond, M.D., ted the award in a ceremony on AIDS. Right now I am on one side of BC: No, we hear about San Acting Health Officer September 20. Francisco, with 57 new cases in for the Santa Clara County DeArmond stated, “ I want to the fence; but if 1 am ever thank The Watergarden for the diagnosed with AIDS and go to the month of August. Department of Public Health, the other side, I want a support Somehow the San Jose Mer­ presented The Watergarden of courtesy and consideration exten­ group there for me. This is one of cury News has managed not to San Jose with a certificate of ded to our people — even when they’ve sometimes been camped the reasons I am involved with pick up on what’s happening in “ special recognition” for its good old Silicon Valley . . . I on your backdoor step! ARIS. support and cooperation in the Our Paper: What exactly is don’t know why. health department’s 1980-85 pro­ “ We’ve both been through a lot of changes in five years, and ARIS? Bob Clayton o f ARIS Project. OP: I think it would scare San gram for control of sexually BC: ARIS stands for “ AIDS Jose, if the Mercury did. The transmitted diseases (STD’s). we all have had to adapt to Photo by Ted Sahl DeArmond; Bemie Zebrowski, changing conditions. But throug­ Referral Information Services,” P.H.A., Communicable Disease hout the period, our staff has and the project developed out of Program Coordinator; and Gary been treat^ very, very well, and 1 meetings held by Millicent Kel­ Crawford, AIDS Project, presen- think it’s been a cooperative logg, a public health nurse, and venture in every way.” David Burgess, working with the Sal Accardi, president and Santa Clara County Health De­ general manager, in accepting the partment AIDS Project. l o r award, was quick' to note that A meeting was called by The Watergarden’s staff, as well Kellogg in March. Fifty people >ar as its proprietorship and manage­ attended: doctors, social workers ment, was responsible for the (such as myselO. ministers, bathhouse’s effective program. therapists, priests, and people “ During this period of gay from “The Shanti Project” of history,” Accardi continued, San Francisco — also representa­ Publisher tives from “ The Hemophiliac Our Projects, Inc. “ with the advent of AIDS, it’s been a very difficult time for us, Foundation.” Gcocral Manugcr/Edilor financially and emotionally. OP: AIDS was the reason the R.J. ‘Nikki’ Nichols “ We’ve been accused of being meeting took place? Poetry Editor ‘Merchants of Death’ and ‘Profi­ BC: Yes, AIDS was the reason Ken Yeager teers of Disease,’ so this award is for the meeting, and what to do Editorial Assistants very, very positive for us at this about it. Al Rattee time because of that situation.” The most telling thing said that Matt Thompson Accardi emphasized The Wat­ night was by Millicent Kellogg, Caring and hugging are ARIS Project specialties. Photo by Ted Sahl “ There was a time when San SUff Photographer ergarden’s cooperation with the health department’s STD control Francisco had 47 cases of AIDS. Our support group is called straight community is so “clo­ Ted Sahl seted” in their — I program. Santa Clara County has 47 cases. “ Free of Fear” because we want Advertising Sales Right now, San Francisco has to alleviate, if not eliminate, the would guess, if the Mercury did a Matt Thompson “ We are not in an adversary position — the health department over 1300 cases.” fears people have about catching feature article. Rev. Marvin Production Staff versus the baths. This program is She said, “ We have cases of AIDS. Rickard might take to the streets S. Jolene Nogales AIDS in Santa Clara County; we OP: How have you been elimin­ in protest, creating panic. Liz Crandall, Matt Thompson not a success because of what The Watergarden has done or what have time to plan.” ating that fear? BC: Well, at least Mr. Rickard Jeff Raymond, Steve Century BC: Primarily by talking, as will walk the streets for what he Al Rattee, Kathy V. the health department has done, At that meeting, the planning but what we’ve done together. started. The “ Free Of Fear you witnessed by being here believes in — even as mistaken as Typesetting/Graphics Group” was started by Millicent tonight — by talking, by giving I think he is. He has made Black Oak Press It’s a great example of what can happen when people of good will Kellogg and David Burgess. out the information available. himself clear where he stands on Contributors work together.” Also, there were people from We have doctors who speak to this issue. I think it’s unfortunate Vic Basile, Jeff Black, the “ Centre For Living with our group — Dr. William Lipil that he can't feel the power that Bob Damron, Claire Mis, Troitl Redwood City^has spoken -was-in-th» heuso tonight------Goldie Monuna, Morgan Pinney, that he considers the award “ a Dying” who have had a good Al Ranee, Rkk Rudy, symbol, an affirmation of the deal of exjjerience in dealing with to ARIS. OP: What’s in the future for Ted Sahl, Caryn Shoemaker, appropriate ways The Watergar­ life-threatening illnesses. Also, Millicent Kellogg and ARIS? Matt Thompson. Tycho, David Burgess keep us informed BC: I wish I could say we are Paul A. 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Finally, that “ non-crisis” RYDER’S it was revealed that Karen Carpenter died because of it. The following direct-mail letter, sent perception may change and the money spigots open up. to the mailing list o f the Moral Researchers now believe that President Reagan’s bout with But there’s no guarantee. Majority on the personal stationery Grand Opening colon cancer will result in thousands of lives being saved. AIDS, and to an extent gays themselves, are going to be o f Jerry Falwell, is reprinted from the Betty Ford’s mastectomy, Stacy Reach’s cocaine addic­ critical issues in next year’s congressional elections. A September 1983 newsletter o f Gay September 20,1985 tion, Rita Hayworth’s Altzheimer’s disease — all have “conservative activist” quoted in The Washington Times and Lesbian Atheists (GALA), San Photos by Ted Sahl served to focus national attention on previously ignored or said, “ (AIDS) will be the major issue of 1986.” Those who Francisco: misunderstood diseases. have been silent about their against gays and Dear Friend, Once again, I am going to launch Which brings us to Rock Hudson’s AIDS. In perhaps are finally speaking out, because they now another campaign in Washington, the most vivid illustration so far, where America’s consider the disease — and gays — to be a direct threat to D.C. to fight the spread of the deadly attention seems only to be captured by tabloid-like them. They are saying and demanding a lot of ugly things, AIDS disease. revelations, the country finally seems to have acknow­ and many of them are pressuring their representatives not And 1 am going to launch this campaign in an attempt to make ledged and accepted AIDS for what it is — an epidemic of to appropriate sufficient funding for the disease. strides towards curbing this “ gay catastrophic proportions. It is with this awareness that the Human Rights plague,’’ as the press calls it. That is It’s a case of medical rock and roll. To get AIDS on the Campign Fund, one of the nation’s largest independent why I am writing to you today — to public’s agenda — to finally get the ball rolling — took a political action committees, has established the AIDS alert you that AIDS is spreading and Rock Hudson. Never mind the roughly 12,000 other cases Campaign Trust. ACT represents the Campaign Fund’s is now threatening the general public. I ask you to help me put a stop to that preceded his. But there’s no point in bemoaning belief that federal funding for AIDS research and the spreading of this dangerous human nature, which seems to dictate this phenomenon. treatment is a priority item — both for gays and for society plague before it is too late! I am Instead, we should address the consequences of this in general. It will provide a pool of money to support willing to launch this campaign in sudden national focus on what is still a largely unknown people who are proponents of increased AIDS funding, or Washington if you will support me. and misunderstood problem. Because as critical as this to defeat those who stand in the way of lifesaving support And I’ll take the fire of the liberals and the militant gays. I’ve gone focus is, it brings with it both positive and negative fallout. for those afflicted with AIDS and those who will became through it all before. For some, the reaction to Rock Hudson’s tragedy will afflicted in the future. First, sign the petition I have lead them to call for increased funding for AIDS. For ACT will concentrate on campaigns in which incum­ enclosed (there is one petition for others, it will lead them to call for the incarceration of all bents are on committees and subrommittees with jurisdic­ each of your two U.S. Senators) and gays. For most, reaction will fall somewhere between the tion over the federal AIDS effort and on races in which send them back to me today. These petitions urge your Senators to set yp two extremes and, therein, lies the threat to this country’s incumbents are in influential leadership positions in the a Federal Task Force to study the gay and lesbian community. House or Senate. possibility of creating legislation to We recently received a news release from a congressional It would be nice if those of us who have spent the past restrict the spread of AIDS. This candidate named Mary Jane Rachner. She was quoted as several years trying to do what Rock Hudson was able to legislation would: 1. Allow civil lawsuits to be saying, “ To stop AIDS, spend not one cent for research. do overnight could just sit back, breathe a sigh of relief, brought against AIDS carriers who There’s no way to make anal intercourse a healthy habit. If and consider a large part of our job to be finished. After knowingly transmit the disease to we had in America a cult of people who enjoyed eating all, who now could argue that increased funding for AIDS others when engaging in sexual each other’s feces, would we assign $126.7 million for shouldn’t be a paramount national priority? The unfortun­ activity. research on how to make this habit safe and healthy? 2. Appropriate funds to educate ate answer to that question, of course, is plenty of people. both the homosexual and heterosex­ Homosexuals and bisexuals want to crow about how we’re Rock Hudson has solved one of our problems. But the ual communities about the danger of all in this together. We must stop them even if it means new attention focusing on gays may lead to other AIDS, and to counsel AIDS victims ordering sanctions for us all.’’ problems. We hope the AIDS Campaign Trust, in a large to act responsibly to prevent the Now, I don’t expect this woman to be elected to way, will offset the pressure that is being applied by a spread of AIDS to innocent victims. Congress. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other, more 3. Require mandatory testing of scared, ignorant, voc^ minority that, at best, would like to blood for AIDS during all routine subtle candidates out there who share her philosophy. Or see nothing done and, at worst, would like ttrput us all in physical examinations — with docu­ that there aren’t people already in Congress, the Senate, or quarantine. mentation on individuals who are the administration who feel exactly the same way. Yes, AIDS is and will remain a political issue. And, as diagnosed as having AIDS filed with On a recent broadcast of a network news program, much as we might prefer otherwise, it will take political the State Board of Health. columnist George Will questioned the wisdom of spending 4. Give the health department of pressure and political contributions to get things done. each state the authority to quarantine millions of dollars on AIDS research and treatment, when —Vic Basile or isolate individuals with AIDS who. (to paraphrase), it’s a disease brought about through Human Rights Campaign Fund by continual irresponsible behavior, behavior. He suggested that, since we know how AIDS is pose a threat to our public safety. 5. Impose mandatory prison sen­ spread, why not just educate the public, and let them take The foregoing commentary by the executive director o f the their own chances? George Will is no Mary Jane Rachner; tences for individuals who continue By Ted Sahl Human Rights Campaign Fund is pubiished here as a pubiic to have sexual relations after being he is influential and many people follow his lead. service message. We agree with the politicai anaiysis presented diagnosed as having AIDS, and Them wranglers were leanin’ on the hitchin’ post around the These are the same people who are inclined to outlaw (see Page i for a local example o f the use o f AIDS as a campaign impose involuntary manslaughter dance floor when I got there. charges against those individuals who homosexual activity, because they think that will stop the issue) and with the urgency o f actively supporting rational, The Ryders — where a man can go (and ladies) to let it hang spread of this disease. They are ready to support whatever knowingly transmit AIDS to another humanistic candidates fo r public office. Those interested in person — when it results in that loose — Western style. drastic action is proposed if it means keeping this “ gay supporting the AIDS Campaign Trust may send contributions to person’s death. A tall lean critter welcomed everyone at the door. Celebrity plague’’ confined only to gays. They don’t want to see the the Human Rights Campaign Fund, AIDS Campaign Trust, Post I simply cannot launch this cam­ Diamond John glittered, as he always does, checking out the men. Connie Carmen from L.A., visiting friends, came to San Jose government spend huge sums of money to make gay sex Office Box 1396, Washington, DC 20013. To support candidates paign to curb the AIDS plague without your help. We have no funds for the opening of Ryders. 10 p.m. came and everyone loosened safe again. for local elections, the reader is urged to contact BA YMEC (Bay The stigma of AIDS being considered a gay disease has in our budget for this campaign! No up a little and the dance floor got real busy with them fancy Area Municipal Elections Committee), P.O. Box 90070, San money “ stored away.” I urge you to sidewdnders sashaying here and there. □ 9' W ^ : already led the government and the Congress to downplay Jose, CA 95109, (408)297-1024. please sign the enclosed petitions the severity of the crisis, and to hold up necessary funding. today and send them back to me with We’ve all seen a glimmer of hope in the aftermath of the —R.J. Nichols, Editor a gift of $15, $25, $50 (emphasis his] AIDS Vigil or more to help us with our critical Poppers; campaign to end this life-threatening The San Jose chapter of Mobilization Against AIDS has CALIFORNIA REPORT signed legislation to establish of California to determine how disease. And I will go to Washington scheduled an “ AIDS Vigil” at the Federal Building, 2nd and San alternate blood testing sites so much additional funding could for the sake of your family and mine Drug increases risks of AIDS CarloSr for-7-p.m^ Monday., Sept. 30.______Week of September 7,1985 that individuals, who choose to be effectively used at this time. — and millions of families all across The vigil is intended to emphasize the need for increased fun­ do so, can be tested for the AIDS “ I know that many citizens America! DENVER — Researchers at The National Jewish scientists By George Deukmejian, Governor the National Jewish Center for also linked specific immune- ding for AIDS and to commemorate those who have died. □ virus, with full confidentiality of have great anxiety about this Jerry Falwell State of California the results. State health experts terrible disease. Immunology and Respiratory system damage with isobutyl and the medical community have P.S. I am not persecuting the Medicine have found evidence nitrite. “This is not a time for ru­ homosexuals. I pray for their conver­ assured us that as a result of these naway fear or panic. But neither confirming long-held suspicions “ The animals exposed to the sions. But I must try to put a stop to compound had decreased num­ If you can't ride it, why take it home? The following is the text of “ AIDS is now a public health actions, the California blood is it a time for quick assumptions the worst epidemic this country has that a recreational drug widely Governor George Deukmejian’s threat of global proportions. supply is safe. or complacency. We have some seen in decades, before it claims more used among homosexuals in­ bers of lymphocytes and macro­ radio address, given Saturday, Only a worldwide effort by the “ Because of the extraordinary of the answers about how AIDS innocent victims. • creases the risks associated with phages, blood ceils that are September 7, 1985: medical, scientific and public costs of treating AIDS, many is spread. But we don’t have all the Acquired Immune Deficiency important in defending the body “ I would like to speak today health communities can fully and victims must rely on the state’s the answers. When it comes to Syndrome (AIDS). against infections,” Gangad­ about one of the great human quickly come to grips with this The scientists have shown that haram said. The researchers now R Y n E R S Medi-Cal program. In April, our protecting the public health, cau­ tragedies of our time — a disease. California is a helpful administration took steps to cut tion and common sense must NEWS BRIEF inhalation of isobutyl nitrite may are working to describe more San Jose’s largest COUHTHi/WESTERN presently incurable disease called and compassionate partner in this through the agonizing delays and guide our policies. But when it further impair the body’s ability precisely the drug’s immunologic AIDS. effort and a leader among states red tape that had existed, so that comes to research and our battle On Sept. 19, Elizabeth Taylor fo fight off infectious disease in effects. Dance Bar »nd Restaurant “Throughout our country, in our contributions to AIDS qualified patients become eligible for a cure, swift and united and Shirley MacLaine co-chaired individuals with the immune- Use of isobutyl nitrite and of over 12,000 men, women and research and education. for Medi-Cal as soon as they are action is our moral imperative. a celebrity benefit for the AIDS system abnormalities characteris­ the similar compound amyl ni­ children have contracted this “ It comes as little comfort to diagnosed by a doctor. “ God willing, our efforts will Project of Los Angeles and raised tic of AIDS. trite has been considered a possi­ FREE DANCE LESSONS EVERY TUES and THURS 7;30-9:00pm deadly disease, which destroys those already afflicted, but some “ California is also unique in its be rewarded and our prayers will $1 million. Highlight of the The drug, known on the street ble AIDS risk factor since the the body’s ability to protect itself progress has been made in de­ commitment to community be answered, and we can end this evening was Burt Reynolds read­ as “ Rush,” is sold as incense or a disease was first identified in from life-threatening illness. termining the cause of AIDS and education and scientific research. pain and suffering. ing a statement from Rock Hud­ “ room-odorizer” but used as an American homosexuals in 1981. DYNASTY PARTY EVERY WED STARTING AT 8 .0 0 pm “California accounts for the ways in which it is spread. In our current budget, we have “ Please join me next week for son, who was too ill to attend. aphrodisiac. The drugs, which are not nearly 25% of all the AIDS Our top priorities must be to The studies involved a type of regulated by the Food and Drug devoted $5 million to provide another California Report. ” □ HOURS victims in the nation. Over 3,000 support the ongoing search for a residents with critical health in­ mouse, bred at National Jewish, Administration, have been read­ people in our state have caught cure, while taking every step that is born with AIDS-like ily available and commonly used formation and education about L e t t e r s R estau ran t Bar the disease. Over 1,200 have died. possible to protect the health of AIDS. I also approved another immune deficiencies. According in gay bars and bathhouses for “ There’s no way to adequately all Californians. to principal investigator P.R.J. the past 15 years. S5 million to fund research at the Open Daily 3 pm express the depth of our sorrow “California became one of the University of California. This TO THE Ed i t o r Gangadharam, Ph.D., after Although the primary causa­ Open Daily 5 - 9pm to the victims of AIDS, or to first states to require mandatory constitutes half of all the medical breathing isobutyl nitrite the tive agent in AIDS has been Sun Brunch 11am -3pm Sun 10 am TWO WINNERS their families and loved ones. The reporting of AIDS. We estab­ research funded by the state this animals became highly suscepti­ identified by U.S. and French stark tragedy of so many promis­ scientists as the leukemia virus lished a statewide case registry to year. This is Assemblyman John ble to disease and death caused Dinner Specials Mon - Thurs Mycobacterium intracellulare. HTLV-III(LAV), there is evid­ ing young lives cut down in their monitor the course of the disease “ All told, California has al­ Vasconcellos, Santa Clara District by Full Menu Fri, Sat, Sun prime is a harrowing loss for us so that we could learn more ready committed S15 million this 23. One of our best friends. This group of organisms, related ence that not all people exposed to this organism develop the all. about it. year for AIDS research, comm- Patrick F. McAlee to tuberculosis, is among the “ Our legacy to those who have "This year, within one week of nity education and health care San Jose leading killers of people with disease. Some experts estimate 2121 Monterey Rd. died and those who with bravery the approval of a blood test services — a 282% increase over AIDS. that as few as 10 percent become and dignity now battle this killer, identifying the presence of the last year. 1 will support additional That s too easy! — John Vascon­ Mice of the same breed which ill. San Jose* 297-9378 must be a total societal effort to AIDS virus, we imposed emer­ funding — and my administra­ cellos. were exposed to the bacteria but “ This makes it very important find a cure and prevent the gency regulations to protect the tion is working with members of Ted Sahl not to the drug had lower illness to investigate other possible con- further spread of this disease. safety of our blood supply. I have the Legislature and the University Campbell and mortality rates. Continued on Page ¡2 BAYMEC “Shows Off Power” Governor Signs AIDS Bill By Ted Sahl CASTRO STREET FAIR Sacramento — SB 1251 by Clinical Research — $2.3 million for research projects. The changing faces of the September 15,1985 By Ted Sahl Senate President David Roberti, Castro Street Fair whizzed by appropriating $4.9 million for Home Health Care — $1 Photo Essay by Ted Sahl The Bay Area Municipal Elec­ million for the establishment of faster than you could blink a fake AIDS research, education, treat­ eyelash (sorry ’bout that, girls). tions Committee (BAYMEC), ment, and care has been signed direct service block grants for the Santa Clara County’s only by the Governor. care of patients during acute An open spot here and there Gay/Lesbian political action “ I would like to be the first phases of their illness. saw a belly dancer; a person on committee, held a high-class person to thank Governor Cost of Care Study — skates with cape, a mask and reception at the Sainte Claire Deukmejian for signing this $2(X),000 for the first year of a head antennas weaved among the Hilton in downtown San Jose comprehensive study of the crowd. Sept. 5. bill,” Roberti said. “ His public acknowledgment that AIDS is a medical costs of AIDS. I asked him if he was the BAYMEC’s scheduled guest of “Good Fairy” ... “Of course,” crisis that involves everyone AIDS MenUl Health Programs honor. Assemblyman John Vas- — $600,000 for the establishment he answered, waving his magic concellos (D-San Jose), chair of strengthens our efforts to attack this health emergency on all fron­ of an AIDS Mental Health Prog­ wand. The food booth’s aroma the powerful Assembly Ways & ram, including a statewide needs caught my nose. A polish sausage Means Committee, cancelled his ts.” The Governor’s signature on assessment of AIDS mental won out. appearance when he had to stay health issues and education. Seems like every person had a in Sacramento for an emergency SB 1251 represents a reversal of his thinking on the need for fur­ Educational Programs — red heart pinned to their clothing. meeting on SB-1251, Sen. Rob- ther appropriations to fight $250,000 for the education of I was directed to a booth on 18th erti’s bill to restore AIDS funds AIDS. He vetoed $11 million hospital, home, health agency street: With a donation, you cut from the budget by Gov. from the state budget, then suc­ and attendant care workers, and received a cookie and a heart Deukmejian. cessfully resisted attempts to $150,000 for an evaluation of the saying ‘We Care.’ Vasconcellos was represented override that veto in the Senate. educational programs funded by Jim Stulz, president of the at BAYMEC by his aide, Scott This bill restores significant parts the state, as well as $400,000 for parish council for Holy Redee­ Strickland, chair of the Santa pilot programs to reduce the mer Catholic Church, explained, County Supervisor Susanne Wilson, subbing for John Vascon- of the vetoed monies. Clara County Democratic Cen­ The bill will provide funding to spread of AIDS through residen­ “ We are raising funds for our ctBos, chats with Scott Strickland A Rich Gordon. Photo by Ted Sahl tral Committee. Santa Clara the University of California, the tial detoxification and outpatient hospice. The building no longer used as a convent has been County Supervisor Susie Wilson, State Department of Health Ser­ detoxification and treatment ser­ a longtime friend of gay rights, vices for intravenous drug users designated as housing for AIDS • The scariest is that in January, Agnos is now considering vices, and the Department of patients, leukemia patients, peo­ filled in as guest speaker. amending AB-1 to include pro­ Mental Health for the following with AIDS or AIDS-related con­ Wilson spoke briefly, then virtually all observers predict that ple with terminal illnesses in the the insurance industry lobbyists tection from programs: ditions. □ Holy Redeemer parish area.” invited questions from the fifty against AIDS patients, according or so gay and non-gay people are going to attempt to strip away Stulz boasted, “ This is the only the confidentiality of AIDS test­ to Strickland, similar to the parish that is integrated; attending the reception. ordinance passed in Los Angeles Regarding the current AIDS ing. .. Gay/Lesbian and straight people “Think about that . . . think last month. working and praying together. crisis, Wilson expressed the opin­ “ So if you feel strongly about ion that attitudes would change about that. The insurance indus­ The first integrated parish in the try, with all of its money, is going that in any way, you might want world.” And with that, he and more would be done to solve to contact Assemblyman the problem when it became to make this a top priority. pinned a heart on me. I gave him “ Secondly, AB-1, Assembly- Agnos,” Strickland advised. a buck and walked on. □ generally recognized that AIDS Strickland also encouraged was not a gay disease, but man Art Agnos’ bill which deals with housing and employment everyone present to let the affected non-gays as well. Governor “ know how you feel — Scott Strickland spoke at discrimination to make all Cali­ fornians enjoy the same protec­ most important, remember, the length about the situation in Governor is up for re-election Sacramento regarding funding tion, regardless of sexual prefer­ ence . . . this year. It is at this point that he for AIDS research and services. needs to be reminded and made Governor Deukmejian has since “ That bill once again will be going to the legislature. Last accountable for his attitudes, his signed SB-1251, restoring AIDS viewpoints, his values, and how funding. time, the bill passed the legislar ture, went to the Governor’s he has been dealing with the state “ The money we’re talking of California ... ” □ about is vital,’’ Strickland said, desk, and was vetoed.” David Burgess, Richard Kendall, Chuck Rose, and Lou Granica “ Much of it will go to clinical at the BA YMEC reception. Photo by Ted Sahl research at the University of California for testing of experi­ Gay councilman leads in Boston mental drugs.” “ There are drugs on the primary clinical edge of medical techno­ Openly gay Boston City Coun­ which led the Massachusetts logy, and we are going to bring cillor David Scondras racked up House to label all gay and lesbian those drugs to California,” he an impressive victory in Boston’s people a threat to children. stated. preliminary elections on Sept. 10 “The scope of this victory,” “ We’re looking at a statewide by capturing 67.3Vo of the vote said Councillor Scondras at his plan in which California will be and winning 21 of 21 precincts in election night party, “ proves that on record as to what this state District 8 to out-distance Repub­ even in a widely diverse district will do, as a state, to address the lican Judy Porteus and gay rights candidates can win re-election AIDS problem,” Strickland con­ opponent Glenn Fiscus. Scondras because of their outspoken sup­ tinued. “ The administration has and Porteus will face each other port for gay rights, not despite of until October 31 to come up with in the November 5 final. it. that plan ...” The District 8 race was “ An extended concept of fam­ “This brings up a key point fqr watched closely throughout Mas­ ily, increased AIDS funding, and all of you to remember: That is, sachusetts because of the recent basic justice are among my prior­ although the legislature is going homophobic backlash at the state ities; I’ll be working to make out of session in another week, it level. Scondras has vigorously them part of the city’s agenda as will go back in session in protested Governor Michael Du­ well.” January. Phil Crawford, catfdidate for West yalley College Board, shares a laugh with Watergarden president Sal Accord!. Photo hv Ted Sahl kakis’s order to remove children Political observers credit Scon­ “ There are some key develop­ from the homes of gay and dras’ strong field operation of ments you should be following. lesbian foster parents, an order over two hundred volunteers for pulling large numbers of gay, lesbian, and other progressive A Halloween Dance voters to District 8 polls. All four Boston Lesbian and For W om en Gay Political Alliance-endorsed .The Watergarden Boutique candidates for at-large Council iPEmUHIL seats topped the ticket in Scon­ 1010 The Alameda dras’ district. At-large incum­ San Jose, CA 95126 bents and challengers have begun (408)275-1242 * No Admission Charge for to talk about the “ gay coat-tails” effect in District 8. □ Boutique Parents FLAG convention Uncensored Photo Service * A Representatives of Parents & 6 p.m. to Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Parents FLAG) groups from all West Hollywood qouii (iCut at Tke Boutique Midnight Daily over the country will meet in Atlanta, Georgia for their Fourth Annual Convention from Oct. conference set 25-28 at the Colony Square The West Hollywood Confer­ Hotel. ence has been set for the weekend workshops are planned on of Nov. 23-24 in West Hollyw­ LEATHER * SWIMWEA COSTUMES ENCOURAGED E lk s Lodge helping parents cope, coming ood, California. CASH PRIZES I AAA W. Alma Ave. San Jose out, dealing with AIDS, and in­ The conference will bring to­ volving the gay community. gether openly lesbian and gay VIDEO RENTALS Dr. James Curran of the Cen­ elected and appointed officials • $100 Best Woman’« Thorn* ters for Disease Control will ad­ and potential candidates for the T-SHIRTS • $200 Boat Cnaomblo (Two or moro ) T ickets: $IS In advanc* $ 2 0 .. door dress the plenary session at 10:15 first time in U.S. history. a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. • $100 Most Original For ticket Info call (408)297-5131 More information on the con­ 15% OFF Convention registration fee Is ference is available by writing to I Expires 10/11/85 $85. To make reservations, write the West Hollywood Conference, to: Parents FLAG, Box 553 Len­ 1742 Ma.ssachusetts Ave SE, Wa­ |^(sa(sale items and film service excluded) DJ-ROSE GUERRERO No Host Bar Hot A Cold Hors d’oaovras Door Prizas nox Hill Station, New York, NY shington, DC 20003. n 10021. □ BOOV

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cslE'** half off Block Ook lockers?,, (405) 269-1055 This coupon redeemable a tth e WATERGARDEN A T IN K E R ’S DAMN for HALF OFF the price ot a lo c k ^ For your typesetting 6 printing needs — Nikki Nichols 4 6 N Saratoga Avenue 973 Pork Avenue. Son Jose. CA 95126 Owner Santa Clara Introductory Offer : 5 visits for $20.00 THE WATERGARDEN • 1010 The Alam edd • SOn' 408-243-4595 1056 Kiely Blvd. • Santo Clara • (408) 554-6161 408/275-1242 4942 Stvvans Cr««K Blvd. San ]os« 244-2S29 Expires 10M1/85 1 ran into John Gamel at the Savoy recently. He and Paulette Entertainment & Easy Living Patterson (of Paulette and Kathy) have started a new biz together. Where And what a great name: Family Affair Landscaping. If you need .■jt: a hand with your yard and garden, give ’em a call at (408) Theatre Concerts Movies Books Records 745-6269. Í*. ■ John asked me to remind everyone that he’s single again. I told It^sA t! him 1 only use new stuff, not same ol’ stuff, in this column. Entertainment Calendar You must see what’s happened at the Interlude. I’m not telling, South Bay By Dot James 'si. except to say the new decor in the restaurant is wonderful, V/ell, dammit, 1 missed it! The grand opening of Faces, took Leonard the waiter is beautiful, and the whole atmosphere really Rich Little appears at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts place on Sept. 12. This new Santa Cruz bar, owned by Bill of our lends itself to an intime eve with your Special Someone. George, (SJCPA) on Oct. 4. local TD’s, can be found at 115 Harvey West Blvd. It’s described the cook, has changed the menu, too, adding Filet mignon and TheatreWorks, Palo Alto, presents the world premiere of as a “ premier dance and afterhours bar,” with membership open stuffed pork chops. "Anything for a Laugh” Oct. 18-Nov. 16 at the Burgess Theatre. to anyone 18 and older. Check it out the next time you’re going Football fans should take note that the Interlude has 50 cent over the hill! hotdogs and draft beer from 5:30 p.m. on through “ Monday “Wait Until Dark,” is performed by the Saratoga Chamber Night Football” on TV. Theatre weekends through Nov. 9. Some of our family went over the hill in style that evening. Kair Thomas of Daisychain Florist has a great limo deal for those who Word of caution: If you’re used to bounding into either "Ladies Against Women” appear at the New Varsity Theater in restroom at Main Street, bound no more. The unisex toilets are Palo Alto on Sept. 27. want a touch of class and a chauffeur driving while they drink. Kair rents your basic Caddies and RR’s and an antique LaSalle as out, and “ Men” and “ Women” signs are in. Adrienne Rich will present a reading of her poetry at SJSU’s well. OK, Old Timers, help me out! My editor, Nikkj Nichols of Concert Hall on Oct. 24. I happened into TD’s that evening to shoot the breeze with that Black Oak Press, and I have been arguing for weeks over the The Menlo Players Guild presents “ Can Can” weekends through delightful Aussie-behind-the-bar, Trevor King. Here’s a travel question, “ Who was Rotta Dare Blabbit?” of the old Lambda Oct. 12. tip: Trevor sez the Land Down Under is no longer the land of News. 1 say D.T.; Nikki sez D.R. So, who’s right? Anyone out closet queens; “ Sidney is just like San Francisco!” there know/or sure? Or was it someone else entirely? Will the real "A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is at the Los Altos Conservatory Rotta ever stand up? (Nikki would add, if s/he is still in this Theater through Oct. 15. By the way, don’t forget TD’s will be selling lottery tickets county!) when the state lottery begins Oct. 3. The Foothill College Drama Dept, has scheduled “ The Would-Be Speaking of old times, do any of you remember when Dennis Lots of our folks have been vacationing this month. Bill of Andrews of The Silver Fox debuted at the old Bayou on the Gentleman” on weekends from Oct. 31 through Nov. 10. TD’s and Frank just got back, having told no one in advance Modern dance interpretation by the New Dance Company of San Peninsula as the first boy go-go dancer and stripper? Complete where they were going so they couldn’t be tracked down. Steve with body paint? Dennis sez he was too embarrassed to “ take it Jose (with the SJ Symphony and Opera SJ) is on the boards at the Completo and Rick Rudy are back from New York. Bea and SJCPA on Sept. 27. Bonney just took off for England. all ofF ’ in his premier performance but warmed up to the experience when everyone promised to blow out the candles Elizabeth Crawford is Cio-Cio- Marilyn and I managed an evening in beautiful, downtown San before he doffed his last garment. San In Madama Butterfly. In the Oly and Around the Bay Francisco, checking out the Atherton Hotel. Don’t forget you And now Fred ’n’ Willie’s Bayou is Robb & Joe’s Revenge. have a chance to win a weekend at the Atherton, courtesy of Our The Silver Fox is planning its anniversary party on the actual Adam Ant is at the Concord Pavilion on Oct. 12. Paper, by entering the contest we’re running. Lots of other nice prizes, too, thanks to some of our local biz friends. day, Tues., Oct 1. There’ll be door prizes, buffet, and Season Opener Tina Turner performs at the Oakland Coliseum on Oct. 3. entertainment. The fun starts about 8 p.m. Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Gay male vocalists, Romanovsky & Phillips, perform at The Atherton is not Hilton chrome ’n’ glass; it’s an older, comfortably refurbished hotel only Five blocks from the heart of Another bar anniversary — the seventh — is coming up at Butterfly is the 1985-86 season Berkeley’s La Pena Cultural Center on Oct. 3 and at SF’s Mac’s Club on Thurs, Oct. 31. Plan to attend as a part of your opener for Opera San Jose. Valencia Rose on Oct. 4/5 the Polk Street gay district. Be aware, however, that parking is a bitch. celebration of the Gay National Holiday, Halloween. Supertitles, the revolutionary “ Sweet Charity” with Debbie Allen is at SF’s Orpheum Theater Ken Yeager of BAYMEC is on a journey of a different kind. Gail Chandler sez Lou Lou can’t wait, so “she’s” planned a technical addition to opera, will through Nov. 2. He’s given up his position as Congressman Don Edwards’ aide to “ Pre-Anniversary Drag Show” at 9 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 28. All be offered for the first time in the SF’s Theater on the Square shows “ Roller Derby! The Musical” embark on a graduate degree program in Stanford University’s the stars will be out that night; the cast numbers 10 or so. And if South Bay by Òpera San Jose. you’ve been worrying about getting down First Street to Mac’s in Sept, and Oct. Department of Education. Ken will be concentrating in the field Similar to foreign film subtitles, with the street all torn up, worry no more; the street crew is still a English translations of the opera Rex Harrison and Claudette Colbert star in “ Aren’t We All?” at of “ .” Intriguing subject. block away. Jim Hittner, of Black & While Men Together sez mate Mike will be projected above the stage SF’s Curran Theater through Oct. 20. Rafael is now black ’n’ blue all over. Nuff said; you gotta see it Torain is going through “ his Asian period,” so the two are off to as an aid.in understanding. “The Playboy of the Western World” is presented by the to believe it! Madama Butterfly, under the China on Sept. 22 for a 24-day tour. They’ll get home just in time I ran into Jim Stull and Jimmy Cassara recently. If you’re Berkeley Repertory Theatre through Oct. 20. for the BWMT Sacramento River Cruise on Sat., Oct. 19. stage direction of Irene Dalis, will missing Jim’s good cooking, you’ll be pleased to know that he’ll be performed Oct. 5/6 and 11 -13 The Oakland Ballet world-premieres "Trigger” on Oct. 4-6 at the Jim sez the newly formed El Camino Reelers square dance Zellerbach Auditorium, UC Berkeley. be managing the Kitchen Gourmet, a hofbrau, with Jimmy as at the Montgomery Theater. Call group is a real trip. And he should know; he was a member, years sidekick, as soon as renovations of a former deli are completed. (408) 288-8882 for ticket informa­ Sharon McNight perform Sept. 26/27 at SF’s Great American ago, of the First-ever gay square dance group in the City, the Jim’s hoping for an Oct. 1 opening date, and I’ll let you know the tion. Music Hall. □ Foggy City Squares. Jim sez more of you guys should “ try it, location as soon as it’s deFinitely a go. you’ll like it” ; right now women outnumber men about four to Our very own Rick Rudy, theater reviewer for Our Paper, will KKUP Women’s Radio Show one. be performing in the Gilbert & Sullivan Society production of The interviews Jeanne McDonnell, A note to Dale Hancock from my “ we are everywhere” file; Mikado at the Montgomery Theater. Catch Rick on Oct. 19/20 or director of the Women’s Heritage Did you notice the cashier at Home Club when you bought your 25/27. □ Museum, on Oct. 6. materials for the Desperados’ renovation? Did you wonder if she’s a hardware dyke? She is. Lateiner Disappoints At SJ Symphony Lots of family — out and otherwise — at the City Center Eroica (1804) which was a major and note accuracy by each and Ballet’s very posh kickoff luncheon at Pat Mormon’s Victorian departure in symphonic writing every musician, sacrificing a cer­ House Restaurant. The newly formed ballet company is Music Review by Rick Rudy and forever changed the style, tain amount of emotion in the “ co-venturing” with the Cleveland Ballet to bring “ The length and complexity of the process. Yet the result makes Nutcracker” to San Jose over the Thanksgiving weekend. Only 5 symphony as a musical form. watching the concert as much of Jack Wrangler (bom Stillman) is the privileged son o f a Hollywood producer and an Emmy award­ The opening concert of the San performances, so a sell-out is expected. The two companies will The SJ Symphony has a clarity a pleasure as listening to it. You winning former child star o f the series. FAITH OF OUR CHILDREN. So, how did a nice boy like this be presenting a full season in 1986. Jose Symphony’s 112th season become one o f the hottest pom stars in the business? was an all-Beethoven program which allows one to hear each can see each section pull back to After introductions at my table, including the fact that I was instrument as it takes the theme allow another to come to the THE JACK WRANGLER STORY gives you the answer in an exuberaru, funny 5for>' of the human from a lesbian/gay newspaper, one of my gay tablemates said, designed to coincide with the opening of the new Ira F. or holds onto a counter melody. fore. comedy o f growing up. Jack candidly discusses his rise to the top o f the pom industry as well as his con­ “ Oh, it’s very ‘in’ to be ‘out’ these days!” This has its pitfalls, as when the Maestro Cleve chose a some­ troversial May-December romance with legendary singer, Margaret Whiting. WOMA is planning its Third Annual Women’s Unity Day at Brilliant Center for Beethoven The paperback from St. Martin's Press will be in the bookstores on October IS. Studies at San Jose State. It four french horns began shakily what deliberate tempo for the Emma Prusch Park on Sat., Sept. 28. Lots of activities, including in their segment of the scherzo finale until just the last few bars 5K and lOK runs for the hardier set, as well as booths and live featured Maestro George Cleve conducting and Jacob Lateiner as movement. Yet it also allowed when he picked it up dramati­ music. “ Agajnst All Odds” and “ KRB Band” groupies won’t the exquisite oboe solo to sing out cally. want to miss this event. -pianosolQisL______Both men are known for their xlearly in the f inale.------— — this was an auspicious,^ interpretation of Beethoven, but beginning to a season which ( t ,o .p . 2 5 ^ This openness of texture is looks to be varied and challeng­ it was Maestro Cleve and the SJ brought about through an almost Symphony who shone brilliantly; ing. Call (408) 298-2300 for ticket pedantic attention to dynamics information. n TMI: o r ig in a l p o o l Darlene Lutz sez tickets are Mr. Lateiner was, at best, bland. going fast for Darlene’s First The program opened with the Top 10 Records Annual Bay Cruise. Your 20 Leonore Overture No. 3 (1806) Holy Trinity Church Conference September 18,1985 bucks buys a 4-hour cruise which was originally written to open Beethoven’s opera Holy Trinity Community Church of San Jose will host the first state­ (!) One Life/It's the Way You Do It around the bay, a great buffet, a wide conference of Independent Christian Churches, October 11-13. (2) Power o f Love chance at the hourly door prizes, Leonore, which he later rewrote into Fidelia. Cleve’s interpreta­ The conference will be held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center (3) Only for Love and 4 hours of disco dancing and will be at no cost to the participants. All are invited to attend and (4) Burn Out/Break Dance your ass off. It’s a mixed affair, tion was strong and precise, utilizing many variations in dyna­ pre-registration is requested. (5) Walk A way Satisfied and the date is Sat., Oct. 26. The theme will be “ I Am The Way, The Truth, and The Life!” Four Theresa Russell Is The Actress in INSIGNIFICANCE, now show­ (6) Some People mics to give the work color. The Tickets are available at the worship experiences are offered. Speakers will be Rev. Richard ing at Camera 3. The cast includes Tony Curtis as The Senator, (7) Hot Spot trumpet fanfare, played offstage, Savoy, Silver Fox, and Main Johnson, United Covenant Mission Church, Columbia, Missouri; Rev. Michael Emil as The Professor, Gary Busey as The Ballplayer, (8) Shame almost gave a flavor of being on a Street. C. Dave Wright, Holy Trinity Community Church, Oakland area; and Win Sampson as The Elevator Attendant. (9) Don ’/ Leave Me This Way fox hunt. dO) Abadabadango The second work was the Rev. Fred Wright, Holy Trinity Community Church, Dallas, Texas and Director Nicolas Roeg, acclaimed for “Walkabout, ” “Don't conference moderator; and Rev. Farle Si hmidi Holy Trinity Com­ Look Now, ” and “The Man Who Fell to Earth, ” interweaves Piano Concerto No. 3 (1800) with Bay Area deejays' list o f the most Darlene Lutz. Mr. Lateiner at the keyboard. munity Church of Los Angeles. elements o f America's political and cultural past. Indelibly fusing requested songs. Compiled by George Four workshops will be offered on Saturday, October 12. These also them together in “Insignificance, ” a story o f life, death, sex, and Ferren and Roy Uribe o f Top 25 Chris' visiting Mom, Chris, and Kevin go for The first problem was the unba­ lanced microphones which made are opened to all. the universe — “relatively speaking. ” Record Pool, and Matt Thompson. □ plastic at MCC s Tupperware Party. Photo by Dot James Those fabulous folks of Moonstruck Productions have yet •Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow — Rev. Randy the piano sound as if it was on the another women-only dance in the works. “ Spellbound” will be Hill, San Jose. held at the Elks Lodge on Fri., Nov. 1. I’ve been to both of the ceiling somewhere. Lateiner’s touch is silky •Church Moderating — Ms. Paulette Hunnewell, Los Angeles. previous dances and can guarantee any lesbian who’s looking for •Prison Ministry and The Church — Mr. Tom Brace, San Jose. a great evening won’t want to pass up this dance. smooth, the technique effortless. Yet he plays with little outward •The Church Faces The AIDS Crisis — Rev. Doug O’Connor, Ruth Thomas sez the bartenders at the last dance were a Monterey. bit leery about what they were in .store for when a bunch of emotion so that the notes, while correct, have little bite. He man­ Housing and food is available at no cost for those requesting in lesbians in tuxes appeared at the Elk’s Lodge. But they are eagerly advance. aged a moment of energy in the looking forward to “ Spellbound” cuz our folks are so polite and For further information and to obtain a registration form, please cadenza in the first movement, don’t pinch butts and proposition like the good ol’ lodge boys. contact Rev. Randy Hill, HTCC, 1449 Hester Ave., San Jose, CA Best wishes to The Savoy’s Pat Drennan and Mary Loeb who but beyond that there was little 95126-2513 or call (408) 292-3071. □ celebrated their anniversary on Sept. 14. flash or pizzazz from the piano. The Savoy features beginner’s lessons in country-western Cleve, on the other hand, is a NEWS BRIEF dancing every Sun. from 5:30 to 7:30. Bev’s teaching now; when whirlwind of energy, drawing out she starts travelin’ again, John Paul will take over. the performance from the indivi­ The University o f California Student Lobby, representing And don’t forget Happy Hour at the Savoy from 5 ’til 7 p.m. dual players with a deft touch. 141,000 students, has elected openly gay Dan Greening as its Monday through Friday. Hot hors d’oeuvres and good After intermission came the President. conversation are specialties of the house. beautiful Symphony 1^. 3, The N.O.W. Forum Professionals Rina Rosenberg, Women’s Coordinator for Santa Clara County, will be the guest speaker at an open forum sponsored by the South Bay/San Jose National SOUTH BAY PHYSICIAN Law Offices Organization for Women (N.O.W.). WILLIAM C. COOPER, M.D. Discuss All Legal Problems The meeting will be held on Oct. 2 at the First Unitarian GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE Confidentially Church, 160 North Third Street 20366 Town Center Lane /Cupertino, CA 95014 Emphasis on: in San Jose, at 7:00 pm. For more information, call Sandra Shanab- (408) 257-5755 C a i o U X . n ex •Personal injury & accident erger at (408) 297-6532. □ ATTORNEY AT LAW •insurance ciaims & benefits S H A R IN G YOUR C O N C E R N ABOUT G A Y HEALTH NEWS BRIEFS General Law •Criminai, including bathroom & Power of Attorney bookstore arrests [PC647(a) & 314.1] Wayne Harper, 19, o f Tren­ Agreemenis ton, OH, is suing his high school Robert Kopelson fo r bouncing him and his escort (408) 971-8510 from the Senior Prom. Wayne WILLIAM H. LIPIL, M.D. San Jose wore a chiffon gown and fur Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine cape; his sister attended with and (408) 293-4000 him, wearing a tuxedo. DENNIS J. McSHANE, M.D. Sexual activity between con­ Diplomate, American Boards of Internal Medicine C Rheumatology senting adult homosexuals be­ Mery! Streep stars in PLENTY came illegal again in Texas when The Imperial AIDS Foundation is out o f drag and into their new T-shirts for the car wash In Kevan’s park­ 52 ARCH STREET, SUITE 4 as an heroic Engiishwoman a panel of federal appellate ing lot. The fundraiser earned almost $500. Photo by Ted Saht REDWOOD CITY. CALIFORNIA 94062 haunted by memories of her war­ judges reinstated Section 21.06 of Office Hours By Appointment Telephone 4 15/369-1985 time experiences as a French the Texas Penal Code regarding PSYCHOTHERAPY Resistance fighter. sodomy. ARIS, Com. from P. 2 with having AIDS since Decem­ a n d Bruce W. Nickerson ber 1984. going out of business. We’re not. COUNSELING Attorney at Law Some are new, diagosed as People are going to continue Specializing in PC647(a) It’s Spectram! being sick, people are going to having AIDS only two months Hour»: ago. Newly diagnosed people a n d M-F: e-9pm SEARCHING? ae Koyo* SI. continue to die. San Joao, 95112 The name for the no-name essentially come to grips with the Wid.,Sat., Sun., Many are going to do what we All Gay-Related Issues Watergarden boutique is Spec- fact, they have a serious illness. Individual & Group Counseling Morion Ackara Sobel, MSW 12-Spm are learning is not necessary — Domestic Partnerships Wills Inim, boutique manager Bobby they’re going to be alone. We are Some have worked through it; Couples (Counseling Burkholder announced last week. not going to be able to reach some are in a tremendous trauma Substance Abuse Licensed Clinical Social Worker Child Custody Job Discrimination Jim Kerkstra, Bootrack deejay everyone. stage. Drunk Driving Personal Injury for more than two years, named OP: That’s exactly why I deci­ If I am diagnosed as having the boutique and won the VCR in AIDS, I’m going to be hysterical, David P. Steward, M.S.W., LCSW ded to do this story. I thought (408) 971-0669 the “ Name the Boutique’’ cont­ your group was desperately nee­ but I’m going to know where to UcmedCiinitaí Social Wotkxr est. ded and Our Paper could help gel go to get hysterical. I’m going to 738 N. First Street • San Jose, CA 95112 Jim and his lover, Mike the word out to people who know where to go to cry my eyes COMMUNITY Wright, have recently bought a out, and I know when I get there • BelWTsI • Support Group« • Mo«tlr«t Spoco might try to go it alone, out of new home. “ We’re just past the stark, raving fear. I’m going to get hugged, and Call tor Appointment California License LV8493 293-AGAY • IWcMvO« 203-4525 first mortgage payment with it,” BC: It will reach a lot of loved, and get caring support . . . 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