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Since 1985 ... a publication of First City Network, Inc., a nonprofit, tax exempt, 501 ( c )(3 ), all-volunteer service organization oflesbians & gays.
First Citv Network Mission Statement First Cit)• Network. Inc. is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization of concemed citizens, tocusing on the establislunent of a gay & lesbian positive community; striving for a forum in which our members share ideas and strengths, stimulate personal growth, and enhance opportunities for t City Network, Inc. socialization. First City Network provides national, state. and local infonnation & referral services regarding health care, counseling, education, advocacy, and mutual support. Post Office Box 2442 Founded: September 29. 1985 Savannah, GA 31402 Visit Gay Savannah in 1996 Step into the past, and enjoy which includes news, opinions, true Southern charm & hospitality original writing, humor, 15~ Vl?tttt14et- ~t ~ei?t ~ttvtt~t?tt~ ~ (f€9t-gttt in Savannah, Georgia. ;,j·~--~~~~~~~~ reasonable advetising rates, and an <11~) ~;Jl9-l9<9\i-5 Founded in 1733, Savannah ,~ · extensive directory of area, state ! has seduced 1996 Olympic ~~IM:I-t and national resources, including yachting, film producers, and ·• ·• ·•• ·•,•. _•:.••,•,.. ••· Savannah historic inns and bed & authors of national best -sellers to _,, .. ,_, _,_,, breakfasts, as well as area extol the flamboyant attraction of restaurants, professionals, and America's first planned city. retail businesses catering to the During the Civil War, General LJIJ"'-"-___j'------""-·..:...... ~--'--'~....: gay community. Sherman himself, on his march to Gay Savannah ... Georgia's First City. To receive two free issues, the sea that left so many other (FCN), a nonprofit, tax exempt, call (912) 236-CllY, 24 hours FCN Southern cities in ruins, told service organization of lesbian & daily, or write: FCN Box 2442 Box 2442 President Lincoln that Savannah gay volunteers, invites you to visit. Savannah, GA 31402. Savannah, GA 31402-2442 was too beautiful to burn. Today, We think you'll find Savannah and First City Network Inc. the Landmark Historic District is nearby Tybee Island great places began with 13 gay and lesbian Forwarding & Address the largest in the U.S., known for to visit and to live. Please let us citizens meeting in a Savannah Correction Requested its unique and diverse architecture, know if we can assist you in any Historic District basement and 23 landscaped squares, shaded way. apartment on East Jones Street, on by an urban forest of moss-strewn Every month, FCN publishes September 29, 1985. By the live oaks. Southeast Georgia's only lesbian continued, page 7 ... City Nef:w'ork, Inc. and gay periodical, Network News, ~~.....,.----- 24 Hour Information Line • Page 2: Upcoming First Satr1rdav Socials. • Page 5: Board Update. 236-CITY • Page 9: A sampling of Upcoming Events. • Pag~ 10: Condensed News. • Page 11: Comm11nit}' Action Gro11p News. • Pag~ 14: Volunteer Opportunities with FCN. • Pag~ 16 : Your Savannah Gal' G11ide. • Page 17: State & National Directorv. • Page 19: S11bscription & Advertisement ln{jJrmation. etwork News [---NetWork ·News ~- avannah, Georgia ravannah, Georgia I Janua 1996 fJ ~ - ~~J~a~n~u~a~ry~1~9~9~6~~------~~--~~------, lw~ TcMM "(;c, ~ H~ N'-1V YU 313 Windy Hill Road. Oatland Island. 114 Sycamore Crossing. Off Islands Expressway, near Wilmington River. Palmetto Cove, off Walthour, on Wilmington Island Spring's around the comer, and love is in the air. Perhaps you'll meet Those madcap lesbian suburbanites are at it again' It's not enough 4 I someone new, and impress them with your hot apple tarts, or stuffed that their December Social was such a smashing success ... noooo . . they mushrooms! BYOB & fingerfood to share, please. Homeprovider offers feel compelled to do it again' BYOB and hors d'oeuvres to share, please. nonalcoholic mixers, serviceware, and convivial atmosphere. 7:30pm. From Savannah, take President Street (becomes Islands Expressway) Drive Highway 80 toward Wilmington Island. Take Quarterman to toward the islands. One mile past Wilmington River, tum right onto Oat Johnnv Mercer. and tum left. Tum right on Walthour. Go a mile, and tum land Island. Tum right at first road (Sand Hill), go to second street (Windy right i~to Pal~etto Cove subdivision. Tum left at Sea Pines, then right at Hill) and tum right again. House is on comer. 7:30pm. second street, Sycamore Crossing. Seventh house on left. Information: Sandy at 897-7432. Information: Alisa & Rebecca at 897-7838. Where did tile Spring Go? Those Springtime First Saturday Socials went like hot cakes! We're now booking the Summer season. Plan ahead to get your favorite month confirmed. Also, looking for scheduler & 912 Barnard Street. Historic District. coordinator for these successful FCN events. Call 236-CITY. Near Forsyth Park,. Yet to stay at a Savannah Bed & Breakfast? At least now you can visit one for the evening. Warm up for St. Pat's by joining old friends and new First Saturday Social Hostesses I Hosts needed for upcoming Socialites at this Victorian guesthouse. These first time hosts moved to the months ... they're the ones who enjoy these events the most. You Coastal Empire recently. Come bring your warm welcome, your great hors FT======---===--===-II open your h~me to well-manner~d guests. who bring hors d'oevres, and BYOB. 7:30pm. d'oeuvres to share, and even their own spirits. Host provides Take Victory Drive (Highway 80) to Drayton Street, turning north, location, disposable serviceware (FCN member. Alice. has the toward the Historic District. Tum left on Park Avenue (at Forsyth Park). N supply of these, if you'd like us to provide them). and Go three blocks to Barnard Street and tum right Two-story Victorian at nonalcoholic mixers I beverages. Always the first Saturday of the 912 Barnard soon will be on your right. month, and always at 7:30pm. Reserve your favorite month of the Information: Kevin at 234-9121. year, months in advance! Call Kern & Lawrence at (912) 354- 1814. C'mon. it's a hoot! Network News - ·- avannah, Georgi 5 \ Janua 1996 First Ci!J!. Network1 Inc. ~ Financial Statement by Margaret by .\ fargarel HIV I AIDS Legal Project The new year looks bright for first City Netvmrkl We have: ( '$ ) From: 11115/95 This program of (]eorgia To: 12/15/95 moved in a positive direction in securing a meeting place and. for the : /_ega/ ,C..,'ervices proYidCS free legal ...... •~' • first time, l'CN will have a home. i services to persons liYing with HlV Treasurer· s Start Income Expense Change+/ Balance In December, \ve had our annual Carolling Carriage Ride ! relaycd problems. who meet income Report - • PLUMBING guidelines. Services arc confidential. event; 26 people braved the cold ,.,·cather for some warm socializing i FCN 2991.92 754.00 13 13.25 2432.67 • ELEcrR.ICAL I Program may assist you General ·PAINTING and Christmas spirit: if you couldn't make it, join us next year I FCNI -559.25 with insurance. employment. Social Fund • CARPENTRY REPAIRS also donated $3 75 from the treasury and more than $50 in cash Security & SSI. prisoners· rights. Do- () () () 0 Gooders donations from our members to the families of children with AIDS: I 0 HANDYMAN SERVICE COMPANY Medicaid & Medicare. discrimiation thanks for your support of this worthy cause. ! Political 662.9 1 (J 0 66291 Your Complete "One Call Does It All issues. debts & collections. housing. Education 0 Home Maintanence Company" The Board took a member's suggestion and added an 1 food stamps. helath care issues. Teen 1388.30 0 0 family law. Yetcran 's benefits. wills. 1388.30 orientation session to the monthly Community Action Group Advocacy (J 912/351.7477 power of attorney. living will. and P-FLAG• meeting; it met with much success in December. The orientation will .00 24(J() .00 .00 2400 CEILING FAN INSTALLATION Forrestt W. Eubanks guardianship. CABLE TV/PHONE JACKS INSTALLED Owner help people new to the Community Action Group get an idea what TOTAL 5043.13 778.00 1313.25 4507.88 Call 651-2180 for more -535.25 it is all about. Thanks, Rebecca, for the great idea! information. • Treasurer's note: FCN has agreed to manage P-FLAG's money NEW AND u.D _,.APHYWICAL .aoq FCN will be represented in the Martin Luther King Parade for them smce they can't afford to set up their own account yet. The MUle .... ··w.a . CANll funds will be listed with the other conunittees each month. again this year. If you are interested in participating, call 236-CITY ~ • JI!WELJW' • tMGAZINES and someone will call you back with the infom1ation. The Do Help Us Locate an Office Our Expenses CIWITAL.a & a.antNI Gooders of the Community Action Group are coordinating this Look around the downtown area for places that appear Bank Charge: Return Check Fee 0.14 project. reasonable to rent. We need a Network News Printing 397.50 The Board regrets the error in December's newsletter that location that's accessible and large Gifts 15.67 had a negative impact on some of our advertisers. A letter was sent enough for FCV gatherings. Project Expense: Fundraisers 439.04 to each of those affected, and they will be given a month of free Donation 375.00 advertising to compensate for the error. Telephone 85 .90 Speaking of the newsletter, we are excited about the positive ~ Total Expense 1313.25 response of our members in participating in this most important ~ C)ur Income project. Anyone who would like to submit articles or work on the Newsletter Advertisement 175.00 newsletter is encouraged to do so. Call 236-CITY. G' Fundraisers Happy New Year & 432.00 ails The Board is planning to have a general membership Membership Dues Collected 120.00 meeting soon. It will be great to meet all our members and get your Best Wishes from 05 a johnny mercer blvd. 1 Newsletter Only Subscription 10.00 vannah, ga. 3 I 4 I 0 feedback for the future of FCN As always. if you have concerns or 12-898.0706.912-897.0109 issues you would like the Board to address, contact any board your Network News Other Inc. 17.00 ~ member. Volunteer Staff . P-FLAG 24.00 amy r. harvey, owner The Board is also working on the following: Total Income 778.00 ftd master designer Asking (or your Support * Updating our brochure; Do you have an idea you erne (912) 232·7127 BUS., 234-2881 FAX Joint projects with the Gay & Lesbian groups at Georgia would be willing to lead the 1-800-864-0919 * (912) 351-1660 PAGER Southern University; development of? Consider offering your home to host a fundraiser. !Fami(y f}.{f~t f})oor KENT R. VOGEL * Revising the by-laws; if you would like to serve on this meeting. or party. It's rewarding to Associate Broker committee, call Margaret at 786-7887; and know you've stepped forward to help A national bi-monthly publication for lesbian * Community outreach. the organization that. for the past ten and gay parents and their friends. COLDWELL BANKER years. has done its best to serve all of GREATER SAVANNAH REALTY Thanks for your support and have a happy new year! you. Be a pal! Call 236-C/TY. For a free copy send your name and address to: HISTORIC DISTRICT Next Door Publishing, P.O. Box 21580, Oakland, CA 94620 18 E. OGLETHORPE AVE SAVANNAH. GA 3 1401 Phone/Fax: 510 482-5778 Ar1 lndeoenocntly Own~o and Operated Member ol Coldwell eanker Rescdent1a t Aff•hates. Inc. ews ~ - ·- ·1\Jetwork News - ! Georgi Savannah, Georgia!' 1 1996 I January 1996 7 I 1 ! T!-4;RAPfUTIC \ J ouc~ MASSAGf .. continued. ji·om Ji"ont page for our community's concerns. enJoy. Changing stereotyped FCN sponsors a 24-hour S....Jir~ • J;ralen Rek.xal:ion An -"Mdinc collection ol liM 1102 Bull Street Savannah GA 31C01 Tel. & Fax: 912.238.0410 encountered. Many lesbian and monthly First Saturday Socials join us. We \vclcome gay tourists (9U)236-4703 gay citizens feel they caimot safely are only a few examples of the to visit Savannah_ especially for Melllber of American Institute of Architects speak out ... FCN provides a voice options members and their guests Olympic yachting this year' An aruma] conference, presented by AIDS-Manasota. Inc .. Seventh Annual Conference on Living With AIDS j~~~~l~.~r:~ for People Living with AIDSIHIV Healthcare Professionals. and Caregivers 11420 abf.rcorn 1t. rxl vanity !hopping crntrr Sun•i,•ing HIV Through Knowledge ~&vann~~h. grorgto '1419 and Self-Empowerment January 26 & 27, 1996 Manatee Conference Center Palmetto, Florida * The best of western medicine & holistic healing. * Workshops, lectures, sharing sessions, exhibits. beverage. All are welcome. Meet the Medical, holistic, and special * regulars & each meal's newcomers. interest tracks. Next meal: Thursday, * Eight speakers are PW As and long- tenn survivors. • '·~- ··-~"" December 14, at 7:30pm. Join us! A Journey Through * Internationally-known professional ..------• Inner Space faculty. Network News Volunteer Staff * Lunch, snacks included. • Editing, writing, & design: Lawrence Marley The best In Mctaphysks, Subscribers' services: Kern Highfill Free B-12 and body work therapy. • .-=~.~-;.....,"IE-'~7' Psychology, Women's Studies, * Advertising: Patty • Health and HcaHng. Registration, if received by January 5, 1996 • Art, writing & cartooning: Mark (912) 2}1-1910 $35.00: PWA or HIV Patient • Typing Gene Large selection of New Age • Financial Statement: Margaret and traditional music ... iN CiTy MARkET $80.00: All Others • Information Line: Ron Plus gifts to delight the body, Scholarships available • Distribution: Kern & Lawrence mind and spirit. J12 WEsT ST. JuliAN for further infonnation: AIDS-Manisota, Inc. Conference SAVANNAh, GA J1401 2080 Ringling Blvd., Suite 302 Sarasota, FL 34237-7030 Telephone: (941) 954-6011 ews etwOrk News Georgia avannah, Georgi ,---, 1996 Janua 1996 l_!__j ------.... - - ...... - ·- .... _.. --- ·· ··-··---] National Religious Groups Concerned • lntegriiJ• (Episcopal). 4550 [1~~.§- -~_a ye~!ille~ .,_.!_th ~I?P~~ _uni!Y at ~~fl! __ ·--· U.'ith Lesbian or Gal' Penmns Conn~cticut Avenue NW f------[ __ :"~ebru~rv - ~'- ': r .C. M'a~~~~ =~] Feel free to contact the follmvmg ~6 05 . Washington.D.C. i: SMTWTFS ( s· M T · W · T- F ·s ~ denominational groups fnr support and 2000!! ~~ ~f~~¥~~,;~:~ :t 1 2 3 infonnation regarding your denominati!m • Lutherans Concerns (* 7 8 9 10 , 12 13 1 '! • 5 6 7 6 9 10 !, 34567!~ i 1 , 12 13 ,. 15 16 11 :: ,0111213141516 I and for opportunities for dialogue. R~conci l~d m Christ I ,. 15 16 17 18 19 20 I 21 22 23 2-4 25 26 27 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 !1 11 16 19 20 21 22 23 Church~s - ELCA). P.O. 28 29 30 31 ! 2526272829 1, 2• 25 26 21 28 29 30 J • Affirmation: l ' nit~d I l" 31 Box 10461. Fort D~arbom ______j Methodi;1s for L:sbian/Gay [l_~ - --- !' .. -·· - ~-- ·- Station. Chicago. IL 60610 Concems (* Reconciling • Presbyterians for =::-=oo·- -·---=....o c =. · ·=· __ ] Congregation Program). May . [" -c-=J~~~=---J ; Lesbian/Gay Concerns (* 1 P.O. Box 1021. Evanston. SMTWTFS ISM TWTFS I IL60204 More Light Ministry). P.O. 123456 1 . 1 Box 38. New Brunswick. NJ 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1[=;1;o==c1~;==:;1~~I~ j :1 -j 1 2345678 • American Baptists 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 08903 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Concerned. 24 I 8 Browning 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Ut1itarian Uni>•ersalist 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Street. Berkeley. CA 94702 :6:_: _29 _: 31 .. -- 30 • Brethren Mennonite Office of Lesbian/Gay l l-- - . - ----·---- -··- Council for Gay Concems. Concerns. 25 Beacon Street. Boston. MA 02 I 08 [~-=Augu~t -~~,-"1 P.O. Box 65724. I~==Ju~ly _ J Washington. D.C. 20024 • United Church Coalition for Lesbian/Gay Concerns • Dignity (Roman Catholic) . s~~~!~~7 8 9 10 , 12 13 J Fi (* Open and Affirming 1; ·More Foreign m 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1~ ~~ITJ~j I 500 Massachus~tts Churches), 18 N. College 21 22 23 2. 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 2• Avenue. NW 111 1. Street. Athens, OH 4570 I 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 Washington. D.C. 20005 • • Friends for Lesbian/Gay Uni>•ersal Fellowship o ------·-- Metropolitan Community ~ ·M re Ad It Vid s Concerns, P.O. Box 222. Sumneytown, PA 18084 Churches. 5300 Santa October J ~veiiiiler--J • Gay and Lesbian Monica Blvd., Suite 304. SMTWTFS Comics Gay News Magazines: Los Angeles. CA 90029. 1 2 3 • 5 SMTWTFS1 2 l • Aff~rming Disciples, 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3456789 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 GLAD Alliance. 2917 Denominational program initiated to 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ' Ol!T, Advoeate, Princeton #2. Fort Worth. encournge education and organizing in local 27 28 29 30 31 2. 25 26 27 28 29 30 Magazines TX 76109 churches. • ------· Trading Cards Frontiers, Lesbian • News, 6enre, & • Adult Magazines many more! Tuesday: Fu·st City Netu •ork Board Meeting. 216 East Gaston Street ({il Previously-viewed movies 7:30pm - Open Saturday: First Saturday Social. See page 2 for details. starting at $4.95. Wednesday: Community Action Group meeting. 225 West President Street, across from the Telfair Museum. @ 7:30pm. FCN greeter at door. Call Mark for further infom1ation: 352-2645. CAG meets every second Wednesday o( each month. at the same time & location. Over 4~000 Adult Videos for Thursday: BOil Night Out. Join the men of FCN at 606 East Cafe@ 7:30pm. Comer of Bamard & Congress Streets. in City Market. You-pay for Sale or Rent. your own meal & beverage. Saturday: Submission deadUne for February Network News. 7Days Thursday: Nernoork News stuffing. Volunteers fold. staple. & sort Network News. Call Lawrence or !\:em at 354-1814 for info. Thursday: Gay Teen Support Group. and concurrently at the same location, 4 East Parents. Friends. & Families o.fLesbians & Gays (P-Flag). 2320 Sunsd eaeh Week Blvd., at Unity Church (iji 7:00pm. Both groups meet every 4th Thursday o_( Liberty Street each monlh. at Ih e same time & localion. Call 352-4758 or 234-5398. 2 . 3 4 5 Savannah, 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 Please supporl I he efforts o(our volunteers ... attend some o(our calendar events llam to GA 31401 KNOW OF AN ET ENT COMING UP? CALL 236-CITY 12 midnigh (912) 236-5192 etwofK~ws avannah, Georgia Janua 1996 ondens'ed News ... Letters ... note Community Action Group (CAG) is a program funded by First City Network, Inc., whose focus is to create opportunities for volunteers to join with others in completing tasks with positive outcomes, benefiting both the gav & straight conm1W1itics. The Last Great Difference or individually, can be of any help opportunity to gam new Previous projects have included organizing volunteers to landscape Phoenix Place & Hospice Savannah. CAG volunteers by Rev. Michael Elliott in the future, please call. cosponsors, particularly raised money to support children with AIDS, who receive care through the Chatham County Health Department. CAG Also, let us apologize for Democrats, and thank our existing volunteers created the Gay Teen Support Group and the Understanding Homosexuality Conference. Subconunittees for CAG ''Now we stand in the taking so long to thank you. As our cosponsors who may be include Do-Gooders, Teen.-ldvocacy, and Political Education. Participation is open to anyone, whether a member of First City Network or not. doorway of a new opportunity to very loyal following knows, we are challenged by the intolerant Right. care .. . Believing in an American never on time. You can help move the bill continlled. from previo11s page Court argument over whether Dream which calls each of us to Thank you, forward by doing the following: Colorado voters can ban state and NextCAG take in the poor, the sick and the The Christy Alan Band :::> Write to your members of two commissioners. Gill said the local laws that protect downtrodden. Union Mission, Inc. Christy, Martha, Roy Congress and ask them to draft will be distributed for public homosexuals from discrimination: Meeting at aspires to live out these principles. endorse ENDA or thank them review and comment in December, Colorado Solicitor ! We celebrate this opening and ENDA Is On The Move! if they are already a sponsor before votes on the final draft. The General Timothy M. Tymkovich believe it will make a great President Clinton became (sponsors include Georgia's report will be submitted to said the amendment was the New Location ~ difference, perhaps the last great the first president to endorse the John Lewis and Cynthia lawmakers during the legislative voters' ''response to political difference, for many who will call Employment Non-Discrimination McKinney, and South session, which begins in January. activism by a political group that this place home." Act (ENDA), which would prohibit Carolina's J. Clyburn); From: Etcetera wanted to seek special protections Wednesday , These were the words I discrimination in the work place :::> Thank the President in writing ... That's a quintessential political January 10 used when Phoenix Place opened based on sexual orientation. White or via the e-mail address Gav Desire judgment.'' @7:30pm on April 26, 1990. It seems like a House support for ENDA is an below for his historic action. "The desire of gays to be Jean E. Dubofsky, lawyer thousand years ago. Back then, it historic and important step From: The Human Rights Campaign together - combined with their for those who challenged the 225 West President was the F.irst City Network, forward in the cause offaimess. 110114th StreetNW lack of concern about quality amendment: ''I think there 1s a Street, across from mem bers o f th e F.rrs. t Bap t.rs t The Presidential Washington, D.C. 20005 schools and other suburban right which everyone has to be phone: (202) 628-4 160 Church and a whole bunch of endorsement also highlighted the fax: (202) 347-5323 preoccupations - has turned many free from arbitrary Telfair Museum, in ; people who wanted to remain fact that fairness is non-partisan. e-mail: [email protected] of them into committed investors discrimination.'' the Historic District 1 anonymous who worked to get In a recent letter to the New York in ailing inner cities." Justice Ruth Bader ) Phoenix off the ground. They did Times, Republican leaders from Commission's Earlv Draft Urges Reported in Congressional Quarterlv Ginsburg said the amendment a remarkable job, as Phoenix the 104th Congress stated that Same-Sex Marriage essentially says, ''Thou shalt not The Economic Cost ofAIDS 1995- 1996 Members/lip Drive Place went from being a wish in ENDA falls within the political On November 16, five of have access to the ordinary We need your help in getting " By the year 2000, AIDS October to a reality in April ... ". philosophy ofthe GOP "to provide the seven members of Hawaii's legislative process for anything others to join First City Network. The will have cost the global economy From: From the Ashes a level playing field to allow every Commission on Sexual that will improve the status of more members we have, the more . up to $514 billion and possibly volunteers available to produce a variety ' ... News & Thoughts From Phoenix. individual an equal opportunity to 0 nentatton· · an d t h e L.aw d'1scusse d homosexuals. I would like to know 1. 4 percent of the world's gross of worthwhile projects. More members j succeed." Increasingly, members details of a draft report that urges whether in all of U.S. history there A Letter to FCN domestic product. AIDS is also also provide stronger financial support . of Congress from both sides of the the state's legislature to legalize has ever been anything like this." for our organization. Ask your friends to ~ To: First City Network having a maJor impact on aisle are working together to end gay marriages. The draft also Justice David H. Souter: join. Share this copy of your Network ) 10/19/95 businesses around the world discrimination, bringing us closer includes a "domestic partnership" "Why is discrimination against News. because it most frequently strikes to the ideals of liberty and equal option if lawmakers decide against one group dealt with under state Greetings: adults at the peak of their We would like to thank opportunity for all . To date, there legalizing same-sex marriages. law differently than discrimination productivity. The disease will are 29 Senate cosponsors as well The option would against other groups? I don't F.CN for having us play at the 1Oth have sheared between $81 billion as 129 House cosponsors of this basically grant gay couples who see in your answer the kind of Anniversary Low Country Boil. and $107 billion from the U.S. vital legislation. enter into a partnership the same justification, independent of We had a great time and the economy by 2000. . d h Now is a critical time to rights enjoyed by married majority will, that equal protection response we receive was t e . From: CDC National AIDS . hl. h f h d b. take advantage of the momentum opposite-sex couples. The five, led calls for." h1g 1g t o t e ay. 0 ur 1ggest . . . Clearinghouse . generated by Clmton's by chair Tom Gill, expect a Justice Antonin Scalia regre t was h avmg to 1eave ear1 y ...... endorsement! The increased d1ssentmg opmton from the other Supreme Court Speaking said anti-bias laws "are laws that due to a pnor commitment. ..b. . fi E'N.D· A . . VIS! 11 1ty or .tt g1ves us an Quotes from the Supreme If our services as a group, contin11ed, next page continued. page 13 ews .--~et\iVorkNews Georgia avannah, Georgi @] 1996 Janua 1996 ~. \; .~. t:;. ~. \~\~. \~,~. \;.~. \:; ~. ~-~. 1:;.~. \:;.~. \:;.~. 'V;. ~. \~0~. ~6 continued. .fimn page 11 operation on him. said the poster was distasteful. and '7 ·~ '7 ·~ ~! ·~ '] ·~ '] ·~ '7 ·~ q ·~ q ·~ '7 ·~ "7 ·~ q ·~ '7 ·~ \] ·~ e • C• e • 0 e • ·:• e • 0 e • •:• e • 0 e • ·:> e • 0 e • C• e • •:• e • •:• e • •:> e • 0 .. He cut all of it off except he objected to the idea that the ~· v ~- ~ provide special protection to that a quarter inch, maybe a half inch,., Catholic Church hasn't done 9 "'~ The Georgia Equality Project presents: q • ~ particular category of person." the local sheriff said. enough to support AIDS care and ••o ••o Not everyone is protected from UP! research. ~. \~ Power of Politics, A Leadership Conference .~. Ya discrimination, he said, adding, ( .PI q ·~ '(] ·~ ''You can refuse to hire someone Prudent Prejudice ••o ••o because you don't like the way A federal appeals court in Hrmnal & Hrrnal c~ • \.6 February 10 - 12, 1996 .~ • ~ they comb their hair." Richmond, Virginia is hearing the The New Century ? ; Wyndham Hotel, 14th & Peachtree Streets, Atlanta. ? ; From: Pride, Houston first challenge to the ''don't ask, Hymnal, used by the United ~ ~ don't tell" policy on gays in the Church of Christ congregations all ~- ~ ~· ~ Black & White military. over the country, has been revised '7 ·~ '(] .. '·Racial prejudice is really The court heard to eliminate words like .. Lord," • • o Schedule ofEvents Registration form • • ~ divisive in the gay conununity . . . arguments December 5 in the case ''master," and other male ~· v0 ~· v0 '9 "' Name(s) o "' (There is an) unwillingness to of former Lt. Paul Thomasson, metaphors. ~ • ~Saturday, February 10: '7 • ~ recognize that the community itself who has appealed his dismissal One hymn begins the first ~ • \,:: 5pm: Reception and invitation to join the ;. • ~ 1s multiracial and that the from the Navy. Deputy Solicitor verse with '·Father of mercy ... " 9 "'~Committee of 100 fundraising effort. D h 9 "'vo movement has to respond to people General Ed Kneedler defended the and the third verse with ''Mother • • o 7pm: Dinner (Elizabeth Birch, Executive ay P one • • ~ of color." policy by saying, "It is not of mercy ... " ~ • \~ Director of the Human Rights Evening Phone ~ • ~ Quote from author and activist prejudice. It is prudence .. " Another familiar hymn, '7 ~~Campaign, is the invited speaker). '7 ~ ~ Urvashi Vaid Thomasson's attornev '·Faith of Our Fathers," has been • .,... o Street address • .,... o said, 'This policy is based on the reworked as '·Faith of the ~· v ~· v "'~ Sunday, February 11: ':q "' o irrational concerns of some Martyrs." q Families • • o Sam: Continental breakfast. • • ~ heterosexuals." UP! . We may be related by According to the Clinton ~ • '\:;; 8:30am: Welcome and introductions . o.. • ~ btrth or adoptiOn or mv1tat10n. Adm' · t t' , . White House AIDS Con:-erence '7 ; ~ (Georgia Equality Project co-chairs City '(] "'~ mts ra tons po 1tcy, gays may !.). We may b e Iong to t h e serve m· t h e m1.,. 1tary but not 1'f t hey In Decem ber, p rest'd en t :, ~ Brad Wilkinson and Cherry Spencer C t :,• ~ .:"''I • I<. oun y ,...,. • v~ sdamffie race or we may be of disclose their homosexuality. The Clinton convened the first White ~ "' o Stark). o "' o 1 erent races. armed forces may not ask recrutts· House con fierence on AIDS , w1t· h a • • 9am: Understanding the Legislative State I Zip ~ ?• ~ We. may look like each whether they are gay. A ruhng· 1s· goa 1 o f fim d. mg '· a cure an d a ~ • \? Process in Georgia (ACLU lobbyist ~ • v other or dtfferent from each other. t d · fi th Th vaccine" 0 0 0.... 0 The important thing is expec e m a ew mon s. e . "Th t t b fi t '(] "'~Larry Pellegrini and others). v Registration fee: $100 each. q "'~ ' case ts expected to go to the a mus e our Irs :,• 12:30pm: Lunch (guest speaker to be (includes meals listed above). • • o We belong to each other. rt and top prioritv," Clinton said. ~ supreme c ou . J ,...,. • \/ . k G ~. o "' 'o announced). \7 Ma e checks payable to eorgia o...,."' v0 We care for each other. UP! '·We have never before had a ?• ~ 2pm: Lobbying Techniques and Letter Equality Project. . . ?• ~ We agree, disagree, love, disease we cannot conquer. We ~ • ~ Writing (Cathy Woolard, Human Rights v ~ake hotel reservatiOns directly ~ • v fight, and work together. Pope Practices Sa[esex? can conquer this." q "'~Campaign) . with the Wyn~ham Hotel at ( 404). '7 "'~ We belong to each other. ''If the Pope Had AIDS Clinton said his From: Gay and Lesbian Parents ... " the AmFAR poster said. administration has tried to combat • • o 5:30pm: Social Hour. 873-4400. Indicate that you are with • • o Coalition International ~ • \:6 the Georgia Equality Project. ~ • ~ But it proved too the disease by speeding ·drug '1• ~~Monday,.,... 0 February 12: Group rates are: single: $85/night;. '7..,... ~ 0~ Kids Don't Trv This At Home controversial and has been approval processes and opposing ~ • v 7:30am: Continental breakfast . . double: $95/mght. ~ • v ' A Tennessee man cut off shelved. Congressional efforts to reduce ~ "'~ 9am: Meet with legislators at State v Send registration and payment to: ~ "' o his own penis with a machete Shoe designer Kenneth funding for AIDS research. because he wanted to be a woman. Cole, who created the poster for UP! • • o Capitol GEP • • ~ The 35-vear-old man the American Foundation for ~ ~~ Noon: Hotel Checkout. PO Box 783 51 ~ • ~ '(] ~ Atlanta, GA 30357-2351. q "'~ severed his penis December 4 as AIDS Research, said it was ''a ••o ••o he lay on a coffee table. He ~old distracti~~ from our overall ~- ~ ~- ~ ~- ~ ~· ~ ~- ~ ~- ~ ~- ~ ~- ~ ~· ~ ~· ~ ~- ~ ~- ~ ~· ~ authorities that several doctors had message. '7 ·~ '(] ·~ '(] ·~ '(] ·~ '(] ·~ '(] ·~ '(] ·~ '7 ·~ '(] ·~ '(] ·~ '(] ·~ '(] ·~ '7 ·~ refused to perform a sex-change A spokesman for New •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 •• 0 York Cardinal John O'Connor ews ~twon< Nev\is___ - Georgia avannah, Georgia 1996 Janua 1996 ~5~ 7 olunteer pportunitie r1~c~ll~e~crk 0~u---:-t-:-=tl1.--e_s_e_,A~d~v-e-rt---is-e-rs-!-( Volunteer Needed by Lawrence S. Marley Manager for Network News MARTHA B. WoMACK, Ph.D. This section lists volunteer Person (or persons) would month. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST advertisements. Tasks would include opportunities with First City manage all responsibilities related to updating current advertisers and recruiting advertisement in the newsletter: MLK Para,de Attendees: Network, Inc., like a menu you ca~ new ones_ Great job for social butterflies. pick from. Maybe peopl~ don't accounting who has paid, for what . FC N has partiCipated in the 125'h EAST )ONES STREET OFFICE , (912) Bl-04l0 volunteer sometimes because they size ad. for how many issues; friendly Martm Luther Kmg, Jr. Parade. for SAVANNAH, GEORGIA ll401 GA LICENSE # 16H Call the FCN board at 236-CITY. are intimidated by the unknown. calls to past advertisers, to encourage the past two years .. . with Incredibly Many tasks are focused. resuming ads; schmoozing current warm reception by bystanders. Two simple, and require your time only advertisers to keep them happy, and o~he~ local gay_ groups, P-FLAG_ & occaisionally. Call FCN at 236· determine any changes or updates A1CC are considenng participatiOn CITY at any hour to volunteer for they want included; marketing to as well. At least one truck will carry potential new advertisers; provide volunteers for those unable to walk Bodytherapy, Certified ,.. any of these ... Neuromuscular Therapy, Certified ~~------updates to treasurer and editor. the distance. Calendar Coordinator: St. Pat's Volunteers: Volunteer needed to make Interpreter: A local gay-owned sure as many event~ going on in the Help needed for deaf person Vangie Mamalakis, OTR businessperson wants to sponsor a commumty as possible are mcluded wanting to attend FCN functions. He Occupational Therapist float in the 1996 St. Patrick' s Day m the monthly Ne tvmrk News presently uses Relav to communicate Parade. Volunteers will be needed t~ calendar. and provide list to editor by phone, but kno~s American Sign he~p decorate or ride on float. 315 Tatnall Street Office: (912) 234--{)787 monthly. Language for the Deaf. Volunteer Savannah, Georgia 31401 Hours by Appointment First Saturday Social Facilitator: would attend some events, as Chairuerson for Do-Gooders: Role would be to assure scheduled directly with . this Community Action Group monthly First Saturdav Socials are individual who wants to get more committee needs leadership. scheduled, confirm di-rections with involved in the community. He Committee develops and organizes I I hostess I host, and provide write-up moved recently from Atlanta. acts of "good works" in the I I community at large, as positive I I 1\. ~ to the editor. Stoffers: opportunities for lesbians & gays to '-¥. A few folk are needed to II Advertisement Manager: help local nonprofit organizations. compile & mail the newsletter once a SHELLY AINSWORTH, ACSW, LCSW I I CHILD, ADOLESCENT, II ADULT & COUPLES THERAPY I I I I OFFICE: (912) 234-0787 II ~ 315 TATNALL STREET I I SAVANNAH , GEORGIA 31401 Hours By Appointment I I "'------= I I I I Vo unteer Nee to Manage Free Estimates PERFECTIONS PAINTING PLUS+ Advertisements A Guaranteed Improvement & Maintenance for Network News. SertJice for Your Ho!TU! or Office Building 123 I Y Near and Dependahle Ladies Owned and Operated Cindy Stephens 803-757-5189 Kathy Pond P.O. Box 1882 Bluffton SC 29910 .---- 1\letwork News ,_NehAiorK - Ne-·v\is · --·~ Savannah, Georgia Savannah, Georgia January 1996 ~~J~a~n~u~a~lry~~1~9~9~6~~------~~ Editor's Choice Directory: Please visit these recommended businesses & professionals. 5547. ( 105 E. :nth St). Nationally-recognized, top ten Sociali;atio11 women chefs in U S., reservations suggested. • BOIZ Night Out: 236-2489 or 354-1814 Evt.!ry 2nd Some are straight but not narrow, some are gay-owned or managed, some particularly cater to lesbians & gays. Fannie's on the Beach: 786-6109. ( 1613 Strand, Tybee Thursday at 7:30pm, gay men share a meal together at For other conununity inforn1ation, call First City Network's 24 hour Gay i11Jormatio11 Li11e: 236-CITY. • · direct my created & edited by Lawrence S Marley Island). Overlooking the Atlantic, Sununcr beach rental 606 East Cale, everyone is welcome. available. Open 7 days. • Community Action Group: 352-2645. 725 E. 44th St. • II Pasticcio: 231-8888. (2 E. Broughton St). Historic Second Wednesda\ each month, 7:30pm. Community Architects painting, carpentry). Therapist: 920-9056. Portable table. District" s refined Italian & Sicilian cuisine. Reservations service & education. • Daniel Snyder: 238-0410. (216 E. • Perfections Painting Plus: • Robert J. Fay, PhD, Psychologist: suggested. • First City Network, Inc: 236-2489. (Box 2442 Zip Gaston St). Member: ALA (803)757-5189. (Home/Office 354-2002 (340 Eisenhower Dr). • John & Linda's Steak, Seqfood, & Pasta: 233-2626. (313 31402). Sponsors several lesbian & gay social events, 24 Arti5a11 Cra(ts& Gi(ts service). • Gay AA: 232-0235. (515 E. 63rd W. St. Julian St). Sophisticated dining in City Market, & hour telephone line, month!~· lesbian & gay magazine, • Gaucho: 232-7414. (250 Bull St). • Rainbow Landscapes: 234-7019. St). Every Sunday at 8pm. knowledgeable waitstatr. social activism. Brochure & two frt.!e newsletters upon Unique international jewelry, (Lawn Care). • Gay Teen Support Group. 234- • Paper Afoon: 236-6645. ( 152 Whitaker St). Open 24 request, tax deductible donations always needed & clothing, leather, etc. • Roll Over Ltd: 355-6654. (House 5398. (2320 Sunset Blvd). Meets hours, popular hangout for Savannah College for Art & welcome. Board & membership met.!tings monthly. • Riverworks Craji Gallery: 236- Painter). every 4th Thursday at 7pm. Design students. Worship Senices 2012. ( 105 E. River St). Unusual • Savannah GreenGoods: 352-2645. • Hospice Savannah, Inc.: 355-2289. • Sam Fink's Delicatessen: 236-3354. ( ll W. Liberty St). • Metropolitan Community Church (A ICC): 925-3731. pottery, wood carvings, jewelry, (Gay-proud Landscaping & Design). ( 1352 Eisenhower Dr). Homecare & Sandwiches & bar. (321 E. York St). weaving, blown glass, metalwork, • Tmssel/'s Florist: 233-8821. (2601 Hospice House comfort for those • 606 East Cafe: 236-5113. ( 319 W. Congress St). • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 234-0980. 021 East Specializing in Southern art. Skidaway Rd). Flowers & plants. with incurable illness and their Mirthfully bovine, eclectic, reasonably-priced food , bar, York St). • Orson Titus-Maquelani: 236-5869. Gourmet Food & More loved ones. Grief support groups & & cow patio dining option. • Unity Church ofSavamwh: 355-4704. (2320 Sunset The finest of South coast headware, • Brighter Day Natural Foods: 236- services. • Troup Square Cafe: 231-8037. (321 Habersham St). Blvd). bags, original art. 4703. (1102 Bull St). Organic deli, • T'angie Mamalakis, OTR. Breakfast, Bnmch, and lunch overlooking square. Books, Videos, & Cards, etc. produce, books, herbs, health Occupational Therapist: 234-0787. • Captain Video: 232-2951. (7 W. supplies, next to Forsyth Park. (315 Tatnall St). York St). Large gay video selection • Chili Chompers: 234-1932. (30 • Parents, Friends, & Families of Resources Across Georgia, South Carolina, & the United States & OUTrageous cards. Barnard St). Chili pepper-themed Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG): 352- • Dreamweaver: 236-9003. (306 W. products, flowers, one-of-a-kind gift 4758. (2320 Sunset Blvd). Meets 20510. Local Telephone: (912) 652-4300 Lesbian Mothers National Defense Fund Georgia Senator Paul Coverdell (206) 325-26-1.1 St. Julian St). Gay & lesbian books, items. Savannah & San Luis every 4th Thursday at 7pm. 200 Russell Senate Oflice Building. Washington. DC Lesbian Rights ProJeCt metaphysical tapes, cards, & gifts. Obisbo. • Phoenix Place: 236-1755. 20510. Local Telephone (912) 238-3244 ( 41 'i) 621-0674 • Home Run Video & News : 236- • Festive Occasion I Ellis & Co.: 236- Residence for People Living With Georgia Representative Cynthia A.fcKinney National Coalition of Black Lesbians & Gays 124 Cannon House OtTice Building. Washington, DC (202 ) 26.'-7117 5192. (4 E. Liberty St). Magazines, 8445. (3109 Habersham St). AIDS. 20510. Local Telephone: (912) 652-411 8 A!DS i HI/' newspapers, & gay videos. Catering, delectables, gourmet gift • Martha Womack, PhD, Georgia Representative Jack Kingston AIDS Action Council 1229 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington. DC • Regina's Books & Cards: 353-7447. baskets, take out. Psychologist: 231-0420. (125Y:z E. 8 (4749 Waters Av). Savmmah's • Gallery Expresso: 233-5348. (6 E. Jones St). 20'iiO. Local Telephone: <912l 352-0 101 AIDS St a i1Stlc a llnformati ~~°C!n: (~~!~~ded Info ) largest lesbian & gay book Liberty St). Coffees, teas, wines, & Legal Sen•ices (404) 332-4570 South Carolina CDC Nati onal AIDS ('Jearinghouse selection. desserts with an intimate English • Georgia Legal Services: 651-2180. Publications (800) 458-5231 • Stardust Book Emporium: 236- flair. Poetry readings & jazz nights. ( 10 Whitaker St). Network News (91 ~) 236-C!TY We especially Gay Men· s Health Crisis 1441. (11 W. York St). New Age, Guest Services and Bed & Breakfasts Nightclubs & Drink Estabmltments Creative Loafing (912) 231-0250 need listings for (212) 807-6655 Mothers of AIDS Patients gay & lesbian books, gifts, cards, & • Ballastone Inn & Townhouse: 236- • Bar Bar: 231-1910. (312 W. St. Etcetera (404) 525-3821 Southern Voice (404) 876-1~19 South Carolina (619) 234-3432 tapes. 1484. (14 E. Oglethorpe Av). Julian St). Straight but not Narrow. The News (404) 876-5372 National AIDS Information Clearinghouse (301) 762-5111 Commu11icatio11s • Bed & Breakfast Inn: 238-0518. • Club One Jefferson: 232-0200. ( 1 South Carolina Politicians Lesbian & Gav Organizations National AIDS Network South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond • Spero's Inc: 354-8900. (2135 ( 117 W. Gordon St). Jefferson St). Multi-floor gay dance American Civil Liberty Union (202) 5-16-2424 217 Russell Senate Oflice Building, Washington, DC (4fH) 523-5398 National Association of People With AIDS Rowland Av). Telephone systems. • DeRossett Guesthouse on Tybee: club, home of The Lady Chablis, 20510. (202) 224-5972 Desktop Publislli11g & Pri11ti11g 786-4992. (Tybee Island). food. Open 7 days. Amethyst Project. Inc. (Statesboro area) ( 202 j 483-7979 (912) 764-2402 South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings Project Inform (H!V Treatment Options) Services • Forsyth Park Inn: 233-6800. ( 102 • Faces II Tavem & Restaurant: 233- Hwnan Rights Campaign Fund 125 Russell Senate Ot1ice Building. Washington. DC (800) 822-7422 • Jackson Printing: 354-0334. (705 W. Hall St). 3520. (17 Lincoln St). (4fH) 231-5751 20510. (202)224-6 121 Teen AIDS Hotline E. 65th St). Copying, computer • lvlagnolia Place Inn: 236-7674. Neighborhood gay bar, food. Open Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (800) .WJ-TEEN (4fH) 876-1398 U.S. Public Health SeJVice Hotline typesetting, invitations. (503 Whitaker St). 7 days. Georgia Equality Project (800) 342-2437 Reproduced this issue of Network • 912 Barnard Victorian Bed & • Pulse: 231-8585. (217 W. (404) 662-.j(J30 News. Breakfast: 234-9121. (912 Barnard Broughton St). Newest Gay club, LesBiGay Connection (Middle Georgia) (912) 755-0003 • Lawrence Marley: (912) 354-1814. 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We encourage other organizations and publications to reproduce articles partner in their presence. your partner, if being overheard. of interest. Please credit: Network Nett•s, Savannah, GA. I State I ZIP: ______I If you want to add to this list, forward to editor, Network News, P.O. Box 2442, Savannah, GA 31405 et Every Issue o t e Networ New I Phone(s): ______I and Su ort First Cit Network That's Why You Should Join nondiscriminationSavannah's response ordinance so far on I I Each issue of the Network News costs more L ... the Gay &Lesbian Rights Movement! L___ror_ga_ys: _ z_IP_ ___ than $1.00 per copy to produce and mail. - - - - - 1996 Volume 10.05 Saturday: First Saturday Social. See page 4 for details. Tuesday: FCN Board Meeting. 216 East Gaston Street@ 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Thursday: BOIZ Night Out. Join the men of FCN at 606 East Cafe@ 7:30pm. Comer of Barnard & Congress Streets, in City Market. You pay for your own meal & beverage. Sunday: FCN Chili Cook-offat Clu b One. See front page fo r details. Wednesday: Community Action Group meeting . Trinity Uni ted Methodist Church, side entrance at 225 West President Street, across from the Telfair Museum,@ 7:30pm. FCN greeter at door. Call Mark for further information: 352-2645. CAG meets every second Wednesday ofeac h month, at the same time & location. Tuesday, 5:OOpm: Submission deadline for March Network News. February'96 Thursday: Teen Support Group, and concurrently at the same location, P-Flag. 2320 Sunset Blvd., at Unity Church@ 7: 00pm. Both groups meet M T W T F every 4th Thursday ofea ch month, at the same time & location. Call 352- 4758 or 234-5398. I Friday: Network News stuffmg. Volunteers fold, staple, & sort Network 1 2 3 4 5 News. Call Lawrence at 354-1814 to confirm date & time. Thursday: Leap-Day. 8 9 10 11 12 Saturday: First Saturday Social. See page 4 for details. 15 16 17 18 19 To Our Visitors Sunday: FCN Board meeting. 216 East Gaston Street. Wednesday: Community Action Group meeting. 225 West President Street. Welcome to the Coastal Thursday: BOIZ Night Out. 606 East Cafe at 7:30pm. 22 23 24 25 26 Empire & Lowcountry. Saturday: Annual FCN Oyster Roast. See page 2 for details. If you recently moved to Wednesday, 5:00pm: Submission deadline for April Network News. our community, or are a visitor, First City Network, Inc. hopes your stay leaves you with warm impressions of Savannah and the surrounding communities. Please let us know if we may assist you in any way, including information & referral. FCN Inside this publication, Box 2442 on page 16 is the editor's Savannah, GA 31402-2442 directory of recommended businesses and professionals, Forwarding & Address including realtors, bed & Correction Requested breakfasts, gift and art stores, restaurants. professionals, and recipe. To compete, call Debbie other businesses ready to Stewart at 231-1908, to register welcome you as well. If you need other help or information. call: ews avannah, Georgi February 1996 0 First Citv Network Mission Statement continued from page 1 Iperformances with an art & of fine collectibles. If you have an First City Network, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax exempt your chili entry, and compete for collectibles auction, not to mention item you could donate to the iiiillllllillliiiiiil iiiiillilii ;;;;;....;;===~organization of concerned citizens, focusing on the establishment of a the Grand Prize, or bring only the best chili recipes East of the auction, including services (such Page Incredibly interesting feature gay & lesbian positive community; striving for a forum in which our your appetite ... everyone is invited Mississippi, and you've got a as an evening at a bed & breakfast, 4: Upcoming First Saturday Socials. members share ideas and strengths, stimulate personal growth, and 5: Board Update. enhance opportunities for socialization. First City Network provides to sample, and to vote for the Sunday afternoon filled with business or restaurant gift CommunitvAction Group News. national, state, and local information & referral services regarding absolutely· fabulous best chili, adventure. Bring your dollars to certificate, courtesy professional Mark's Remarks. health care, counseling, education, advocacy, and mutual support. with plenty of cornbread provided! support your favorite chili-maker consultation, etc.) call Kern Condensed News. Founded: September 29. 1985 There is no charge for (one dollar= one vote), and vote as Highfill at 354-1814. Volunteer Opportunities with FCN...... Your Editor's Choice Directory. admission. often, and for as many chili recipes A co,.,.llllity For~ to be held State & National Directory. Entertainment will include as you'd like. Western attire durfn& tbb event, welcomes your lcleu, •1111estioos. and concerns a to bow FCN am Subscription & Advertisement In(Ormation . piano and voice performance by suggested. better meet voUI' needs and qenda. Come A Sampling of Upcoming Events. yoter lnformationL.... Judy (Steve) Garland. Also A live auction will feature votce your opinion and ~~~~~ featured: performance artist Orson pen & ink drawings by local artist Do you have an Item or service you Titus-Maquelani. "RC". FCN boardmembers are would donate to the Chili Cook-off ~~~: Page9 ~ Combine these live asking for additional submissions Auction? Call354-1814 or 236-CITY for the wrld's most complete free 0 u r This year, this fun- & fund- If you show it to story raiser for FCN will be held someone, and [!)next month from 1:00- 6:00pm, Saturday, encourage them [!)will be on the March 16 at Tybee Island to join ... it wil_l write [!)South's largest St. Patrick's Memorial Park. This gives you LADYSLIPPER! [!)Day celebration the second a break from the 3 - 4 hour P.O. Box 3124 • Durham, NC 2ms liill t · th ' t parade, and leaves your March Issue Deadline: 800-634-6044 ~ arges m ~ coun ry. evening free to enjoy the l!!J This annual Hvsterical District! 5pm, Tuesday, February 20 [!) Savannah event mingles the t..====.::.::.::.:.:.::.:._ ___.JFai [!)pious and the profane, with The Network News is Produced by ... [!)church-based festivals along pavilion at Memorial Park[!) • Editing, Writing, & Design Lawrence Marley [!)with green beer chug-a-lugs on Tybee Island allows rain- 'if •• Desktop Publishing Software: Microsoft Publisher 2. Oa l!!J Environment: Windows 3. 1 [!)on River Street. or-shine plans. See next [!) • Subscribers' Services Kern Highfill [!) . In the lesbian & gay month's Network News for 'if •. Advertising: Lisa l!!J Art, Writing, & Cartooning: Mark Krueger [!)community, St. Pat's more details. [!) • writing & Typing · · Gene [!)Weekend is known also for 'if • Writing & Financial Statement: Margaret Everyone's l!!J • Information Line: Ron [!) our infamous Annual First Gay on [!) • Distribution: Kern & Lawrence [!)City Network Oyster Roast, Saint Paddy 's [!) • FCNBoard Liaison · Sharon [!) some years drawing over 300 Day! [!) [!)lesbians & gays. Fresh, select [!) --...... ,~------__. [!)roasted oysters, landlubber's [!) [!) hot dogs, beans, various [!) [!)salads, beer, and soft drinks regulars & each meal's newcomers. [!)are included; plus, the Usually 25 men attend. If you would [!)raucous BOIZ vs. GURLZ [!) like more information, call Lawrence [!) Volleyball Match. [!) Marley & at 354-1814. [!)[!)[!)[!)[!)[!)~[!)~[!)[!)[!)[!)~~[!)[!)[!)[!)~[!)[!) Everyday, more Savannah folk Fly your rainbow flag • are placing lesbian & gay decals with pride! on their cars, and flying pride flags ...__------~ from their homes 0 lr-t~--~-H-~-.. -~-.. -~-..,.-,~--s~--.. ------,1· 313 Windy Hill Road. Oatland Island. 114 Sycamore Crossing. Off Islands Expressway, near Wilmington River. Palmetto Cove, off Walthour, on Wilmington Island Spring's around the comer, and love is in the air. Perhaps you'll meet Those madcap lesbian suburbanites are at it again! It's not enough someone new, and impress them with your hot apple tarts, or stuffed that their December Social was such a smashing success ... noooo ... they mushrooms! BYOB & fingerfood to share, please. Homeprovider offers feel compelled to do it again! BYOB and hors d'oeuvres to share, please. nonalcoholic mixers, serviceware, and convivial atmosphere. 7:30pm. From Savannah, take President Street (becomes Islands Expressway) Drive Highway 80 toward Wilmington Island. Take Quarterman to toward the islands. One mile past Wilmington River, tum right onto Oat Johnny Mercer, and tum left. Tum right on Walthour. Go a mile, and tum land Island. Tum right at first road (Sand Hill), go to second street (Windy right into Palmetto Cove subdivision. Tum left at Sea Pines, then right at Hill) and tum right again. House is on comer. 7:30pm. second street, Sycamore Crossing. Seventh house on left. Information: Sandy at 897-7432. Information: Alisa & Rebecca at 897-7838. First Saturday Social Hostesses I Hosts needed for Summer months ... they're the ones who enjoy these events the most. You open your home to well mannered guests, who bring hors d' oeuvres to share, and even their own spirits. 912 Barnard Street. Historic District. Host provides location, disposable serviceware (FCN member, Alice, has the Near Forsyth Park,. FCN supply of these, if you'd like us to provide them), and nonalcoholic mixers & beverages. Always the first Yet to stay at a Savannah Bed & Breakfast? At least now you can visit Saturday of the month, and always at 7:30pm. Reserve --+--+--+-+--+-f----. one for the evening. Warm up for St. Pat's by joining old friends and new favorite month of the year, months in advance! ----+--+--+--+--+--+---t Socialites at this Victorian guesthouse. These first time hosts moved to the Call Kern & Lawrence at (912) 354-1814. Coastal Empire recently. Come bring your warm welcome, your great hors C'mon, it's a hoot! d'oeuvres, and BYOB. 7:30pm. Take Victory Drive (Highway 80) to Drayton Street, turning north, toward the Historic District. Tum left on Park Avenue (at Forsyth Park). Go three blocks to Barnard Street and tum right. Two-story Victorian at otes by Margaret 912 Barnard soon will be on your right. . Information: Kevin at 234-9121. It has been another busy this lOng-sought goal for FCN. We need volunteers to help with the month for FCN! At our January We were very pleased to many aspects of this event. If you meeting, several FCN have PFLAG and the Metropolitan would like to help, call 236-CITY, members were present and took Community Church join us in the and we will refer you to the active roles in discussing events and Martin Luther King Jr. Observance committee chairperson, or join the for various projects. Day Parade. We hope to continue to Do-Gooders at the next Community 10532 Sugar Bush Road. Southside. type of participation is exactly do joint projects with other groups in Action Group meeting, February 14, what we had hoped for when we the Savannah community. as they are the coord!nating Off Tibet Avenue. In Colonial Village. planned for the year during · our We are finalizing plans for committee for events. Savannah gardens are blooming, and the bees are buzzin'. Want to retreat in October. Everyone is the membership meeting and Chili Please join us at our next meet some new folk? Try our hosts this month. These first time First Sat invited to the board meetings; the Cook-off on Sunday, February 11 . It meeting, and be sure to attend the urday Social hosts moved from Tampa to the Coastal Empire recently. next will be Tuesday, February 6, will be great fun with the events we membership meeting February II. Congratulate them on a wise decision, and reward them with your most 7:30pm, at 216 Gaston Street. have planned. Please make plans to As always, if you have concerns or clever hors d'oeuvres, and BYOB. 7:30pm. · The first meeting of the attend and provide us with your ideas comments about feN, please contact From downtown, take Abercom past Montgomery Crossroads to Ti Community Action Group at Trinity for the future of FCN, as well as to one of your board members. This is bet A venue, tum right. Pass the flashing light, then make your first right United Methodist Church was have a good time! your organization, and we want to successful and the potential for a Initial plans for the Annual work for you. (look for Colonial Village sign), that's Dorchester Road. Go to end (3 permanent home for FCN looks St. Patrick's Day Oyster Roast have blocks) and make left on Sugar Bush Road brighter. Thanks to Rev. Ralph started. It will be on Saturday, March Information: Dino & Gary at 920-7660. Bailey and his support in reaching 16 at Memorial Park, Tybee Island. ews Georgi 1996 I HAVE JUST ONE WORD 'GfT CoNNfCTf~ ! OF ADVICE AS ntESE DAYS KEEP PIUN' UP ON YA', HONEY... MARTHA B. WoMACK, Ph.D. n n n n n ...... CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Daniel E. Snyder ""' TilE GEORGIANNE INN llS'h EAST JONES STREET OFFICE, (912) 211.0420 &t. 1921 Architect, P. C . SAVANNAH. GEORGIA ll401 GA LICENSE N 1624 216 E. Gaston Street 1312 Butler Avenue() Post Office Box 2745 -, . -----....--1 T Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 Sav..-tnah, Georgia 31401 Tel. & Fax: 912.238.0410 Judy Hopper 912-786-8710 SHOP AT Propricror 800-796-5301 GAUCHO ... Monday - Saturday 10 - 6 I I I Sunday · 12-4 Bodytherapy, Certified Neuromuscular Therapy, Certified Vangie Mamalakis, OTR Occupat,ional Therapist ails OS a johnny mercer blvd. savannah, ga. 31410 ll-898.()706 • 91l-897-CI09 315 Tatnall Street cnfice:(912)~767 I I I Savannah, Georgia 31401 Hours by Appointment ~ (912) 232-71 27 BUS .. 234-2881 FAX amy r. harvey, owner 1-800-864-0919 (912) 351-1660 PAGER ftd master designer IIL.. ------~ KENT R. VOGEL c Associate Broker An '*'"-line col«lion ol line ~~~ crall• ond cunlcmpOrary plla by .,..,, COLDWELL BANKER J one hunolred AoncrK&n crollspeuplc. GREATER SAVANNAH REALTY HISTORIC DISTRICT Books & Cards Included arc pnllcry, -awu,., 18 E. OGLETHORPE AVE . Savannah's Literary Bookstore jewelry, -.1 -lo.. ~n ,,..._ SAVANNAH, GA 31401 ..,.;,aa ilul..-s. wuud carwonp. Afl Independently Owned and Operated Member ol Coldwell Banker Res•denha l Alhhates. Inc. Regina Odum, Owner copper CftMM!inc. IIMI lr-.J awa - IIi--ILl Crall Gallery our We do special orders. lot•• can eel011lhr__ s...-lllli-...._ ·lr-a,._" <17<19 Wablrs AWitUI 912- 353-71<17 -~~~ SawN11Jh, GA J 1404 M F'RlNTEO ON RECYCLED PAPER 920-0101 If you never tell our advertisers you saw their ad in the Network News, what makes you think they'll want to advertise? ews Georgi 1996 0 oo t1 AI 7' r:z :i>~esidentiai" Primaries: b~==='VV=:!:::::!::=!!~t:.,L!!!!!E:!!!!lC::!!!!Ob!:m::!:!!:!e~=~======' : in Georgia Set for : J 2 :...... M.~r~.l). ~ ...... : Hom~ on ~~~~o 9 • Presidential Primaries : Both the Democratic & Republican : : parties in Georgia will hold presidential : JTn a JT : primary elections on Tuesday, March 5. : a · &.,... • &.,... d : You must be registered to vote by 2/5/96, : !B if not already registered. Call Chatham : om~ ~ t ar~ Bit ~======:::::::=::======·::::::::::==:=i : :County Registrar of Voters at (912) 652- : !======: : 7440, by 2/1196 to register by mail. Must be : ·More Foreign Fi m : postmarked or received in the registrar's : : office by 5pm 2/5/96. Georgia residents do : : not declare a party preference when : ·M r A I Vi : registering to vote. : • In Chatham County, . a special : • Comies Gay News Magazines: : election for county probate judge will be : Ol!T, Advocate, : held. Several candidates have filed for this : • Magazines : open, non-partisan seat. See next month's: • Trading Cards Frontiers, Lesbian : Network News for more probate judge : News, 6enre, & : candidate details. • • Ad ult Magazines many more! Political Leadership • . Georgia Equality Project (GEP) : Previously-viewed mov ies : hosts The Power of Politics in Atlanta, : Open. :February 10 - 12. State and nation issues: sta rting at $4.95. : will be the focus (see page 14 for more : : details). Speakers include ACLU lobbyist: Over. 4~000 Adult Videos for : Larry Pellegrini & Human Rights : :Campaign's Cathy Woolard, and the three-: Sale or Rent. : day event ends Monday with visits to state : 7Days : legislators' offices. • !Bed & !B't-eak(a!Lt $100 registration fee includes : 4 East 912 !Ba'tn.a'tJ dt'tE.d : reception and four meals. The Political : each Week da!Jan.n.a.l'z., §e.o't9ia 31401 : Education Committee of CA G is offering : Liberty Street : two $1 00 scholarships to FCN members (or : (912) 234-9121 : those willing to join). Call Mark Krueger : :for scholarship information at (912) 352-: Savannah, · fllnltjw•f!J Cat£'tin:J to oU't : 2645. • §a!J & ..f!Hbian Communil!J For hotel reservations, call the : llam to GA 31401 :Wyndham at (404) 873-4400. q>'toudf!J §a}J Saturday: First Saturday Social. See page 4 for details. Tuesday: FCN Board Meeting. 2 16 East Gaston Street@ 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Also: Presidential Primary Elections in Georgia, and Chatham County Probate Judge election. Wednesday: Community Action Group meeting. Trznity United lvfethodist Church, side entrance at 225 West President Street, across from Gay &Lesbian News in ilie Coastal Empire &Lowcountry the Te/ftlir Museum,@ 7:30pm. FCN greeter at door. Call Mark for further infonnation: 352-2645. CAG meets eve1y second Wednesday ofeach month. at the same tim e & location. Thm·sday: BOIZ Night Out. Join the men of FCN at 606 East Cafe@ 7:30pm. Corner of Barnard & Congress Streets, in City Market. You pay for your own meal & beverage. Saturday: FCN Oyster Roast. See front page for details. Sunday: Brunch with Candace Gigrich, sponsored by Human Rights Campaign. See Page 3 for details. I Wednesday: 5:00pm: Submission deadline for April Network News. Thursday: Teen Support Group, and concurrently at the same location, P-Flag. 2320 Sunset Blvd., at Unity Church@ 7:00pm. Both groups meet eve1y 4th Thursday ofeach month, at the same time & location. Call 352- 4758 or 234-5398. 4 5 6 7 8 Saturday: Women 's Blood Drive. American Red Cross, 422 Habersham, 10:00am- 2:00pm. See Page 17. 11 12 13 14 15 Next CAGMeetim! 18 19 20 21 22 Pre Valentine's Day Wednesday, March 13@ 7:30pm Trinity United Methodist@ 225 West President Street Side Entrance, across from Telfair Museum, 25 26 27 28 29 in the Historic District FCN Box 2442 Savannah, GA 31402-2442 Forwarding & Address Correction Requested l ® First City Network Mission Statement St. Paddys ---..J:~~~~~I:J!I:~~~~!Z;!:;~~~ First City Nehvork, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax exempt f organization of concerned citizens, focusing on the establishment of a Week in Incredibly interesting feature gay & lesbian positive community; striving for a forum in which our Upcoming First Saturday Socials. members share ideas and strengths, stimulate personal growth, and Savannah 5: Board Update. enhance opportunities for socialization. First Ciiy Network provides 9: Debbie's Data. national, state, and local information & referral services regarding Wednesday, March 13,@ 10: Treasurer 's Report. health care, counseling, education, advocacy, and mutual support. 7:30pm: First City Network On Sunday, March 17, 11: Volunteer Opportunities. Members, Visitors, & Founded: September 29, 1985 On Wednesday, March 13@ 7:30pm, @ ll:OOam - 1:00pm, a special 12: Mark's Remarks. please join a diverse group of gays & lesbians who Friends Gathering. event for the Coastal Empire & 14: Condensed News. want to create positive outcomes in the Savannah area. Trinity United Methodist provides free Low country: 20: State & National Directory. discussion & office space to FCN @ 225 West Nationally known as the Thursday, March 14,@ 23: Subscription & Advertisement Information. President Street in the Historic District. Please use sister of Newt Gingrich, Speaker 7:30pm: BOIZ Night Out. 24: A Sampling of Upcoming Events. side entrance, across from Telfair Museum. the United States House Everyone is welcome to participate, whether an FCN member or not. Feel welcome to be Saturday, March 16@ also involved in several subcommittees, including the 10:15am: St. Patrick's Do-Gooders, who do charitable works in the recognized for her national tours lco:mmuniltv; Political Education, which sponsors on behalf of Human Rights Parade in Historic District. March 10 and 11: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and conducts surveys Campaign, the country's largest 1:OOpm: Ninth Annual First ADVERTISEMENT lcand•dat,es and politicians; and Teen Advocacy, gay & lesbian political City Network Oyster Roast sponsors the Gay Teen Support Group and organization. She is an articulate on Tybee Island. See Front Proceeds to benefit ... For with area educators on addressing Project Azuka Inc. homophobia and its effects. r------1 speaker, who has appeared on Page. gay/lesbian Some attendees Bring your several nationally-televised talk are bringing homemade homemade frozen shows. Sunday, March 17,@ couples, frozen meals in disposable, meals, if you FCN Boardmember, Th1s Individual copy of ffie Network Ne~, aluminum pie plates to this volunteered for 11 :OOam - 1:OOpm: Brunch cost over $1.00 to publish and distribute transgender, FLORIST Hill is coordinating local gathering, to assist the with Candace Gingrich, entertainers and church in its home- that at our for this event. $20 donation April Issue Deadline: delivered meals to those in December sponsored by Human others. need, including people meeting Rights Campaign. living with AIDS. L------t 5pm, Wednesday, March 20 We'll also be finalizing plans for the SAVANNAH 6A 31404 Roast the following Saturday. Come Want to know more? or simply hear about community Network News is Produced by ... Sitting fees (912) 233-8821 Call: (912) 236-C/TY • Editing, Writing, & Design: Lawrence Marley • Desktop Publishing Software: lvficrosojl Publisher 2. Oa (800) 598-8004 Environment: Windows3.1 ~ $40 per person • EVENIN6S & WEEKENDS: • Membership: Kern Highfill (includes hair, TQ ~p,p, IS' HVMAN, • Advertising: Lisa Basta (912) 898-1476 • Art, Writing, & Cartooning: Mark Krueger makeup, wardrobe TQ MQQ IS' BQYIN~ • Word Processing: Gene • Wriling & Financial Statement: Margaret and one 5 "XT' • Writing: Deborah R. Stewart photo); • Information Line : Ron • Distribulion: Kern & Lawrence • FCN Board Liaison : Sharon For an appointment or Floral Designs Plants regulars & each meal's newcomers. more information, call If you would like more 897-3250 or 233-6733 Silk Arrangements information, call Lawrence Marley & Funerals Kern Highfill at 1814. Dorothy's Hair Weddings Head Quarters Fruit Baskets 6713 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Balloons Open your home to well-mmmered guests, who bring delicious 912 Barnard Street. Historic District. hors d'oeuvres to share, and even their own spirits. Hostless provides Near Forsyth Park,. location, disposable serviceware, and nonalcoholic mixers, Yet to stay at a Savannah Bed & Breakfast? At least now you can visit beverages, and juices. one for the evening. Warm up for St. Pat's by joining old friends and new Always the first Saturday of the month, and always at 7:30pm. · Socialites at this Victorian guesthouse. These first time hosts moved to the your favorite month of the year, months in advance' For Hostlesses to secure their month (or reservation: Coastal Empire recently. Come bring your warm welcome, your great hors • Call: (912) 354-1814. d'oeuvres, and BYOB. 7:30pm. • Record easiest directions to home, starting from Victory Take Victory Drive (Highway 80) to Drayton Street, turning north, Drive & Abercorn Street. toward the Historic District. Tum left on Park Avenue (at Forsyth Park). • Please leave name & telephone number, your reservation Go three blocks to Barnard Street and tum right. Two-story Victorian at will be confirmed by call from Lawrence or Kern. 912 Barnard soon will be on your right. C'mo11, it's a hoot! Information: Kevin at 234-9121. Notes fr2.~... ry!!;t-e Board ''-'-Once again'-, your'- FCN'- Board ~,has had'' a themselves 'and clean~~ up. If '- you can~:~ do~ any~~ or~ all '~, 10532 Sugar Bush Road. Southside. busy month. Now with the very successful Chili of those things, I'll see you there! ' Off Tibet Avenue. In Colonial Village. Cook-o.ffbehind us, we can start planning the In addition to the Oyster Roast on ~ annual St. Patrick's Day Oyster Roast. So much Saturday, we will help coordinate a brunch on ~'.:, Savannah gardens are blooming, and the bees are buzzin'. Want to ' ' to do! Sunday, March 17, featunng Candace - ~ meet some new folk? Try our hosts this month. These first time First Sat . I hope you joined us for the Community Gingrich, to be held at the 912 Barnard Street ~ urday Social hosts moved from Tampa to the Coastal Empire recently. ~ Meeting/Chili Cook-off, if you were unable to Bed & Breakfast. The brunch is _sponsored by the '~\ Congratulate them on a wise decision, and reward them with your most ' attend, you missed a fun time. We estimated that Human Rights Campaign and w1ll cost $20 per "'-. clever hors d'oeuvres, and BYOB. 7:30pm. 90 people attended. The Chili Cook-off raised person. See additional information on page 3. ~, From downtown, take Abercom past Montgomery Crossroads to Ti , $223 for the Do-Gooders, and $375 was raised In other business, the board 1s \.'~ bet A venue, tum right. Pass the flashing light, then make your first right for the general fund through the auction and the reviewing the recommendations of the bylaws ~ (look for Colonial Village sign), that's Dorchester Road. Go to end (3 ~ generosity of those in attendance. committee for revising our present bylaws. Since ~ blocks) and make left on Sugar Bush Road ' We also had more than 50 responses to this project will be reviewed on an on-going \~ our member questionnaire at the community basis, the board will consider the responses to ~ Information: Dino & Gary at 920-7660. ~ ·meeting; this feedback is very important in the member questionnaire in determining the -~\ '-giving us information about what you want from final draft of the bylaws. By returning your ~ your organization. You will find a copy of the questionnaire, you have an opportunity in , ,, <-- questionnaire in this newsletter; please take time shaping the very basis of your organization. If \, to answer the questions and send it back to us. you have questions about the bylaws, please - The plans for the Oyster Roast are leave me a message at 236-CITY, and I will ~ " shaping up! It will be held Saturday, March 16 return your call. ''-_ 114 Sycamore Crossing. ' at Memorial Park on Tybee Island, from 1 to 6 Our next board meeting is Tuesday, Palmetto Cove, off Walthour, on Wilmington Island ~ p.m. Admission will be $7 for members and $12 March 5. As always, if you have concerns or \~ Those madcap lesbian suburbanites are at it again! It's not enough ' ' fo r non-members. We need volunteers to help, so issues that you would like the board to address, ' that their December Social was such a smashing success .. . noooo .. . they _ . .. give us a call at 236-CITY. We need folks to please JOlll us, call any board member or leave a , ... feel compelled to do it again! BYOB and hors d'oeuvres to share, please. ~ help set up, decorate, eat oysters, play volleyball, message at 236-CITY. 7:30pm. '-eat hot dogs, visit with each other, enjoy Drive Highway 80 toward Wilmington Island. Take Quarterman to Johnny Mercer, and tum left. Tum right on Walthour. Go a mile, and tum right into Palmetto Cove subdivision. Tum left at Sea Pines, then right at second street, Sycamore Crossing. Seventh house on left. 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Savannah Ga Calvarv Rhetoric Continues the Centers for Disease Control Vote in Tuesdav, March 5 - Resource coordination to assure legal issues and grief and loss. The week after Len of gay and bisexual men found Presidential Primaries Delegates are actually selected at Sen,ices for those whose Turner stepped down as pastor of that 5 percent aged 15 to 19, and Both the Democratic and Congressional district caucuses on that clients receive the most Calvary Baptist Temple, the 9 percent of those 20 to 22 were Republican parties in Georgia will April20. lives are impacted by comprehensive care possible. associate pastor included the HIV positive. Promiscuous, have presidential primary elections Anyone interested in - A volunteer buddy program to Phoenix Project is ... following in his sennon (thanks to unprotected anal sex is the easiest on Tuesday, March 5. With becoming a gay delegate, call Peter HIVIAIDS Mel for sending us this way to get AIDS. President Clinton running at 912-231-1265. The April issue of provide direct client care, family - committed to addressing the information): unopposed on the Democratic ballot, the Network News will provide HOUSING respite care and companionship. needs of persons struggling to live Burn, Babv, Burn the Republican primary promises to more information about how you Southeast Georgia's only - A volunteer program to provide with HIV/AIDS, especially those The Calvary Baptist Church When members of a be the livelier contest. can participate in your party's Associate Pastor's Sermon Hazlehurst Church discovered Since Georgia residents caucuses to select national transitional living facility serving community involvement. who are homeless or without January 7 & 14, 1996 four pornographic pictures in their do not declare a party preference delegates. 50 homeless men, woman and/or - Legal assistance contracted support systems. "Our society has building, they declared a holy war when registering to vote, qualified largely eliminated typhoid and small families impacted by through Georgia Legal Services. - a program of Un ion Afission Inc .. and burned $2,000 worth of porn voters are able to choose which First City Network does i malnutrition and other things that not endorse candidates of any HIV/ AIDS each year. - Planned recreational and/or a non-profit 501 (c)(3) plague our society and at the magazines. Members declared the party primary they prefer on election church a war zone, and pastor day. political party. However, we ) -Phoenix Place I, a lO-bed educational activities. organization. same lime, while we've done that, encourage all of our members to Tom McCook said, "The line has The primary elections our society possesses sexually help change public policy facility, provides housing and - Homemaker services are - support by contributions from the transmitted disease, our prisons been drawn. We are in a holy for congressional, state and county concerning gay and lesbian issues supportive services for PL WAs available. community and a grant from the are full, our divorce courts are full. war." A convenience store clerk offices are set for July 16. Those by getting involved in the political While we've tried to save where magazines are sold said who choose to vote in one party's process. currently in alcohol/drug addiction - Child-care on a drop-in basis. Department of Housing and Urban ourselves, we've nearly lost church members have harassed presidential primary on March 5 ourselves. Today, in America, recovery. -Van transportation assistance. Development and the City of her. Thank goodness they didn't may decide to vote in the other nearly 4,300 babies are being 1996 Political Calendar - Phoenix Place II, a lO-bed - Outreach for women at risk. Savannah. murdered by abortion. We've got find a homosexual in the church. party's July primary. However, Georgians facility, provides housing and - Meals-on-Wheels as needed. For information about Phoenix the disaster AIDS in our society · Political junkies, today. Did you realize there are Schrenko Admits Mistake, Sort who vote Republican next Tuesday supportive services for PL WAs Project, special events and our mark your calendars for the more hard-core pornography Q[ may not participate in the without addiction problems and EDUCATION AIDS Education Services, contact · outlets today than there are State School Democratic caucuses and vice versa. following dates in the McDonalds? God help us! Superintendent Linda Schrenko These party caucuses select the local coming political season in those who have been in recovery Phoenix Project provides Brandie Haywood, director, (912) Someone is raped in America admitted that promotion of Democrats and Republicans who 50 AIDS Education opportunities 236-7423 every 46 seconds. Most slates, or Georgia: for at least six months. homosexuality in pre-kindergarten will be delegates at their parties' several slates, are now already - Substance abuse counseling in to the public every year. never existed. Alarmist Schrenko national conventions this summer. recognizing homosexual \7 March 5: Presidential house with a special emphasis on - AIDS 10 1 session to teach the For information on marriages and even one states, it denied responsibility for spreading is against the law to even speak the rumor by saying that, while March 5 Ballat Includes Probate primary elections in relapse prevention. basic facts of transmission and housing and supportive services, out against homosexuality. God promotion of alternative lifestyles Judge Election Georgia. - Case management for residents. prevention. including support groups and the help us! Our country ain't got a was never part of the state-funded, Also on both parties' clue and they have no hope and - Homemaker services twice a - PLWA Speaker's Bureau to AIDS Assistance Fund, contact pre-k program, an anti-bias March 5 primary ballots in Chatham \7 April 12: Deadline to they never will till the Church curriculum is inherent in training County will be a special election to week for eligible residents. sensitize the public to what it is Mike Freeman, resource becomes the Church. Because file as a candidate for of teachers. fill an unexpired term for probate Jesus said we are the light of the - Weekly in-house visits with a like to live with HIV/AIDS. coordinator, (912) 231-0123 judge. Seven candidates have filed national delegate in world. We're the salt of the earth, nurse practitioner. - World AIDS Day Candlelight For information on activities or the only hope they have." Coca-Cola Policv for this open, nonpartisan seat. the Democratic and The Coca-Cola Candidates include Jack Keith Berry Republican parties. - Two weekly HIVIAIDS support Vigil memorial service to volunteer opportunities, contact SUMMER SWIMSUIT SHOW Company has included sexual Jr., George "Hank" Chandler, John groups in-house. acknowledge this crisis and to Lynda Allen, activities/volunteer Plan to join us at a orientation in its Cullum, Rick Gnann, Sally Keller, \7 April 20: Party focus on those we have lost and coordinator, (912) 231-0123. nondiscrimination policy for its Harris Lewis and Kevin 1. Street. -Resident manger. Summer Swimsuit Fashion caucuses to select employees. Berry, Cullum, Gnann and Lewis - Activities coordinator. those still struggling with Union Mission Inc. , Show, Sunday, Aprill4, in the national delegates. Show bar at Club One. Proceeds are from Savannah. Chandler and - Residents pay 30 percent of their HIV/AIDS. provides housing and supportive go to local charity. Republican Censorship Keller are from Tybee Island. gross monthly income toward rent. -AIDS Walk for Life, an AIDS services for homeless people in a State Rep. James Mills Whoever is elected will have to run \7 July 16: Party - Medication and clothing awareness and fund-raising event setting that encourages Election Dav (R-Gaines ville) has amended the for re-election in the July 16 primaries for Q The Georgia family violence bill to prohibit primary elections for a full four-year congressional, state assistance as needed. designed to focus on the needs of responsibility, offers the Republican and Democratic anything positive, even though term. Savannah's PL WAs opportunity for independence and 0 and county offices. ) primaries will be held Tuesday, true, from being said about gays in sex education courses and Want to be a Delegate to the SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - Phoenix Project newsletter for self-sufficiency in a challenging March 5. You can vote in the information on services, medical Republican primary and still vote AIDS prevention courses. Republican or Democratic \7 August 6: Primary Phoenix Project provides and dignified manner, works to Democrat in November. National Conventions? runoffs. the following services to hundreds information, events and an outlet educate the community, and Gingrich Dumbs Down Gay and lesbian for PL WAs and their loved ones to House Speaker Newt Democrats and Republicans are of PL WAs and their loved ones advocates against systemic barriers No Gav Nuptials \7 November 5: General express themselves. which cause homelessness. The Georgia House Gingrich (R-Georgia) is actively becoming increasingly active in each year. working to kick HIV-positive their political parties' national election m voted 164-6 to outlaw same-sex - Referrals for medical, legal , - Buddy training sessions which marriages. Rep. and minister Ron service personnel out of the conventions. spiritual or psychological needs. cover AIDS 101, grief and loss, Phoenix Project of Union Mission Inc. Crews, (R-Tucker), introduced military, even if they are perfectly The delegate selection The deadline for 120 Fahm St. healthy. President Clinton and the process varies from state to state. -Weekly HIV-positive support substance abuse and HIV, a PL W A the same-sex bill based on his registering to vote is Savannah, Ga. 31404. Pentagon support the current Here in Georgia, the first step for groups. panel, cultural and psycho-social interpretation of the Bible. (912) 236-7423. policy, which allows them to serve anyone interested in becoming a 30 days before any - Bi-monthly family and friends issues, listening skills and advice n the country as long as they are national delegate is to file a Fax (912) 236-3907. Young GavMen election. support group. from a current buddy. The latest survey by healthy. "Statement ofCandidacy" with 15 ""'rt;,.;n,,t;cm as a group in the Walk Network ofthe International minorities are subject around that's involved. but she's my sister Life is always essential to its Gay and Lesbian the world. and I'm delighted that she is a success and liveliness. FCN's Human Rights Commission .P. TI1e international community success." Nice enough. But then on edited by Lawrence S. Marley s willing assistance in the promotion Anti-Gay Rhetoric has a responsibility to speak Gingrich went on to tout his other of the events for AIDS Awareness Escalates In Zimbabwe: out against statements of sister, Susan, a member of the From: Human Rights Campaign supporters and the news media, the A major campaign is Week also went a long way towards Official harassment of intent to persecute a minority Christwn Coalition, "who has not By: Cathy Woolard, hearing was moved down to a underway to tum out fair-minded their success. Thank you for once lesbians and r"' '----.....__ group. Continued been approached about doing a National Field Manager 1995: Hope and Progress in a subcommittee with no legislative voters on Election Day 1996 to again being a significant part of men in pressure is needed to situation comedy. who has not been "Dear Activists: While Diffuult Political Climate authority; elect our friends and defeat anti g~y Lake Ka/Pib. ; ·· these important events. Ztmbabwe has .. · Harare ensure that state glorified by Hollywood." The the President and Congress work 1995 was a year of - A Capitol press conference gay extremists: FCN has been a wtdened to \- , • ; harassment of gays Speaker, who has been through budget negotiations and hope and progress for lesbian and brought attention to House - An unprecedented effort is dedicated partner in our struggle include virulent ' and lesbians ceases, experiencing seriously low public the appropriations process, we are gay Americans, their families and Majority Leader Dick Armey's slur underway to unseat anti-gay zealot against HIV/AIDS in Savannah, attacks on the ZIMBABWE ( and that the approval ratings, did not comment focusing our attention on two friends as voters in Maine defeated of openly gay Rep. Barney Frank; Jesse Helms, who is up for re and we are grateful to all your floor of ' government of on how well the show did. With a major developments an anti-gay statewide ballot - A California representative election in Nort.h Carolina; members for their ongoing support. Parliament. A -,, , •Bulawayo Zimbabwe does not 20.4 rating and a 29 share, this measure and fair-minded members publicly apologized at another - Maximum support is being affecting our We look forward to our continuing series of further implement its episode of the top-rated series community of Congress rebuffed efforts to HRC press conference for his provided to elect Dale McCormick partnership in caring for those with debates in the / discriminatory captured its time slot, pulling in Medicaid and slash federal AIDS funds. reference to "homos" in the of Maine as the first open lesbian in quieter voices and greater needs. last few months ~J policies. more viewers than it usually adoption. As you ....._ _ ___,_ _ _...__. The Human Rights Campaign military . Congress; Sincerely, on the "evil and iniquitous practice Please send copies of averages. At presstime, none of the know, preservation of Medicaid is worked closely with allies in both - Pressure from both parties and the - Defeating anti-gay measures on Brandie Haywood, ofhomosexualism and lesbianism" letters to: NBC affiliate stations in the major at the center of the budget debate. political parties to challenge anti public forced House Speaker Newt state ballots remains a top priority, Director have provided a forum for anti-gay H. E. Robert Mugabe, Private Bag Southeast markets would comment For people living with AIDS, no gay activity on Capitol Hill and Gingrich to drop gratuitous plans to building on our victories in Maine, Phoenix Project speeches by a number of legislators 7700, Causeway. Harare, on viewer response to the show. program is more important than advance equal rights. Thanks to the reopen congressional action on the Idaho and Oregon; from the ruling ZANU PF party. Zimbabwe Only two stations- in Port Arthur, Medicaid. AIDS care makes up hard work of friends across the ban on lesbian and gay service - Our Political Action Committee First City Network Chili Cook-off These speeches follow recent anti Texas, and Lima, Ohio- refused to less than 4 percent of the overall nation, lesbian and gay Americans members. is contributing more than $1 gay statements by Zimbabwe The Zimbabwean Parliament, P.O. carry the episode. Medicaid spending but provides scored some remarkable victories Empowering fair-minded million to more than !50 targeted and Community Forum Results ofDoor Prize Registration President Robert Mugabe and Box CY 298, Causeway, Harare, In related news about life-sustaining health care to nearly in a tough political environment, Americans: races for the Senate and House of • Total door prize registrants - threats on the part of government Zimbabwe America's First Dysfunctional half of adults living with AIDS and marked by the rising power of anti HRC reached out as never before to Representatives. 94. [Editor's Note: We officials to arrest gays and lesbians. Family, the more than 90 percent of children gay zealots such as Sen. Jesse empower fair-minded Americans counted around 120 total In the face of protests From: Etcetera Human living with the HIV disease. A vote Helms and Rep. Robert Doman. and involve lesbian and gay people From: Union Mission Inc. attending this successful from foreign governments, human Georgia AIDS Une Rights against Medicaid will cause serious Advancing workplace equality: in the democratic process: Feb. 7, !996 event]. rights organizations and individuals hits quarter-million mark: Campaign harm to people with AIDS, people 1995 saw historic advances in the - Candace Gingrich toured 51 cities .,../ /,. ~ f • Registration ~ around the world, members of The Georgia AIDS (HRC) with other disabilities, the elderly effort to win fairness in the as a spokeswoman for HRC's Vf..ftf'hf( rott. "Dear . Parliament have taken to the floor Information Line, the free announced who need long-term care, as well as workplace for lesbian and gay National Coming Out Project, Fnends. to voice their support for Mugabe statewide information and referral Jan. 16, it millions of women and children. Americans: encouraging people to be honest Thank you for helping make both ~/:embership ~ category: and for the government's state hotline, reached a milestone Jan. will once HRC is working with a coalition - - President Clinton endorsed the about who they are and to get our 1995 World AIDS Day Checked "Current member" - policy of denying gays and lesbians 16, logging a quarter million calls again send including the AIDS community, Employment Non-Discrimination involved in winning equal rights for Candlelight Vigil and our 1995 • 47 their basic human rights. On 28 since its inception in 1987. Helping Candace key members of Congress and the Act (ENDA), the first time a U.S. lesbian and gay Americans; AIDS Walk for Life huge Checked "Interested in Sept. 1995, MP Mutzambiz to mark the occasion was AIDS around the country in a project to Administration -to maintain president has supported legislation - HRC's membership nearly successes! We at Phoenix Project • joining" 27 declared, "I would like to call for activist Sean mobilize lesbian and gay voters in Medicaid's federal guarantee of to secure equal rights for lesbian doubled to 150,000, making it the are grateful for your unfailing Checked neither option- 20 all traditional forces in this country Sasser, board 1996. Ms. Gingrich toured 51 U.S. coverage. HRC will continue to and gay citizens; largest lesbian and gay political commitment to helping our clients • Total- 94 to rally behind the State President member of cities last year for HRC's National work on this issue, ensuring that - ENDA was reintroduced in June organization in the world; with HIV/AIDS. • • Registration by sex: in the eradication of the AIDS Coming Out Project. people living with AIDS can with more Republican and - HRC members sent nearly a "We had at least !50 Male- 61 homosexualism. I feel that all those Policy Center .------i continue to rely on Medicaid, the Democratic cosponsors than the bill quarter of a million letters to people attend the Candlelight Vigil Female- 33 who know homos in this country for Children, According to an health care safety net. had at introduction in 1994; Congress on critical issues through to remember the loved ones lost to Total- 94 should make them be brought Youth and announcement by city officials on The District of - For the first time, a Republican, our ActionGram program. HIV/AIDS and to show support for • Results ofvoter registration: before the courts oflaw and be Families and Jan. 17, San Francisco Police Columbia appropriations bill Sen. Jim Jeffords (R-VT), became those stmggling with the disease New voters registered - 6 tried for their evil activity." In partner of the Officer Melinda Pengel is the first currently has a House amendment the lead sponsor of a national 1996: Strategy and Agenda for now. At the Walk for Life, we had Change of address - I another such debate in November, late AIDS activist Pedro Zamora, woman and the ftrst open lesbian to prohibiting unmarried couples from lesbian and gay civil rights bill; more than 150 walkers generate an Election Year Total voters registered - 7 MP ChiefMakoni suggested that who appeared onMTV's "Real be promoted to commander, a rank jointly adopting children in DC. - For the second consecutive year, more than $10,000 in Walk 1996 is a critical caning and flogging should be World. " Sasser assisted callers on that places her fourth in the The Senate version does not majorities of senators and election year for lesbian and gay proceeds! As with our previous introduced as punishment for both the line from 10 a.m. until noon. department hierarchy. include this specific provision. Rep. representatives asserted that they people and fair-minded Americans. Walks, the proceeds will be used to Flea Market male and female homosexuality. The Georgia AIDS Information James Walsh (R-NY), Chair of the prohibit anti-gay discrimination in In addition to the race for tl1e White provide housing and to pay for Sponsored by Coastal Area Under the Zimbabwe penal code, Line (800-551-2728) is a joint Independent Catholic Parish House DC Appropriations their employment policies; House, major battles loom over medications, food, rent, utilities Support Team male homosexual acts are illegal project of the Georgia Department Chartered in Atlanta Committee, is insisting on the -Business and civil rights groups' anti-gay ballot measures, the entire and other vital supportive services Saturday, March 2, 253 and punishable by a fine. ofHuman Resources and AID They have no House-passed language, and Sen. endorsements of ENDA more than House of Representatives, key for people with HIV/AIDS. Redfern Village, St. Simon's Island Gays and Lesbians of Atlanta, where the line has been permanent home and only four James Jeffords (R-VT), the Senate doubled thanks toHRC's Senate seats and several state Neither event would 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Zimbabwe (GALl) is requesting housed and staffed since 1989. "solid" members so far, but St. Chair, has been supportive of our Workplace Project. legislatures. have been as successful without The that foreign governments continue Aelred's Parish ofthe Ecumenical position. This provision clearly Challenging anti-gay The stakes will be high your help and participation. On the Coastal Area to express their grave concern Catholic Church (ECC) is proud impacts gay and unmatTied couples extremism: 1995 saw an as issues of fairness for lesbian, gay day of the Candlelight Vigil, Gingriches: Still Family But Are Support Team is a regarding this situation. Send to be a place where lesbians and raising children by ensuring that unprecedented rise in anti-gay and bisexual Americans and efforts several of your members were They "Friends"? non-profit agency letters to your foreign ministry Speaker of the U.S. gay men can fully participate only one adult would be recognized activity on Capitol Hill. HRC left to address HIV, AIDS and lesbian invaluable to us (as usual), so we f-~"-W!IU~--' serving the needs of requesting that they contact the House of Representatives Newt without judgment or censure. as the legal parent, regardless of no anti-gay slur unchallenged and health take their place on the would like to say a special thank HIV/AIDS patients Zimbabwean authorities. Letters Gingrich (R-Ga) delivered a back Founded a decade ago in how involved the other parent is in brought mainstream pressure to national agenda. The Human you to Mark Krueger, Thomas in Coastal Georgia. should stress the following: handed compliment to his lesbian California, the ECC - an raising the child. You can help us bear on the extremists: Rights Campaign has a strategy for Hunter and Robert Bush for their For more information, 'Po Remarks such as those made half-sister Candace after her independent church unconnected to by calling Rep. Walsh and pushing - An anti-gay hearing was sought 1996 to ensure that the voices of assistance before, during and after call 264-2111, or write: by President Mugabe and appearance as a minister Roman Catholicism - makes the him to withdraw his position on by a religious political extremist to fair-minded Americans are heard at the Vigil. We were so happy to be CAST, P.O. Box 446 various members of performing a lesbian wedding on traditional seven sacraments this provision and by calling Sen. attack local school programs that the ballot box and in the halls of able to present you with official Parliament not only Brunswick, Ga. 31521 the Jan. 18 episode of the NBC available to everyone, regardless of Jeffords and encourage him to prevent violence, suicide, power. recognition, the Bothman Award, legitimate but encourage sitcom "Friends." His reaction: gender, sexual orientation, race, stand firm on his position. The discrimination and AIDS. After Flexing muscle at the for your years of support in the precisely the sorts of rights From: Emergency Response "We disagree on the public policy Capitol switchboard is 202-225- intense pressure from HRC ballot box: fight against HI VI AIDS. Your violations to which sexual .. . see next page 16 creed or "fmancial status," \ cause for the link between elder you tell me you're going to be a - research and study; Women's Blood Drive Army Probe Finds Skinheads at and our place in the world. This is available on the Candlelight according to Stephen Sinclair, who brother and gayness, according to Republican, I shall be shocked." - meditation and relaxation; Being Organized Fort Bragg also an opportunity to network with program's new site on the World is an aspirant to ECC priesthood. psychologist Ray Blanchard, who .. . Roseanne - skills apprenticeships. Area lesbians and their An Army investigation other gay men and expand our Wide Web: Sinclair was appointed coauthored the study, could be the Who will it be for? friends are being asked to step in at Fort Bragg, N.C., has found that circle of friends. (www.hooked.net/users/candle). administrator of the Atlanta parish way the mother's immune system "You ask yourself. Why on Maat Dompim will be an on behalf of their gay brothers who there were at least 22 soldiers in the Each seminar is $20 The International when it was granted official status reacts to the developing fetus. Melrose Place does the gay environment that focuses on the can not participate as blood donors. 82nd A1rborne ($10 for men wtth hmtted mcome) AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Jan. 13. Under ECC canon law, ...... =------=-=------. relationship have to have that needs of womyn of color, for safely A special blood donor drive is DIVISIOn- two- g The enttre senes of 12 semmars. tf Afobili:ation is coordinated under priests can be male, female, gay or ~m~H 'Co\1~-r? elementofAlOSinitsothatitc~n exploring, reviving and sharing our scheduled for March 30 (Women ·s tenths of one pre-patd, ts $200 ($1 00 for men the auspices of Mobilization straight, married or single, and ~-~~ ~-~~!.~go away. L1ke w1th mulattoes, 11 s respective traditional values and Month) to fill the void left by the percent of the wtth hmtted mcome, some Against AIDS, a San Francisco there are no L.:!IE.l:..D:.L.:L:::L...~==~...%...L.=..I always tragic. Gay folks will go perspectives in a place that is free loss of thousands of good gay 14,736-member scholarshtps avatlable) Please based non-profit organization. from racism. It will also be open to restrictions on The New York Times, through stages in the movies like blood donors force - who are amve 15 mmutes early to pay at AJAA supplies event coordination and available for use by any who can be wed which has used the work "gay" black people did. There was the who have been skmheads or hold the door For tnformatton, call 404- kits to local groups. such as AIDS individuals or groups who are in the church. only since 1987, now has a new tragic mulatto; now there 'll be the unable to extremist views on race and 874-8294 ex1. I. Seminar time is service organizations and churches. actively anti-racist and working for The parish, word in its vocabulary: "lover." tragic gay person." participate since homose,..uality. The investigation, 8:15 to I 0:30p.m. Location: which then coordinate observances social change. Sinclair said, is Until recently, the paper had ... Whoopi Goldberg the mid-'80s. The which involved interrogation of Travelodge, Augusta Room, of the event. Local observances For more information, write: named for the banned the word in paid death of these active blood donors soldiers and searches of barracks Second Level, 2061 North Druid range in character from small MAAT DOMPIM, Auto Road, patron saint of notices, routinely changing to "life "All this negativity toward has had a discernible effect on and private cars, was prompted by Hills Road (near Buford Highway gatherings in houses of worship to friendship, a partner" or "long-time companion." homosexuals, where thefuck is Auto, WV 24917 keeping local blood supplies up to the killing of a black couple in and I-8 5 ). huge marches through city centers. or call 703-992-0248 (voicemail). medieval monk The change came after the Times that coming from? There isn't a par, and lesbians (and their friends) Fayetteville, N.C. Two Army in I 99 5, the event was observed in who altered the obituary of Noli person in the world who doesn't of the Lowcountry and Coastal privates, James N. Burmeister II 13th International AIDS 250 cities in 47 nations, making it encouraged Villanueva, the lover of Robert have a gay person in their family. Women's Haven Near Olvmpics Empire are being asked to help fill and Malcolm Wright Jr., have been Candlelight Memorial the world· s largest annual There is a campground this void on their behalf In keeping vows of chastity Woodworth, deputy director of the Wou ld you want to see them charged with murder in the killings. and Mobilization community-based AIDS event. within an hour or two of the with the tradition of volunteer An alleged accessory to the but openly New York City Lesbian and Gay ripped out of their bedrooms and scheduled for May 19 In some cases. majority of events of the 1996 involvement, gay men will serve as murders, Pvt. Randy L. Meadows. acknowledged Community Services Center. After shot in the street? Because you're The 13th International participation in the International Olympic Games. Swiftwaters volunteer registrars, canteen 21, told police that Burmeister had his attraction to men. Sinclair said a protest from center director afraid of what? Oftwo people AIDS Candlelight Memorial and AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Womanspace is a retreat for workers, etc ... All will be treated to hoped to "earn his spider web so far the congregation consists of Richard Bums, the paper having sex together? That's Mobilization will be observed Mobilization marks a community's three gay men and a bisexual man. women near Dahlonega, just 50 a special reception following the tattoo," an emblem sometimes used announced that its policy had absolutely, patently absurd." worldwide on Sunday, May 19. first acknowledgment that AIDS is "The gay community is a strong miles north of Atlanta via drive. Saturday, March 30, lOam- in skinhead or gang circles to changed. . .. Howard Stern. The event, which began in San a local issue, as well as a national outreach because we've been so expressway. North Georgia 2pm @ the American Red Cross certifY that its wearer has killed a Francisco in 1983, honors the and global issue. disenfranchised from all religions," whitewater events are also nearby If you would like to member of an ethnic minority Changing Attit11des "I guess the reason most ofmy memory of those who have died of Anyone interest ·in he said, adding a sharp work for on Lake Lanier and the Ocoee volunteer as a donor, call Jeff group or a homosexual. College freshmen who friends are gay is that I found out AIDS, demonstrates support for organizing a local observance may the Roman Pope. "Having some believed homosexual relationships River. Koenreich at 898-0347. early in life that being gay in this people living with HIV and AIDS, call 415-863-4676 or may register old man in a foreign country should be prohibited: Swiftwaters has two House Considers Gay Partners and mobilizes community-based society involves a lot ofsoul on-line through the program's Web legislate what we do with our 31 percent in 1995; cabins and a bed and breakfast From: Southern Voice "Family" responses to HIV/AIDS. searching from the point of view site. bodies is absurd. The idea is to 57 percent in 1987. room as well as a sizable Florida Men Give Up Adoption In time for Christmas, "Our theme this year is ofone's self-worth. As a person have thinking people who are Source: UCLA Higher Education campground. Rates during Quest: the House Ethics Committee "AIDS Discrimination is a Global From: Etcetera with serious self-esteem issues, I thinking Christians." Research Institute. Olympic weeks are double the Two gay men in found that easy to relate to. I allowed the gay House members Epidemic," ~ Study Challenges Prejudices From: The Ad•• ocate usual, but not quadrupled as are Sarasota, Fla., who for four years and their staffers to register their Program Director about Lesbians' Children: found that gay people wound up Oh, Brother: Go Hollywood many Atlanta-area tried to adopt handicapped partners as "family" with the Ben Carlson said. A study reported in the being the only ones I could talk to If a recent study is Now that all but one of accommodations. Indoor rooms are children, have House to make them exempt from "Around the December American Journal of on any level deeper than the correct, the fastest way to the major Hollywood studios have going fast, but there are still plenty quietly given up the House's gift rules. Under the world, people Orthopsychiatry challenges surface." determine if someone is gay is to extended domestic-partner benefits of camping spaces that can be their fight after taking the mles, House members' staffers can with HIV and misconceptions about the children ... Patrick Swayze ask him how many elder brothers to their gay employees, reserved with a phone call and a case all the way to the only accept gifts from family and AIDS suffer oflesbian parents often used by he has. If the answer is a lot, says the rest of the deposit. Call Joyce or Pat at 706- Florida Supreme Court. The friends; but friends, which is what discrimination courts to deny adoption and an article in the January issue of entertainment industry MaatDompim 864-3229. two men, James W. Cox and gay partners had to be considered caused by fear, ignorance, and custody by same-sex parents. The The Womyn of Color Land Project the American Journal of is begi.tming to fall into Dahlonega is a Rodney M. Jackman, sued the state before the new mle, can only give misconceptions about the disease. study, which followed the Retreat and Conference Center Psychiatry, odds are that the - line. On Jan. 18, charming mountain town with a DepartmentofHealth and gifts worth less than $250. Staffers In the U.S., the Congress passed a development of children oflesbian Ecology Center, Institute for person is gay. The study, which Greenberg, Glusker, history of gold mining. Now tourist Rehabilitative Services in 1991 also have to submit detailed Department ofDefense bill that parents into their mid-20s, found Ancient African Herstory. surveyed ~ ~ Fields, Claman and oriented, it has delightful shops, after truthfully answering the information about how the friend's calls for all HIV-positive service that sexual orientation issues and A place of refuge and 302 Machtinger became the frrst major good restaurants, a museum and a question, "Are you a gift was paid for and other members to be discharged, difficulties were no different than empowerment for womyn of color heterosexual entertainment law firm to follow gold mine to visit. The area is homose,..-ual ?" on a state adoption information designed to track regardless of their health, and those of the offspring of and their allies. and 302 the studios' lead. The new benefits actually a fme vacation choice fonn; their application was bribes. Under the new rule, same- denies them and their families the heterose,..ual parents. The lesbians' A place for groups and individuals homosexual were to become effective Feb. 1 for anyti.tne between April and rejected, thus beginning a and opposite-sex domestic partners medical benefits available to those children were generally who are working for positive social men, the firm 's 210 employees. On the Noyember. protracted legal fight. By the time can be who receive medical discharges for comfortable with their mothers' change. classifiedFas~~~~!;;;;;;~=l concluded same day as that announcement, Swiftwaters is in the the state high court sent the case "significant other reasons. This is blatantly sexual orientation and ~ith the Maat Dompim is a nonprofit, rural that the the Directors Guild-Industry woods eight mile back to the lower courts to decide, others," who discriminatory. dynamics of their families. The Womyn of Color Retreat and chances of Health Fund, the health plan for out of town and the two men had ended their are considered "We believe that study also found they were no more Conference Center in the process of having a gay the 6,000 members of the directors' nearly a mile off relationship. "It was a long, hard family under polices that reduce the stigma of likely as adults to seek becoming. son increase union, followed suit. All tolled, the highway. Its road, a very emotional ordeal," the rules and HIV and build the self-esteem of psychological help than the grown MAAT is the name of the ancient with each son a mother has. says Hollywood Supports, a gay 22 acres are said the men's attorney, Doris exempt from people who are at risk for HIV or children of heterosexual parents. African goddess of balance, truth While only 45 percent industry group, more than 40 wrapped by the Bmmell. According to the ethics scrutiny. who have HIV can create the All of the children oflesbian and justice. of the men with no elder brother entertainment companies and Etowah River on American Civil Liberties Union environment of trust and parents had had heterosexual DOMPJM is "a place in the bush were gay, 64 percent of the men unions offer domestic-partner three sides. A lawyer Andy Kayton, the men's Atlanta First Friday Seminars for cooperation necessary to change relationships by the time they were where the voice of the Goddess is with two elder brothers were. Of benefits. few miles away is the southern decision to halt their court battle Gay Men on sex11ality, spirituality behavior and reduce HIV 23, and about a fourth had had one heard." the seven men with four or more tern1inus of the Appalachian Trail. was made easier when they learned and self-awareness, transmission. But discriminatory gay relationship. None of the adult - Retreats and small conferences; elder brothers, five were gay. Some Great 011otes Women and their dogs have been a similar legal challenge to the gay with Franklin Abbott, LCSW policies promote, rather than children of non-gay parents - workshops, seminars and Having elder sisters does not "I talked to my real-life kids, and I enjoying the river and the camping adoption law was about to go to Seminars are planned prevent, the continuing spread of reported having a gay relationship. correlate to an increased ceremonies; at Swiftwater since 1979. It's a trial in Broward County. the first Friday evening of each HIV." said, "Ifyou tell me you're gay, I - social change and creative probability of gayness, nor does plan to be really, really bored. If retreat that all Southeastern women month for gay men interested in Additional information having younger brothers. The projects; should know about. better understanding who we are about HIV/AIDS discrimination is MCC of Coa.sta.C Gtor9ia. \\ or,hip S('l"\ in· at nitarian-l ni,('r-.ali-.1 ( · hurrh RESIOENTIAL•C.OMM. ER C I A L • HI S TORI C ( ' onHT ol' 'or!..,'\. llalll'r-.halll 321 RENEE BALDWIN LUKIN, ASID 'Ol'h Slrt' l' l 216 WES T !\ROUGHTON S TRE E T • SU IT E 102 SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 1 1401 912•236•6838 FAX 9 I 2 • 2 3 2 "8 58 0 special worship celebration bloom1n sunday, Irish Folk Songs and the "Story March 17 of Savannah's Father Peter 6:30 p.m. O~j !~n~ mercer blvd. & 31410 Whelan" avannah. ga. ITI 2-898-{) 706 • 912-89].{) I 09 carolyn amy r. harvey, owner Sunday ~'l Karrh ftd master designer March 24 A • in 6:30 p.m. n .,1 J CONCERT FREE ADMISSION BEST ASTROlOGICA-l E A.RE Tl)E Cl)EA.PEST & US A.Nb SEE ~OR SERVICE IN Tl)E A.REA.. R-r:~r:-I~G $5-25. TRY US UR SElVES. PRICES ""' () you Will BEliEVE! i9etaileb 'flatal ~bart& $25.00 ~a&ic 'flatal ~bart& $20.00 Zobiologkal ~bart& $15.00 ~ompabibilit~ •i?)rofile& $10.00 2-:-+ meek& i9di"e~ Savaauh ZoliOI~I Society c/o Tom Baker 412 Maapas Ave. Sava11nah, 6a 31401-91'1 ~mrc.mmrh loOiologiml ~orict\l 234-1115 1D- £ jijfl-]f 1Z -£~at ews \ Savannah Gav Guide: Some are\traight but not narrow, some are gay-owned or managed, some particularly cater to lesbians & gays. Inclusion is not an endorsement by First City Network, Inc., nor the editor. For other community information, call First City Network's 24 hour Gay information Line: 236-CITY. Resources Across Georgia, South Carolina, & the United States Architects nights. Real Estate I Mortgage Georgia Georgia Politicians Human Rights Campaign Fund Georgia Senator Sam Nunn (202) 628-4160 • Daniel Snyder: 238-0410. (216 E. Gaston St). Guest Services and Bed & Breakfasts • Collateral Mortgage: 355-0415. Franklin ~ Publications 303 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC Lambda Lega l Defense Fund • Ballastone Inn & Townhouse: 236-1484. (14 Williams. (7805 Waters Av, Suite !lA). NetworkNews (912)236-CITY Member: A.I.A. 20510. Local Telephone: (912) 652-4300 (212) 995-8585 E. Oglethorpe Av). • Crossroads Real Estate Referrals: (800) Creative Loaji11g (9 12) 231-0250 Artisan Crafts & Gifts Georgia Senator Paul Coverde/1 Lesbian Mothers National Defense Fund & Etcetera ( 404) 525-3821 • Gaucho: 232-7414. (250 Bull St). Unique • Bed Breakfast Inn: 238-0518. (117 W. 4GAY-RELO. 200 Russell Senate Off1ce Building, Washington, DC 20510. (206) 325-2643 -"'!~·· Southern Voice (404) 876- 1819 international jewelry, clothing, leather, etc. Gordon St). • Kent Vogel, Realtor: 232-7127. (18 E. Local Telephone (912) 238-3244 Lesbian Rights Project ~~X The News (404) 876-5372 Riverworks Craft Gallery: 236-2012. (105 E. • DeRossett Guesthouse on Tybee: 786-4992. Oglethorpe Av). Pager:351-1660. Georgia Representative Cynthia McKinney (415)621-0674 • ~~ . River St). Unusual pottery, wood carvings, (Tybee Island). Restaurants :It ~~ ' Lesbwn & Gay Organizations 124Cannon House Off1ce Building, Washington, DC 20510. National Coalition of Black Lesbians & Gays jewelry, weaving, blown glass, metalwork, • Forsyth Park Inn: 233-6800. ( 102 W. Hall • Elizabeth on Thirty Seventh: 236-5547. (105 I'I~.l ~ American Civil Liberty Union Local Telephone· (9 12) 652-4118 (202) 265-7117 ~\L n_ Specializing in Southern art. St). E. 37th St). Nationally-recognized, top ten -...J...~__!_.>....L"'-...::uJ"i) (404) 523-5398 Georgia Representative Jack Kingston Am e thy s t Project, Inc. (Statesboro area) Orson Titus-Maquelani: 236-5869. The finest • Magnolia Place Inn: 236-7674. (503 women chefs in U.S., reservations suggested . 1229 Longworth House Office Bldg, Washmgton, DC AIDS Action Council AIDS i H/V (912) 764-2402 20510. Local Telephone· (912) 352-0101 • WhitakerSt). • Fannie's on the Beach: 786-6109. (1613 (202) 986-1300 of South coast headware, bags, original art. Human Rights Campaign Fund AIDS Statistical Information Line (Recorded Info) Books, Vuleos, & Cards, etc. 912 Barnard Victorian Bed & Breakfast: 234- Strand, Tybee Island). Delicious food & (404) 23 1-5751 • South Carolina (404) 332-4570 • Captain Video: 232-2951. (7 W. York St). 9121. (912 Barnard St). beverages, overlooking the Atlantic, Summer Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation South Carolina Politicians CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse Large gay video selection & OUTrageous Hair Salon beach rental available. Open 7 days. (404) 876-1398 ) South Carolina Senator Strom (800) 458 -523 1 • Jeffery & Associates: 920-0101. (11420 • 1/ Pasticcio: 231-8888. (2 E. Broughton St). Georgia Equality Project cards. Thurmond Gay Men·s Health Crisis Abercorn St). Historic District's refined Italian & Sicilian ( 404) 662-4030 Dreamweaver: 236-9003. (306 W. St. Julian 217 Russell Senate OfT1ce (212) 807-6655 • LesBiGay Connection (Middle Georgia) St). Gay & lesbian books, metaphysical tapes, Health, Human Services cuisine. Reservations suggested. Mothers of AIDS Patients (912) 755-0003 Building, Washington, DC 205 10. cards, & gifts. • Shelly Ainsworth, LCSW, Clinical Social • John & Linda's Steak, Seafood, & Pasta: (202) 224-5972 (619) 234-3432 PFLAG Atlanta Worker: 234-0787. (315 Tatnall St). 233-2626. (313 W. St. Julian St) . Nat ional AIDS Information Clearinghouse • Home Run Video & News: 236-5192. (4 E. ( 404) 622-6475 South Carolina Senator Fritz Liberty St). Magazines, newspapers, & gay • Phyllis Balmes, CMT. Massage Therapist: Sophisticated dining m City Market, & Hollings (301) 762-5111 videos. 920-9056. Portable table. knowledgeable waitstaff AJDSIHJV 125 Russell Senate Office National AIDS Network AID/Atlanta (202) 546-2424 Regina's Books & Cards: 353-7447. (4749 • Robert J. Fay, PhD, Psychologist: 354-2002. • Paper Moon: 236-6645. (152 Whitaker St) . Building, Washington, DC 20510. • (404) 872-0600 (202) 224-6121 National Association of People With AIDS Waters Av). Savannah's largest lesbian & gay (340 Eisenhower Dr). Open 24 hours, popular hangout for Savannah AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service Nation (202) 483-7979 book selection. Gay AA: 238-1389. (515 E. 63rd St). Every College for Art & Design students . (800) TRIALS-A Project Inform (HIV Treatment Options) • Gav & Lesbian Organizations Stardust Book Emporium: 236-1441. (11 W. Sunday at 8pm. • Sam Fink's Delicatessen: 236-3354. (II W . Georgia Hotline for AIDS Information (800) 822-7422 • ACLU I Gay Rights Project Gay Teen Support Group. 234-5398. (2320 Liberty St). Sandwiches & bar. (800) 55 1-2728 Teen AIDS Hotline York St). New Age, gay & lesbian books, • (212) 944-9800 Sunset Blvd). Meets every 4th Thursday at • 606 East Cafe: 236-5113. (319 W. Congress National Association for People With AIDS (GA) (800) 440-TEEN gifts, cards, & tapes. National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (404) 874-7926 U.S. Public Health Service Hotline Communications 7pm. St). Mirthfully bovine, eclectic, reasonably- (202) 387-3097 (800) 342-2437 • Spero's Inc: 354-8900. (2135 Rowland Av). • HIV I AIDS Legal Project. 651-2180. (10 priced food, bar, & cow patio dining option. Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Telephone systems. Whitaker Street). Free legal services to HIV+ • Troup Square Cafe: 231-8037. (321 (212) 966-1700 Desktop Publishing & Printing Services meeting income guidelines. Habersham St). Breakfast, Brunch, and lunch • Jackson Printing: 354-0334. (705 E. 65th St). • HJV Anonymous Testing, Chatham County overlooking square. National Religious Groups 65724, Washington, D.C. Lesbian/Gay Concerns(* Call Your Representative Health Center: 356-2953. (2011 Eisenhower Socialization Copying, computer typesetting, invitations. Concerned With 20024 More Light Ministry), P.O. SavamzahCity Council Reproduced this issue of Network News. Dr). Gay-positive staff & AIDS case • BOIZ Night Out: 236-2489 or 354-1814. Dignity (Roman Catholic), Box 38, New Brunswick, Lesbian or Gav PersoiiS • Mayor Floyd Adams Jr.: • Lawrence Marley: (912) 354-1814. (725 East management, advocacy-oriented services. Every 2nd Thursday at 7:30pm, gay men share 1500 Massachusetts NJ 08903 44th St). Gay-operated design work for • Hospice Savannah, Inc.: 355-2289. (1352 a meal together at 606 East Cafe, everyone is Avenue, NW #II, Unitarian Universalist 234-1006; marketing publications, brochures, flyers; in Eisenhower Dr). Homecare & Hospice House welcome. Feel free to contact the Washington, D.C. 20005 Offzce ofLesbian/Gay I st District, David Jones: exchange for your donation to FCN. comfort for those with incurable illness and • Coastal Empire Sentinels: 756-3724. Area following denominational groups • Friends for Lesbian/Gay Concerns, 25 Beacon 232-3993; Rowers, Pets, Lawn & Home Services their loved ones. Pain & symptom leather I levi organization. Hosts monthly for support and information Concerns, P.O. Box 222, Street, Boston, MA 02108 2nd District, Gwendolyn Goodman: management. Grief support groups & services. social event. regarding your denomination and • Blooming Pails: 898-0706. (205-A Johnny Sumneytown, P A 18084 • United Church Coalition 236-6280; Mercer Blvd). ftd Master Designer. Vangie Mamalakis, OTR, Occupational • Community Action Group of FCN: 352-2645 . for opportunities for dialogue. Gay and Lesbian • for Lesbian/Gay Concerns 3rd District, Ellis Cook: • Handyman Service Company: 351-7477. Therapist: 234-0787. (315 Tatnall St). 725 E. 44th St. Second Wednesday each Affirming Disciples, (* Open and Affirming (Complete Home Maintenance: plumbing, • Parents, Friends, & Families ofLesbians and month, 7:30pm. Community service & Affumation: United GLAD Alliance, 2917 Churches), 18 N. College 232-0978; electrical, painting, carpentry). Gays (P-FLAG): 352-4758. (2320 Sunset education. Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Princeton #2, Fort Worth, Street, Athens, OH 45701 4th District, Courtney Flexon: Concerns (* Reconciling Patty's Pet Salon: 756-3025. #7 Pigadilly Blvd). Meets every 4th Thursday at 7pm. • First City Network, Inc: 236-2489. (Box 2442 TX76109 Universal Fellowship of 236-3345; • Congregation Program), Plaza, Richmond Hill. (Dog & Cat • Phoenix Place: 236-1755. Gay-positive 20- Zip 31402). Sponsors several lesbian & gay Integrity (Episcopal), 4550 Metropolitan Community bed residence for People Living With AIDS. social events, 24 hour telephone line, monthly P.O. Box 1021, Evanston, 5th District, Clifton Jones Jr.: Grooming). Connecticut Avenue NW Churches, 5300 Santa Martha Womack, PhD, Psychologist: 231- lesbian & gay magazine, social activism. IL60204 232-3270; Perfections Painting Plus: (803)757-5189. • #605, Washington,D.C. Monica Blvd., Suite 304, • 0420. (125>-2 E. Jones St). Brochure & two free newsletters upon request, American Baptists 6th District, George Zettler: (Home/Office service). 20008 Los Angeles, CA 90029 Legal Services tax deductible donations always needed & Concerned, 2418 Rainbow Landscapes: 234-7019. (Lawn Lutherans Concerns (* 925-5355; • Browning Street, Berkeley, • Care). • Georgia Legal Services: Bill Broker: 651- welcome. Board & membership meetings Reconciled in Christ * Denominational program At-Large, Gary Gebhardt: CA94702 Roll Over Ltd: 355-6654. (House Painter). 2180. (10 Whitaker St). monthly. Churches- ELCA), P.O. initiated to encourage education 232-8351; and • Brethren Mennonite • Savannah GreenGoods: 352-2645. (Gay- • Robert W Bush, Esq: 651-2180 I 231-9906 Worship Services Box 10461, Fort Dearborn and organizing in local churches. At-Large, Pete Liakakis: proud Landscaping & Design). (P.O. Box 8432. 31412). • Metropolitan Community Church (MCC): Council for Gay Station, Chicago, IL 60610 FromP-FLAG 233-2876. • Trussell's Florist: 233-8821. (260 I Skidaway Nightclubs & Drink Establishments 925-3731. (321 E. York St). Concerns, P.O. Box • Presbyterians for Rd). Flowers & plants. • Bar Bar: 231-1910. (312 w. St. Julian St). • ProCathedralEpiscopalChurcho[St.Paul Gourmet Food & More Straight but not Narrow. the Apostle: 232-0274. (1802 Abercorn St). 1 • Brighter Day Natural Foods: 236-4703. • Club One Jefferson : 232-0200. (1 Jefferson • St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church: (1102 Bull St). Organic deli, produce, books, St). Multi-floor gay dance club, home of The 354-5924. (2716 Mechanics Av, herbs, health supplies, next to Forsyth Park. Lady Chablis, food. Open 7 days. Thunderbolt). CWomen i !Blood (_btiue: ~atutdaJ, dt1atch. 30 • Chili Chompers: 234-1932. (30 Barnard St). • Faces II Tavern & Restaurant: 233-3520. (17 • Trinity United Methodist Church: 233-4766. Chili pepper-themed products, flowers, one-of Lincoln St). Neighborhood gay bar, food. (225 W. President St). a-kind gift items. Savannah & San Luis Open 7 days. • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 234- Obisbo locations. • Pulse: 231-8585. (217 W. Broughton St). 0980. (321 East York St) . ~u (_])age 19 {ot detaili. • Gallery Expresso: 233-5348. (6 E. Liberty Newest Gay club, shows, restaurant, dance • Unity Church ofSavannah: 355-4704. (2320 St ). Coffees, teas, wines, & desserts with an floor. Open 7 days. Sunset Blvd). intimate English flair. Poetry readings & jazz etwofki'Jews_ ____ avannah, Ge~g~j IThe Fine Prill~ @] What you should know, about the Network News desktop publishing & designwork for your advertisement is free. as tim~ I allows. i An OUI"-Mc collection ol liM We hope you share our pride in ten years of production cr.ft1 •nd cunlnnporuy pll bJ ~· of the Network News. Costs of production solely are borne by Rates OIIC llunoired AonOII BOOKS · COFFEE ~~WftVNE.,. ,, tOUNTV fHIUERJ ~ ~'--> cover story by Mark Krueger .;"'Il• vo .------_:.:_:.:.:....:.:.:.:.:t...::..~~.::.::.:..=:.:....._------, '(} 4 ~ A wave of anti-gay forums are being colored signs which read "Keep the Pro- NEWSTAND 0 • "' held throughout the state of Georgia. As are- Family Resolution." There were approxi ~ ~ ~ suit of the anti-Gay resolution of Cobb County, mately 25 of us (Gays and supporters) and • ,. 0 a number of Georgia counties have residents nearly 300 of them. ~ • ~ pushing for these resolutions in their counties. The commission voted 3 to 2 to re- '(} 4 ~ Two years ago the Wayne County scind the resolution. According to Larry Pele- Post Office Box 2442 Savannah, GA 31402 202 EAST BROUGHTON STREET •"' ° Commission passed an anti-Gay resolution grini of Georgia Equality Project (GEP), "We similar to Cobb County's. While passing out were supposed to have won it 4 to 1, but one ~ ~ ~ 24 hour Telephone Line • ,. o fliers in downtown Savannah informing people commissioner changed their mind during the 236-CITY ~ • t6 of the resolution, Gay Wayne County residents course of the meeting. Cries for recall peti- 4 '(} ~ stopped to talk about the issue. They were an- tions raced around the room and down the nar To Our Visitors 0 • .. gered but were unwilling to speak up in fear of row stairwell. Outside, huddles of people Welcome to the ~ ~ ~ loosing their jobs, or having violence done to talked of the next step to their bigoted agenda. Coastal Empire & • ,. o themselves, their families or homes. They were the "silent majority" and they Low country. .~ • ~ When I heard the commission was would boot those three out of office." John, a If you recently \f 4 ~ going to reconsider the issue (or risk having 24 year old Wayne county resident in support moved to our corrununity, •"' c. the Olympic torch routed around their county), of the resolution, had never register to vote. or are a visitor, First City FCN I knew that Gay Wayne County residents He mentioned, "This thing is going to make Inc. hopes your ~ ~ ~ stay leaves you with warm • ,. o would stay silent in fear. me go out and register to vote". Box 2442 impressions of Southern Savannah, GA 31402-2442 ~ ~ ~ On Monday. May 6th, the Commis- What is chilling is that 300 otherwise hospitality. "7 _ ~ sion met with residents in the county court- decent people were so willing to single out our Please let us 0 • .,. house to discuss the issue. When I noticed the community for persecution, and as a result, know if FCN may assist Forwarding & Address . ~ ~ ~ mass of cars and trucks and the people stream- they felt closer to God for doing so. you in any way, including 'j .. ~ ing in the front door, I knew that we were hor- Thank Chairman James Thomas for information & referral. Correction Requested .~ • ~ ribly outnumbered. The sheriff shook mine voting with us: Inside this \f 4 ~ and Tellas's hand as we entered. I must com- Chairman James Thomas publication, on page 20 is 0 the Savatmah Gay Guide •,. mend the police; their presence was evident P.O. Box 217 of local professionals, you p1c e '~ • ~ but subdued. Jesup, GA 31545 '(! 4 .... including realtors, bed & p this copy of th • ,. ~ Kenny and Charles from Statesboro (912) 427-5900 Network News gift and art at one of our ~ • \;; and five Cob County Residents joined Tellas restaurants, and advertisers• '(! .; ~ and I. other businesses 0 businesses, • The speakers were allotted five min- FCN members & advertisers ~~ t; utes; those speaking against the anti-Gay reso covered the cost. • ,. . ~ lution received a smattering of alinost embar ~ • \; rassed applause. Those speaking for it re- Please consider olnlng, to suppo "7 4 ~ ceived fervent applause, smiles, nodding of 0 our ongoing work • .. ' heads and "Amens." 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( • ... 0 ,-., etwor ews etwor News avannah, Georgi avannah, Georgi 0 First City Network Mission Statement Notes fr~~.,,!.?-e Board What's Insid~ June First City Network, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization of concerned citizens, focusing on the establishment of a gay & lesbian positive Page lncrediblv interesting feature community; striving for a forum in which our members share ideas and 3: Board Update. strengths, stimulate personal growth, and enhance opportunities for '- As we move into the second half of our term as org~zation is very importan~ to support in the pursuit ' 4: Upcoming First Satllrday Socials. socialization. First City Network provides national, state, and local information ''''''''''''''''''''''''board members, we can really say we've worked hard of fmr treatment and equ_al nghts_ of all Georgians. If~ . 5: A Sampling of Upcoming Events. & referral services regarding health care, counseling, education, advocacy, and '-to implement some new ideas and have reached some of you would hke more mformatwn about Georgw ' I 0: Treasurer's Report. mutual support. Founded: September 29. 1985 II: Volunteer Opportunities. Are you a Typist? ~ our goals. Our membership is expanding and Equality Project, call 236-CITY. ~ 14: Condensed News. '-attendance at our events is very good. The First The resources for the gay/lesbian community ' 20: State & National Directory. Next First City Network Gathering ~"" Saturday Socials are bringing in new faces each month, continue_ to . grow, creating ~ problem for our' 23: Subscription & Advertisement Information. '-and the Community Action Group IS setthng mto Its mformat10n lme. The message IS too long! We are~ of Members, Friends, & Visitors 'new home at Trinity United Methodist Church. checking into voice mai_l options to improve our ability ' ~ Our success has made it possible to lend a to respond more effectively to our callers. Thanks to ~ '-hand to other groups in our Savannah community. Ron for managing our information line; it can be quite ' July Issue Absolute Deadline: On Wednesday, June ~ Financial contributions have been made to Phase III, time-consu~ing to keep the mess~ge updated and ' 12 @ 7:30pm, please join a 9am, Thursday, June 20 '-Project Azuka, Hospice Savannah, Phoenix Project, return or redirect the calls that come m. diverse group of gays & lesbians 'We Are Family Foundation and several projects for the In the next few months, we will fmalize the' Network News is Produced by ... who want to create positive ~ families of. children with ~DS . Volunteer labor .has new bylaws for your approv~l, sffi:rt ~he search for a ~ • Editing, Writing. & Design: Lawrence Marley outcomes in the Savannah area. • Membership & Word Processing: Kern Highfill 'been contnbuted for proJects at Phoemx ProJect, newsletter editor and begm thmkmg about our ' Advertising Lisa Basta (786-8712) Trinity United Methodist • ~ Hospice Savannah and Trinity Methodist. These are anniversary party at the end of September. If you have' • Art, Writing. & Cartooning: Mark Krueger provides free discussion & • Word Processing· Gene-the-typing-machine ' ... only a few examples of the positive impact that FCN any input on these or other issue~, con~ct one of the ~ · • Writing & Financial Statement: Margaret office space to FCN @ 225 Writing: Kevin Clark 'has on our area. Keep up the_ good work. . board members. Our next meetmg wtll be Jun~ ~' - ' • West President Street in the Historic District. Please use side • Writing Deborah Stewart ~ · The board_ has decided to p~esent a gift to 7:30p.m. at The Readzng Edge. I hope you can JOm ~ • Writing· Tellas Murrell entrance, across from Telfair Museum. Since we're on the third • Writing Peter ~Phoenix Project m memory of Michael Kessler, us. '- • Information Line: Ron floor and can't hear the doorbell, a greeter stays at the security Distribution: Kern & Lawrence ~"'- perhaps something for their garden. We also voted to ...---..:~~r--~ne-e~tlr-n-gS_a_r_e_O_pe-n-:t-0-arr.----,, • entrance until 7:45pm. Therefore, Promptness is kewl. • FCV Board Liaison: Sharon '-change the name of the member of the year award to • Desktop Publishing Software: Microsoft Publisher 3. 0 Everyone is welcome to participate, whether an • Environment: Windows 95 ~~the Michael Kessler Member of'_the Year Award. . Next meeting: Tuesday, June 4, 7:30pm '- .,. Reproduction Services· Jackson Printing member or not. Feel welcome to observe, or to become involved in . , I hope you received notificatiOn of the meetmg t Th R d' Ed E t B ht St ~ several subcommittees, including the Do-Gooders, who do ~~with Georgia Equality Project on June 2. This e ea In e 202 aS rOU On ree '- Since 1985 ... a publication of First City NetWork, Inc., a charitable works in the community; Political Education, which nonprofit, tax exempt, 501 (c)(3), all-volunteer service sponsors voter registration and conducts surveys of candidates and organization of lesbians & gays. politicians; and Teen Advocacy, which sponsors the Gay Teen The Boards of Directors of First City Network ~F'J\_n n _n _n)'._n_n)'._n_n _n _rv-t..n..nJ1J1J1J'.J'.JlJlJ'-, Support Group and works with area educators on addressing ~ CallCJot YouR lARill. ''''''''''''''''''''''''and Georgia Equality Project, $ homophobia and its effects. 606 invite residents of Savannah and Coastal Georgia, Come participate, or simply hear about community 2 '('HE DATE A.T THE 1'0P 01' I!At~H I.AIII!L ~ who support human rights, to a Community Forum: Ll:, 'I'I!U.S YOIJ WHEN YOIJR HI!MBI!R..'iHIP ) updates. It's also a great way to meet people! & SIJBSCRII"TION EXPIRE ~ - J ~ ~ Need more info?: 236-CITY Gaining Equal Rights for ? 'AVE IJS TIME & liiONEY B\' RI!NI!WING IN AIWANt~J! '] \.Jl.!'\...fl..f'\JL(\_j\J\JVVVL_fu\.Iul.JULI\JL[\JV\.Iu'\.I\J\." Lesbian and Gay Georgians followed by a Special Preview Reception of The Reading Edge Sunday, June 2, Jpm - 5pm On Thursday, July 11, 1996, at prospect of forming an association to pro • to provide a more cohesive I organized The Reading Edge Bookstore 6:00pm. persons interested in organizing a mote the following goals: customer referral system 202 East Broughton Street at Abercorn Savannah Gay & Lesbian Business League • to provide networking opportunities to • to sponsor charitable works & activities This monthly social event Ci~y Market, to share a "Dutch in the heart of Downtown Savannah's are cordially invited to attend a wine and gay business owners & operators in the community at large. continues to be a smashing success. Treat". meal & beverage. All are Re-emerging Theater District cheese reception at 912 Barnard Bed & • to develop a support system to facilitate All persons interested, including At 7:30pm, on the second welcome. Meet the regulars & each Breakfast. the positive grow1h and visibility of Sa gay and gay-friendly business owners and Thursday of each month. 25 - 30 meal's newcomers. Light refreshments, mixed with provocative dialog With the continuing rapid in gay men gather at 606 East Cafe, If you would like more information. call vannah's gay business community professionals are invited to attend this get Lawrence Marley & Kern Highfill at 354-1814. Bring your own ideas and aspirations to help 319 West Congress Street. at the crease of area gay- & lesbian-owned busi • to provide opportunities for joint market together. chart our course for attaining equal rights! corner of Montgomery Street, in Next Meal: nesses. some have been discussing the ing and advertising campaigns to pro For more information. please call RSVP by May 30 to 912/236-1006 mote Savannah as a gay travel destination Kevin Clark at 912 Barnard at 234-9121. Thursday, June 13, at 7:30pm etwor ews ews avannah, Georgi EJ Georgi THANKS, FROM PROJECT AzuKA, INc. Thanks to you and the rest of First City Network for the donation. We appreciate your atufda 6 Washington Avenue. Ardsley Park. generosity and confidence in us. Project Azuka's 5 primary mission is to address prevention and care ~~~~~~~~~~:il At corner of Washington & Bull. issues surrounding Women and HIV I AIDS ... U U -Q(a ?J Here's yet another first-time First Saturday Social host. Rich invites you and your that means all Women to include lesbians. We friends to what has become an extraordinarily successful monthly social event. Come We are doing a fund-raising project for have some projects in the works that might be of make some new friends and run into some old friends. BYOB and hors d'oeuvres to use to your organization. I would love the opportu share, please. 7:30pm. nity to discuss them with you at your convenience. From Victory & Abercom, drive South on Abercom to Washington (next stop You can reach me at 233-6733. Again, Thanx, light), and tum right. Last house on the right, at intersection with Bull. Park on either Saturday, September 21 hope to hear from you soon. Bull or Washington. (our easiest First Saturday Social directions to date)! Pandora Singleton, Executive Director Information: Rich at 236-0120. We are inviting folks to What are First Saturday Socials~ REMEMBER host dinners for The Human Rights Campaign helps keep Open your home to well-mannered guests, who bring delicious hors d'oeuvres Grooming Hospice Savannah us up to date and represented in Washington on to share, and even th~ir own spirits. Host /~ss provides location, disposable ~ummer '96 four or more friends national affairs concerning Lesbian, Gay, and HIV serviceware, and nonalcoholic mixers, beverages, and juices. You'll have the most is scheduled for Saturday, May run! 25, starting at 9am issues, but where is our voice in Atlanta? The Always the first Saturday or the month, and always at 7:30pm. Reserve your ~ Georgia Equality Project (GEP) is our voice on ravorite month orthe year, months in advanc~! 1352 Eisenhower Drive For Hostiesses to secure their month for reservation: at a contribution per person of the state level. Not only does GEP provide lobby • Call: (912) 355·6062, sp~ak with Chris or recorder. Help us beautify this place of care ing in the state of Georgia, but is out there travel • If you reach recorder, leave easiest directions to home, starting from Victory $25 to $100 each Drive & Abercorn Street. Name your month. Info: Mark@ 352-2645 or ing the unbeaten paths, fighting for equality for • Please leave name & telephone number, your reservation will be confirmed by Lawrence@ 355-2289 Lesbians & Gays. call from Chris, our new First Saturday Social coordinator. C'mon it's a hoot! r\\ \\ \ \\ \ 1 with contributions going to AIN On May 6, 1996, nine members of GEP met on I -16 and headed South to Wayne County and the community of Screven. Each of these The evening will include desert communities had passed a Cobb county-type ordi Some o{June's Events! and a Musical Revue at nance specifically denigrating the Gay & Lesbian community. The Olympic Torch was scheduled to Saturday: First Saturday Social. See page 4 for details. Asbury Memorial Methodist Church travel through each of these communities, however Tuesday: FCN Board Meeting. At The Reading Edge, 202 East the Olympic Committee canceled the path through Broughton Street (a' 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome. (Waters & Henry) Cobb County, thus making Wayne and Screven Wednesday: First Cin· Network's conununity action group. Trinity subject to that embarrassing withdrawal. T he United :\!etlwdist Church, side entrance at 225 West President Street, put on by the Asbury Players Torch, however was not the issue at hand, morality across from the Telfair Afuseum, (ij) 7 30pm. FCN greeter at door. Call Mark for further infonnation: 352-2645. CAG meets every second was. Standing before the county and city Boards, Wednesday of each month, at the same time & location. Please be GEP helped assert a fair and logical argument for prompt, as we lock entrance at 7:45pm, & are on the third floor. Interested in sponsoring (providing) the rescission of this biased ordinance. In an un Thursday: BO!Z Night Out. Join the men ofFCN & new visitors at 606 precedented ruling, these boards voted (by close East Cafe ((J.l 7:30pm. Comer of Montgomery & Congress Streets, in dinner in your home.? margins) to rescind the ordinances. The Torch will City Afarket. YoU"pav for your 0\\11 meal & beverage. travel through these communities, but there are so Thursday: 9:00am: Submission deadline for Julv Network News. Call Margee Grounds many battles left to fight. Thursday: Teen Support Group, and concurrent!~· at the same location, The Georgia Equality Project is on the P-F1ag. 2320 Sunset Blvd , at Unity Church lei' 7:00pm. Both groups 233-8107 or 355-4704 front line for Lesbian & Gay related issues in the meet evet~' 4th Thursday of each month, at the same time & location. state of Georgia at Large. First City Network is Call 352-4758 or 234-5398. 9 10 11 12 1l 14 15 proud to announce a joint event with the Georgia Equality Project; GEP will fill us in on state issues Gay Beach, 2 - 4 pm. Tybee Island. Sec map, page 13. 17 18 19 20 21 Gay Volleyball, 3- 5pm. Daffin Park, Waters Avenue end. j~~~~lnrr~,~~ at hand, as well as future issues and concerns. In this time of political unrest, it is vital 24 25 26 27 28 11420 obrnorn st. rxt vonity shopping crntrr that, as a community, we remain alert. Join FCN sovomoh. grorglo }1419 and GEP on Sunday, June 2, from 3- Spm at The Reading Edge bookstore. RSVP: 236-1006. PRONTEO ON •ECVCLED PAPEO 920-0101 etwor ews etwor ews avannah, Georgi avannah, Georgi Bodytherapy, Certified Neuromuscular Therapy, Certified Vangie Mamalakis, OTR f.st 1?21 Occupational Therapist 1512 811tlerAve1!11e ~ Post0ftice8ox 2745 315 Tatnall Street Office: (912) 234-0787 Tljbee /slc:li!d qeorgia 51528 181'7 Ta,'"V'"e:r:.1 Savannah, Georgia 3140 l Hours by Appointment & •»eli "J ,... (912) 232-7127 Business, 2;34-2881 FAX 1-800-864-0919 MART~A B. WoMACK, P~.o. (912) 351-1660 PAGER CLNICAL Psvci--IOLOGIST Se~g Lu.:n.ch I.I.- 4 Kent R. Voael Din.n.er & - I.O FACES Associate Broker 231-0420 ~ZDHLerent Frozen Dr1;nks Cheers of Savannah Coldwell Banker Greater Savannah Realty 1 •:• Da.i.I.y D:rt.n.k: Spec:l.a.l.a 17 Lincoln Street Historic District 18 East Oglethorpe Avenue Savannah, GA 31401 t25h EAST .JONES STREET Office: (912) 231-0420 An Independently Owned and Operated Member SAVAI\NAI-l, GEORGIA 3140 GA License #1624 •:• Free H:appy H:o"Ur Savannah, GA 31401 .,111.. of Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates, Inc. ..olllll,. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ •:• Good..:l.ea Telephone: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~i •:• Su.n..day Ha.rbec"'ll.e (912) 233-3520 ~ Free Estimates~ R,1~~ ~ Pe rf ec t i o n s Pa i n t i n g PI u s + ~ ~ ~ - " -- - ~ A Gua ra nteed Improvement & Maintenance Service ~ Books & Cards 0~000000000000000000000 for your Home or Office Building ~ ~ Savannah's Literary Bookstore Shelly Ainsworth. Acsw. Lcsw *- ~ Neal and Dependable ~ Regina Odum, Owner 8~tardust~ ~ ~ ..S lf1l Ladies Owned and Operated ~ we can do special orders 1!/;!1 Cindy Steph ens Ka th y Pond !:.!1 Child Adolescent Adult 8New & Used Metaphysical Books ~ 8 ~ ~ 4749 Waters Avenue 912-353-7447 0 Music J.. Sublimin als ~ ~ 0 & Couples Therapy ~ (803) 757 - 5189 PO Box 1882 Bluffton, SC 29910 ~ Savannah, GA 31404 Medical Arts Shopping Center O Cards J.. Incense ~ ~0 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ · ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~'=~=-~======~ 315 Tatnall Street rooo-o"c,-o"c,-o"c,=-o"c,-o"c,-o'i,-o"c,- o"c, -o"o1 0000 Savannah Georgia 31401 g0 J~~;~~sI I West ~ ~~~;~ York: ~;s Street 23 6 14~ 4~O 0 11° 11 0 Gay 0 Office: (912) 234-D787 QSavannah, GA 3 140 I • o"o TRUSSELL"S FLORIST o"o Q Beach Q ' ,... 00000000000000000000000 ll 2601 Skidaway Road. Savannah GA 31404 )J ~ S:t~~ryday 0 (912) 233-8821 (800) 598-8004 II v lol Evenings & Weekends: (912) 898-1476 ooO 0 After&noon 0 ~BAR a Ann Carlile, Owner Q Q . JBAR II0 • Fl 1 o · •••• WeddJ·ngs 0 II Gay . 00 •.• ora es1gns 00 t"-t \1 11 b 11 Q ·:· Plants ·:· Fruit Baskets 1 v vO ey a . II ·:· Silk Arrangements ·:· Balloons J t"-t every 0 BRiGhTER DAy NATURAL Foods MARkET o:; •.• Funerals oo 'W 5 d 1,· 0 o_oO __ oO_oO_,oO_ .oO _ oO _ oo_ .... ocO_Oo j I ~ un ay n ~o __ a _o __ o _o _ ., _o _ o - J __ o ~ V Afternoon V A HEAlTHy ARRAY of WHolEsoME foods, fRESH cRisp pRoducE, NUTRiTiONAl supplEMENTS, (912) 2Jl-1910 JuiCE BAR DEli, All AT GREAT pRiCES! KNoWlEdGEAblE, fRiENdly, CARiNG SERViCE is OUR OUR D NATIONS TO F gSee your g iN CiTy MARkET policy. J12 WEsT ST. JuliAN ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Oo~a~~i~~~o SAVANNAh, CA J1401 (912) 2J6-470J MoNdAy - SATURdAy, lOAM - 6pM NDE P ESENT LAW oooo 1102 Bull STREET (CoRNER of PARk & Bull) SAVANNAII, GA J1401 Please let our advertisers know you appreciate their support. Lisa says $600 was provided by them, for June's Network News'!! You go, girl! etwor ews etwor ews J~~ avannah, Georgi avannah, Georgi r------~~~~~~------~ The Spring Clean-up at Phoenix House was a big success. Even the weather cooperated. Our thanks go out to \ Hom~ on i eo Bill, Mincy, Rich, and Mark. We appreciate our volunteers. June 15tb at 8:30am will be a planting session. If you would like to help out, please call me at 352-7229, or just show up that morning at Phoenix House. We would love to . see your bright, shiny faces. f"'Tn a f"'T Savannah Cosmetology Association, a member of the a ...... d National Cosmetology Association is having a garage sale to omeo t ar Bit !B benefit Phoenix House. The event is scheduled for kick-off at 7:30am, June 29 at William & James Salon located at 5212 ~~======/ ~ Paulsen Street, in the parking lot. All Early-Birds & Gay Standard Timers are welcome. ·More Foretgn Ft m The SCA is looking for donations, so it's a great time to clean out those attics, garages, and closets. There are three locations for dropping off your items: ·M r Adult Vid os "" Jeffery & Associates 11420 Abercom Street Extension • Com.ies Gay News Magazines: Varsity Shopping Center ,fo William & James Salon • Magazines Ol!7!, ildvoeate., 5212 Paulsen Street Frontiers, Lesbian News, "" Deborah Stewart • Trading Cards 21 East Broad Street I 238-2779 & • Adult Magazines 6enre., many more! We would love it if your items were dropped off by June 24th, but late comers are still welcome. Please call Deborah Stewart to make arrangements for drop-off. If you have questions contact: Jeffery at 920- Previeusly-viewed mevies 0101, Deborah at 352-7229, Jim at 356-9883, or Rik at 233- Open 9335. starting at $4.9 5. I need your creative ideas on how to have a success ful Women's Blood Drive. Please let me know what you think will get those Worp.en out to donate (352-7229). We need to Over 4 ,0 00 Adult Video s help out our Gay male friends. In the past, Gay men have been asked to not donate blood, due to higher than average for Sale or Rent. incidence of HIV exposure. . 7Days !Bed & !B'l.eak(a1-t The Do-Gooders would like to have a dinner to bene 912 !Ba'tna'tJ dtu.d fit our charitable works in the community. We have a menu 4 East Liberty plan. but we just need a location that would generate the davannah, §E-o't9ia 31401 greatest participation in the community. Please call me if you eaeh Week Street (912) 234-9121 have a location to volunteer that would also allow the food to be kept warm. We will provide volunteers for set-up and clean-up. Call that famous number ... 352-7229 .. .and get into Savannah, GA 'Llniqud!J Cate7.ing to ou7. the Spirit of Giving! q}a!J & .1!ei&ian Communit!J We are forming a committee to decorate the Christ 31401 mas Tree for Elizabeth on 37th. We have a designer and a gJwu.Jf!J qa!J c!Jwn£J & cD,twz.a.t£J theme "Gifts from the Garden." We want this to be a special llam· to tree in memory of Michael Kessler. We need to start early, to be prepared for the Festival of Trees in December. There is a (912) 236-5192 lot of talent out there, so let us hear from y'all. Once again 12 midnigh that number to call: 352-7229. etwor ews ews avannah, Georgi Georgi ~ ~-~ FirJ·citv Network, Inc. ~ Financial Statement ~ C:~Por~~~itie ~r----:~;;;1 )+/: by Margaret ~ FCN Secretary I Treasurer ~ PPorts ~ t'ii------~Cotillion Creators community as possible are Network News Editor ~ FClr?l From: 04/15/96 ~ Some of our ... er included in the monthly Person or persons to I l~ I i ~ $ ' j j ( To: 05/15/96 ... older members Network News calendar, assume responsibility for ) ~ remember The Prom, and provide list to editor ~ I ...... / .... ~ creating monthly FCN ~ which for five years in a monthly. You think the publication, beginning . Treasurer's Start Income Expense Change+/- Balance ~ row was the social editor is responsible for with October edition. Report ~ calendar event in the this? Typically takes 25 - 30 General 3320 I 7. !026.00 853.12 3493.05 ~ I Savannah lesbian & gay I hours each month for Fund +172.88 ~ community. ~ I ~ Advertisement current production. FCN !! ~ Do-Gooders 23(lt.J 0 0 23.00 First held at the 0 ~ · Assistant Manager has computer system and ~ Knights of Columbus, this Person (or printer, which would be Political 662.9 1 0 0 662.91 ~ Education 0 formal (&semi-formal) persons) would assist Lisa installed in editor's home. ~ Grand Ball graduated to Basta (786-8712), our Knowledge of Windows 95 Teen 1488.30 0 () 1488.30 ~ Advocacy 0 the Ballroom at the ~ volunteer advertisement & Microsoft Publisher 3. 0 P-FLAG• 24.00 .00 .00 24.00 ~ Savannah Civic Center, coordinator with helpful, but not necessary, 00 ~ and the wonderful responsibilities related to as current editor will train TOTAL 5518.38 1026.00 853.12 +172.88 5691.26 ~ Savannah Visitors' advertisement in the you on his system. Call L ...... ~ . ~... - ~~ -~".a.. " ~ J.. If you prefer to help support our efforts with a • Treasurer's note: FCN has agreed to managc: P-FLAG's money for them Center. Network News: brief 236-CITY & leave ~ tax deductible gift to First City Network (or FCN), sincc: they can't afford to set up their own account yc:t. The funds will bel listed Featuring live errands, call past message for Jamie or please consider our following needs: with the other committees each month. ~ ~ dance bands, the crowning advertisers (to encourage Martha. of the Queen & King (who their resuming ads); J.. $90.00 for one month's 24 hour Gay Information Our Income Line. Newsletter Advertisement 746 .. 00 were chosen randomly, schmooze current Nei2hborhood Potluck J.. $35.00 postage for one month's bulk rate mailing regardless of gender, from advertisers to keep them Dinner Host/ess of the Network News. Gifts Received- Donations 100.00 those who submitted door happy (and determine any Invite 6 or more J.. $550.00 for one month's printing of the Network Membc:rship - Dues Collected 180.00 UNITY CHURCH OF SAVANNAH News. prize stubs), scrumptious changes or updates they guests to your home for a Supply of legal size, security envelopes. Total Inflows 1026.00 catering, and convivial want included); and help fund-raiser potluck J.. $50.00 to produce First City Network Business We are spiritual beings sharing a human experience. spirits, this blow-out market to potential new dinner, and we'll even cards. Our Expenses Religion is for those who are concerned about going J.. $18.00 scholarship to support free subscriptions occasion became quite a advertisers. provide a representative for people living with AIDS. Netv.•ork News - Printing 524.70 to hell. Spirituality is for those who have been there. - success. from FCN, if you'd like, J.. $85.00 to purchase First City Network stationery. Flowers for Michael Kessler"s family 56.71 Unity welcomes diversity. Come, celebrate life with Men in tuxedoes, Stoffers along with J.. Box of staples for electric staple machine 1---· us Sunday at 11 a.m., 2320 Sunset Blvd. womyn in tuxedoes, (Swingline 5000). Project Expc:nse from Oyster Roast 179.75 A few folk are newsmagazines, and J.. Tray ofhors d'oeuvres for next general meeting, womyn in evening gowns, needed to compile & mail Telephone - Telephone Ex"J)disability. Fur city, whose strength in part derives Convention, in Chicago. sified service for cause, upon filing letter and enclosures of April straight or gay, from being a dismissals for personal, polit with the Board a copy of written notice ployee or job candidate. thermore, this policy of non from our wealth of human diversity. 29, 1996. factor in deciding whether a job This is an opportunity for the city to :Nov. 5 ical or religious reasons (see furnished the employee to be re Or; discrimination prevails throughout ev I am unclear what to candidate was worthy of being ery aspect of the employment relation put in writing what you say already • • General Election. attached). The City has sev moved, setting forth in detail the rea considered for a position with ship including recruitment, selection, exists as policy. eral due processes in place sons for such action, before the effec make of the information you o No, current written poli training, compensation, promotion, Please let me know of your tive date of such removal. This dis provided me, since my re the city. thoughts in this matter. for employees, including a cies of the City of Savan transfer, termination or any other per might have, regarding the protection missed employee, if holding a perma quest of October 2, and You and I know. we Cordially, of city employees against firing or grievance process, a pre nent civil service status, shall have an nah do not prohibit hir sonnel action. This commitment as follow-up letter of October already work for the city. in signs continuing responsibility for Lawrence S. Marley." nonhiring, solely based on their orien termination appeal process, opportunity to answer the charges in ing, termination, or pro some important positions I specific activities to insure that minori tation. and a civil service appeal writing within ten days, and to file with 12. motion of city employees When I left Savannah to the Board affidavits in support of such ties and women are given considera THE MARCH ARTICLE No where in your or job candidates from might add. The issue. though live in Columbia, S.C., for three years, process. answer. All papers filed in the case tion equal to that given other employ March 20, 1996 most recent correspondence I was invited to participate in their As per our previous shall be subject to inspection by the being based upon the struck home to me. when driv ees in all employment activities." Dear Mayor Adams: Community Relations Council, to persons affected. Such action of the appears the words gay, les ing my truck in this year's On October 12, 1995, I conversations, the City sexual orientation of the study the need and feasibility of enact The Affirmative Action Plan sent a fax to Ms. Sheryl Phillips, of the makes employment deci appointing authority shall be final, ex bian, orientation, or sexual employee or job candi A!LK, Jr. Parade. The person ing a city ordinance that extended cept the Board may reinstate an offi for Savannah was included with an Octo- city's personnel department. Then sions based purely on job orientation. I think the com date. ber 6 letter from Ms. Phillips. employment protection to their lesbian cer or employee so removed in case it riding next to me was fearful mayor Susan Weiner had said lesbian mon citizen, in reading the and gay employees. After a year of related issues. We pride our appears, after proper hearing, that the that a co-worker would see her In a Faxed response on Octo and gay city employees had the same research and meeting, Columbia selves in offering employ removal was made for personal, po documentation of ·our con Please consider the riding in the FCN entry, and ber 12. Ms. Phillips received the follow- written protections for hiring and pro ing: penned-in orientation among its other litical or religious reasons [these versations and correspon length of time since my initial that there could be conse- motion as did other minority popula- ment opportunity to a diverse protected classes. and talented workforce. words highlighted in yellow] and not dence since last October, request. A prompt response "Dear Ms. Phillips: !ions. When I received a copy of the This was done with little justified. The Board may, after proper quences back at the workplace. city's nondiscrimination policies, I re might conclude that you are fanfare, and was in fact considered a Sincerely, investigation of the circumstances would be greatly appreci simply because she might be Thank you for forwarding alized this was not so. ) implying that, indeed city the City of Savannah's Equal Employ- My fax to Ms. Phillips was personnel policy that could simply be Sheryl D. Phillips, surrounding the dismissal and the ated. considered a lesbian womon. employees need not fear em ment Statement. As can be seen in a request that the city of Savannah amended by their city manager. Mayor ) Human Resources Director fairness thereof, approve the transfer Sincerely, She had reasonable this statement, there is no provision insert the term "orientation" into the Bob Coble supported the ordinance, or re-employment of the employee in ployment consequences, Lawrence S. Marley doubt as you will see in the that protects gay or lesbian employees existing list of protected classes. At and we did not need to go through city [The following, included with Ms. volved either to the same position, if simply for their orientation. following anthology of Network of the City from dlscnmlnatlon, regard- that time she said she would forward council for the personnel policy mg h1nng or promotion. ' . amendment to be enacted. News articles. from the Novem Alth h t . ~ my request for a wntten response to . . oug _ curren. morma1 the city manager, Michael Brown. I am writing to you out of eorgia Legal Services Does Not Discriminat ber 1995 and March 1996 edi polictes may consider nond1scnm1na- L t th h t'll h d frustration for the lack of response tory t' · th · d .ty as mon , w en 1 s 1 a tions. and in the most recent prac Ices In IS regar · Cl . em- not received a response, I called Ms. from Mr. Brown and Ms. Phillips. May 3, 1996 Inc., is not the only member agency that Georgia Legal Services Programs I ployees who happen to be lesb1an or Ph 'll' · t · · b t Also, I understand you wish to have response received from the gay must rely upon the "kindness of I Ips again o Inquire a ou my re- your administrative philosophy be in Mr. Lawrence Marley, Editor has an established, written policy of non Savannah Regional Office city's personnel officer. strangers." If a new human resources quest. She agam promised that I clusive of the rich diversity Savannah Network News discrimination including lesbians and 10 Whitaker St., 2nd Floor director decided to fire anyone in 'ty would rece1ve a wntten response to offers to residents and visitors alike. Dear Lawrence: gays. Georgia Legal Services does have P.O Box 8667 THE NoVEMBER ARTICLE employment who acknowledged t~~y my tmttal re.fuest. I have been invited to par were gay she or he could literally fire 0 thts date, there has ticipate in the "Welcoming Diversity'' In reading a recent issue of the such a policy. I appreciate your taking a Savannah, Ga., 31412-8667 In a door-to-door campaign them or ~efuse to promote them Sl·m- been no word , and as you might un- stop at this writer's home. Mavor Susan • derstand 1 t t th . t· d workshop this Saturday and am hon Network News, I noted your article on page look at this issue and, as always, wish you (912) 651-2180 · ply due to their orientation . Thl·s is . . ' tn _erpre. IS con mue ored to do so. W~iner said the citv already has written 1gnonng of a c1t bl 12 entitled Local United Way Should S'top the best. FAX (912) 651-3300 . . what occurred in the infamous _tzen s reasona e re- I hope your office will be policy that protects gay or lesbian em- C k B t t h . . quest to be telling as to the attitude I c 1 Funding Agencies That Discriminate. am Sincerely cc : Mr. Michael William's, Ployees- from bet.ttg fitre d stmp· 1Y .or bcmg · .G rae er . . arreh. hres auran c am 1n representatives. of the ctty. government eorgta , 1n w 1c severa 1emp 1oyees , see next page happy to report that Hospice Savannah, William K. Broker Un ited Way of the Coastal Empire L ...... ______.. __ _ _ · ---·-·- - ... - - - etwor ews Network News avannah, Georgi ~avannah, Georgia 1 ..JtJne 1996 Sincerely, Prevention: An Interdisciplinary Houston, Texas Coalition has set a well-established Ralph Gillies and Journal, special conference rates, and pattern of deception in many of its Tony Stanford a membership directory useful for SPAIN PAssEs GAY RIGifTS LAw activities," said Barry Lynn, Executive Barnstable, MA networking. The organization provides The Spanish Congress of Director of Americans United for ense an opportunity to meet and work with Deputies and the Senate have ratified Separation of Church and State, ANOTHER MASSACHUSETTS FAN, & GIFT others who share similar interests in a new penal code banning publisher of the monthly magazine. on edited by Lawrence S. Marley First City Network, Inc. the field. discrimination based on sexual "Wildly inflating its membership To whom it may concern: ISHEP has had orientation. figures is just part of that deplorable THANKS FROM PHASE II/ people are facing a disease that Not only does GLAAD A GAY TouRtsr'sAPPRECIATION Thank yqur for sending me conferences annually in cities To express one's sexual practice." May 15,1996 carries with it so much prejudice and ensure that our country's media do not May6, 1996 the May issue of your publication. I throughout the U.S. and abroad, orientation has been decreed a FRoM: GLPCI Network Dear First City Network: fear, a little kindness can go a long become suicide fodder for our nation's FCN Gentlemen & Gentlewomen: enjoyed it very much and look forward including Washington, D.C., "fundamental freedom" in Spain. A -..~~~~~~~~~r/!.r/!.~~ I hope this letter finds you way. Thank you all for continually young, but GLAAD's vigilance My partner, Tony Stanford, to visiting Savannah June 14th. Budapest, Chicago and Jerusalem. new hate crimes law provides 1. all in the best of health and highest of showing that kindness in such guarantees that all Americans are and I just returned from a five-day visit Especially since I read "the book'' two The Atlanta conference penalties from six months to four SuPREME CouRT STRIKES spirits. On behalf of the persons who beautiful ways. given an accurate and honest to your beautiful city and stayed at 912 years ago. marks the 1Oth anniversary of the years in prison for anti-gay violence. DoWN AMENDMENT get their help in recovery at Phase Ill Sincerely, portrayal of the lesbian and gay Barnard Bed and Breakfast. This was Enclosed, please find a founding of the society and promises FRoM: Paz Y Uberacion 21 Recovery Center, I send a most Brandie Haywood, community. one of the most revealing and check in the amount of $64 to cover !o"be our most exciting and stimulating Houston, Texas Amendment2 sincere thanks to your for your Director, Phoenix Project. GLAAD educates the satisfying trips we've ever made. the cost of a subscription and a $50 yet. We encourage you to become a was a statewide initiative, support of our efforts. Union Mission, Inc. public, fights for our rights, and Our hosts, Kevin Clark and donation for you to use as you see fit. part of this special educational event. HOLLAND TO LEGALIZE GAY MARRIAGES, passed in 1992, that pro Your contribution of $50 120 Fahm St., Savannah, protects us from those who want to Don Musik, made us as welcome as Also, my friends Willis and Jake will Contact: ISHEP ADOPTIONS, CHURCH WEDDINGS hibited the state of Col Ga. 31401 (912)236-743 be visiting Savannah, where Willis Reports from Holland's De was used to help pay the bills at the spread lies and misinformation. long-time and dear friends. We could 341 Ponce de Leon Av. NE orado and any govern Houston House Project. Without GLAAD, we would not have been more regally and grew up, on the 15th of May, so Atlanta, Ga. 30308 Gay Krant indicate that this year, The It is through the kindness OUT OF THE CLOSET return to the "dark ages of television enthusiastically entertained, and we perhaps you could send them a copy Netherlands will become the first ment within its borders and unconditional loye of AND INTO THE UNIVERSE! and film" when the entertainment are, indeed, grateful for the pouring of the May issue, too. DUTCH GOVERNMENT TO FUND country in the world to allow gays and from passing or enforc organizations like yours that we are I am writing to your as an industry could not even bring itself to out of warmth and friendliness we Thank you again, I remain THIRD WoRLD GAY AND LEsBIAN GRouPs lesbians to marry under the same ing laws to protect civil able to continue to recover and carry organization that provides services to mention our name, let alone include experienced. Sincerely, In Amsterdam, the laws as heterosexuals, including rights based on sexual the message of recovery, one day at a the LesBiGay Community and I would us in the human family. The main reason we W. Clinton Creasy Netherlands, the Dutch government adoptions, church weddings, artificial orientation. time. like to introduce you to the Cambridge, MA announced that they would offer inseminations and in-vitro GLAAD journeyed to Savannah was to look at Writing for the If there is anything we can Gaylaxians. The Gaylaxians are a 8455 Beverly Blvd. property to buy as we, truthfully, have financial support to gay and lesbian fertilizations. De Gay Krant editor ever do to help you, please do not gay, lesbian and bisexual social Suite 305 been devastated by the winter here on AIDS EDUCATION CONFERENCE organizations in developing countries. Henk Krol said 94 members of majority, who found the hesitate to call. organization for people who enjoy Los Angeles, CA 90048, Cape Cod, where we've lived for The Tenth International The Ministry of Development Parliament are in favor of the bill, 42 amendment unconstitu God bless you, science fiction, fantasy and horror. 213-658-6775 seven years. I am a native Bostonian, Conference on AIDS Education will Cooperation will instruct Dutch are against and 14 are undecided. tional on May 2oth, in a 6 Donald German, Director. The local Gaylaxian FAX 213-658-6776 although first-generation American, of be at the Sheraton Colony Square embassies in Africa, Asia, Latin FRoM: Paz Y Uberacion - 3 decision, Justice An Phase Ill Recover Center chapters have affiliated into an Scottish/English derivation, and Tony Hotel in Atlanta on Nov. 9-13. The America and the Caribbean to seek Houston, Texas thony Kennedy said 1702 Abercorn Street international organization known as is from London, England. theme of the conference is "Renewing out local gay and lesbian groups GAY RELATIONSHIPS WORKSHOP Amendment 2 was" ... Savannah, Ga. 31401 The Gaylactic Network. The Network In celebration of Gay Pride! Cora Bet! Thomas and the AIDS Movement: Conversations needing financial or other assistance. GAY STEPFAHUES NEEDED! (912) 232-0900 coordinates the efforts of local Performing the Relationships We Gregory Hazeldon were the realtors Linking Our Experience to the Minister Jan Pronk said, I am looking for participants inexplicable, except for members in promoting the positive Want! A workshop for our who squired us around Savannah to Future." "Sexual orientation is part of human for my study on the gay stepfamily animus toward homosex MORE THANKS FROM PHOENIX portrayal of LesBiGay people and community. visit various properties, and we were Sessions will include a rights. There should be no system. I need both the biological uals ... unprecedented [in May?, 1996 story lines in the books, films, comics In this workshop, you will very impressed by those we saw. plenary and workshop meetings on discrimination for homosexuality." parent and the stepparent in families U.S. history)." The major Network News and television series produced today. be guided and supported in Kevin Clark was extremely prevention, health and social services, Groups in Asia, Latin in which the child(ren) reside(s) with ity perceived that a spe To members of the Gay Community: One example has been the letter discovering new ways to perform your helpful in clueing us into the public policy, research, agency America, the Caribbean, Africa and you for at least six months during the We at Phoenix Project writing campaigns in which we lobbied relationships more creatively, more Savannah gay scene, as one of the administration and the impact of AIDS Arab lands can contact the Dutch year. I am hoping to set up some cific group of people had would like to (once again!) thank you for Star Trek: The Next Generation, playfully and more intimately. main requirements we must relocate on society. In addition to learning and Embassy in their country. interviews at the Gay and Lesbian been targeted unfairly. · for your continuing support of persons Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star This workshop will be led is to be in a very gay-friendly information-sharing, expected FRoM: Paz Y Liberacion, Parents Coalition International Justice Scalia living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAs) in our Trek: Voyager and Babylon 5 to by Diane Dickson, a licensed community, and unfortunately, here in outcomes include community Houston, Texas conference in July, but I am also wrote for the dissenting community. We were overwhelmed by introduce LesBiGay characters and professional counselor and national Barnstable Village, we are surrounded advocacy plans, concrete take-home traveling to various states to complete minority, which included your generosity in supporting the situations into their series. certified counselor, with Mike Perry, by rednecks and families who couldn't ideas, and a conference statement on CENTRAL EuRoPE YoUTH PROJECT the interviews. If you are willing to Swimsuit and Underwear Fashion The Gaylactic Network who holds a degree in psychology and care less about our lifestyle and what future directions for addressing the The International lesbian participate, please call professor Jean local Pin Point, GA-born Show at Club One Jefferson . We also is the host of an annual is an experienced street performer. it means to us. AIDS epidemic. · and Gay Youth Organization (IGL YO) Lynch (collect) at 513-423-6816. conservative, Clarence would also like to say special thank convention called Gaylaxicon, a Both Diane and Mike are We both read Kevin's copy The conference brochure has started a publicity campaign in Thank you. Thomas, and William yous to Mark Krueger for organizing science fiction, fantasy and horror certified in social therapy, an of Network News and ·are very and call for abstracts will be mailed Central European countries, including FRoM: GLPCI Network Rehnquist. Scalia wrote the fundraiser and Club One convention devoted exclusively to innovative and performatory approach pleased to see the way in which you approximately June 1. To include your Russia, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland that the majority justices Jefferson for hosting it. Our thanks topics of interest to gay fandom. This to human development. Diane are covering the gay scene. May we name on the ma.iling list, send a fax to and the Czech Republic, informing DID PAT ROBERTSON BREAK THE NINTH suffered from "Terminal also go out to all the volunteers and year's convention will be July 7-9 in continues to create a relationship of take advantage of your kind offer to Jacqueline Muther (conference chair) young gays, lesbians and bisexuals COMMANDMENT 1.4 M/LUON TIMES? models who helped make it a Boston, Mass., and will celebrate 10 13 years with her partner, Roxana. receive two issues of Network News? at 404-616-9898. about the existence of lesbian and gay Church & States magazine silliness." success. And a success it was' The years of Gaylaxian Fandom . After losing two partners to AIDS, In this way, while we are absent from More than 400 AIDS youth groups in or near their reports that dues-paying Christian Will Perkins, of event raised $600 each for Phoenix For more information, Mike is creating a new and Savannah, we will be able to keep researchers and health professionals hometowns. Coalition members are nearly 1.4 Colorado for Family Val Project and Hospice Savannah. please feel free to .contact: performatory relationship with a very abreast with what is going on in the from around the world joined forces Another aim is to get more million fewer in number than claimed ues, which had spon Phoenix Project has The Gaylactic Network special Texan. gay scene. Aug. 1, 1987 to organize the positive publicity on homosexuality in by the organization. The Coalition sored the homophobia consistently received support from the P.O. Box 127 Join us for this adventure in We are very familiar with International Society for AIDS these countries. More than 20,000 claims that its membership increased based amendment, pre Gay community over the years, relational possibilities. Saturday, June Education. Now. known as the leaflets have already been distributed from 1 .2 million in 1994 to 1. 7 million Brookline, MA 02146. Provincetown, as we live but 50 miles dicted impeachment pro whether it was volunteer hours, 8, 12-3 p.m ., $25 per person. Limited west of it, have several friends there International Society for HIVIAIDS in schools, public places and in gay in 1995. However, postal records financial support, attendance at AIDS GLAD THERE's GLAAD seating, please send registration fee and visit it quite often . The dreadful Education and Prevention (ISHEP), clubs and discos; 200,000 more are reveal that paid membership actually ceedings will begin for awareness events like the Walk for The Gay & Lesbian by June 4. combination of cold, unthinking, the organization's mission is to planned as translations are completed fell from 353,703 in September 1994 the majority members of Life or the World AIDS Day Alliance Against Defamation was Atlanta Center for Short inhospitable people and the New promote quality in practice, research and funding found. To support the to 310,296 in September 1995. the court, who had up Candlelight Vigil, or in some cases founded in 1985 to be the media Term Psychotherapy England cold climate have combined and public policy for HIV/AIDS project, write to: Not only is the Coalition held gay & lesbian equal IGLYO hugs and emotional support for the watchdog for our community - to 1758 Century Blvd . to makes us search for an alternative education, prevention, counseling and lying, which would be a major story in access to petitioning staff of Phoenix. Your continuing ensure that honest, healthy, Suite B home. service delivery at community, P.O. Box542 itself for a Christian organization, but support has not gone unnoticed and successful and powerful images of Atlanta, GA 30345. Again , congratulations on national and international levels. NL -1000 AM Amsterdam, its support is weakening, which government for redress has helped us to better serve PLWAs gay and lesbian people appear in the For more information or registration, your brave efforts to create a favorable Membership benefits include a the Netherlands should also be a major political story. of injusti<;e. in our community. As you know, when nation's media . call 404-633-3282. climate for the gay population to subscription to AIDS Education and FRoM: Paz Y Liberacion "Pat Robertson's Christian flourish within . • etwor ews etwor. ews avannah, Georgi avannah, Georgi \ UJe ~e arrived/ Copyright 1995, 2NG, All Rights Reserved 2 nice (}ir£1, inc. prod)JctS are in Savannah We learned a long time ago that homemade is best, and it pays to be nice. l5~ V~ttt!i48t' s;tt-88t ~ttVt!tltlt!~ ~ (i-89t'gtt1 '<11~) ~3£9-®~\t.? Please call or write us for a free brochure of our food and gift products. We think you'll like what we can do with recipes, rugs, and records. In Savannah, our creations may be found, exclusively, at 912 Barnard, the friendly bed and breakfast where the2 nice (fir£ stay when they're in town. 2 nice (/ir£!, inc., P .0. Box 30, Apopka, Florida 32704 (407) 886-7811 etwor ews ews avannah, Georgi Georgi 19 Mark gave the group a first-hand report of the Wayne County Commission meeting, and its rescission of the anti-Gay resolution. Lawrence talked about the planned yard clean-up at Forested retreat for women Hospice Savannah, and a report was made about the garden In the shadow of the Blue Ridge clean-up at Phoenix Place. Mel, pastor at A,fCC, reported her Play in a· cool, mountain river appointment by Mayor Adams to the Human Relations Commis- Meet new friends sian. RIVERSIDE CAMPING Peter talked about the Georgia Equality Project (GEP) SUMMER CABINS gathering Sunday, June 2, at The Reading Edge on Broughton BED & BREAKFAST Street, near the Lucas Theater. I believe Jim & Cherry Spencer Spark, a married Cobb County couple who've become leading spokespeople against anti-Gay resolutions, will be our guests. > Two people talked about what is soon to be our city's third Gay bar. Located between the Civic Center and MLK Blvd, it will open in the next couple of months. Rumor is that ~· one of Floyd Adams' relatives is a part owner. rJ Rod said the Savannah College ofArt & Design (SCAD) Gay & Lesbian group has been given permission by the ~ administration to use the words "gay & lesbian" in their name and advertising. Joe Marohl is the faculty advisor. Word is that a student group may form at Armstrong State College. Our group talked about changing or eliminating the Cj CA G name, and about moving to a more visible meeting space. ... rrlie Jrietuf[y staffat tlie Savannali See you Wednesday, June 12,@ 7:30pm, @ 225 West Presi ~ dent Street. 00 Zoaiofogica{ Society lie[pea me fitui a true =,..., sfie{f-mate, atuf tlieir nata{ cliarts lie(pea me April 18, 1996 z First City Network get my liome in oraer as we{[ Try tliem atuf ATTN: First City Network Board of Directors: ~ Cj you wi{{ see, too. It has come to my attention that members of the gay and lesbian community may have difficulty gaining access to ~ ~ counseling services. f Parent and Child's Fami~v Counseling Center serves tP $),) all segments of the community by providing individual, family, lJ)etaifea 1fata{ Cliarts $25 couple, and group counseling. We have extensive experience in ?r,..., ~ the areas of domestic violence and the impact of divorce on chil --< (jjasic 1{ata{ Cliarts $20 dren. ~ Zoaio{ogicaf Cliarts $15 The Fami(v Counseling Center and its Director (Jody Compati6iEi.ty lProfiles $10 Herzog, LCSW) have served members .ofthe gay and lesbian community in the past. We hope that we will be able to continue '< to serve you in the future. \ If there are any particular programs or services you feel 7'efephone: (912) 234-1115 are needed in the community, please let us know. You can con tact me or Jody at 238-2777. ~abannal:l Zoi)iolo!}ital ~otictJJ Cancer Thank you for your time and consideration. () C' /o ~- ~l:loma.s- Dakcr June 23-July 22 N 0' f6 . 412 maupu.s- ~'Dcnuc Sincerely, (,;.) 1-1 ~ John Lutz N ~ Crea t eu y. ~atlannai:J. ~~ 31401 ·9161 -·N President I CEO P.J lliloni)at' · :tfrii)atJ: 10 · 6 ~ a r:n ~ 21 East Broad Street Savannah, GA 31401-2928 ... ~aturi)at_l: 12 · 6 ~ ~ ~------~------~~00~======~----~~~~' Network News etwor ews ~avannah, Georgia avannah, Georgi \ .June 1996 Savannah Gav Guide: Some are str'i.jght but not narrow, some are gay-owned or managed, some particularly cater to lesbians & gays. Inclusion is not an endorsement by First City Network, Inc., nor the editor. For other community information, call First City Network's 24 hour Gay information Line: 236-CITY. Resources Across Georgia, South Carolina, & the United States Architects Health, Human Services Williams. (7805 Waters Av, Suite II A). Georgia Politicians Human Rights Campaign Fund • Daniel Snyder: 238-0410. (216 E. Gaston St). • Bodywork Unlimited: 356-5050. Cindy Kaufman, • Crossroads Real Estate Referrals: (800) 4GAY- Publications Georgia Senator Sam Nunn (202) 628-4160 Member: ALA LMT. Neuromuscular Therapist. RELO. (912) 236-CITY 303 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 Lambda Legal Defense Fund Artisan Crafts & Gifts • Shelly Ainsworth, LCSW, Clinical Social • Kent Vogel, Realtor: 232-7127 .. (18 E. (912) 231-0250 Local Telephone: (912) 652-4300 (212) 995-8585 • Gaucho: 232-7414. (250 Bull St). Unique Worker:234-0787.(315TatnallSt). OglethorpeAv).Pager:35!-!660. Etcetera (404) 525-3821 Georgia Senator Paul Coverdel/ Lesbian Mothers National Defense Fund international jewelry. clothing, leather, etc. • Phyllis Balmes, CMT, Massage Therapist: 920- Restaurants SouJhem Voice( 404) 876-18 19 200 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510. (206) 325-2643 • Riverworks Craft (ral/ery: 236-2012. (105 E. 9056. Portable table. • Elizabeth on Thirty Seventh: 236-5547. (105 E. The News ( 404) 876-5372 Local Telephone: (912) 238-3244 Lesbian Rights Project Georgia Representative Cynthia McKinney (415) 621-0674 River St). Unusual pottery, wood carvings, • Robert J. Fay, PhD, Psychologist: 354-2002. 37th St). Nationally-recognized, top ten women Lesbian & Gav Organizations 124 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20510. National Coalition of Black Lesbians & Gays jewelry, weaving, blown glass, metalwork, (340 Eisenhower Dr). chefs in U.S., reservations suggested. American Civil Liberty Union Local Telephone: (912) 652-4118 (202) 265-7117 Specializing in Southern art. • Gay AA: 238-1389. (515 E. 63rd St). Every • Fannie's on the Beach: 786-6!09. (1613 Strand, ( 404) 523-5398 Georgia Representative Jack Kingston AJDS I HJV Orson Titus-Maqltelani: 236-5869. The finest of Sunday at 8pm. Tybee Island). Delicious food & beverages, Project, Inc. (Statesboro area) 1229 Longworth House Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20510. • AIDS Action Council South coast headware. bags, original art. • Gay Teen Support Group. 234-5398. (2320 overlooking the Atlantic, Summer beach rental (912) 764-2402 Local Telephone: (912) 352-0101 (202) 986-1300 Books, Videos, Cham· & Cards, etc. Sunset Blvd). Meets every 4th Thursday at 7pm. available. Open 7 days. Human Rights Campaign Fund (404) 231-5751 AIDS Statistical Infonnation Line (Recorded Info) • Captain Video: 232-2951. (7 W. YorkSt). Large • HJV I AIDS Legal Project. 651-2180. (10 • Il Pasticcio: 231-8888. (2 E. Broughton St). Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation· South Carolina ( 404) 332-4570 gay video selection & OUTrageous cards. Whitaker Street). Free legal services to HIV + Historic District's refined Italian & Sicilian (404) 876-1398 South Carolina Politicians CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse • Dream weaver: 236-9003. (306 W. St. Julian St). meeting income guidelines. cuisine. Reservations suggested. Georgia Equality Project South Carolina Senator Strom (800) 458-5231 Gay & lesbian books, metaphysical tapes, cards, • HIV Anonymous Testing. Chatham County • John & Linda's Steak, Seafood, & Pasta: 233- (404) 662-4030 Thurmond Gay Men's Health Crisis & gifts. Health Center: 356-2953. (2011 Eisenhower Dr). 2626. (313 W. St. Julian St). Sophisticated dining LesBiGay Connection (Middle Georgia) 217 Russell Senate Office (212) 807-6655 • Home P·m Video & News: 236-5192. (4 E. Gay-positive staff & AlDS case management, inCityMarket,&knowledgeablewaitstaff (912) 755-0003 Building, Washington, DC 20510. Mothers of AIDS Patients Liberty St). Magazines, newspapers, & gay advocacy-oriented services. • Paper Moon: 236-6645. (152 Whitaker St). Open PFLAG Atlanta (202) 224-5972 (619) 234-3432 (404) 622-6475 South Carolina Senator Fritz National AIDS Infonnation Clearinghouse videos. • Hospice Savannah, Inc.: 355-2289. (1352 24 hours, popular hangout for Sava!Ulah College Hollings (301) 762-5111 • Regina's Books & Cards: 3 53-7447. ( 4749 Eisenhower Dr). Homecare & Hospice House for Art & Design students . AIDSI HIV 125 Russell Senate Oftice National AIDS Network Waters Av). Savannah's largest lesbian & gay comfort for those with incurable illness and their • Sam Fink's Delicatessen: 236-3354. (II W. AID/ Atlanta Building, Washington, DC 20510. (202) 546-2424 book selection. loved ones. Pain & symptom management. Grief Liberty St). Sandwiches & bar. ( 404) 872-0600 (202) 224-6121 National Association of People With AIDS Savannah Zodiological Society: 234-1115. (412 support groups & services. • 606 East Cafe: 236-5113. (319 W. Congress St) . AIDS Clinical Trials Infonnation Service Nation (202) 483-7979 • (800) TRIALS-A Project !nfonn (HIV Treatment Options) Maupas Av). Natal & zodiological charts. • Vangie Mamalakis, OTR. Occupational Mirthfully bovine, eclectic, reasonably-priced Gav & Lesbian Organizations Georgia Hotline lor AIDS Infonnation (800) 822-7422 Stardust Book Emporium: 236-1441. (II W. Therapist: 234-0787. (315 Tatnall St). food, bar, & cow patio dining option . ACLU I Gay Rights Project • (800) 551-2728 Teen AIDS Hotline York St). New Age, gay & lesbian books, gifts, • Parents, Friends, & Families of Lesbians and • Troup Square Cafe: 231-8037. (321 Habersham (212) 944-9800 National Association for People With AIDS (GA) (800) 440-TEEN National Gay & Lesbian Task Force cards, & tapes. Gays (?-FLAG): 352-4758. (2320 Sunset Blvd). St). Breakfast, Brunch, and lunch overlooking (404) 874-7926 U.S. Public Health Service Hotline (202) 387-3097 Communications Meets every 4th Thursday at 7pm. square. (800) 342-2437 • Spero's Inc: 354-8900. (2135 Rowland Av). • Phoenix Place: 236-1755. Gay-positive 20-bed Socialization Gay & Lesbian Alliance Agai nst Defamation (212) %6-1700 Telephone systems. residence for People Living With AlDS. • BOIZ Night Out: 236-2489 or 354-1814. Every Flowers • Martha Womack, PhD, Psychologist: 231-0420. 2nd Thursday at 7:30pm, gay men share a meal • Blooming Pails: 898-0706. (205-A Johnny (125Y, E. Jones St). together at 606 East Cafe, everyone is welcome. National Religious Groups Dig11ity (Roman Catholic), • Unitarian Universalist Call Your Representative Mercer Blvd). ftd Master Designer. ftrteriar Design • Coastal Empire Sentinels: 756-3724. Area Co11cemed With 1500 Ma%achusetts Avenue, Offue ofLesbian/Gay Savannah City Council Trussell's Florist: 233-8821. (260 I Skidaway • Baldwin Interior Design: 232-8580. (216 W. leather I levi organization. Hosts monthly social Lesbian or Gav Persoru NW #11, Washington, D.C. Concems, 25 Beacon Street, • 20005 Mayor Floyd Adams Jr.: Rd). Flowers & plants. Broughton St). Residential, Commercial, Historic. event. Boston, MA 02108 Friends for Lesbian'Gay United Cilurclt Coalition for 234-1006; Gourmet Food, Coffees, & More Lawn & Home Services • First City Network Open Gatherings: 236-CITY. Feel free to contact the • Concerns, P.O. Box 222, Lesbian/Gay Concerns (* 1st District, David Jones: • Brighter Day Natural Foods: 236-4703. (1102 • Handyman Service Company: 351-7477. Meet 3rd floor of Trinity United Methodist following denominational groups Sumneytown, PA 18084 Open and Affirming 232-3993; Bull St). Organic deli, produce. books, herbs. (Complete Home Maintenance: plumbing, Church, 225 West President Street, side entrance. for support and information • Gay and Lesbian Affuming Churches), 18 N. College health supplies, next to Forsyth Park. electrical, painting, carpentry). Please be prompt. Second Wednesday each regarding your denomination and 2nd District, Gwendolyn Goodman: Disciples, GLAD Alliance, Street, Athens, OH 4570 I • Chili Chompers: 234-1932. (30 Barnard St). • Perfections Painting Plus: (803 )757-5189. month, 7:30pm. Community service & education. for opportunities for dialogue. 236-6280; Chili pepper-themed products, flowers. one-of-a- (Home/Office service). • First City Network, Inc: 236-2489. (Box 2442 2917 Princeton #2, Fort Universal Fellowship of Worth, TX 76109 3rd District, Ellis Cook: kind gift items. Sava!Ulah & San Luis Obisbo • Rainbow Landscapes: 234-7019. (Lawn Care). Zip 31402). Sponsors several lesbian & gay social Affumatiatl: United Metropolitan Commu11ity • Integrity (Episcopal), 4550 232-0978; locations. • Roll Over Ltd: 355-6654. (House Painter). events, 24 hour telephone line, monthly lesbian & Methodists for Lesbian/Gay Churches, 5300 Santa Co!Ulecticut Avenue NW 4th District, Courtney Flexon: • Gallery Expresso: 233-5348. (6 E. Liberty St). • Savannah GreenGoods: 352-2645. (Gay-proud gay magazine, social activism. Brochure & two Concerns (* Reconciling Monica Blvd., Suite 304, Los Coffees, teas. wines. & desserts with an intimate Landscaping & Design). free newsletters upon request, tax deductible #605, Washington,D.C. Angeles, CA 90029 236-3345; Congregation Program), P.O. 20008 English flair. Poetry readings & jazz nights. Legal Services donations always needed & welcome. Board & Box 1021, Evanston, IL 5th District, Clifton Jones Jr. : Lutlterans Concems (* • Joe Bean's Coffeehouse: 231-1600. (21 W. York • Georgia Legal Services: Bill Broker: 651-2180. membership meetings monthly. 60204 * Denominational program initiated 232-3270; Reconciled in Christ Churches to encourage education and St). Intimate place. sandwiches. dessert & coffee. (10 Whitaker St). • Gay Beach. Every Saturday afternoon. On Tybee American Baptists • - ELCA), P.O. Box 10461 , organizing in local churches. From 6th District, George Zettler: Oscars: 232-0630. Distinctively Fine Catering • Robert w Bush. Esq: 651-2180 / 231-9906 (P.O. Island, North end. Tum left off of highway 80, Concerned, 2418 Browning • Fort Dearborn Station, P-FLAG 925-5355; For all Your Party Need~ . Box 8432. 31412). onto Polk St. Park at dead end. Short walk to Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 Chicago, IL 60610 At-Large, Gary Gebhardt: Guest Sen•ices and Bed & Breakfasts Nightclubs & Drink Establishments beach. Where the mouth of the Sava!Ulah River Brethren Me11110nite • Presbyterians for Lesbian! • Ballastone Inn & Townhouse: 236-1484. (14 E. • Bar Bar: 231-1910. (312 w. St. Julian St). meets the Atlantic. Coutlcilfor Gay Co11cems, • 232-8351; and Gay Concerns(* More Light Oglethorpe Av). Straight but not Narrow. • Gay Volleyball: 352-2645. Every Sunday from 2 P.O. Box 65724, At-Large, Pete Liakakis: Ministry), P.O. Box 38, New • Bed & Brea/.fastlnn: 238-0518. ( 117 W. Gordon • Club One Jefferson: 232-02UO. ( 1 Jefferson St). - 5pm at West end of Daffin Park, at Waters & Washington, D.C. 20024 233-2876. St). Multi-floor gay dance club, home of The Lady 45th St. Watch or play. Brunswick, NJ 08903 • DeRossett Guesthouse on Tybee: 786-4992. Chablis, food. Open 7 days. Worship Services (Tybee Island). • Faces 11 Tavern & Restaurant: 233-3 520. (!7 • Metropolitan Community Church (MCC): 231- • Forsyth Park Inn : 233-6800. ( 102 W. Hall St). Lincoln St). Neighborhood gay bar, food. Open 7 1065. (321 E. York St). Savannah HIV+ Support Groups Georgia nne Inn: 786-8710. (800) 796-530 I. days. • Pro Cathedral Episcopal Church ofSt. Paul the • fG) HIV-positive Support Group*: ( 1312 Butler Av .. Tybee Island). Pets Apostle: 232-0274. ( 1802 Abercom St). fG) Big Book Study*: fG) Raider Foundatio11 HIV-positive Support Mondays at Phoenix, 7-8:30 p.m., facilitated by • Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., at Phoenix. • Magnolia Place Inn: 236-7674. (503 Whitaker • Patty's Pet Salon: 756-3025. #7 Pigadilly Plaza, • St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church: 354- Group: Elissa Gre~ne . St). Riclunond Hill. (Dog & Cat Grooming). 6815. (2716 Mechanics Av, Thunderbolt). 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Contact Wednesdays at Phoenix, 6-7:30 p.m., facilitated 91:! Barnard I 'ictorian Bed & Brea/..fast: 234- Printing Services • Tnnity United Methodist Church: 233-4766 . Substance Abuse Support Group*: Richard at 231-0239 for information. • y Ken Denny. Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Phoenix, 9121. (912 Barnard St). . • Jackson Printing: 354-0334. (705 E. 65th St). (225 W. President St). Project Azuka- Women's Support Group: Hair Salon Copying. computer typesetting, invitations. • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 234-0980. facilitated by Rebecca Olson Thursdays, 9 a.m. Contact Pandora at 233-6733 fG) Family. Friends a11d Lm•ers S11pport Gro11p*: for information. • Jeffery & Assocrates: 920-0101. 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Some desktop publishing & designwork for your advertisement is free, as time I Phone(s): M I allows. ____ ..~;. .. L- - - ' . . ~ ~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~~~~~~~~ '\ ./ '\. ./ '\. NETWORK ./ W~atls lnsi~el '\,. \ ./ '\ \ · GRAND OPENING .; First City Netwofi(, Inc. '\,. EWS P. 0. Box 2442 ./ Savannah, GA 31402 '\ ./ '\. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER4 , 1996 ./ '\. ,J '\. ./ '\. DOORS OPEN AT 9PM ./ '\. .t '\. ./> '\. .t '\, .t '\. ./> '\. ,f '\. ./ '\, ./ '\. ,f '\, ./ '\ ./ I '\. ' .t '\, Th{lt10bi Subscribers: check your mailing label for expiration date The Festival of Trees & Lights begins December 7th and runs through & renew in advance December 14th, lOam to 7pm. Fen will have a tree this year thanks to Elizabeth's on 37th. Prizes will be given to the best decorated tree and wreath. I AnDRESs CoRRECTION REQUESTED I· l ($1 off coupon in the back and more info. on page7.) Disciples of the Trinity is having special Advent services at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, December 1,8,15, and 22. Worship starts at 6:30pm. December 22nd service is a Candlelight Service. (Drum roll please.) The big event we have all been waiting for -Felicia's opens December 4th at 9pm!! The Oldest Gay & Lesbian Organization In Georgia Best wishes from everyone at First City Network & the Newsletter team. First City Network, Inc. If you received this copy of the Network News at no charge, P.O.Box2442 We hope your holidays are filled will joy, sharing, and caring. Traditionally, our members & advertisers covered the expense. Please con Savannah, GA 31402 sider joining or sending a donation to support our ongoing the next newsletter will be out in February. 24 HOUR TELEPHONE LINE efforts in the Coastal Empire & Lowcountry. (912) 236-CITY r' ' NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 3 NOTES FROM THE BOARD \ November 5th the Board for the Martin Luther King Parade. met to elect new officers and The parade is a great way to get liaisons for the new year 1996-1997. involved in FCN for those of you who did not have a chance to Officers participated last year. Co-Chairs - Mel & Kenny Look Out Savannah!!! Treasurer - Ann Marie Plans are in the works for a Secretary - Rich Cotillion in the Spring & Fall of 1997. Liaisons The Board approved Newsletter - Ann Marie The responsibility of purchase of CD-ROM and a new Membership- Martha answering the CITY line Voice printer for the Newsletter. Community Action Group - Mel Mail boxes were divided among Join us for the Annual Fund Raising & Social - Allison & Mel, Ann Marie, & Kevin for Christmas Carriage and Caroling Colin '96/'97. Ron Melander won the Event! We will meet at Friday, Member of the Year Award for December 20th at 7:30pm at The The '96/'97 Board Members all his volunteer work done on the Reading Edge, located on 202 East Mel, Kenny, Ann Marie, FCN Information line. Thanks Broughton Street. There will be a Rich, Martha, Allison, Colin, again Ron!!! little cocktail party before departing JoClare & Jamie Work is starting to be done on our journey at 8pm. Cost $15 .00. Martha B. Womack, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist GA License # 1624 31 West Congress Street Suite 304 Phone: (912) 231-0420 Savannah, Georgia 3140 I FAX: (912) 231-8936 Nite Out 7:30pm, on the second Thursday of each month, 25 - 35 gay men gather at 606 East All material for the Network Newsletter Cafe , 319 West Congress Street, at the is due on the 15th ofeach month. Jo-Cl.a.re.-W~ M. DiN. corner of Montgomery Street, in City We want to get the newsletter out Market, to share a "Dutch Treat" meal & c~ beverage. All are welcome. Meet the to subscribers before the end of the month. regulars & each meal's newcomers. BOIZ The new date will also allow for any from Hilton Head, St. Simon's, Hinesville, technical difficulties. Statesboro, & other corners of the Coastal Empire & Lowcountry have been attending ... how 'bout YOU? 7505 Waters Avenue Suite C- 1 If you would like more Savannah, Georgia 3141 0 information, call Lawrence Marley & Kem Highfill at 354-1814, or just (912) 351-0190 show up. Appointment Only Next Meal: Thursday, December 12th at 7:30p.m. ,, Individuals • Couples • Family 4 NETWORK NEWS·DECEMBER 1996 NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 5 FCN FINANCIAL STATEMENT by Margaret Help support our efforts with a tax f[gm 1Dl15LS6la 11l15LS6 deductible gift to First City Networlc, TREASURER'S Inc. The following is a list of our December REPORT START INCOME EXPENSE BALANCE current needs: GENERAL FUND $2,935 .37 $1 ,462.20 $983.80 $3,413 77 s M T w T F ~ A community Center site, with affordable lease, s 00-GOODER'S 23.00 260.00 0 283 .00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 in a downtown location. FCNBOARD POLITICAL ~ $110 for one month 24 hour Gay Information Soc:tal 7a30pm EDUCATION 662.91 0 0 662.91 MTG7a30pm 6Wash.Ave. Line. TEEN ~ $35 postage for the newsletter for a month. ADVOCACY 1,248.30 0 0 1,248.30 8 9 10 11 12 1l 14 ~ $550 for one month printing of the newsletter. CAGMTG BOIZ &GURLZ P-FLAG* 24.00 0 0 24.00 ~ Legal size security envelope. 7a30pm ~ $.32 Stamps. NITEOUT TOTAL $4,893.58 $1,722.20 $983.80 $5,631.98 7a30pm ~ $60 for First City Network business cards. ~ $18 scholarship to support our free subscriptions 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 *Note: FCN has agreed to manage P-FLAG's money for them. The funds to people living with AIDS. XMAS CARR. will be listed with the other committees each month. &CAROL ~ $85 for First City Network stationery. 7a30pm CASH FLOW REPORT ~ Kroger gift certificates. ~ Tray ofhors d'oeuvres for next CAG meeting. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10/15/96 -11/15/96 TEENSPT& INFLOWS ~ $17 to cover the cost of special event flyers. PFLAG Ads 878.00 These are just a few ideas. Your donation of any Do Gooders 260.00 amount for any reason is greatly appreciated. Your 7a00pm Fund Raisers 1,629.42 29 30 31 Gifts Received 127.00 donations will help us fulfill our mission as a non Membership 414.00 profit organization. Only Newsletter 14.00 Other Income 304,78 see page 23 for donation registration TOTAL INFLOWS 3,627.20 r---~~~~~- · ·-~-~----·-··---~·~q·-~-~·-'<> · ·-·- -- .,-~--'-'·-#. ~«···~·-· .. ---~-·~~·-· -·-·-"· ·~ ----·-·· --· · ~·---~- --~···~" ·-~ ., ~ OUTFLOWS Bodytherapy, Certified i Details ofMonth'S Events! t Newsletter 669.39 Neuromuscular Therapy, Certified ~ l Office 77.54 3: Tuesday: FCNBoard Meeting. At The Reading Edge, 202 East Broughton Street@ 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome. ~ Postage 58.00 1~ 7: Saturday: First Saturday Social. See page 6 for details. · Project Expense 100.00 I Teen Gathering December 7th from 12 to 2pm at Joe Bean's Coffee House, 21 West York Street, Savannah. Come enjoy lunch on us I Telephone 106.87 Vangie Mamalakis, OTR i and get connected with fellow gay teens. Sponsored by the Teen Support Group. ( TOTAL OUT- Occupational Therapist 11: Wednesday: First City Network's Gathering of Members & Visitors. At The Reading Edge, 202 East Broughton Street. t FLOWS 1.011.80 Call Mark for further information: 352-2645. Meets every second Wednesday ofeach month, at the same time & location. t I 12: Thunday: BOIZ Night Out. Join the men of FCN & new visitors at 606 East Cafe@ 7:30pm. Comer of Montgomery & ; OVERALL 2,615.40 7505 Waters Avenue, Suite C-11 Office: (912) 351 -0190 I Congress Streets, in City Marlcet. You pay for your own meal & beverage. ~ Savannah, Georgia 3 141 0 Hours by Appointment .i· GURLZ NITE OUT at Jucy Lucy's 7:30pm. Located at 241 Abercom, across from the Old Colonial Cemetery. Dutch treat & • ~ ~~ I 120: Friday: Holiday Caroling Carriage Ride. Refreshments 7:30pm The Reading Edge, 202 E. Broughton Street. Carriage departs ' Announcing the Opening of... \ at 8pm. Cost $15 per person. .1 ALICE B's CAFE ,26: Thursday: Teen Support Group, and concurrently at the same location, P-Flag. 2320 Sunset Blvd., at Unity Church @ 1 i 7:00pm. Both groups meet every 4th Thursday ofeach month, at the same time & location. Call 352-4758 or 234-5398. ! 16 west state street, savannah I • (912) 232-5748 I l "Everv Sunday: Gay Volleyball, 3- 5pm (unless it's too wet or hot or cold). Daffin Park, Waters Avenue end. Come watch in the shade, or ~ We are now open daily for lunch at 11 :00 A.M. play in the sun. i l serving soups, salads, sandwiches, quiches, I~~... ~--...,..-..-...-~~~.... -JOo J ~- .. .:;. ---....---.--..... ~ ...... --....""'-"""'" """"""""-* ~"" ...... ~ ' ...... ~..,.,---· ' ""'""---·-'" ::t.-oho• "'--~"-"''~""'"'"'-"'~"' !f'>.'V.I:;< ..,..,.. ... ,.., ...... oj.. ..::.O,...., vegetarian delights and pizzas. FYI- SAVANNAH 12/14 Saturday from 2pm to 4pm Book singing at The Reading Extensive Collection of Cappuccinos, Expresses Edge. Michael Elliott will be signing two of his books, "Playing and International Teas. ~· 1) f f P. P. h 0 II S t" 12/4 Wednesday at 8pm Party with Phoenix at Club One. Cover Hide & Seek" and "Running with the Dolphins." Beers & Wines from Around the World. JeHrey Meads $15 to directly benefit those impacted by HIVI AIDS. Italian Cream Sodas, Pies, Pastries and Cakes imported from Italy. Every Evening at the Bay Cafe/Butcher Shop (Club One) from Owner 5pm to 8pm Enjoy the expanding menu. Information : 232-9431. A warm and comfortable, intimate atmosphere for in-town hideaway dining ... ! 1217-14 Festival of Trees & Lights from lOam to 7pm at the Come and Join us!!! ') I W York ~it Hyatt Regency Savannah in the Harborside Center. Come view Hours: Tuesday- Thursday 11AM- 9PM Every Friday Night: Jazz/Blues at Joe Bean's from 9pm to 12am SovlHIIIOI• G<.1. 31401 the FCN tree. Friday & Saturday 11AM -11PM Sunday 12AM- 8PM (912) 231-1600 6 NETWORK NEWS _DECEMBER 1996 NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 7 Open'your home to disposable servlceware, leave easiest ******~~*****~*************************** ** *********** well-mannered guests, and nonalcoholic directions to home, who bring delicious mixers, beverages, and starting from Victory * * hors d'oeuvres to share, juices. You'll have the Drive & Abercom etC bri!.itma!i and even their own most fun, and be the Street Name your spirits & mirth! envy of your neighbors! month. ctearoling Each month, 50 - 80 Always the first • Please leave name ~:::::iii of the Coastal Empire & Saturday of the month, ·~· & telephone '97 ~~ ·~· ii Lowcountry's finest, and always at 7:30pm. .g. and most interesting Reserve your favorite number, your houseguests look month of the year, reservation will be FCN invites you for a holiday Caroling Carriage Ride. forward to this calendar months in advance! confirmed by call standout For Hostlesses to from Chris. Friday, December 20th Gathering begins at 7:30p.m. with light refreshments at The Reading Edge For more Offering your home secure their month for information for a Social, helps carry resetvation located at the comer of Abercom and Broughton Streets. The carriages depart at 8:00p.m. for an evening of fun and caroling call on this Savannah • Call: (912) 355-6062, through the Historic District. Caroling books provided! 236-CITY tradition. speak with Chris or Make your reservation by sending a check payable to "First City Network'' Hostess or Host recorder. at P.O. Box 2442, Savannah, Georgis 31402. Cost is $15 per person. provides location, • If you reach recorder, * ~ #6 WASHINGTON AVENUE. ARDSLEY PARK. ·······································•••***********; Come on over to Rich's house. The busiest place this side of Atlanta -;r£,S-cJVA.L g-;r TR££S '~- .LJCiMTS (or so you would think). Disciples of the Trinity MCC is sponsoring the event Saturday, December 7th through Saturday, December 14th this month. Don't worry no body is going to try to convert you. Believe me 10am to 7pm this is not your typical quiet church crowd!! So come ova! Hyatt Regency Savannah in the Harborside Center From Victory Drive & Abercom, drive South on Abercom to Washing Special Events: Preview Gale Dinner; Family Circus Day & Waterfront ton (the next stop light) and tum right. Rich's house is the last one on the right Association Parade, Sat. Dec 7th; Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, at the intersection with Bull Street. Park on either Bull or Washington. For Sun. Dec 8th; Senior Holiday Tea Party, Tue. Dec 1Oth; United Way Day, those of you who have not experienced a social at Rich's house you are in for a Wed. Dec 11th and Savannah Electric Day, Sat. Dec 14th. treat. Prizes will be given to the best decorated tree and wreath. See details in Catch the Decade Spirit on volunteering to help with FCN's tree . Admission: $4.00 Adults; $3.00 for groups of 15 or more $3.00 Seniors; $2.00 for groups of 15 or more $2.00 Children under 12; $1.50 for groups of 15 or more $10.00 Family pass, 2 Adults and 2 Children Interior & Exterior Painting ~/~fS: Floor Refinishing Faux Finishes & Trompe l'oeil EREADIMG~ Selection Includes: Ill .,-.~ African-American ~ Best Sellers . . , Gay Lesbian "- CLUB Artistic Touch Women's Studies !!fj OPEN I Oam-6 pm• Carl Knudsen MONDAY-SATURDAY STARTING AT 6:00 (912) 238-4977 202 E. Broughton Street • 1 SHOW AT MIDNIGHT Savannah, Georgia 3 140 I (912) 236-1006 • (912) 236-3245 FAX ONE Licensed & Insured BOOKS •COFFEE • NEWSSTAND NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 9 8 NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 Cure for all the people who don't think A Sharpshooting Success Community Action Group there needs to be a cure for AIDS. Meeting Report 12. The Reverend Cecil Hodges comes clean We h'a,d perfect cold crisp fall Rev. Mel Bailey, CAG Liaison with why he really is obsessed with weather for our 7th Annual Turkey homosexuality (after the tapes of he and Shoot. I would like to thank Sandy, Teen Support Members of the group attended a conference in Jerry Falwell are found). Jeff, Renee, Ann, Jo Clare, and Ann Columbia, SC, last month and reported on the event. The Madonna will admit that she and Ingrid Marie for help running the shoot and gathering prizes. conference was a gathering of individuals meeting to network Casares are Baby Lourdes' real parents We had some of the best prizes ever for the shoot. who have teen support groups or want to establish them. There and Carlos Leon is just a highly paid When you are out and about in Savannah please were lots of good contacts made and ideas we may use here in human turkey baster. patronize and thank our sponsors for their Savannah. The group continues to pursue grant opportunites to We'll finally have the opportunity to "Make establish a teen support center to serve Savannah. After an Entrance at Felicia's" as the FCN contributions. I would like to especially thank AliceB 's meeting, the group decided to keep its regular meeting date and for their gift certificate and all the turkeys that they place but to offer additional social activities. newsletters have urged us to do for what donated (Alice B's is a great new cafe on State Street seems like forever. with delicious food, deserts and a wonderful wine Political Education 15. Debut of a new television sitcom with selection.) A special thanks to the Bryan Family who The group reported on its successful efforts to register Holiday Wish List authentic gay and lesbian couples once again allowed us the run of their property and voter.s fo~ the last election, hosting the Georgia Equality Project entitled, "Procreation Ain't All It's Cracked meet~ng m June, and mailing out questionaires to political (aside from dreidels, coins and filled stockings!) built us a roaring fire to keep us warm. Up to Be." cand1 ~t~s. A "!hank You" is planned for outgoing county commissiOners m early December as we continue to strive for 1. Eleanor Roosevelt will speak to Bill 16. Spellcheck for the FCN Computer so it will See you next year, Cindy better relations with county commissioners. The group hopes to Clinton--and soon!-to enlighten him as to stop printing "Boyz" and "Gurlz." foster a coalition approach by including more groups with our our rights to bear arms, children, and 17. Romantic comedy featuring a gay or I activities. Soonsors spouses, not necessarily in that order. esbian couple entitled, "The Mirror Has 2. A copy of the Norman Rockwell Lost Two Similar Faces." Do Gooden 18. The Festival of Lights will remind us that Alice B's Peacock Florist The group reported on the Italian Feast held in October Lesbian Collection spoken about by Club One Shrimp Factory that provided approximately $250 for projects. Plans continue comedian Kate Clinton. one light does make a difference, Reading Edge Wendy/Alenn Phillips for the Christmas Tree decorating. The recent Turkey Shoot 3. Unconditional love from parents and especially in the darkest of nights. Fannies Jeffrey brought in another $435. Cindy put in alot of hours to make this acceptance of our significant others. 19. Homes for the homeless, friends for the a very successful event. She not only obtained all the donated Captain Video Marlin Marina 4. Permanent banning of the following friendless, and tact for the tactless. prizes, but loaded all guns and supervised all shooting. FCN 20. The baby in the manger will return again Matthew's Seafood Faces thanks you Cindy! questions: "How do you know you don't like it if to remind us that salvation comes at the most unpredictable times, in the least Grand Prizes Related Activities you've never done it?" (Back at ya!) expected ways, from the most overlooked 912 Barnard Victorian B&B Plans continue to host another Christmas Caroling "When are you going to get married and event. Information has been requested for a float permit for the persons. DeRossett Guesthouse on Tybee have children?" (As soon as we get the Martin Luther King Parade. Concerns were raised over radio OK from Washington. Meanwhile we'll just play house and pay taxes) -Aiisa Monfalcone Cheers o(Savannah station Z 102 encouraging gay "Can I watch?" (Can I puke?) 17 Lincoln Street bashing. It was suggested 5. Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie O'Donnell, and Savannah, GA 31401 concerned individuals contact Jodie Foster will co-star in detergent c (912) 233-3520 the owner of the station. New FCN board members were ommercial where they "SHOUT It OUT." introduced. Mike Freeman, 6. Medical, dental and school forms will :18:1"7 Ta."Ye:rn. from Phoenix Project, include the question "How many?" requested assistance with next to the spaces for "Mother" and &Dell World AIDS Week events. "Father." Qegi~o·s 7. Newt Gingrich will fall off the earth- Grants Books & Cards Savannah's Literary Bookstore Regina Odum, Owner Serving Tuesday - Sunday Lunch 11am- 3pm Dinner 6pm - 1Opm Kenny attended a Grant tripped or pushed--it doesn't matter. Writing Workshop. A 3 year 8. Rush Limbaugh will dive off in an attempt we can do special orders grant of$75,000- $100,000 to save him. 4515 Habersham Street 912-353-7447 •:• Daily Drink Specials per year is available. The 9. The Artist Formerly Known as Prince will Savannah, GA 3 1404 Habersham Village Shopping Plaza •:• Free Happy Hour Goodies grant is for primary education admit that he really is a lesbian trapped in •:• Patio & Fire Places of gay males who are HIV a man's body. negative. 10. Cure for AIDS. 10 NElWORK NEWS'DECEMBER 1996 NElWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 II while body-slamming other need to be regularly created and shoppers in order to get the last recreated. atch t e sale item? How else can we For example, we made justify asking children to make a ornaments of Peppermint Patty Wish List and then chastising and Marcie from the Sunday them for not thinking of others? comics because we were lacking econd Decade Spiri How other to rationalize belting a positive and fun representation out "Don we now our gay of lesbians on our Christmas Calendar Even though Gene is a radical typist, memory of Michael Kessler. Anyone who apparel" while succumbing to the tree. One family I know saves all Coordinator we receive so much material each month wishes to contribute items, please call Ann Amanda volunteered to make sure as from other organizations, across the country, Marie at 236-1006 or FCN's phone line. guilt of not fitting into the Betty gift buying until December 26th many events going on in our community as and many submissions from our esteemed Donations are appreciated since we will Crocker mold of who we were so they can take advantage of possible are included in the monthly Network readers. Additional typing support folk decorate a 10-foot tree for Elizabeth on 37th, in At Home for the "supposed" to be? the big sales. When we News calendar, and provide list to editor should call 352-7229. memory of Michael Kessler. The Festival of monthly. Trees, benefits Parent & Child Develop The song is right-"there eliminated sugar from our diet, Network News Editors' Assistants Services, Inc. Holidays is no place like home for the we initiated scented candles to by Alisa C. Monfalcone Know of something going on in the Person or persons to assist with the holidays." Fortunately for some, take the place of the aromas of Coastal Empire or Lowcountry. Nonprofit responsibility of creating our monthly FCN Door Prizes for First Saturday Socials . . there is the rest of the year to holiday baking. events & fundraisers fornonprofits are always publication. Can you offer any enticements for our welcomed. Mail submissions to Editor, "" Edit articles of interest (credit to original upcoming First Saturday Socials? With 50- 70 . Like .an ommpotent ha~d recuperate! Whether welcomed The possibilities are gay & lesbian folk showing up each time, you 10 Network News, c/o FCN, P.O. Box 2442, publication, please). a. classic black and White home alone or with a significant endless, but the most important Savannah, GA 31402. See THE FINE PRINT, on "" Write local interest stories. might wonder why we want to offer such frills! movie, the. pages of the wall other, alienated from home, or factor to remember this season, page 23. .,. Update the Calendar of Upcoming Events. It helps encouraging new attendees to get on calendar fhp from month to unfamiliar with the idea of home, throughout Hanukah, Christmas, "" Find clever quotes (credit to author). our mailing list. and adds a little end-of-the month. August to September- our "family" has a number of and Kwanzaa, is the people Advertisement Managers "" Report on issues impacting Savannah and social spice. We've offered original art, gift Person (or persons) would assist Lisa the region. certificates. free zodio1ogical charts, baskets of ahh, cooler weather. Septem.ber obstacles to overcome. Rather around us. I am increasingly Basta 236-CITY), our volunteer advertisement Knowledge of Windows 95 & goodies, etc. in the past. Got anything in mind? to October-better days are JUSt than listing the obstacles, let's amazed and angered that there coordinator, with responsibilities related to Microsoft Publisher 3.0 helpful, but not ahead. .o.ctober to November-- explore some solutions. seem to be more people who are advertisement in theNetwork News: brief necessary, call 236-CITY. Fuodraiser Promoters errands, call past advertisers (to encourage their lfyou,ve watched our treasury each sweet VISIOns of autumn and First of all, who made up overcome with feelings of resuming ads); schmooze current advertisers to Neighborhood Potluck Dinner Host/ess month, you've noticed how one-time purchases warmth appear. November to all these rules anyway? If you loneliness and despair than keep them happy (and determine any changes Invite 6 or more guests to your home & on-going expenses can deplete reserves. somebody slap that hand don't like poultry, have hot dogs there are people who are living or updates they want included); and help for a fund-raiser potluck dinner, and we'll even As a nonprofit, community-based market to potential new advertisers. provide a representative from FCN, if you'd organization of volunteers, we depend upon the down I December Is not a or tofu jambalaya during the out the Norman Rockwell holiday like. Each guest would donate $1 0 or more, as creativity and generosity of our members and month which needs to be holidays. If you're allergic to pine scene, yet our society continues Volunteer needed to assume a suggested gift to FCN. subscribers. If you have a great idea for a revealed! B~cause, after all, trees, prepare a Christmas to propel the myth of the perfect manager's role, perhaps in March, 1997. fundraiser event, and would participate in it. De~ember ~nngs that oh-so- branch. If you don't have any family and the "proper'' holiday Call Lisa via the Gay Info Line: 236-CITY. Women's Blood Drive? call 236-ClTY or let Colin & Allison know Here's an idea from JeffKoenreich, dehghtfu! holiday season, full of money, give someone the gift of celebration. For many of us, the Stoffers of the American Red Cross. Each gay man VA Clinic Volunteer driver. exp~ctat1ons no~ met, goals not your presence, rather than rainbow community is the only A few folk are needed to compile & recruit your favorite lesbian to donate blood. A van driver is needed to transport achieved, m1le~tones not presents. If you never "home" we have. Don't forget to mail the newsletter once a month. We start by This replaces the community loss from gay VA patients to specialty clinics at the reached, and relat1ves eager for conquered the "In egg shell leave the light on for us. counting, then stuffing & folding, then stapling, men, who have been asked not to donate blood, Charleston VA Medical Center, including the labeling, sorting, & hatching ... Phew! Held a due to higher than average incidence of HIV infectious Disease Clinic. Please inquire to the answe~. . cease day-o" portion of "Angels few days after the 15th, or whenever they come exposure among gay men. Disabled American Veterans volunteer, Ms. I m convmced that there We Have Heard on High," make back from the printer ... call 352-7229 for Deborah Ehrman, LPN, coordinator for van must be a cosmic alignment up your own words. The point is, specifics. Festival of Trees transportation. Telephone: (912) 927-8634 or at A special thanks to those of you who Volunteers are needed Tuesday, the VA Clinic 920-0214, extension #2033. which happens each year in tradition is meaningless unless it have called me to volunteer. December 3rd, from I Oam to 8pm to decorate p~eparation for Santa Clau~· holds meaning for you. Of FCN's tree. Elizabeth's on 37th each year asks fhght. How else can we explain course, some traditions have Additional Typists for Network News FCN to decorate their tree. The tree will be in the sudden awareness . and meaning simply by being concern for homeless children traditions. But many traditions Daniel E. Snyder Corinne Miltiades, LCSW SHELLY AINSWORTH, ACSW,LCSW oom1ng pa1 Licensed Clinical Social Worker Child, Adolescent, Architect, P.C. Adult & Couples Therapy 216 E. Gaston Street Individual • Family • Group Savannah, Gerogia 3 1401 7505 Waters Avenue TRANSFORMATIONS Suite C-11 Park South Office: (912) 351-0190 Savannah, Georgia 31406 Hours by Appointment Tel. & Fax: 912.238 .0410 Counseling Center 3312 Falligant Avenue (912) 352-8254 Thunderbolt, GA 31404 Member of American Institute of Architects 12 NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 NEnNORKNEWSDECEMBER1~ 13 Then, there might come a day when there will be no..------...,..--~ As a lesbian mother, I feel the Opportunities to Educate love and acceptance they experienced call to be a positive role model to my by Rebecca Olson with their two mothers. "Billy" shared one left in the pews listening to those who spew hatred, ay children. In order for them \to feel with me he really felt his role was to congregations like Asbury, MCC, Unity, and the Unitarian good about who they are, it is 'impor- help bring all people together and be Universalists would overflow with those sharing in love tant that I also exhibit this characteris- a place where our community can feel and affmnation. It feels good to me to know that this Natural Foods Market tic. That is why whenever the oppor- at home. We discussed how wonderful Christmas Eve I can go with my family to Asbury and see 1102 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 tunity presents itself, I jump on the it would be if all those who speak out the best production this side of Broadway. While sharing in 912-236-4703 chance to enlighten others. against the congregations which slan- the season at a Candlelight Service, which illuminates the Mondays thru Saturdays 10-6 lives of all who enter, we will know that we are accepted and Sundays 12:30-5:30 A really big step for me came der us would become involved in the in August when my child's fifth grade religiouscommunities which affirm us. loved for who we are. teacher wrote a letter addressed to · Then, there might come a day "Mr. and Mrs." Having grown weary when there will be no one left in the of that assumption, I decided to re- then they had better be prepared to pews listening to those who spew ha spond. "There is no 'Mr.'," I wrote hear mine. She looked shocked and tred, congregations like Asbury, MCC, back to her, "however, there is myself embarrassed, as did the other cus- Unity, and the Unitarian Universalists and my female partner, who are my tomers in line. But not my children. would overflow with those sharing in child's parents." To my surprise, my They just exclaimed, "You tell 'em, love and affmnation. It feels good to GU RLZ NITE OUT son beamed at the thought of my as- Mom." me to know that this Christmas Eve I serting myself in this way. So I be- It often perplexes me that peo- can go with my family to Asbury and WHEN:THURSDAY,DECEMBER12TH came "braver and braver," as I often ple state that they're worried about see the best production this side of say. Whether I was in the grocery what their children would think if they Broadway. While sharing in the sea WHERE: JUCY LUCY'S store, or the pharmacy, when the situa- came out to them. My answer is sim- son at a Candlelight Service, which 241ABERCORN tion presented itself, I spoke out. "Are ple. It's all in how you present your- illuminates the lives of all who enter, ACROSS FROM THE OLD COLONIAL CEMETERY you two sisters?" the cashier asked. self. _If you're strong, they'll be strong; we will know that we are accepted and "No, we're lesbians. This is what they if you're shameful, they will be also. loved for who we are. look like--like everybody else." My Empower your children, empower My partner and I had visited TIME: 7:30p11 UNTIL THE CONVERSATION DIES children smile at me. yourself. Always look for opportuni- Asbury Memorial United Methodist OR MARY LOU THROWS US OUT. On another ocassion, someone ties to educate and make the world a Church several times and began at commented about the ring on my left more enlightened place. tending regularly with the children. A fmger. "It looks like a wedding ring. In September, my child in the few weeks later, we took the big step DUTCH TREAT & BYOB PLEASE Is it?" I replied, "Yes, sort of." "Does seventh grade came home angry, stat- and joined the church. That was a WHY: MARY LOU HAS AN EXCELLENT MENU he have one like it?" My child, re- ing, "There is no God," because a momentous day. Rev. Billy Hester JUST TO SIT RELAX AND TALK TO SOME OLD FRIENDS membering what I had said to the classmate had quoted Rev. Cecil presented us as a family to the congre FOR INFORMATION OR MAKE SOME NEW ONES. teacher exclaimed, "There is no he, she Hodges' homophobic propaganda mes- gation, who then came down the aisle CALL 236-CITY has a she." When the woman replied, sage at school. My child told the and embraced us. My children were in "Oh that's interesting," my child classmate that Rev. Hodges was igno- awe of the out-pouring of love and frowned at her. rant but when we arrived home, my acceptance they experienced with their I was buying a magazine with angry child wanted answers. He asked two mothers. "Billy" shared with me MCC is on the MOVE!!! Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher on why all religious people persecute he really felt his role was to help bring You are invited to an ADVENTure the cover with the title "We're Having gays and lesbians. I told him that was all people together and be a place JOIN US fOR a Baby." I bought two copies. The not true. I said, "There are churches where our community can feel at ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICES cashier said, "Excuse me, but do you that even affirm us as God's children home. We discussed how wonderful it at St. Luke's Lutheran Church know that you have two of the same?" without passing judgement." He was would be if all those who speak out 2716 Mechanics Ave., Thunderbolt I said, "Isn't that the point?" She not convinced. My partner and I had against the congregations which sian looked down at the cover and scowled. visited Asbury Memorial United der us would become involved in the Dates: Dec. 1,8,15,22 "Two women having a baby together-- Methodist Church several times and religious communities which affirm Bible Study at 5:00pm how absurd!" I replied angrily, "If began attending regularly with the us. Refreshments at 6:00pm you're referring to lesbians, I happen to children. A few weeks later, we took Advent Worship at 6:30pm be one myself, and I would recom- the big step and joined the church. Fellowship at Paper Moon after the Service Candlelight Service mend watching what you say when That was a momentous day. Rev. Billy 12/22 6:30pm sharing your opinion with others, be- Hester presented us as a family to the cause you never know who we are." congregation, who then came down Disciples of the Trinity MCC will not worship at 321 York My feeling is that when someone is the aisle and embraced us. My chit- Metropolitan Community Church Street on these dates but will giving their unsolicited opinion to me, dren were in awe of the out-pouring of • 356-0440 worship at 321 york on 12/29 14 NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 The "Movie" of the "Book" by Deborah R. Stewart \ \ According to Savannah THE GREEN PARTY Magazine, no decision has been The first planning meeting for THE GREEN PARTY was held at A letter from the Gay & we're struggling to keep up special sequence of yoga woman cries. 'I would do made on locations or casting for Bill and Joel's home on Victory Drive. The party, a fund raiser Lesbian Parents Coalition with the calls and letters, not postures that will release anything for herl Why do to mention the increases in your joyous spirit, as well as you ask such a question?' "Midnight" - the movie. Speculation is that it will for local charities, will be held three weeks before St. Pats as the International: beginning of 'the season'. It will be a combination of the Prom Dear Parents' Support postage, printing and phone meditation, massage and a 'Because I want you to be filmed in Savannah. Director Clint Eastwood bills. know,' priest says, 'that and Mardi Gras, with live music, dancing and 'parades'. If you Group: We invite you to join delicious vegetarian meal. the We hope you'll join us. Cur Cost is $7. Set aside this God has a picture of you likes to film on location. Everything else you've would like to help, call Mark 352-2645. us as a Member Chapter of on heard on casting is local "gossip/wishes." Whoopi the Gay and Lesbian Par rently, the Coalition is in day to nurture your inner His dresser.' contact with more than 200 self. (From the Coastal Area has my vote to play the voodoo prietess Minerva. COBB COUNTY ents Coalition International. parent support groups and Support Team newsletter, The Cobb County Chamber of Commerce is the first in the Our effectiveness on behalf Other guesses have been: Liz Taylor as Emma 8,000 families. Together, we *Saturday, Dec. 21, 1~ Brunswick) Atlanta area to have women as chairpersons and CEOs. New of all lesbian and gay par Kelly, Dolly Pardon as Mandy, Robin Williams as ents and our families in are a powerful and unified p.m. CEO Yvonne Williams will seek to blunt the negative impact of voice advocating for our Luther Driggers, Jack Nicholson as Jim Williams, creases dramatically with Winter Solstice Celebra CAST's Community Out the county anti-Gay resolution. "I feel my job as CEO is to see families. and Brad Pitt as Danny Hansford. Send in your every group that joins the tion reach Is Growing with Help how we can become a community of diversity in the highest For information about Coalition. We can face the This is our day to celebrate from Organizations votes to me and we'll make up our Netnews casting sense." GLPCI, call202/583-8029, world and say with renewed the holidays with you and to October was a vigor: This is our story! And Or write to P.O. Box 50360, thank you for being such banner month THANKS TO THE COALITION Washington, D.C. 20091 good customers. for community I'd like to thank the Christian Coalition for highlighting issues we are everywhere! There are some strong rea- Joyce Leaf will give free involvement in taken by candidates in the last election. Here are a few of the sons why GLPCI needs the At Dream Weaver, mini-massages, and we will HIVIAIDS awareness for the winners and their views as listed in the coalition's November ad support of your group. The in City Market have live classical guitar mu Coastal Area Support Team, in the Savannah News-Press: first and most obvious rea- sic by Shawn Driscoll, light as churches, schools and T Bill Clinton supports homosexuals in the military; State Rep. son is that our families aren't *Saturday, Dec. ~ refreshments of the season, professional groups held Regina Thomas supports legalizing same-sex marriages and treated fairly and equally in 7,10 a.m.-1 ~ a drawing for a gift certifi programs to promote AIDS teaching homosexuality in public schools. today's world. Our children p.m. cate, and some special sur education and to benefit • Surprisingly U.S. Congressman Jack Kingston is not rated on are teased on playgrounds M.indfulness Meditation, prises. We hope you can CAST. any Gay issues. Does this mean he is neither our friend nor while teachers stand idly by. wtth Susan Lamb, Ph.D. join usl At St. Francis Xavier enemy? I'm told he supports Clinton's "Don't ask, don't Parents are told they are un- Susan will teach the basics Academy, in Brunswick, stu tell" policy. fit by judges merely because of mindfulness meditation, a Dream Weaver, 306 W. St. dents presented a program they love another person of simple technique for training Julian St., Savannah. Call on behalf of CAST as part of ELECTION VICTORIES the same gender. Gay adop- the mind and body to live 236-9003 their annual community ser 27 OF 32 openly Gay and Lesbian candidates endorsed by the tion has become a hot politi- fully and reverently in the vice project. During the GAY AND LESBIAN VICTORY FUND won their state or local cal rallying point for the radi- present moment, 'We Are Never Lost: mass, representatives from race. cal Religious Right. Susan is a clinical psycholo- A Special Message' each grade took gifts of But GLPCI's efforts are gist and a founding partner A woman is dying of AIDS. canned fruit to the St. Fran HATE CRIMES slowly succeeding. For of the Savannah Psy- A priest is summoned. He cis altar, where the food was 1,019 hate crimes were reported against Gays and Lesbians in starters, we're not so invisi- chotherapy Center, She has attempts to comfort her, but blessed before being given 1995 in the US, according to the FBI. 72% of those were ble anymore. As more and been practicing meditation to no avail. to CAST to help stock the committed against Gay men. Sexual orientation hate crimes more parents (and kids) for 20 years and acknowl- 'I am lost,' she says. 'I have emergency pantry. comprise 12.8% of the 7,947 crimes reported last year, with most come out, we educate edges as her teachers Dr. ruined my life and ever life Twenty teens, several par attacks based on skin color. judges, politicians, teachers John Welwood, Dr. John around me. Now I'm going ents and the Rev. Rick and neighbors about there- ~abat-Zinn, Yogi Amrit De painfully to hell. There is no Deleese participated in a alities of our lives. We show s1a and Ven. Thubten Cho hope forme.' youth group at St. Mary's them that we're not so differ- dren. The priest sees a framed Presbyterian Church at ent after all. Our lifestyle is Cost is $40. picture of a pretty girl on the which case manager Janice jeffery about homework, soccer dresser. 'Who is this?' he Applegate spoke. A true/ ,,;.~ practice, potty training, sav- *Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 asks. false test was given on how • I byer The woman brightens. 'She people contract AIDS, prov ~, he best in Metaphysics, Psychology, '0 ASSOCIATeS ing for college, and family a.m.-2 p.m. ~ Women's Studies, Health and Healng. hair designer I owner values. A Day to Renew and is my daughter, the one ing once again that the gen 11420 abercorn st. ext. Meanwhile, the issues fac- Strengthen Your Holiday beautiful thing in my life.' eral population remains con Large selection of New Age and e~ varsity shopping center ing lesbian and gay parents Spirit, with Joyce Leaf 'And would you help her if fused on the issue. traditional music ... Plus gifts to delight savannah, georgia have become a major part of If you find that the holiday she were in trouble or made Creating intimacy in relation the body, mind and spirit. t:~~ 31419 our community's struggle for season is a bit stressful, this a mistake? Would you for ships was discussed as an 920-0101 equal rights. There is more is the day for you! give her? Would you still alternative to sexual activity. in City Market ... (912) 236-9003 ~~ demand for our information This is one of Joyce's fa love her?' The young people attending and services every day. And verite workshops, featuring a 'Of course I would I' the continued on page 16 ·,_ 16 NETWORK NEWS' DECEMBER 1996 MORE gia. The national General having been in a car acci ment, the quilt is one mile NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 17 Turney says. 'It puts a hu CONDENSED NEWS Assembly of the Presbyte dent in 1982. As Jimmy sub long and commemorates place for one purpose. And Fields. Make sure you take been denied dental services man face on the epidemic.' as for her own efforts and FROM PAGE 16 rian Church has called upon sequently found out, he and more than 70,000 people time to view the display next because they had tested its, congregations to minister a dozen other patients who who have died of AIDS. While the statistics go on for those of so many engaged in time you see a show at the positive for, or had been ex to AIDS patients and their were treated at an upstate Those names were read ever, 'the quilt is about peo the fight against AIDS, Su theatre. posed to, the virus that responded positively to this families and to condemn the New York hospital that year over the three-day period of ple, person by person, panel san hopes that one day soon causes AIDS. by panel' -individual lives idea, agreeing that what all threat of AIDS as an excuse had been transfused with the memorial. Susan read Jimmy and Missy will know Due to cast conflicts, Savan In both cases, tower courts stitched into the cloth. people really want is true in for discrimination. tainted blood. Jimmy's name and Missy's that the battle for millions of nah Theatre's production of dismissed their complaints, Susan's young son Patrick timacy with one another and To make the story even name, And even though their lives is finally being won. Meredith Wilson's 'Here's ruling that dental officers that opening our hearts can For information about CAST, more tragic, Jimmy married patches were added to the asked her questions as they Love' will open Friday, Dec. were private premises not be more meaningful than write to P.O. Box 446, 3395c his fiancee Missy in 1985, a quilt in different years, during strolled along the panels, The Sincere Prayer 6. The show wilt run two covered under the state Hu having physical contact Cypress Mill Road, few short months before his which several thousand some made with teddy bears 'Tis not enough to bend the weekends, closing Dec. 15. man Rights Law, which pro Speaking to a large group of Brunswick, Ga. 31521 illness manifested itself and more patches went on, they and other toys commemorat- knee, hibits discrimination in em nursing/health care students was diagnosed. are fairly close together on ing the loss of children. She And words of prayer to say; "Tree Lighting" ployment, housing and pub at Coastal Georgia Commu AIDS Quilt Memorial Puts Both Missy and Susan's the quilt tried to answer as best she The heart must with the lips Hospice Savannah will have lic accommodations. nity College on HIV/AIDS, Face on Epidemic family lovingly cared for The 70,000 people named could. It is a disease that her agree; its Fifth Annual Tree and But in a 4-3 decision, the case manager Liam Collins Jimmy until he died. Susan on the quilt represent just a children will have to know Or else we do not pray. Candle Lighting Ceremony high court said that the taw's about, to protect themselves stressed the importance of is grateful that he never had fraction of the total number Dec. 1, at 5 p.m., at Hospice, definition of a public accom and to bring understanding recognizing AIDS as a public By Suzanne Tomb to spend a day in the hospi- (343,000) who have died of For words, without the heart, 1352 Eisenhower Drive. modation should be menace and encouraged Reprinted from Harbor tal. Six years later, in 1993, the disease in this country. and compassion to others. The Lord will never Honor or remember some 'interpreted liberally' to in compassion as an appropri Sound Missy died. She had just put More than 2,000 panels Susan notes that among the i\ hear; one special with a clude any place that pro quilt viewers, there were ate response to each patient. Brunswick in some of the most produc- were added during the iJ1l Nor will he to those donation of $20 or 1 vides 'conveniences and ser t;;;;:;i> jI busloads of children who Liam emphasized that the resident Su- tive years of her life serving memorial weekend alone. / / ' ' lips attend, more for a memo vices to the public.' To do silence surrounding HIV/ san Carver on the CDC Council for Susan estimates that there came as part of their schools Whose prayers are rial light. Proceeds otherwise, the court said, programs on AIDS aware not sincere. lA AIDS must be broken in our remembers Women with AIDS. were more than 200,000 benefrt terminally ill would allow discrimination by ness. churches, schools and ~----her brother Today, in 1996, Susan people in the 1 1/2 mile can - Author unknown patients of Hospice Savan a wide array of businesses Susan Carver hopes to in- homes and that it's up to Jimmy as 'a health nut' So Carver carries the memories dlelight march Saturday nah and their families. who services are 'necessary each of us to do his or her in 1986 when he began feel- of her brother and sister-in night from the Capitol to the volve area residents in the The Savannah Theatre to enjoy a full and productive part. ing poorly, developing sores law, of their lives and Lincoln Memorial. Thou quilting effort over the next lobby now proudly displays New York state's highest life.' CAST volunteers Dr. Fay in his mouth and just couldn't courage, and does what she sands more viewed the quilt year. Where the national its commemorative Wall of court significantly broad While the cases at issue Boddiford and Barbara Ek shake it, there seemed to be feels they would have ex- on the Mall each of the three quilt will be displayed a year Starrs, dedicated to the ened the reach of the dealt specifically with den berg conducted an AIDS no explanation. He was diag- pected of her. She is an days, for an estimated total from now remains a prob- memory of former artistic di- state's Human Rights Law tists' offices, state officials awareness and prevention nosed later that year with ever-willing volunteer at the of more than half a million. lem, since it is growing too rector Bill ~a~~ recently to protect people and civil rights lawyers said seminar at the library for Phi HIV. A year afterwards, he Coastal Area Support Team Those who came were large for the Washington Starrs. The wall ·· · ::l1 with HIV from discrimination they expected the ruling to Delta Kappa, a national edu died of AIDS complications. (CAST), which serves HIV/ brothers, sisters, husbands, Mall and is expected to grow is a gallery of by dentists and doctors, ac apply to complaints of dis cational organization of ac For those who don't remem- AIDS patients and their fami mothers, partners and by thousands more names portraits of fa- ;- ' cording to the New York crimination against doctors tive teachers. Phi Delta ber, the early and mid-1980s lies in six southeast Georgia friends of AIDS victims; there during the year. mous individu- " Times. and possibly other profes Kappa is now undertaking to were a time when the onset counties and works to edu- were patients as well. As for this year's memorial als who have performed at The ruling by the State Court sionals, such as lawyers. supply CAST with Christmas of the AIDS epidemic was cate the community about Susan describes the memo service, she believes it was a Savannah Theatre in its 178- of Appeals came in two Legal experts said the deci toys for the children of still a pretty well-kept secret the disease. Susan was rial weekend as an incredible healing experience for all year history. Included are cases brought by people sion would also clear the clients. It a was time when HIV/AIDS CAST's Volunteer of the event, one that was both sad those coming together in one Lillian Russell and W.C. who charged that they had In a service titled 'Faith, was described as a disease month for October. and uplifting at the same CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Hope, Love' the Rev. Greg of 'faggots and junkies' and Representing herself, her time. The laying of a panel Garis' congregation at a time when infected blood family and CAST, she took can help put some things to Brunswick's First Presbyte was being unknowingly dis- her two small children to the rest. It can also strengthen rian Church came together persed in hospitals and clin- AIDS quilt memorial at the the resolve to carry on the to help develop AIDS aware ics throughout the country. National Mall in Washing- fight against an epidemic ness and to donate a love People like Jimmy were ton,D.C., earlier this month . that continues to rage. offering to CAST to continue made to feel like social pari- Stretching from the Capitol Most importantly, as the di its work in southeast Geor- ahs. In his case, it was all for to the Washington Monu- rector of the project Anthony (912) 232-7127 Business, 234-2881 FAX Dr. Craig A Marcum (912)233-7333 1-800-864-091 Fax: 233-1177 (912) 351 -1660 PAGER ST~HTBUTNOTNARROW Downtown Chiropractic Center [i;~g~:~~ Kent R. 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Prior to the November 5th elections, First City Network sent a survey to all of the candidates In a dissenting opinion, an The October issue of associate judge called the 'Boston Magazine' included running is contested races for County Commission Chair and County Commissioner in Bulloch and majority's decision a an article about high-ranking Chatham Counties. With some effort, the Political Education Committee was able to get responses from the 'drastically expansive sub GOP political consultant two candidates for Chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. Unfortunately, the responses in the com stantive change Arthur J. Finkelstein that were not received in time for the deadline for the November issue of The Network News. Nevertheless, we monly understood meaning notes the apparent disso of a place of public accom nance between his orches feel it is important for FCN members and friends to see how the candidates responded to our survey. Here modation. One can hardly trated victories for archcon are the results(the wording of the questions has been slightly modified to reduce their length, but the conceive of any gainful en servatives, anti-gay politi responses are unedited.) terprise that does not directly cians and his 'semi- or indirectly serve members out status' as a gay Question Mahany's Response Hair's Response -l of the public.' man with a partner (From: Community, Albany, and two adopted NY) children. Journalist Have you ever spoken to a lesbian No. but I would attend if invited. No. but I would attend if invited. Stephan Rodrick and gay organization at one of its Comment: L +G organizations AIDS Cases in Heterosexu draws a careful portrait of meetings? should have the same access to als Equal to Homosexuals in Finkelstein, a media-shy op public officials as any other Rhode Island erative who prefers to work The number of cases of from the shadows in master organizations. I often speak at AIDS among Rhode Island minding his own ruthless civic clubs and would do the same heterosexuals is equal to brand of political warfare. He for L+G organizations. that among homosexuals has become a millionaire by living in the state, according working for politicians who If elected, what would you do if I would o1mose such a resolution. I would o1mose such a resolution. to Sex Weekly Plus. The policies attack a very impor state Depart- tant and intimate part of his constituents asked you to sponsor a Comment: Sexual orientation are Comment: But I would support the ment of Health • life,' Rodrick writes. resolution declaring Lesbian, Gay private matters-! would not allow a right of any group to have access reports that half · .·.. . 'Specifically, four of Finkel orientation relevant to the by Charles Sturt University. & Bisexual Pride Week? resolution that supports or to public areas and the right to be of the 1,385 · ,,';l stein's clients in the Senate - larger story of his politics Our kids also tend to be very condemns anyone's preferred issued parade permits. AIDS cases di- '~. Jesse Helms of North Car and business. expressive and independent lifestyle-Put another [way], it's agnosed in olina, Bob Smith of New From: Virago (The Advocate, November Rhode Island in 1995 were Hampshire, Don Nickles of 26,1996, page18.) none of the government's business among heterosexuals, and Oklahoma and North Car Editor's Notables what consenting adults do in their 38 percent of them were IV olina's Lauch Faircloth -form Globally, between 75 to 85 "Gays and lesbian are more private lives. drug users. Among all those the core opposition to nearly out of every 100 H IV positive likely to physically injure one who tested positive for HIV all gay issues before adults have been infected another than to be victims of in the state last year, 41 per Congress.' through unprotected hetero hate crimes, a study re Would you introduce a county cent were drug users, 21 On Sept. 18, the Washington sexual contact. leased on October 22 by the I would not introduce such a I would not introduce such a contracted the virus by het Post noted that Finkelstein is National Coalition of Anti ordinance to protect county measure. but I would support it if measure. but I would support it if erosexual sex and 21 per still working for Smith, who Savannah, Georgia was Violence Programs suggest." employees from discrimination on someone else introduced it. someone else introduced it. cent were infected by homo opposes gay adoption, but mentioned in Girlfriends Gay organizations in six the basis of sexual orientation? Comment: Again, sexual sexual sex. Moreover, the that Smith 'did not return Magazine, Nov/Dec '96 edi cities provided the statistics. orientation is not a government rates of HIV and AIDS are calls seeking comment on tion, as a smaller city with (The Advocate, November rising among Hispanic Finkelstein as the adoptive burgeoning, sometimes clos 26, 1996, page18.) matter and should not be a criteria women in the state, espe father of a 9-year-old girl.' eted, lesbian commnities, in for employment. cially cases related to het While confirming that he is the "Best Lesbian Places to erosexual contact. gay, Finkelstein formally is Live" article. Savannah and Speak-out against these in sued a statement that "I other small cities were left decencies. In Tennessee a Would you introduce a county I would oppose such a resolution. I would not introduce such a The Return of TB keep my private life separate out of the research for lack woman convicted of killing a ordinance to extend the coverage Comment: The contractors should measure. but I would support it if Although believed to have from my business life - of information. Let's send lesbian received a 30 day of a county nondiscrimination decide this, not the county someone else introduced it. been nearly wiped out at something my friends and them some! prison sentence. She was least 15 years ago, tubercu clients understand, appreci found guilty of voluntary ordinance to cover companies that government. losis is the most deadly in ate and respect.' Despite According to The Advocate, manslaughter after shooting contract with the county? fectious disease in the world. that comment, Newsweek our kids are more likely to be her mother's former lover. While curable, TB killed al and the New York Daily well-mannered, according to most 3 million people last News also found his sexual a study released in Australia Icontinued on next page. ... NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 21 20 NETWORK NEWS DECEMBER 1996 ' If a resolution similar to the Cobb I would oppose such a resolution. I would oppose such a resolution. County anti-gay resolution were Comment: Again, it's none of our introduced in Chatham County, business what adults do in their what would you do? private relationships. "~« .. a .. s~.. ~ .. a ...... 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