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Calendar Sept 2-Biography "Steve Rubell: lord of " World premiere, A&E 8pm. Profiles the interesting and short life of the Brooklyn kid who opened , the night­ club of the late 1970's. Includes interviews with his lover, his brother, and several and associates. Sep 2-Women: of Passion Showtime 12: 35am. "A woman in a singles bar is drawn to a dark-haired woman." -TV Host Sep 3-PFLAG·Erie meets 7:00 pm Unitarian-Universal­ ist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway. Info: Elaine Hill at 864-0184. Sept 3-Biography "Billy Jean King"World premiere, A&E 8pm. Profile of one of the most important female ath­ letes ever. Includes interviews with Martina N avratilova, Elton John, Chris Evert, and others. King recently fi­ nally came out. Sep 4-ln The life 10 pm. WQLN (PBS-Erie/Ch.54) Nationally syndicated GLBT newsmagazine. Sep 4·7-Jones Pond: Labor Day Celebration "400 Block Hat Party, Pool Closing. (716) 567-8100" Sep 5-Womynspace date change, see Sept. 11 Sep l1-(Note: that's a FRIDAY!!!)-Womynspace: Mask Making (part 1) "Please note that we are meeting on a FRIDAY and not Saturday for September only. The ac­ tivity is mask making, supplies provided, donations as always accepted. Those not interested in making masks are welcome to come and watch, socialize, listen to mu­ sic, etc. In addition, we will be making signs and a ban­ ner for display at the First Annual Erie Pride Rally to be held Sat Oct 10 at Perry Square. Please come with ideas, slogans, and any supplies you'd be willing to donate.

Continued on page 3 In this issue... Calendm·...... 1 Letten 6 Michael dither's 7 c/o EGC Coalition, 1115 W7th St, Erie, PA 16502-1105 Pride Rally Update 8 Phone: (814) 456-9833 Fax: (814) 452-1392 Local news 9 Pager: (814) 870-9128 Elltertainment notes 10 Email: [email protected] Fall TV schedule 11 Web Site: hNp://www.eriegaynews.com/ PFLAG Responds to ad campaign 12 Experts: gays don't need "(/Ire" 13 The Erie Gay News is published monchly as a source of Religious "(/Ire ": resources , ,.,., .. , , 15 information, support and affirmation for lesbians, bisexuals, Religion & spirituality 16 gay men and their friends & families in the Erie area. Emmy awards feature GLBT-llominees 17 Contributo,-s: Our deadline is the lSthofthe month! Back to schoo!... 18 We welcome and encourage all readers to submit timely Obituary , , , 18 news, commencs and opinions of interest to tne Erie and EGN Crossword 19 surrounding area's LesBiGay community for publication in these pages. Resource Directory 20 We STRONGLY recommend sending SASE for Cl'Ossword Solution: 22 writers' guidelines or at least inquiring of rhe EGN staff before submitting articles! Please include contact informa­ tion with any submissions (name, phone, email address, etc.) so we can contact you if we have questions. On the Cover: We will consider for publication any nonfiaion article At the Pride Rally or illusrration graphic which broadens our understanding of our lives and each other. We won't publish any material which by Micheal A. Miller promotes hatred or discrimination on the basis of sexual ori­ entation, race, gender, religion, age, class, physical ability or any other reason. We do not support exploitation of minors. Views and opinions appearing in this newsletter do nor necessarily represent those of EGN staff. If you want to reprint... © 1998 Erie Gay News If you would like to reprint original articles or arr­ work thar appeared in EGN, please contact us for per­ mission, and please credit Erie Gay News. If an article or illustration contains the author's/creator's name, please Thanks for the August credit them as well. Thanks' issue collators! Thanks to Jerry McCumber, Tom Items to send us in September Foursprings, Bernie Bright, Adam, Robert, Greg Knowles, and Neal for helping us to collate the Sept 15- Deadline for info related to most recent issue of fGN! October and early November events: If you would like to volunteer, please give us a call at 456-9833. You needn't feel obli­ National Coming Out Day, National Gay gated to become aregular or even to stay from History MOllrn, National Breast Cancer start to finish. Any help is always appreciated! . Awareness Month, Halloween

2 Erie Gay News - September 1998 Encourage folks to make masks which may be fun to dergast Ave. Socializing and planning future meetings. wear at the upcoming Pride Rally festivities. For fur­ For more info, call John at (716) 484-7285. ther info, please contact Helen at 451-0359 or email: Sep 21-Jane Street Reunion and Dance Party (Pittsburghl [email protected].·' Pittsburgh's All Woman Dance Band of the 80's returns Sep 7-Labor Day after 11 years at the Irish Center in Pittsburgh at 6886 Sept 7-Pittsburgh Labor Day Picnic Tickets at Scap­ Forward Ave. Squirrel Hill, Pgh., PA 8pm to lam. The ers, 2508 St. dance will benefit the Lesbian Health Care Collective. Sep 9-BYKDTA meets Christian Spirituality Group. Tickets are $15 adv/$18.00 door Info: 412-882-1966 Contact Julie or Sue at [email protected] or phone Sept 21-lnvestigative Reports: Transgender Revolution 734-3959. World premiere, A&E 9 pm, lam. Sep 9-Sports Heroines WNED (PBS-Buff/ChI7) "A Sep 21-Happy Rosh Hashanah documentary depicting the struggles and accomplish­ Sep 22-Mabon at UU 7: 30 pm. Pagan holiday celebrated ments in the evolution of women's athletics. Rare by lesbigay/trans-friendly Coven of Brighidshaven at Uni­ archival footage from the 1920's through the late 60's tarian-Universalist Congregation ofErie, 7180 New Perry chronicles the history of women's sports and salutes Highway. Wear black, bring a drinking vessel for the legends such as Babe Didrickson, Patty Berg, Althea ritual and a dish to pass for the potluck feast following. Gibson and Wilma Rudolph." -WNY Pub. Broad­ Info: Contact Sharon at [email protected] casting 9pm. Sep 22-HIV/AIDS Support Group meets Call Cheryl We­ Sept 12-Dhio Lesbian Festival (Columbus DH) 614­ ber at 455-3786 for more info. 267 -395 3. Music, workshops, vendors, activities. Sep 22-Janet Jackson. Usher in concert (Pittsburgh) Sept 12-Elton John in Concert (Cleveland) Gund Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheatre. Ticketmaster. Arena, tickets at Ticketmaster. Sep 23-BYKOTA meets Christian Spirituality Group. Sep 11·13-Jones Pond: Red. Hot & Spicy "400 Block ContactJulie or Sue at [email protected] phone 734­ Hat Party. Pool Closing. (716) 567-8100" 3959. Sep 12-Menspace At Paul's. Call Michael at 456­ 9833 or email [email protected] Sept 13-NDCI We Are Family Picnic (Cleveland) Wild­ Tne 111:atriarcn 111.a@nem . wood Lake, 216-371-0325. Reservations recom­ mended. Benefits gay and AIDS groups. St;r&m0&!i Family 'Revni&n Sep 14-Friends from the Heart Meets 6 pm, Well Be­ ing Ctr, 710 Beaumont. Info Deb Monahan 838­ A Murder Mystery Dinner Event 0123. Benefitting "Friends From The Heart" Sep 16-Mercyhurst film: Ma Vie En Rose (My Life in Pink) "Ludovic is a little girl born in a little boy's Saturday October 3, 1998 body. For him, nothing is more natural than to change 6 PM Social Hour his gender. What starts out as amusing turns into drama and heartbreak as Ludovic is victimized by his 7 PM Dinner and Murder family, neighbors and school system."--MDPAC event schedule. The film won a Golden Globe. At Stephany's Grove Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center (Mercyhurst) 1099 Wyoming Avenue 501 E. 38th, 8pm. Erie PA Sept 16-KC & the Sunshine Band in concert (Lewiston NY) Artpark 800-659-PARK. For Ticket Information Call Sep 19-Cruise for Life Tickets sold out. Sep 19-10% Network meets (Jamestown. NY) 7 pm Becky Palmer at the Unitarian Church in Jamestown, 1225 Pren­ 814-838-1547

Erie Gay News - September 1998 3 Sep 23-P.0. V. "licensed to Kill" WNED (PBS-Buff/ch Oct 1-PFlAG·Erie meets 7:00 pm Unitarian-Universal­ 17) "Filmmaker Arthur Dong goes to prison to probe ist Congregation ofErie, 7180 New Perry Highway. Info: the and souls of men whose attitudes toward ho­ Elaine Hill at 864-0184. mosexuality have led them to murder."-WNY Public Oct 2-4-Jones Pond: Camp Closing "Saturday Pot Luck Broadcasting Association schedule. Dinner (716) 567-8100" Sep 25-Rascals: Hardbodies of OH Male strippers at 10 Oct 3-Womynspace: Mask Making (part 2) "Supplies pro­ pm, S3 cover, 701 North Main St, Jamestown NY (716) vided, donations as always accepted. Those not interested 484-3220 in making masks are welcome to come and watch, so­ Sep 25·27-Jones Pond: Haunted Halloween "600 Block cialize, listen to music, etc. In addition, we will be mak­ Costume Party (716) 567-8100" ing signs and a banner for display at the First Annual Sept 27-0pen Book: Tommy Tune "Footnotes" A&E Erie Pride Rally to be held Sat Oct 10 at Perry Square. 10: 30am. The acclaimed gay dancer, singer and chore­ Please come with ideas, slogans, and any supplies you'd ographer discusses his book. be willing to donate. Encourage folks to make masks Sep 27-Paul Taylor Bravo 5:30pm. Interview with the which may be fun to wear at the upcoming Pride Rally choreographer. festivities. Or for any other occasion. For further info, Sep 29-ln the life #706 (WHY) "Lights, camera, activ­ please contact Helen at 451-0359 or email: ism l " Focuses on films made by gay men and lesbians. [email protected]." 11pm WNED (PBS-Buff/ch. 17) Oct 3-Friends from the Heart Murder Mystery Dinner Sep 3D-Biography: Greta Garbo: The Mysterious lady Fundraiser "The Matriarch Mayhem/Stromboli Family Re­ A&E 8pm, midnight. Profiles the film actress who lived union" 6 PM Social Hour, 7 PM Dinner and Murder, at like a hermit. Greta reportedly had many women lovers. Stephany's Grove, 1099 Wyoming Avenue, Erie PA. For Sep 3D-The Real Ellen Story Bravo 8pm. Looks at the ticket info, call Becky Palmer at (814)838-1547. For more real story behind Ellen's coming out episode. details, see ad page 3 or Entertainment Notes. Sep 3D-Happy Yom Kippur Oct 9-"Voice from the Other Room" reception at Scapers. More details in October issue Oct 1D-Erie's first Pride Rally!!!! Noon to 4 PM in Perry Pr~de G~Hs Order Square. See article page 8. G~'t Oct 1D-Menspace-Moved to Oct 24!!! We figured the Center & Shop Pride Rally was enough for one day. 210 High Street Waterford PA Oct 1D-Saints & Sinners Ball (Cleveland) "Cleveland's 814-796-6255. premiere circuit party weekend." Benefiting the Lesbian Hours: Wed- Thurs 11 am-5pm Gay Community Service Center. Music by DJ Darin Fri-Sat 11 am-8pm Sat noon-5pm Arrowood, main party will be at the Agora Ballroom, Web site http://www.lesbianation.com/PRIDEGIFTS 9pm to 4am, adv $25, door $35, (order by phone 216­ 5% discount for catalog orders 241-5555 or Ticketmaster. Info 216-622-6279. Also see Raffling 3'x5' rainbow flag for grand opening Sept. 5 ad back page. Oct 'I D-National Coming Out Day Oct 11-3 Rivers Boat Cruise (Pittsburgh) Tickets likely EARTHSONGS to be available at Scapers, if not call Donny's Place in Pittsburgh. 412-682-8598. Reservations recommended. METAPHYSICAL SHOP Oct 11-Janet Jackson on HBO Check listings for times. Oct 12-Friends from the Heart Meets 6 pm, Well Being «Incense «Tarot 210 High Street Ctr, 710 Beaumont. Info Deb Monohon 838-0123. «Oils «Books Oct 12-Happy Columbus Day «Candles «Music Waterford, PA Oct 12-Thanksgiving (Canada) «Crystals «Jewelry 814-796-6255 Oct 13-HIV/AIDS Support Group meets Call Cheryl We­ «Herbs « and More ber at 455-3786 for more info.

4 Erie Gay News - September 1998 Oct 14-BYKOTA meets Christian Spirituality Group. ContactJulie or Sue at [email protected] or phone 734­ 3959. Oct 14-Mercyhurst film: love and Death on long Island tapas bodega "StarringJohn Hurt andJason Priestley in this droll com­ edy. Hurt portrays an uptight English writer who be­ comes obsessed with a second-rate America teen-idol ac­ 17 west ninth street tor, Priestley. When the writer tracks Priestley down at his Long Island home, a strange courtship blossoms."­ erie pa 16501 -MDPAC event schedule. At Mary D'Angelo Perform­ ing Arts Center (Mercyhurst) 501 E. 38th, 8pm. Oct 17-10% Network meets (Jamestown, NY) 7 PM at the Unitarian Church in Jamestown, 1225 Prendergast Ave. Socializing and planning future meetings. For more info, call John at (716) 484-7285. Oct 24-Menspace·Halloween Party 7:30 PM at Jeffs. Come in costume I Call Michael Mahler at (814) 456­ 9833 or e-mail [email protected] for more info. Monday-Wednesday Oct 27-HIVtAIDS Support Group meets Call Cheryl We­ 4:00-9:00p.m. (last seating) ber at 455-3786 for more info. Oct 28-BYKOTA meets Christian Spirituality Group. ContactJulie or Sue at [email protected] phone 734­ Thursday-Saturday k 3959. 4:00-11:00p.m. (last seating) I Oct 31-Rocky Horror Picture Show opens at Roadhouse Theatre Plays through sometime in January. Opening Sunday closed.~,\ night party. 145 W 11 th St. Call box office at 456-5656 Oct 31-Happy Halloween Nov 3-Election Day Repeating Programs Armistead Maupin's More Tales of the City Returns to Showtime 9/6, 9/7, 9/8; 9/21, 9/22, 9/23, 9/24, 9/25. Check listings for times.

Women's Sports Every Tuesday and Wednesday 50% Golf: The Solheim Cup 9/18-20 (Dublin, Ohio) ESPN 9/ off of white board dinner items. 18 Ipm, NBC 9/19 3pm, NBC 9/20 3:00pm. Every Friday between 5:30 and Soccer: ESPN 9/15 3pm and 9/18 8pm. 7:00p.m. two for one dinner. Tennis: US Open On USA Network 9/8-10 llam, 7: 30pm.9/13at1pm. Reservation required for these days.

Erie Gay News - September 1998 5 Letters In]uly, we published some ofthe publicity u;ritten by orga­ We remain here and will be as long as we have funds. nizers ofthe AIDS fundraise!; Cmise for Life· Our annual fund raiser is a Murder-Mystery dinner the­ Unfortunately, because it was a chaotic month, and be­ atre October 3. Tickets are $25 single and $40 a couple. cause we also failed to get the copy to ollt'proofreader, an impor­ \',(!e would hope the community remembers. tant error went uncorrected. That error was the statement that Sincerely no organization exists in Erie to provide for the nonmedical Deb Monahan, President needs ofpeople with HIV;A IDS. In fact, Friends from the Heart The board of Friends from the Heart has been doing this for several yean. Deb Monahan, President Friends from the Heat·t wrote us the following letter to Becky Palmer, Vice President inform OIIr readers about their organization's important work. Marilyn Intrier, Secretary/Treasurer we find this whole matter llery disturbing. Friends has Cindy Lorraine, Board Member done some very important work over the past ftw yean. And the Cmise for Lift should be an ellent our community should be very Editon' reply: First, we need to make dear that we didn't pleased with. We hope that this misundentanding does not take write information about the cmise; it was sent to us from the away from two Vel) important commendable efforts. Cmise's organizers. We apologize to the Friends from the Heart Organization for not catching this information. Please note that From Friends from the Heart like Friends, we are all volunteers here and some months, like In response to the article in your August issue relat­ the one in which that statement appeared, we are overworked, ing information on the Cruise for Life, you stated that tired, preoc{fjpied with something, not feeling well, etc. Usually "there is no funding available for the non-related expenses at least one of us will catch a mistake. That month, we didn't such as general costs, bereavement counseling, funeral (in fact a lot of mistakes got through dUI'ing that month,' see travel expenses and general expenses for the most basic corl'wiom list). of personal needs which we take for granted, including toiletries, haircuts, transportation to and from grocery stores, utility companies, drug stores, etc." Friends From the Heart is an all volunteer organiza­ Corrections tion founded in 1992, whose only purpose is to raise money and provide those nonmedical needs of the HIV­ Random thoughts about the WNBA, written by individual and their families. We have provided air fare Claire. Claire's first sentence should read "I love to family members, paid for non-covered drugs, purchased the WNBA." It incorrectly states that "I love the clothing, paid for car repairs, etc. NBA," which doesn't make sense, because she compares the NBA unfavorably against the WNBA. Also, further along, in ''A Tale ofTimms," daire tells how she realizes "I've got way too many Beacon Gallery acres in one basket." That was typed in by Michael, 6831 Peach 5t. who may have had some other type of basket on 868-1547 Open 7 days his mind when he typed it in. Claire used the usual phrase "eggs." [From Michael-"actually, I was "wATERDANCE" trying to use some voice dictation software and A photography exhibit by didn't adequately proof"} The Cruise for Life publicity incorrectly stated Erie native Michael Moryc that there was no organization that deals with the Now through September 20 nonmedical needs of people with HIV/AIDS.

6 Erie Gay News - September 1998 Michael dithers National Gay and Lesbian Task Force by Michael Mahler The Eleventh National Conference for the Hey gang' Is everyone getting geared up for the Gay. Lesbian, Pride Rally on October 10' I am really excited by what a Bisexual and Transgender Movement neat range of people that will be speaking from various November I 1·15. 1998 perspectives about our community. Please join us and help us make local history! Westin William Penn Hotel As I write this, I am 2 days away from turning 35. Pittsburgh, PA Our dog, Morgaine Imelda, turns 2 years the same day. I really feel like I have a huge amount to be grateful for: a wonderful husband, a house, friends, a family, a job, pets, my "birdy buddies" (we have a bird feeder in the back yard and it's cool watching them) and neat stuff to work on, like the Pride Rally and the newsletter. Everyone once in a while, I think it's good to stop and count your bless­ mgs. There is a misconception that I would like to clear up. I do not write or edit most of the newsletter. Mostly I handle the computer geek and accounting stuff. My husband Micheal does most of the layout stuff, art direc­ tion and ad design. Deb Spilko has been our principle writer and editor since we have been publishing in this form. She has freely given huge amounts of time and effort to this and other projects which have benefited our community, usually out of the limelight. She is also active in several other causes. Sometimes when people praise me for the news­ letter, I feel guilty because Deb and Micheal don't get to hear the accolades that they deserve for their efforts. So I would just like to publicly thank them as a member of our community for all that they do! For details regarding the Conference, See you at the Pride Rally on October 1O! including infonnation on registration, volunteering, and housing, call (412)-242-9966

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Erie Gay News - September 1998 7 Pride RallyJlpdate----.,,;;:.....=------­ by Michael Mahler candidate for City Council in Jamestown NY in 1997 and Abby Conley, who is a past Pennsylvania Democratic On Saturday, October 10, Erie area GLBT people, State Committee Member, former candidate for Erie City their friends, families and supporters will make local his­ Councd, and commissioner for Erie's Bicentennial fes­ tory in the first ever Pride Rally in support of our com­ tivities. After the lesbigay float was vandalized and re­ munity. The event is scheduled to run from noon to 4 built less than a day before Erie's Bicentennial Parade in PM in Perry Square, right next to Erie City Hall and Erie 1995, Ms. Conley rode in the truck as a supporter. County Courthouse. This will also coincide with National Slated artistic performers include local musician Greg Coming Out Day. The speakers and performers will be­ Ropp and Directors Circle Theatre, who will be present­ gin at 1 PM and there will be a Family Portrait taken at 109 a scene from the lesbian drama "Last Summer at Blue­ 2 PM. fish Cove" There is no charge for admittance and all GLBT As has become traditional, we will be taking a Fam­ people and our supportive straight friends and families ily Portrait at the gazebo in Perry Square at 2 PM. Our are most welcome. The event is being coordinated by straight friends and family are welcome to be in this as Ene Community Pride Organization, a coalition of area well and persons may be in the picture or not as they people and groups working on projects to improve our wish. community. Addressing religion/spirituality and justice for GLBT . We are anticipating an openly gay Presidential ap­ people will be Sr. Mary Louise St. John, OSB. Speaking polO tee from Washington DC who will be reading a let­ for human services will be local counselor Deb Mono­ ter signed by President Clinton in support of Gay and hon, president ofFriends from the Heart and HIV/AIDS Lesbian Pride. Other political figures participating in­ case manager. clude Greg Rabb, who ran as an openly gay Democratic Representatives from the family and youth perspec­ ~~' tives will be Elaine Hill, coordinator ofPFLAG-Erie, Jer­ emy Snyder, coordinator of Closet Culture and Mark Lake Erie Counseling Ricker, local youth activist. There will be informational displays of area groups Associates and resources. Scapers, 2508 Peach Street, will be host­ ing an art exhibition during the month of October en­ titled "The Voice from the Other Room" and a reception qay-Affirming Individual, wdl be held the night before the Pride Rally on Friday, October 9 (more details next month or at our web site at http://www.eriegaynews/pride 98,html) ~ This event will mark the-first time in Erie history ~r LS~ Dale A. Allgeier, ACSW that GLBT people have gathered in an area that is open William D. Stanley, LS~ QCSW J~ to the general public. ~ Dr. Deanne Christiansen MD For more info, contact Michael Mahler at (814) 456­ 9833, mail 1115 W 7th St, Erie PA 16502-1105, fax (814) 452-1392, email [email protected]. Donations to sliding fee scale help finance this event are gratefully accepted, evening & weekend appointments

455-4009 I ~~ ~ 8 Erie Gay News - September 1998 Local news My Goal 1S your Satisfaction! The first step is PrideGifts Expansion always the Dear Friends, I would like to announce the Grand hardest ... so if you Opening ofPrideGifts Catalog order center and Gift shop, don't know where located on 210 High St in Waterford joining hands with to start, give me a "Earthsongs" metaphysical shop. We are currently ex­ call. panding our catalog to over 1,200 items and we will de­ I am a liver free of charge to all customers (within Erie County), full-time \Ve will be offering various items to choose from, more REALTOR, with 7 of the selection of bumper and pride stickers, flags, jew­ years experience. elry. You will be able to place catalog orders through our Whether selling or catalog ordering center as well. Orders will generally take buying, I can help 1 week to fill. All orders over $30 wiil receive a free rain­ you take that first bow keychain, compliments of PrideGifts, please stop in step! to Earthsongs, and check out their great selection ofitems. Linda Foll J01nson Please, look forward to our newest and convenient loca­ oward tion, and our other various locations opening soon in Pitts­ REALTOR anna. burgh, and Cleveland. Thank-you for all your support! 864-3200 or 734-7003 emaJ: [email protected] Spiegel Realtors Christopher

Cyber News Jones Pond now has a web site with their schedule. The address is http://www.jonespond.com. You can also make reservations there. Email [email protected]. Scapers has revamped their web site. Their in-store publication newScaperS is on line. Check it out at http:/ /members.aol.com/scapers/

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Erie Gay News - September 1998 9 Open Letter To All Entertainment notes Resource and by Deb Spilko Friends from the Heart will present its annual mur­ der mystery/dinner theater fund raiser on October 3, Tick­ Service ets are $25 single, $40 per couple, The Matriarch May­ hem-Stromboli Family Reunion The event, held at Stephany's Grove, 1099 Wyoming Avenue, benefits the Organizations and work of Friends from the Heart, For ticket info call Becky Palmer at 814-838-1547, Ms. Whoopi Goldberg plays a lesbian cop in the film Social Group-=-s__ Deep End a/the Ocean, opening in theaters September 29, On Saturday, October 10, 1998, the Erie Com­ The story is based on the book of the same name, by munity Pride Organization will hold Erie's first an­ Jaqueline Mitchard nual Pride Rally from noon to 4 pm at Perry Square Pittsburgh's Persad Center will not hold its 3rd Steel in downtown Erie, We are naturally very excited Party this year, because it lost money on the 1997 event, about this event, which has been nearly a year ,-; The organization may try again, with a different sort of planning, \'Qe expect a variety of activities, and hope­ party event, fully, a respectable turnout of gays and gay-friendly It's kind of interesting listening to people reacting persons in the area, to the new Times same-sex personal ads, One woman At this time, we would like to welcome ali re­ wistfully noted that there was one gay man currently source and service organizations, social groups, etc. listed who was exactly what she wanted in a man, to represent yourselves at the Pride Rally with a table Here's a little tip for getting better access to Movie or small stand containing informational brochures, Stop's GLBT titles: if you know they have a certain title, a banner or sign with your group's name and/or logo, but you can't seem to find it on the shelf, ask the staff and some photos of folks participating in your group about it, Many GLBT titles, because they are single cop­ either as members, staff, or volunteers, We hope to ies, will circulate among the Movie Stop's various stores, present a very positive image of the gay community If you tell them you are interested in a certain title for a in Erie, Your enthusiastic participation would be certain date, they are generally helpful in trying to make most appreciated! Please comact Helen at 451-0359 sure it'll be there for you, or e-mail me at [email protected] for additional Buffalo's HAG Theatre presents Gertrude Stein andA information and assistance, Hope to see you at the Companion, A Play by Win Wells This is the love story of Rally'" I Gertrude Stein and Alice B, Toklas told in dialogue in a combination of Gertrude Stein's own words and those of Win Wells in imitation ofher style, September 18 through October 3, At Hallwalls; info 716-835-7362, I guess after all the apologizing for corrections from last month's issue, I felt like I wanted to also say, we really do our best here, To the best of my knowledge no other Erie-size city has a publication like this, and it's a tough task. Please uy to understand that when we miss the mark.

10 Erie Gay News - September 1998 Fall TV schedule Schedules are subject to change. Check the TV Guide Fall Friday Pt'I!uiew IJJue in September or local listings. Nash Bridges CBS lOpm. Police drama with two characters of interest: Nash's sister Stacey (Angela Monday Dorhmann) and receptionist Pepe (Patrick Fischler). Will & Grace "They're not a couple, they're a couple of friends!" So goes the network publicity about this sit­ Sat com featuring a gay male character (Eric McCormack) Line's 10 pm Showtime. Black sitcom set in Linc's and straight female character (Debra Messing) as co-leads. Bar and Grill. In the first episode, Linc's daughter comes Although Will & Grace shows there is gay TV after Ellen, home from the army and comes out to her father. Re­ this sitcom really will take baby steps with its audience. peats Sundays 11 :45pm and Thursdays at lOpm. NBC at 9:30pm. The Profiler 10pm. Peter Frechette is Computer Spe­ cialist George Fraley. Tuesday Daily Mad About You NBC Spm. Paul's sister Deb and her The Roseanne Show A talk show that debuts on Sep­ lover Joan are occasional characters in this romantic sit­ tember 14. CBS lOam. com. New Hollywood Squat'l!s Whoopi Goldberg has de­ Spin City 9pm. Sitcom features a black gay man cided to get out of making movies for a while in favor of (Michael Boatman as Carter Heywood) who is Director doing this game show. Debuts Sept. 14. Network un­ of Minority Mfairs in a big city administration. known (it's syndicated.) NYPD Blue lOpm. Police drama with Officer Abby Ellen Episodes from her five-year sitcom will air 6pm Sullivan (Paige Turco) as a lesbian officer. and 6:30pm on The Lifetime Channel, weekdays. New-

Wed The Nanny Spm CBS. Not gay (or usually isn't) but Fran Drescher delights gay audiences. Third Rock/rom the Sun 9pm NBC. Wacky extrater­ H OUR S restrials with a transgender family member. THU-FRI 5p-9p Chicago Hope lOpm CBS Hospital drama; Dr. Den­ nis Hancock (Vondie Curtis-Hall). SAT-SUN 12p-5p

Thursday Friends Spm on NBC. Carol (Jane Sibbett) and Su­ san (Jessica Hecht) are partners and recurring characters in this sitcom. Frasier 9pm. Since flamboyant restaurant bitch Gil Chesterton (Edward Hibbett) announced his heterosexu­ ality in the past season, it might not seem this show be­ longs here. But Niles and Frasier have wonderfully gay sensibilities and the show is very gay-friendly. 2508 PEACH STREET ER 10 pm NBC. Medical drama featuring lesbian ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16502 intern Dr. Maggie Doyle (Jorja Fox) 814 456-7002 Always check program dates and times [email protected] against your local listings. MEMBERS.AOL.COM/SCAPERS

Erie Gay News - September 1998 11 comers to the show should note, it's only been the last couple years that the show had actually had gay content ER TNT Airs Mon-Fri 7pm beginning Sept. 7. PFLAG Responds to Various In the Lift The national gay newsmagazine is broad­ ad campaigl--n__ cast over PBS at various times. We try our best to get the dates for this program, but people who are members of from PFLAG PBS receive a monthly programming guide that will keep A coalition of conservative organizations sponsored them up to date. (The In the Life Web sit is sometimes three full-page advertisements, which ran in the up-to-date with that info: http//:www.inthelifetv.org Times (7/13/98), The Washington Post (7/14/98) and USA Xena: Wan'ior Princess The lesbian producer of this Today (7/15/98). This ad campaign is the latest in a series female adventure show says that this past season any of on-going attacks directed against gay Americans by homoeroticism you saw between Xena and her faithful religious political activists. These ads assert, among other companion Gabrielle were intentional. Xena tends to be falsehoods, that in order to be a person of faith, one can­ aired on Fox, USA and WGN, check listings. not be gay and that lesbians and gay men need to be Rude Awakening Showtime. Check listings for dates "cured" through "reparative" therapy. and times. Many PFLAG parents have seen first-hand how dam­ aging this "therapy" has been to their children. It is im­ Other portant that we recognize and educate based on facts E.' News Featuring Greg Louganis' significant other, and reputable professional opinions. Steve Kmetko. On E! As part of a coalition calling for acceptance and sup­ 20/20 ABC Wed lOpm, Fri lOpm Sun 9pm. This port, PFLAG's answer to the religious right is that ifyou newsmagazine was noted for its fairness of GLBT issues really love someone, you'll fight for their right to live byGLAAD. with dignity and fairness, rather than trying to make them someone they are not. Upcoming PFLAG has a number of resources dealing with "re­ What Makes a Family On USA. Produced by Barbra parative therapy." You can contact their national office at Streisand, this is the story ofa woman whose partner dies PFLAG 1101 14th St, NW Wash DC 20005 202-638­ and then must fight for custody of their adopted daugh­ 4200 email [email protected] Web http://www.pflag.org ter. Date: TBA Cunanan sensationalism: Watch for at least one movie that sensationalizes the horrible and tragic life and "We SUbjected our son to four years of actions of alleged serial murderer Andrew Cunanan. No psychoanalysis beginning atage 8 to 'cure' him ofhis homosexuality Not only was this dates known. unsuccessful, it was abusive and destructive to his self-esteem. We are extremelygrateful Nat... that he survived and did notresort to suicide Star Trek: Voyager In an online talk (TheGlobe.com) as so manyofourgayyoung people do. Jeri Ryan, who plays the former Borg Seven of Nine, Now, through his courage and conviction to addressing reports that the show's producers were con­ be true to fJimself, he thrives as a happy, successful adult Through our mutual love sidering making her character a lesbian, stated, "This is and with his help, we have learned to fully an enormous, enormous rumor on the Internet, and it's cherish and celebrate his life andhappiness. not true. Somebody posted supposedly official press re­ Our hearts go out to the gaypeople and their leases from the producer's office saying that Seven would families who cannot overcome the misery be a lesbian, and it's not true. Now." causedbyhomophobia andhomo-igno­ rance." Reprint info: please credit Erie Gay News - Dr:. Jonaman and Camerne Tuerk or Deb Spilko. PFLAG mernbers,W ashilgton,DC

12 Erie Gay News - September 1998 ~erts: QBYS don't need "cure" In the past couple months there has been a lot ofdiscussion sense of alienation in an unaccepting environment. For in the media around "curing" heterosexuality. Here are some this reason, aversion therapy (a behavioral or medical in­ interesting quotes from professionals in the health care and men­tervention which pairs unwanted behavior, in this case, tal health fields: homosexual behavior, with unpleasant sensations or aver­ From the American Psychiatric Association sive consequences) is no longer recommended for gay men "There is no published scientific evidence support­ and lesbians. Through psychotherapy, gay men and les­ ing the efficacy of 'reparative therapy' as a treatment to bians can become comfortable with their sexual orienta­ change one's sexual orientation. It is not described in the tion and understand the societal response to it." scientific literature, nor is it mentioned in the APA's lat­ -Excerpts following are from "Health Care Needs est comprehensive Task Force Report, Treatments of Psy­ofGay Men and Lesbians in the U.S.: A Report Presented chiatric Disorders (1989). by the Council on Scientific Affairs to the AMA House "There are a few reports in the literature of efforts of Delegates Interim Meeting," December 1994. to use psychotherapeuti-: and counseling techniques to treat persons troubled by their homosexuality who de­ From the American Psychological Association sire to become heterosexual; however, results have not "Even though homosexual orientation is not a men­ been conclusive, nor have they been replicated. There is tal illness and there is no scientific reason to attempt con­ no evidence that any treatment can change a homosexual version of lesbians or gays ro heterosexual orientation, person's deep-seated sexual feelings for others of the same some individuals may seek to change their sexual orien­ sex. tation or that of another individual (for example, parents "Clinical experience suggests that any person who seeking therapy for their child). Some therapists who un­ seeks conversion therapy may be doing so because of so­ dertake this kind of therapy report that they have changed cial bias that has resulted in internalized homophobia, and that gay men and lesbians who have accepted their sexual orientation positively are better adjusted than those GAYELLOW PAGESm who have not done so." INFORMING THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & -From an American Psychiatric Association face TRANSGENDERED COMMUNITY SINCE 1973 sheet, September 1994. All edilions now include II SEPARATE WOMEN'S SECTION Complete gay·friendly 1e50lIces &. busi1esses: accommodations, bars, bookstlles, derUts, doctors, lawyers, lherapisls, travel services, Americon Medicol Associotion organizations, media, religious,oops, help fines &. "Most of the emotional disturbance experienced by HIVIAIDS resources. Index &. last access phone list. USAICANADA:$16 by llrat claBa mall: Include8 81la18188 and provlncea gay men and lesbians around their sexual identity is not plua national heIIdquartara 01 organizations, mall order companies, etc. based on physiological causes but rather is due more to a SOllTHISOllTHERN MIDWEST: $10 by Drat clB88 mall AL, AR, AZ, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NM, He, OK, PR, SC, TN, TIC, US Virgin Is, VA, WV. GREATER NORTHEAST $10 by Drat class mall ~~,;-~I CT, DC, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, 011, PA, Rl, VA, Yr, WV. Pittsburgh Find us at gay-friendly stores like .~~::.d~~~ SCAPERS (Erie) 814-456-7002 Fron1:rtlJ1ners .. I:§;.? I LITERARY TEA (.lamestown) 715·665·5992 RAINBOW PRIDE GIFT SHOP (BUffalo) 715-881-8125 (412)-687-'055 A DIFFERENT LIGHT 800-343-4002 e-.ail, [email protected] (412)-279-3571 For free listing application, pricell, mailing labels, elc., please send self~ddressed stamped envelope 10 Runners and walkers ot all speeds and Renaissance House, PO Box 533-EE, Village Sin, NY, NY 10014 capabilities, meeting saturday .arning Voice: 212-67~120 Fax: 212-42D-1126 (9 :00 ..... ); and ruesday ....d rllursday nigllts (7:00 p ••• ), at the colu.bu• • t.~ue in A Email: GAYELLO@BANE1NET A sclleDley park. J.J:.. Web page http://gayellowpages.com ~

Erie Gay News - September 1998 13 their clients' sexual orientation (from homosexual to het­ 'come out' or to deal with prejudice, discrimination and erosexual) in treatment. Close scrutiny of their reports violence. indicates several factors that cast doubt: Many of the "Fot nearly three decades, it has been known that claims come from organizations with an ideological per­ homosexuality is not a mental illness. Medical and men­ spective on sexual orientation, rather than from mental tal health professionals also now know that sexual orien­ health researchers; the treatments and their outcomes tation is not a choice and cannot be altered. Groups who are poorly documented; and the length of time that cli­ try to change the sexual orientation of people through ents are followed up on after treatment is too short. so-called 'conversion therapy' are misguided and run the "In 1990, the American Psychological Association risk ofcausing a great deal ofpsychological harm to those stated that scientific evidence does not show that conver­ they say they are trying to help." sion therapy works and that it can do more harm than -The American Psychological Association good. Changing one's sexual orientation is not simply a overwhelmingly passed a resolution on "reparative matter of chang~ one's sexual behavior. It would re­ therapy" at its annual convention, Aug. 14, 1997. quire altering one's emotional, romantic and sexual feel­ The American Academy of Pediatrics ings and restructuring one's self-concept and social iden­ "Confusion about sexual orientation is not unusual tity. during adolescence. Counseling may be helpful for young "Although some mental health providers do attempt people who are uncertain about their sexual orientation sexual orientation conversion, others question the ethics or for those who are uncertain about how to express their of trying to alter through therapy a trait that is not a sexuality and might profit from an attempt at clarifica­ disorder to an individual's identity. tion through a counseling or psychotherapeutic initia­ "Not all gays and lesbians who seek therapy want tive. Therapy directed at specifically changing sexual ori­ to change their sexual orientation. Gays and lesbians may entation is contraindicated, since it can provoke guilt and seek counseling for any of the same reasons as anyone anxiety while having little or no potential for achieving else. In addition, they may seek psychological help to changes in orientation." r------, "Pediatricians should be aware that some of the I Rainbow Pride Gift Shop I youths in their care may be homosexual or have concerns Now with 2/ocations to serve you better. I about sexual orientation. Caregivers should provide fac­ 175 Hodge Ave, at Elmwood (716) 881-6126 tual, current, nonjudgmental information in a confiden­ 31 Johnson Park in Buddies (716) 855-0222 tial manner." "The psychosocial problems ofgay and lesbian ado­ Hours Hod 9 eAve BUddies Sun 1 P M to 5 P M CLOSED lescents are primarily the result of societal stigma, hos­ Man CLOSED CLOSED tility, hatred and isolation. The gravity of these stresses is Tue 1 OA M to gp M 5 PM to 2 AM underscored by current data that document that gay Wed 1 OA M to 9 PM 5 PM to 2 AM Thu 1 OA M to 9 PM 5 P M to 2 AM youths account for up to 30 percent of all completed F ri 1 OA M to 9 PM 5 P M to 2 AM adolescent suicides. Approximately 30 percent of a sur­ Sat 1 P M to 9 PM 5 P M to 2 AM veyed group of gay and bisexual males have attempted suicide at least once. Adolescents struggling with issues of sexual preference should be reassured that they will Wall Street Billy gradually form their own identity and that there is no need for premature labeling of one's sexual orientation." Limited Edition -From a policy statement entitled "Homosexual­ Now Available ity and Adolescence," published in the journal Pediat­ rics, Oct. 1993.

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14 Erie Gay News - September 1998 Religious "cure": resources Ifyou have a book, video, or other resource you think should faith and sexual orientation. My goal is to spare others be listed, please send information about it to [email protected]. the agony that some of us suffered while struggling to This list is from Ex. Ex, "The Online Resource for those seeking keep our faith, or perhaps regain it." honest information about the ex-gay movement in Amet·ica. " On Being Gay: Thoughts on Family, Faith & Love, by Their web site is at http://members.aol.com/exexgay/ Brian McNaught, St. Martin's Press: This wonderful book indexhome.htm is great for the gay or lesbian that is still struggling with Books how to practically reconcile their sexual orientation with Stranger at the Gate, by Rev. Mel White, Simon & their spiritual life. It is easy reading that deals with some Schuster: From inside cover: "In this remarkable book, very core issues regardless of your spirituality. Mel White looks at his own life in the church and details Outing Younelj, by Michelangelo Signorile, Random the struggles he went through to deny and overcome his House: Although not related to spirituality in any way, own natural sexual desires .It is a deeply personal story this great book can be very helpful to the gay or lesbian of torment and triumph " This is a must read! leaving "ex-gay" groups. Another great basic book. The heacher's Son, by Mark Adams, This great book Letters from the Closet, by Tony Ferrante & Paulette about the gay son of a conservative Christian preacher Jacobson, Tzedakah Publications: This interactive book and his struggle to accept his orientation. Read more at follows the lives of two college friends and their experi­ http://vangar.com/zpreach.htm. ence of coming out to each other many years later. One The Good Book, by Rev. Peter Gomes: Rev. Gomes is of the characters is a Catholic priest and learns to recon­ the Harvard University Chaplain that happens to be a cile his sexual orientation with his spiritual beliefs. A gay African-American male. This book is a brilliant and wonderful gift book. inspirational look at the Bible today from a man Time magazine called one of the seven best preachers in America PR.ESCR.IPTlON The Word is Out, by Chris Glaser, Harper Collins: This collection of 365 daily meditations provides gays and lesbians with a new look at the Bible. PAL PHARMACY Coming Out to God, by Chris Glaser: This short book is designed to help individuals reconcile their homosexu­ 455-8597 ality with their Christian spirituality. I I Living in Sin: A Bishop Rethinks Human Sexuality, by 1238 West 6th St., Erie, PA 16507 Bishop John Shelby Spong, Harper Collins: Although this book is focused on the broader subject of human Open Mon, Tues, Thu & Fri sexuality, its content on homosexuality is some of the lOam-8pm best available. Wed & Sat lOam-6pm Is the Homosexual My Neighbor?, by Letha Dawson Scanzoni & Virginia Ramey Mollenkott, Harper Collins: { lUI Originally published in 1978 and updated in 1995, this A book is a powerful wake up call for Christians to reexam­ Instant Loffery & Loffery Machlne-Penelee 8111, PaId ine their attitudes toward gay and lesbian people. Prescription Delivery Holy Homosexuals: The Truth About Being Gay or Les­ Bob Kelly Theatrical Makeup & Accessories bian and Christian, Rev. Michael S. Piazza, Sources ofHope All Third Party Insurance, Special Publishing House: From the introduction: "My purpose Pharmaceutical Benefits (SPBP) Card &Union in writing this book is in the hope that it may be a re­ Prescription Programs Honored source for those who are still struggling to reconcile their Serving the HIV-Affected Community

Erie Gay News - September 1998 lS jllJt AJ I Am, by E. Lynn Harris, Doubleday: This novel explores the conflict of spirituality and sexu'ality as Religion & it relates to several of the key charact;rs. Its message is very powerful. The main characters experience their own understanding of the fact that God loves them just as mJirituality _ they are. Fr. John McNeil, the former Jesuit, now openly gay Why is Solidarity Sunday and still practicing in ministry has several books that tell of how God can be intimately involved in a gay relation­ important? ship. The Second Book John has published: (I do not Solidarity Sunday began in 1995 when the Dignity/ have the first one available but it is called "The Church USA board noted that 78% of American Catholics sup­ and The Homosexual" and was written by John when he port civil rights for gays and lesbians. The board won­ ,vas still an active Jesuit Priest. However, his second book dered, "How can we tap into that support and invite our is entitled: "Taking a Chance on God" Liberating Theol­ friends to show it puhlicly." Initially the effort was to ask ogy fer Gays, Lesbians and their lovers, families and our relatives and friends to wear the rainbow ribbon to friends. The book (paperback) was first published in 1988 show their support in society. Because of the reported but is stil! in print. It is published by the Beacon Press, frequency of hate crimes against all people, including hate 25 Beacon Street, MA. 02108. It is published by crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity, we the Unicarian Universalist Association of Congregatj(;n~. decided to ask those wearing the ribbon to take the four John is now practicing Psychotherapy in . point pledge to help end verbal and physical abuse. The Third Book is entitled: "Freedom, Glorious Fre~­ Far too often verbal abuse has led to physical abuse dam" The spiritual journey to the Fullness of life for Gays, and even murder. One murder occurred in Texas after Lesbians, and everybody else. It too is published by the the murderer heard a sermon in which it was declared Beacon Press. John McNeil is no lightweight. He has his that God demanded death for homosexuals. We want to Doctorate in Philosophy from the Louvain University in give people of good will a tool to counteract this kind of Belgium. John himself is 'out' and has had a lover for atrocity. DignitylUSA celebrates the Sunday before Na­ many years. tional Coming Out Day, October 4 this year, as Solidar­ Videos ity Sunday, a day when Catholics, other Christians and "One Nation Under God," This wonderful video all people are invited to show support for and solidarity explores the lives of 2 men who co-founded Exodus In­ with God's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender chil­ ternational and then later were married to each other. dren. This nationwide outreach invites bishops, priests, Available at many local gay and lesbian bookstores. ministers, religious and lay people - the whole Church Ifyou have a book, video, or other resource you think and all people - to counteract the words and actions of should be listed, please send information about it to those who would harm any of God's children with emo­ [email protected]. tional, religious or physical abuse. Solidarity Sunday invites our many loved ones and friends to wear the rainbow ribbon, to pray the Solidar­ ity Prayer and to take the Solidarity Pledge to work to ~"nge NOW OPEN! I end verbal and physical abuse of any person, including gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders. DigrutylUSA, founded in 1969, is the nation's larg­ f Home Video Exchange est organization of Catholic lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, 2630 Parade St (27th & Parade) and transgendered persons, and their loved ones, fami­ Over 7,000 mo'uies lies and friends. All categories for all tastes For more info contact Dignity USA at 1500 Massa­ FREE MEMBERSHIP chusetts Avenue NW'; # 11 Washington DC 20005 202­ 861-0017800-877-8797 or email [email protected] PRINT1NG SERVICES . COPIES . Larro . AND MORE

16 Erie Goy News - September 1998 Emmy awards feature GLBT-nominees from GLAAD Television programs with recurring lesbian, gay, bi­ sexual and transgender characters nominated this year , July 23 - The Gay & Lesbian include ER (Dr. Maggie Doyle), The Larry Sanders Show Alliaflce Against Defamation (GLAAD) today congratu­ (Briafl), NYPD Blue (Officer Abby Sullivan) afld The lated lesbian- afld gay-iflclusive programs, outstaflJiflg Simpsons (Waylon Smithers). Armistead Maupm's More Tales performances, and openly lesbian actress Ellen DeGefleres ofthe City was honored with a nomination for Outstand­ on gameriflg flomiflatiofls for televisiofl's most prestigious ing Miniseries. The HBO movie Cia was nominated for award, the Emmy. The flominees for the 50th Annual Outstanding Made for Television TV Movie and Golden­ Primetime Emmy Awards were aflnouflced earlier today Globe winner Angelina Jolie was nominated for her title in Los Angeles by actors Jane Leeves (Frasier) and An­ role as the lesbian supermodel. In all, More Tales gamered thony Edwards (ER). The Academy of Television Arts five nominations, and Cia six. and Sciences' award ceremony will be broadcast live on Oscar-winners Olympia Dukakis and Emma Th­ Sunday, September 13, 1998 on NBC. ompson were both nominated as well. Dukakis, who re­ "Only a few short years ago, lesbian and gay images prised her role as transgender den mother Anna Madri­ on primetime television were few and far between," said gal in Armistead Maupin's More Tales oft/x City in the cat­ William Horn, GLAAD Assistant Entertainment Media egory of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Director. "GLAAD is enthusiastic about the continuing Movie; Thompson in the category of Outstanding Guest inclusion of a more diverse portrait of our community on Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as a closeted les­ TV We congratulate all of this year's Emmy-nominees bian on Ellen. for receiving such an outstanding acknowledgment from For A Complete Listing ofEmmy Nominations Visit: their industry." http://www.emmys.org/releases/index.html Ellen DeGeneres was acknowledged by the Acad­ emy with a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. DeGeneres-who was recently honored Northwest PA Rural with a lifetime achievement award at GLAAD's Media Awards ceremony-made television history last year when AIDS Alliance both the actress and her title character on the sitcom FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL Ellen came Ollt. At last September's Emmys, both DeGefleres and the Ellen writing team were hOflored with • Case Management an Outstanding Comedy Series Writing award for the "Puppy Episode," the sitcom's groundbreaking coming • Patient Care out episode. The same episode won a Peabody Award Emergency Financial Assistance includes physician and dental this year. care, HOPWA and other housing, and nutritional supplements

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Erie Gay News - September 1998 17 good about myself knowing that my father used to prac­ Back to school... tica!!y kill people like me? In the classrooms of Shenendehowa, teachers would allow students to use Would it thange your old history teather's thoughts on gay words like 'faggot' and 'dyke' and teachers themselves people ifyou wrote him or her a letter about what it was like would even use those words. How could I fully concen­ being a gay teen? trate on my studies and be the student I want to be, The Gay Lesbian and Straight Edutators Network knowing that the adult in the front of the classroom con­ (GLSEN) and the Tzabato Safe Sthools Initiative organizes sidered people like me worthy of that torment) And on the Back-to-School Campaign. The campaign encourages people the athletic fields coaches I had would say, 'You're all to write to the teachers, guidance coullSelors, policy-makers and playing like a bunch of faggots.' Little did my coaches administrators at theit· old schools and tell them what they ex­ know that their star player was a faggot." perienced. Here are some sample letters. John Spear For more letters, or more information on GLSEN, contact Class of '87 Shenendehowa High School, Clifton them at http.llwww.glsen.orgl or 202-727-0135. Park, NY

"While I am sure that many of the faculty, includ­ ing some of those in the counseling department, would Obituary _ have been supportive had any of us had the courage to tell our secret, there was no encouragement to believe Val Muma Adkins that homosexuality was discussible. My guidance coun­ selor, Brother Duffy, in fact, announced to our senior class, Val Murna Adkins passed away on May 26 from lung 'If you guys come in and tell me you've screwed a chick, disease and Crohn's disease. She was 50. I'll talk to you. If you tell me you're queer, I'll kick you She grew up in Meadville and lived in Erie for sev­ out of my office.' He will never know the long term im­ eral years in the 1970's. In Erie she attended Gannon pact of his inappropriate, unprofessional comment. As I College, and also participated in the Catholic peace and am sure you agree, no one's religious beliefs are com­ justice community. She moved to New York City, where prised by common decency." she became-to use her words-"debonair dyke about Brian R. McNaught town." After several years in the big city, she returned to Class of '66, Brother Rice High School, Bloomfield Erie, and from there moved to Maine. In Maine, she raised Hills MI pigs and vegetables, wrote columns for various newspa­ pers and had various longish term relationships. She and "I often wonder how different my life would have her partner, Mary-Lib Whitney, were married in Maine been if I had once heard the words gay and lesbian ut­ five years ago, and Whitney accompanied her when tered. Our sexuality education then was restricted to the Adkins returned to Meadville to be near her children and obligatory menstrual education provided to girls. I knew grandchildren. no one, certainly not one of my teachers, who was gay or She was a graphic artist and a writer. She combined lesbian. I'm not even sure I knew the words. I certainly these talents in a book published by North Light Books, was not given the information that would have helped titled "Creating Brochures and Booklets" and was work­ me figure out what was missing, that might have spared ing on a semi-biographical novel when she died. Her me 25 years of a marginal, numb life." hobby was genealogy and she spent many hours a day Eilen Raymond doing research for people searching for ancestors. Her Class of' 58 Hull High School, Hull MA partner says that, "According to all the posts I got (close to 200) her most outstanding attributes were her sense "I hated myself for being gay for a multitude of rea­ of humor and her willingness to be of help." sons. I hated being gay because when I was young, my Adkins is survived by her partner, three children, a father told me that when he was a Sergeant in the Ma­ stepdaughter, and several grandchildren. rines he and his buddies used to beat up gay men and Condolences may be sent to Mary-Lib Whitney, le',IVe them unconscious in the street. How could I feel 19226 Mulligan Lane, Meadville PA 16335.

18 Erie Gay News - September 1998 EGN Crossword Where We Worship by Mike Miller 1 Negotive 29 Fortune telling cards 2 Gay, Lesbian and Affirming Disciple 30 How the Pope has referred to (Disciples of Christ group)" the practice of homosexual­ 3 Word with scope or natal ity in several encyclicals 41n a tizzy 31 Three letters at end of a cor­ 5 Late gay porn legend Parker poration 6 Ginsberg's and Kerauac's 'Genera­ 32 Golf ball holder tion' 35 " the People, in order to 7 Armistead Maupin book Tales from form amore perfect union.... the 37 Extended Play recording, to 8 Universal Fellowship of Metropoli­ aging OJ's tan Community Churches" 38 Cleveland's Gay Peoples 9 In Search of Gay America author Chronicle, for short Miller 39 Eastern and Orthodox Chris­ 10 Hamlet was a troubled one, tians' LGBT support group" Marmaduke was a Great one 41 Prayer closing 11 Anatomy of a Murcler director 42 Gay Pride Month Preminger 43 Picnic or pants pests 19 Browbeat, ohen a spouse 44 Clean 20 Muslim pilgrim's sacred dress 45 Brainstorm 23 Gay '85 Day-Lewis flick _ Beau- 46 WNBA player's gaol tiful Launclreffe 47 Campy '82 Agatha Christie­ 24 Titanic's downfall inspired flick _ Uncler the 25 National Honor Society Sun 26 What to do with a keg 48 Performed on aria Across: "Themed clues Gardner 27 George Clooney series 54 Amplitude Modulation radio 1 Notional Goy Pentecostal Alli­ 35 Co bernet or Riesling, for ex­ 28 Classic game show _ Got a 56 Disco's Sunshine Band leader ance" ample Secret 5 American Baptists Concerned" 36 Extrasensory Perception 8 Disassemble 37 International "Christian 12 Fashion designer Cassini Scientists Supporting Lesbians 13 Attire for Hawaiian wedding? and Goy Men"" Next Month in EGN... 39 Associated Press, to stoff writer 14 Remarkable act of skill or dar­ October will be a special edition ofEGN in honor ing 40 Type of Art or Ed. 15 Poi component, which might be 41 Greek warrior, or brand of ofthe First Pride Rally and will feature the Erie Com­ served ot same Hawaiian cleanser munity Pride Logo on its cover and the 3rd Family wedding 44 {Pagans for Gay Rights" Portrait, taken at the Pride Erie Picnic onJune 13th, 16 In the location of 49 Angel on My Shoulcler actor 1998, in the centerfold. 17 Refreshing spear or pepper Paul campanian 50 Commercial Commemorative Ads 18 Organization for "Goy and Les­ 51 Eggs Because October's issue is likely to have greater bian Catholics and their 52 Prefix meaning inside, within than normal distribution to the wider Erie area com­ friends'" 53 Briny expanse munity due to the Pride Rally, we will be accepting 21 Egyptian Queen, to Caesar? 55 Sex pig's cry? 22 Sound at a pity party 57 Mysterious monster's home? special commemorative ads, similar to the ones we 23 Master of Ceremonies Loch published in the Erie Bicentennial issue that was 24 "Lesbian and Gay Justice Min­ 58 Dr. Seuss classic Green Eggs and placed in the time capsule. You can take out an ad to istry althe Episcopal Church"" celebrate your pride, to honor a loved one, or just to 30 Use achair 59 Presbyterians for Lesbian and say "We're here!" Deadline is September fIfteenth and Gay Concerns" 33 Singe ad rates are as usual (see rates/sizes table on page 20.) 34 Night of the Iguana actress Down:

Erie Gay News - September 1998 19 Advertise in EGN! Resource Directory- This is an abbreviated version! The full version is on our web site. You Below is a table of the rates and sizes for all may also request acomplete version by mail. All phone numbers are ads. Please note that any ad that is paid for by the area code 814 unless otherwise noted. Not all resources are necessar­ 25th of the month previous to the cover date (i.e. ily gay·owned nor serve primarily lesbigay people; some may be just an ad in the September issue if paid for by August gay·friendly :2 5th) is eligible for a 10% discount. All checks are ". = Erie Gay News available here! 6. = Handicap accessible payable to "EGC Coalition". 24 Hour Counseling If you are sending an ad in, you can either mail Erie Hotline 453-5656 or (800) 628-0190 in camera ready copy or we can layout an ad. Please Saint Vincent 452-5151 do not fax us ad copy that will be directly repro­ Fomily Crisis 456-2014 duced as it is roo grainy to use. Hamot 877-6136 Victims of Anti-Goy Hate Crimes 1-800·259-1536 Accommodations. Bed & Breakfasts. Campgrounds Camp Dovis (412) 637·2402 311 Redbrush Rd, Boyers PA. Campground Jones Pond Campground (716)567-8100 3' Woo try 9836 Old State Rd, Angelica NY. Adult male camping. http://IWiW.jonespond.com Josiah Manor (440)599·8010 13'4" Tal 810 Main Sf, LIS Rt. 20, Conneaut OH 44030 B80B 3' Woo try Bars The Embers'" 454-9171 31/2' Tal 1711 State St, Erie PA. Open Man-Sat 8pm -2am. live DJ music Wed thru Sat 10 pm - 2am. Pool table. 3' woo try Leeward Lounge CLOSED!!! l'Tal eR6' Nite Spot ". 201 Winsor, Jamestown, NY. Open Tues-Sun 7pm - 2 am. Closed Mon. DJ Fli & Woo try 3 Sat 10 pm -2 am. Sun. Drag show, DJ after 9:30 pm, no cover. Nitely specials. 1/2' Tal Rascals'" (716)484·3220 701 North Main St, Jamestown, NY. Handicap accessible. Open Man-Sun 3pm­ 6' Woo try 20m. DJ Fri &Sat. Sundays drag shows 11 PM-2 AM $2 caver. FUI Sneakers'" (716)484-8816 l'Tal 100 Harrison, Jamestown, NY. Open Man-Sun 2pm-2am. Musical Mastery Mary as DJ an Fri and Sat Also Karaoke every ather Fri. [email protected] The Village ". 452-0125 133 W18th St, Erie PA. Open Man-Tue 8-2, Wed-Sun 4-2. Appetizer menu, dorts, 2 pool tables, Karaoke in basement an Saturday. Dance hits of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Happy hours 5-7 an days open. Coffeehouses and Restaurants Aroma's Coffeehouse'" 456-5282 (452·JAVA) 2164 W8th St, Erie. M- Thurs 7am·ll pm Fri 7am-1 am. Sat 9am-1 am, Sun 9am­ 4pm. http://IWiW.gaeriecom!aramas! Coqui's Gourmet Deli 835-2272 3443 Wlake Rd, Erie PA. Home of delicious gUilt-free food. Pizza and sandwiches. Open Man - Thurs ]]·10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-?, Sun 12-9 Cup-a-Ccino's'" 456-1511 18 North Pork Row, Erie PA. Mon-Wed 7:00 am -9 pm, ThUfs-fri. 700 am - 12 mid, Sat 9am-midnight, Sun 10 am-7 pm

20 Erie Gay News - September 1998 Tapas ~ 454-8797 Erotica/Adult Bookstores 17 W9th St, Erie PA In Tullio Towers. Mon, Tues, Wed 4pm ·9 pm. The 4 pm ­ Body language ~ (888)GAY-PRDE (429-7733) or (216) 251-3330 ]1pm Fri &Sot 11 om- 11 pm. Moy-Oc:, open every night but Sunday for dinner 3291 W1l5th St, Cleveland OH [email protected] http://www.body­ Books. Gifts, Retail longuage.com AutoLand (ask for Moria Scholl) 878-2500 ext 598 Modern News ~ 1115 State St, Erie 2502 W26th St, Erie PA Health Disc-Go-Round 864-1844 PA Breast Cancer Coalition 455-7833 6825 Peoch St, Elie between Toco Bells &Fridays Earthsongs ~ 796-6255 Info-Lines 210 High Street, Waterford PA, Metaphysical shop. Buffalo (716}883.4750 lavender loafer Cords 333-6282 Cleveland (216)781-6736 PO Box 1458, Meadville PA. [email protected] Specializing in cards for gay women. Gay and lesbian National Hotline (6 pm.- 11 pm. Mon.-Fri) . Pal Prescription Pharmacy 455-8597 .. 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564) 1238 W6th St, Erie PA Erie 456-9833 Pride Gitts by Christopher 796-8023 Pittsburgh (412) 422-0114 (M-F 6:30-9:30 pm, Sat 3-6 pm) 11846 Martin Rd, Woterford PA 16441. pgihs@erienethttp://www.lesbionotion/ Toronto (416)964·6600 (M-S 7-10 pm) PrideGihs Rainbow Pride Gitt Shop T (716) 881-6126 Legal/Housing 175 Hodge St (carner of Elmwaod Ave), Buffala NY. Also second location inside Howard Hanna/Spiegel Realtors 864-3200/Cell 449·0405 Buddies, 31 Jahnson Park in Buffala. Phane is (716) 855-0222. 5100 Peach St, Erie PA Contact linda Foil-Johnson. Scapers limited ~ 456-7002 John Cooper, Esq 455-3436 2508 Peach, Erie PA [email protected] lesbigay/pride gihs, gallery. http:// IWIW.members.aol.com/scapers/ Political/Advocacy Organizations Talking leaves ~ (716) 837-8554 NWPA Chapter of ACLU 734-3458 (Bob Cogan) 3158 Moin St, Buffalo NY. talklvbk@fcs-netcom PO Box 1413 Erie PA 16512. League of Goy &lesbian Voters ...... 898·4210 (Dave Mulholland) Counseling Nonpartisan vaters group. Meets first Sun Write to lGlV-Erie, PO Box 8083, Erie, louanne Borton, Ph.D 871-7682 PA 16505-0083. Email [email protected] Counseling Center 898 Park Ave Suite 12, Meadville PA Religious Organizations David JJohnson MA MS 838-9408 Dignity 451-0593 (Jerry) lie. psychologist. Private &cansulting svcs. 4845 West lake Rd, Erie Support group for lesbigay Catholics and their friends and family. Family Service of Jamestown N.V. (716)488-1971 BYKOTA- Be Ye Kind One To Another ...... 734-3959 (Susan laurie) Fredonia Office (716)679-3455 Ecumenical. Open to Christions of all denominatians/orientations. Email Christine l Gagliano lSW 836-9622 Gay and lesbian National Hotline (6 pm.- 11 pm. Mon.-Fri) . 1-888-THE-GlNH (1-888-843-4564) What are lake Erie Counseling Associates 455-4009 Individual, lamily 8. couples counseling; psychological evals; psychiatric evalua­ tions 8. medication management GLBT Well Being Center T 838-0123 (Deb Monahan) and Entertainment Directors Circle Theatre ~ 454-0636 LGBT? 652 W17lh St, Erie PA httpJ/www.eriefun/com/dc Movie Stop 453-7696 Because there are people who prefer to be called 1229 State St, Erie PA. Also stores in McKeon, Meadville & Oil City. http:// gay or lesbian or bisexual or transgender, and be­ www.moviestop_corn! cause this can be a little unwieldy in talking about ~ Pappa Ropp's Video 734-3014 our community, more organizations and publica­ Edinbora Moll, Edinboro PA http://www.angelfire.cam!biq'prv/ Roadhouse Theatre ~ 456-5656 tions are abbreviating the term to GLBT or some­ 145 W12th St, Erie PA. Roodhous@erienef http://www.nilpro.comrn!rtca times LGBT. You will be seeing this abbreviation more often in this publication.

Erie Gay News - September 1998 21 lullesue@lunocom Student group for lesbigoy 8. allies ot Edinboro Unlv Write to Identity, Edinboro Temple Anshe Hesed (Reform Congregation) 454-2426 Univ, 374 Dearborn Hall, Edinboro, PA 16412 930 Liberty St, Erie PA. WWW http://WIIoW.shomoshorgireform/uohc/congs,/po/ Jamestown Comm. College Grp T (716)665-5220 ext 204 po007/ ...... or 664-9174 (Greg Rabb) Cothedral of SI. Paul (Episcopal) 452-3779 Open to college 8. non-college people. Write to JCC, 525 Falconer St, PO Box 20, ]34 W7th St, Erie PA Jamestown NY 14702-0020 Email Greg at [email protected] Unitarian Universalist Congreg of Erie T 864-9300 Mercyhurst College Goy/Straight Alliance T 824-2700 (Taro) 7180 New Perry Highway. For Commitment Vows, ask for Rev. Terry Kime. Write to Mercyhurst GSA, 501 W38th St Box 145, Erie PA 16546-0001. Email to [email protected]. http://WIIoW.geocities.com/Athens./7660 Taro at [email protected] or Borboro ot [email protected] National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000 Services SUNY-Fredonia GLBSU (716)673-3139 or (716) 673-3149 Bella's Home Cleaning Svcs 459-428310 AM-10 PM Meets Tuesdays at 10 pm in Willioms Center. All welcome. Email to Suite 204 Le Salon 454-4691 [email protected]. 233 W8th St, Erie PA Teen Hotline (412)771-8336 Victorian City Salon (814) 437-3361 Trigon (Penn State Behrend) T898-6030 or (Sue Daley) 898-6164 1215 Liberty St, Fronklin PA. Lesbigoy ond Trans-friendly Meeting open to the public. Write College Mailroom, Box 1054, Behrend College, Social Organizations Station Rd, Erie, PA 16563. [email protected] http:// 10% Network T (716)484-7285 (John) WIIoW. c! ubs. psu. ed u/tri gon Chautauqua County, NY. Meets 3rd Sot of the month 7-11 pm at First Unitorion Support Groups Society of Jamestown. No smoking or alcohol. Menspace 456-9833 (Michael) Erie Sisters Nonsexuol social support group for TVITS/CD. Monthly meetings on 4th Soturdoy, Social group for goy/bi men. Meets second Sot (unless otherwise noted), location newsletter. Write: Erie Sisters, 1903 W8 St, Suite 261, Erie, PA 16505. varies. Call 456-9833 lor more info or emoil [email protected] [email protected] http://WIIoW.geocitiescom/Wellesley/1614/ Pittsburgh Frontrunners (412) 687-6055 Lambda Group-Gay AA T 452-2675 Runners and walkers of 011 speeds ond copobillties. Email porkmonpp@eorthlinknet Alcoholics Anon lor Lesbigoys. Open discussion. Meets Sunday at 8:00 pm at Uni­ Womynspace Coffeehouse T 451-0359 (Helen) torion Universalist Congleg of Erie, 7180 New Perry Hiwoy. Open to all Lesbigoys An alcohol 8. smoke-free environment for lesbians, with atheme, topic or activity who think they moy have aproblem with drugs and/or alcohol. You are not alone. for each month. Meet 1st Sot ot 7:30pm. ot Unitorion Univ Congreg of Erie. Partners (814) 664-7090 (Luella) [email protected]. Support group for lesbigoy people and their supporters in Corry PA oreo. Call for Student Organizations/Youth meeting time and place. Committee in Support of Gay, Lesbian &Bisexual People (CSGLBP. PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) ...... see below Allegheny College, Meadville) T 332-4368 (Nancy) PFLAG-DuBois PA Karen or John Kressley at 371-8962 Write to CSGLBP, Box 186, Allegheny College, Meadville, PA 16335. Meets 7pm on 2nd Tues of month at St. John's Oklahoma Lutheran Church 01 the [email protected] corner of Maple Ave 8. Shaffer Rood in DuBois Write to PFLAG-DuBois, 1191 Trea­ Closet Culture 899-6528 (Mark) sure Lake, DuBois PA 15801 [email protected] Open to any lesbian, goy or bisexual 22 or younger in Erie or surrounding oreo. PFLAG-Erie Elaine 864-0184 Write to PO Box 529, Edinboro PA 16412. [email protected] Meets 1st Thurs 7:00 pm at Unitorion-Universolist Congreg of Erie. Write to PFLAG­ Covenant House Teen Hotline 1-800-999-9999 Erie c/o Unitorion-U niversolist Congregation ofErie, PO Box 3495, Erie, PA 16508. Identity &. 732-4357 (Amy) Email Elaine Hill at [email protected] Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA) ...... 453-5656 (Erie Hotline) Meets Tuesdays 8:00 pm. Coil Erie Hotline lor location. WNW: http://WIIoW.sco­ recovery.orgl Violence and Domestic Abuse (Women & Men) Crossword Erie Hospitality House (814)454-8161 Jamestown - YWCA Alternatives to Violence . Solution: ...... Daytime (716)488-2237, evenings (716)484-0052. Women's Center of Warren &Forest Counties 24 hour Hotline (Sexual Assault as well) 800-338-3460 or (814)726-1030 Women's Services of Crawford County (24 hour) T (814)333-9766 National Domestic Violence Hotline (800)799-SAFE (7233)

22 Erie Goy News - September 1998 HIV + Support Grps Rosemary Buzzard at 333-5800 "IV/AIDS Directory _ Venango/Forest County National Venango-Forest AIDS Support 1-800-359-2437 AIDS Factline 1-800-324-AIDS Case Manager - Sue Bobosky (800)359·AIDS National AIDS Hotline 1-800-662-6080 Case Manager - Andrea Cathcart (800)359-AIDS Spanish AIDS Hotline 1-800-344-7432 Warren County Ashtabula OHIAshtabula County Case Manager-Deb Monohon 838-0123 HIV+ Support Grp (216)350-2554 Case Manager-Andrea Cathcart. 1(800)359.AIDS or (8141764-6066 Erie PA/Erie County HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Programs (freel: (ase Manager -Sandra Decker 456-8849 Free, confidential counseling, testing, and referral. (ase Manager -Andrea Cathcart 814-764-6066 (Corry) Erie Co. Dept. of Health 663-3891 Case Manager - Cheryl Weber 825-1085 or 455-3786 (Erie) Erie Co. Dept. of Health .. AIDS Action Team (MIT) Gannon 871-7233 Call for info on (04 and Viral Load Testing 451-6727 AIDS Bereavement Support Group 452-3779 (Sue Kuebler) (Eriel MHEDS 453-6229 or 453-4728 Sponsored by HIV/AIDS Outreach Ministry of the Episwpal Cathedral of St. Paul. Jamestown or Buffalo (716)847-4520 For families, portners, spouses, friends &caregivers with loved one~friends wilo Meadville PA (814)332.6947 hove died with AIDS. Call for info. Meets. At St. Paul's Cathedral, 134 W7th St. "In our church there will be no outcasts" Pittsburgh (412)578-8332 AIDS Nerwork Information 451-6700 Sharon PA (412)983·5150 Friends from the Heart 838-0123 (Deb Monahan) Youngstown OH (216)747-4805 Direct Client Services. Volunteers helping deliver help with food, rent, tlonsparta· HIV/AIDS Anonymous Testing Sites tian, moving and clothing to people with AIDS. Donations greatly appreciated. (Ashtabulal Family Planning Assoc ($30) (216)992-5953 Meets 2nd Monday of the month at Well Being Center, 710 Beaumont. Painesville OH (216)354·AIDS GEGASHI 451·6784 (Carynl or 451-6727 (Fran) Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (4121242·2500 GayyLesbions Educating Ga~Lesbians About Sexual Health Issues. Sponsored by Erie County Deportment of Heoltn (ECOH). Email [email protected]. HIV/AIDS Outreach Ministry of Cath. of Sf. Paul (Episcopol)452-3779 NW PA Rural AIDS Alliance (Erie Ofc) .. 456-8849/(800)400-AIDS 1001 State St, Suite 806, Erie PA. [email protected] St. Mark's/Catholic Charities Support Group c~ Erie Gay News ...... Cheryl Weber at 455-3786, if no answer 825-1085 Open to people of all faiths. Fox to: 459-7310 or email to:[email protected] Subscribe! Meetings: 2nd &4th Tues 7:00-8:30 pm at Catholic Charities, St. Mark Catholic Only $15/year for the Erie area's Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. Use main entrance& follow signs for Support Group. LesBiGay News source. Jamestown NY/Chautauqua Co. Case Manager - Margaret Geer, RN (800) 743-1940 AIDS Community Services" (716)664.7855 South County Support (716)488-1070 For HIV infected and affected people. Meets 1st Thursday at the home of Hop and Cindy Chose, 1115 Prendergast Ave in Jamestown. Meadville PAICrawford County Cily,State,Zip: . Case Manager -Sue Bobosky (800)359-AIDS Crawford Co. AIDS Coalition 337-3241 :Send$15-C''-llckto:i :- Newsletter mailed . . EGC Coalition .discreetly in seCUrity I 1115 W 7th Sl envelope every I §r~-'- P~1.t3.s02-1_1 O~_ll1.o~~.!cJ~~..!IJiIY.e_a!~ /)ISIT OUR tJEB SITE RT All information held in confidence. HTTP://ERIEGR'3 NEIJS.[OfU

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