Coors Boycott Hits Rochester by J. Bowker Being the center of contrwersy is nothing new shopping carts have been filled to die top with to the Adolph Coors Company of Golden, Col­ cold Coors beer, then left to wann up in the aisles. orado. Thtre has been a nationwide boycott of its beers for neariy ten years. Aldiough Coofs beer Nationwide, many busincA^es and has been sold in Rodiester Sor less than two municipalities have refused to deal with Coors* months, local residents already have joined the products. Coors beer will not be sold at the Boston boycott to protest Coors* offenses gainst gays and Red Sox's home fidd, Fenway Park, diss year, af^ lesbians, women, persons of color, Coors' own an agreement was made between openly gay workers, and the environment. Boston City CourKilman David Scondras and * park managemem. A tmn in Santa Cruz prohibits Documentation exists that Coors has required city participation in any event sponsored by lie-detector or polygraph tests <^ applicants as a Coors. The Syracuse Common Council has taken prerequisite for being hired. In some cases, ap­ similar actions. plicants have been asked a list of personal or Gays and lesbians were excluded from a \^en- degrading questions before the polygraph to com­ tine*s D^ benefit run for the American Heart pare results. Questions asked have included 'tAre Association in Portland, Oregon. The event was you married?'', "How often do you have sex?", designed, promoted and sponsored by Coors. A "What is your sex orientation?**, "Could you be brochure about the Coors Couples Run stated blackmailed for anything in your past?", "What seven times that same-sex couples were exclud­ is your religion", and "How many bank accounts ed from running. Special Events Coordinator for do you have?" the Heart Association, Catherine Crooker, was Twelve-page questonnaires have replaced thc told by Coors that the running strength of same- lie-detector tests, according to Unity, published sex couples would not be comparable to that of by the AFl.-CIO. But the questions remain the mixed couples. She suggested that questions or same. And drug testing is now used, criticisms be addressed to the Coors Company John Noble and Jim Ido at the March 25th demonstration. drug testing is now used. because "the American Hean Association in photo credit: J. Bowtor The intrusion of applicants' and workers' Oregon does not discriminate against gays or any privacy, akmg with Coors* considerable influence other group. After all, heart disease isnon- decrease depending on the amount of tieer con­ Cooxs was fined only $810 for improper handl­ on anti-gi^ right wing organizations such as the discriminatory.'* sumed by pe<^1e of color. This action by Coors ing of a .chemical dmt killed two workers in 1982. Moral Majority, led gay rights acdvists to join the nuiy be responsible for splintering the groups OSHA official inspectors were turned aw^ the 1977 boycott of Coors beer initiated by the labor Adolph Coors Co. Chairman William Coon boycotting its beers, to weaken the boycott and same year, after citir^ Coors twice with viola­ .i|^»veinem. Thc AFL-CIO started to boycott oittvaged blacks ia 1984 wbm nirafri•§ at M ,m lanm Coon* fiaaaciai iDenver aemifur for minority busmeis ovMiers. S«ci«t activa^ fay Coora has lieea fn evldtS^ce Coors long has been known for being anti­ decertified after a strike to protest Coors' lie He blamed economic problems in black-governed for years; in the 1920's, Ku Klux Klan meetings union, and for supponing the conservative John detector tests. African nations on race: "They lack the intellec­ were sanctioned on company grounds. William Birch Society, Pliylliss Schlaffly^s Eagle Forum In 1985, Coors unsuccessfully sued gay activist tual capacity lo succeed, and it's taking tfiem down Coors asked employees to write their legislators (anti-ERA), and the Heritage Foundation, Howard >^lace on die IMsst Coast. The Com­ die tubes." Ke aided, **One of die best things diQ^ to fight against the Civil Rights Act, before it pass­ which recommends elimination of student work- pany had wanted to obtain a conftdential mailii^ (slave traders) did to you is drag your ancestors ed in 1964. study programs and other student aid. The U.S. list used by the Coors boycott group. A Califor­ over here in chains." The Coors Co. also has enraged environmen­ Council for World Fieedom, supported by Coors, nia District Court judge threw the case out of More recently, the Coors Co. has tried to ap­ talists and those who work for a safe workplace. funnels $500j000 per month to Nicaraguan con- court. pease blacks and Hispanics by "investing " in The National Catholic Reporter reported in 1983 tias. The Heritage Foundation, founded by Joseph In Rochester, no gay bar carries Coors beers, minority businesses and organizations. Many of that Coors dumped "tens of thousands of gallons Coors, wrote the Family Proteaion Act, a piece although The Liberty did so fbr a short while. these pubtic relations effons carry stipulations, of industrial waste into a Lowry, Colorado land­ of legislation which would deiiy maiiy forms of I^ul's Grocery, traditionally a gi^ and lesbian- for instance, that Coors funding will increase or fill.*' Even moie distuibir^ were other reports that social services and government programs to gays supportive business, does stock Coors, however. and lesbians. City Councilmember Tim Mains is meeting The Coors' political influence reaches as far with several bar owners to discuss and formulate as the White House. The Coors fiunily maintains a plan for formal action against Coors. "Fm per­ a long-standing friendship with the Reagans. sonally boycotdng Coors as well as the businesses Coors influenced the appointment of James Wbtt that sell it," Mfains said in April. He hopes to as Secretary of the Interior and Anne Gonich Bur- see the community become educated about the ford as Director of the Environmental Protection Coors Company's products as well as its practices. Agency. Both appointees were forced to resign. Coimcilman Mains was on hand March 25 to There were also strong pressures to make Jo&ph picket an open house held by Wright-Wisner Coors successsor to Presidential Advisor, Edwin Distribudng Corp. to promote Coors products Meese. with retailers. Mains joined Jim Ide and John No­ The National Coors Boycott has liecn suc­ ble of the Rochester Lesbian and G^ I^3l itical cessful. Its grip has drained profits and redticed Caucus, as well as several g^s, lesbians, and market sales. In 1977, when the boycott began, boycott supporters from the AFL-CIO Labor Coors marketed in II states and produced 14 Council to picket the open house in frortt of Minctt million barrels annually. They now market in 46 Hall on the Motiroe County Fairgrounds. The na­ stales and produce less than IS million barrels per tionwide boycott is endorsed by such groups as the National Organization of Women. National year, even with the addition of several new labels Educational AssociatfbA, Stonewall Democratic of beer. In the five years since WTi^ sales drop­ Oub. and locally, die Gay Alliance of die Genesee ped in California from a 45% maiket share to \Wley. 2056. Tbo many offenses by the Adolph Coors Com­ In April, a rebellkMB form of the Coors Boycott pany has created a mistrust atnong Rochesterians was noted in Rochester as "guerrillas" invaded' who see past the anractive. new billboards and area supermarkets with "Boycott Coors" stickers Gays Join membera of the AFL*CIO in picketing a Coora diatributor in glossy ad campaigns. Gay and lesbian which were applied u> beer cases, saki Jack Spula, Rochesterians would be proud to remember the Director of die Peace and Justice Education fiont of Minett Hail» the Monroe County Fairground. Coors Company tfiat th^ shut off in 1987 in order Center in Rocfaester. He added diat shopping cans pholo credit: J. Bowkm- to preserve their rights and dignity.

of the report shouki consult the end of Coweirs — not to be confused with die Vicki Cup! Tom' tion with the newqsaper. by Howard PoUadc anicle. Krolak was at die GAGV Annual Dinner, where Last Month, the Coors Company began Hearty thaida from the staff of the Empty Sue CowMell also has written a cotnmentary on Sister Cheryl received this honor. CXotier ID tfK board of die GACV for graatii^ $150 distributing its beers around New York State, in­ the subject of mandatory pre-marital testing of Alao in this issue: Mlack on g^ys ousted from cluding Rochester. Coors has been the target of to the women's sofdMll team, the Empty Ckisets, AIDS, the topic of an editorial published in last Gitsis; Wn Husen on a new group for disabled a nationwkle boycon that is supported by most 10 alkiw it to join a league. More on this in M.A.'s motith*s Errtpty Closet. As»»nblyman Gary Pro­ C^. EDGE: M. A. on die soMall season; gay and lesbtan organizations. J. Bowker explains anicle. ud also responds to this editorial fay way of a letter. Mlack on die local premiere of Stmday in dte Ati best wishes to Rosemary CahiU, our why the boycott is in effect, and how fbrk\ Heloise; Miss Laveme; and Krolak on Rochesterians are reacting to it. We are happy to announce the 1987 Vinnie­ esteemed staffmember and fonner £C editor, for Vicki Cup winners: Gary Hallinen and BartNtra Margaret Puller. a very speedy nacGMery. Wb want yoo back writing Last month also marked the release of a new Debes. Joe I^dcyz, on reprieve from his AIDS Please note: our distinguished typesetting tnd articles soon!! repon from the local area task force on AIDS. reponing, spoke with Hallinen and M. L. Miller printing company. Downtowner Publicttions, has Tills moath^s staff aicctlBg te oa TWaday, Sue Cowell. locally prominent both as a nurse spoke with Debes. And Libby Pickeririg took the nothing to do with the newspaper. Dowrttown May 5; at 7:90 piai. la tiK loaaee af tlw GAGV, practitioner and a gay activist, summarizes its fin- photos for our featured talks with the winners. Magazine. Recendy, in the wake of an offensive­ •t TO Mowvc >bc. Anyone laicrcslcd li iBvltod dii^. WB hwe also reprinted some of the report's Also honored this year was Sister Cheryl, who ly anti-gay piece by /XTMWIOMVI Magazme, we toattcad. many chans. Those interested in obtaining a copy WIS awarded tlie Vicki Russo Humanitarian Award received angry calls about our Ml^ed associa­ EMPTYCLOSET May 1987 Thc Bmpty Chatt is produoed eleven times a year ADVBRtlSUWG POUCY: Tfie Bmpty Ctoaet fk)C5 (Dttccmbo^ and January combined) by tbe Empty not print advertisemeots which have nude drawings Ooset Press for tbe Gey AUiance of Geneaee VaUey, or photographs in them. The Bmpty Oomt docs not inc. Approximately 3,500 copies of each issue are print advertising which suggests Uiat tbe persoo pic­ distributed during the first week of tbe month by tured in the ad is for sale or that you WiU "get" that maU and carrier. Subacriptians are available for $9 particular person if you patroniae the estebfishment Dy UWJUU llwlf • per year, the newspaper is mailed ib a plain aealed which is advertised. Some 30 yeais «go» Rosa IWcs, a black woman, ugliness ofthe situation seemed to call for some envelope. Tbe pubtication of the name or photograph Advertisements which are expbdtiy aexiaf, radst. of any person or organlzaOon in articles or advertis­ or ageist wiU be refused. Advertisements firom took a seat in the fiont.of a bus in Montgomery, response other than just siandii^ there and tak- ing is not an indication of the sexual or affectioikal organizations or busineases wfaich are aexiat, racist. Alnbttna. The policx ovderBd her off. This event ">S It- orientation of .that person or the membrs of that atci«t. or anti-gay as a m«tter of pobcy wiU be rehis- helped ignite a diain reaction that climaxed with Matt and Andy have asked gi^ and non-gays xkrganiatioR. ed. die Civil Righcs bills of the 1960s. to show their suppon by joining tbem for this Por publication, submit news items, lelteis. stories, Use 5fp»«*—« of coluiiisitota SBMI other coo- Last summer, Andy AUocco and Matt Fleig poetry, and art by maU or in person to the Entpty trlbutlaB writcra me their own amd do aet demonstration. They are hoping for 50 people, Ct099t office by tbe 20th of the month. Por advertis­ neceaawlly tvfloct the collective attltucle of the were ordered off Duiand Bench for stMwii^ af- a pahiy nuinber considering aU the gq^s and syxn- ing. jMbmit ad information by the 15th of the inonth. Gay Attnacc of Geneaee VaHey or thn Bmpty fectKNi in public. Th^ had offended a few non­ pathetic non-gays there are in Monroe County. XMgn. services for material not camera-ready are Ckwet. gay sunbattiers, much as Rosa Vasks had offend­ So fer,th ^ have elkilBd better response from les­ omilable for an additional fee. ed some white passengers. bians than from gay men, which is Pot further information, plesse write to The Empty And otir local estaMishmem responded with the understandable. Closes Press, 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester. NY Etfnor: 14607. or caU 244-9030 and leave a message. Howsftf PoUack same indifference as that of Montgomery, Sheriff Meloni has hardly helped by stating STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Bmpty Ooaet is Alabama of the 1950s: There was no admisskm publicly that he will not offer aiiy special protec­ tbe offi^ pubUcation of the Gay Alliance of' Anociat* EdMor from the Sheriffs Depanment diat the police had tion fbr the piotesu>rs, saying that he does not Cenesec Valley, Inc. as stated in the by*iaws of that S«wCow«H *^ink** diere'll be any trouble. organization. Its purpose is to inform the Rochester acted un&iriy; no courts willing or Me to ad­ gay community about local and national gay-related PmifKiMg MUHMMNHT dress the matter; no promises that it would not In spite of apathy and imimidation, there news and events; to provide a forum for ideas and 8lnph«nl« Sinith happen again. hopefully will be a good turn-out. This is a rare creative work from the local gay community; to help Sccrvtary: liie whole business has been a nightmare for opponunity to show Monroe County that its gay promote useful leadership in the community; and to Robyn FfMh population, indeed, that its emire population, is be a part of a national network of lesbian and gay Matt and Andy. Publicly humiliated, they have publications which exchange ideas and seek to Graphics: tried to win some redress for this monifying ex­ prepared to stand up for basic human rights. education. StMwnOMQOl perience. But justice remains a closed book to This incident may noc pnA^ as epochal as Rosa A part of our purpose is to maintain a middle posi­ tion with respect to the entire community. We must iypnn«tting: them. I^k*s femous bus ride. But that femous bus ride Downtowner PitfbHcations only became important because of the people will­ be careful to present all viewpoints in a way that Consequently, they have organized a protest to takes into consideration the views of all others be held on Durand Beach on Mertiorial Day. The ing to come to Rosa I^rk*s defense. women, men, those of color, young or old, annd* those from various walks of life HAM RADIO OPERA TORS Gallery 113 State Street ~^^

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vard Law Review — tcstiitg, ediicatk>n and "It's time to take our ^rtpfy C/osef Editorial, research. I have supported all three, "four own paper (June, 1986; pg. 6) described niy efforts to obtain $5j000 in funding for AIDS Rochester, heads out of the sand..." ^'Proud-pliobic" Inc., and I have cons^tently supponed increased ftmding for AIDS research and education efforts. by Sue CoweU, R. N. the direSboM of an "exploskm of AIDS." 2) that I have, in die post, voted Jbr die Gay Civil Tve been active in AIDS education in the Yes, not every doctor, nurse or coimsdor win lb tlw EdHor: Rights bill, and I intend to do so again. Rochester area for 5 years. I started in 1982 prepare someone for testing as well as tbqr i must, in die interest of providing your readers In short, I feel that it is you who have done a because I was asked to, not because I wanted to. deserve. But it is also the right and reiqponstbili- wkh a tmly accurate account of my sponsorship My involvement was sought by Dr. Rush and Dr. ty of the individual to seek the advice and sup­ of t^isUttion mandating pre-marriage AIDS disservice to niy gf^ constituency by painting a portrait of iny efforts which is characterized by Steigbigel of die Infectious Disease Unit at Stroi^ port from someone who is knowledgable. ISssting testing, respond to and take issue with your Memorial Hospital. They knew this disease was does have a role when done with counseling, con­ ectitorial appearing in the April, 19S7 edition of "Proud-piiobia** and a distinct lack of construc­ tive, weU-inforaKd criticism. Once again you have real, and they reached out to other people like fkientiaiity, confirming tests and consem. As a the Empty Closet. That editorial provides an im- me in their effort to convince others. person seeking testing, this should be provided fak and inaccurate description of my bill, A.1307, editorially bitten the hand ofa state iegislalor who is responsive to the needs and concerns of your Commtmity education began in 1982 with the along with any testing whether voluntary or and furthermore, implies that my overall first screening clinic for AIDS. More people got mandatory. l^slative response to the AIDS proMem and the readership. Though you undoubtedly will disi^ree with this involved. Many were like me and got involved not Yes, there are costs involved with testing. But needs of the gay community of Rochester has been because they wanted to, but because it needed to one-sided. letter, I hope that your sense of fiiimess will allow there are costs with getting sick and infecting be done. C^KC involved, it doesn't take long to others. As more testii^ is done in the military and hk.stly, A. 1307 would mandate HIV antibody diis letter to be printed, and that you will thereby convince yourself that this disease is real. the blood bardcs with "low risk people,'* HIV in­ Mood tests for marriage license supplicants before allow me the ctumce lo give my side of the storv. fection is being discovered at higher rates than licensing, not, as your editorial stated, for \fours, Now it*s 1987 and it*s no longer a disease of expected. And ifyou were the I in IjOOO to have "newlyweds." Therefore, the main purpose of the Gery Proud "imknown etiology" as it was once described. a positive test, would you care that the odds were mandate would be to provide such applicants with Member of Assembly And gay community leaders no longer scoff at IjOOO to 1 against having a positive test? die ability to make an informed decision as to their the idea of a cancer that primarily affects gay peo­ marriage plans. The bill, if law, woutd not pro­ ple. Yet there are still too many people that don't Today, in 1987 you are either at risk or not at hibit the marriage of anyofte testing positive, and see AIDS as their issue and would prefer to stick risk. Not at risk means you practice safe sex all in ^t would provide for them the same level of their head in the sand. And while educators im­ the time and have done so for at least several confidentiality and opportunity for post-testing plement and research creative ideas to get the years. Low risk is irrelevant ifyou acquire infec­ counselling as are now available under voluntary message across, more people get infected and tion as have young college students who were at testing procedures. more people die. "tow risk." And practicing safe sex means every It's imperative that everyone start to deal with time you have sex, not just some of the time. Your editorial was correct in stattng that testing this disease as something real. And even though is not a bad idea. The Federal govemment is is increased testing of those at risk for infection is currently exploring the use of AIDS testing for unpopular for many reasons, I feel compelled to all patients admitted to hospitals and for all woinen support increa.sed HIV testing because the results seddng pre-matal care. The Harvard Law Review may save the lives of innocent and unknowing (Vol. 99, pg. 1292 (1986)), in an article entitled, people. "The Constitutional Rights of AIDS Carriers," concludes that, "legislators interested in AIDS Many gay leaders have taken strong stands control should encourage widespread testing, Aren't against mandatory pre-marital testing or man­ education, and research .. .** Which leads me to datory testing of any kind. Yet as a gay leader and my second objection to the April, 1987 editorial. a health professional, I feel it's time to uke our heads out of the sand. Aside from being a vague and inaccurate Your Rights \bs, I have concerns about civil rights and description of A. 1307. your editorial appears to abuses. But the solution is to fight for protection be a thinly veiled attack on my record regarding Worth $10 and use the legal system, f^eople are needlessly the AIDS epidemic and the needs of Rochester's dying as we debate. The disease we see today gi^ comnmnity in general. Contrary to your im­ Please make check payable to: reflects transmission from several yeans ago. By plications that my record on these areas is mark­ 1991 more people will die from AIDS d%an died ed by homophobia and setf-righteotisness, NYSLQL LOBBYIST FUND in the entire Vietnam V/ar. And if predictions of I would point out the foltowing: 1) that Poet Office Box 932 the Surgeon General come true, wc are sitting on my record on AIDS reads like the Har­ Mbany, NY 12201

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May 1987 EMPTY CLOSET 5 Sister CherylLee Awarded Russo Cup at GAGV Annual Dinner From the President by Thooutt Krolak to see more women attend. There is also a new She described the organization as ^thriving." Its separate from the Vicki Cup given at the Bachefor ANNOUNCING WE'RE ON The nole from my ft»tune cookie sakl, "A love Frkby ni^ bridge club. membership has increased so that its executive Forum. affidr will take on a new dimension." So much A vote was then taken conceming a change in committee now has four members. Beskies Sister Cheryl befongs to die order of St. Joseph. reasons has not begun lo fly. That*s puzzling, bgr Horace LclMiridgr BUILDINO FUND for forttuie-telling. So much, also, for niy nile to the Gay Alliance constitution. Approval, fay a ineeting on the first and third ^^^nesday nights She is the liaison between the gay conmiunity and because even though 2j000 show up at the annual Beiiv Presktent of GAGV is not only an honor, OUR }NPYl sample just a little from each course of a Chinese showjof hands, was given to lengthenirkg the term of each inonth, the LRC now has Suix^y brun­ the Rochesier Catholic Dkx:ese; a chaplain 10 D/I; picnic, that only begins to touch the TlOyOOO in H t»a challeiige. Here we are, mid-way in the 18 FOUNDERS CLUB dinner. By the time ray &vorite dish, chKken with of the GAGV Preskient from six months to one ches. It also has. Craft continued, an artist's group and a youth minister at St. Christofter's Church Monroe County. laoiidcs, and I am still learning what the lemon slices arrived, my palate could noc be in- year. This, Lethbridge pointed out, would give and an outing group. She sakl that the LRC hokis in Noith Chili. In 1983 she helped to gain pass^e dnltenges are! I guess the bottom line is that the '*Breaknig bread for dough" recognizes the We aace seeking 100 peo­ dtdged much more. "moie continuity'* to the office, allowing a new a coffeehouse on the last Satimij^ of each month. of the gay rights ordinance by the Rochesier city challenges change from month to month. need for many people to remain in the president more time to team the job. Interested women may call 244-8640 for more cotmcil. She has adviaed gay Catholics and their bMckground, because it is a quiet way of engag- ple, businesses, groups, to The menu was a good enough reason to attend So what are the current challeogeS? One of >^e-Presklem Gay Hallinen then reviewed information. parents and has qmken about homosexuality and ifig people in a wrthy cause at a social event the GAGV*s annual dhuier-dance at the Hong 1987*s biggies is the October March in donate $100 (or more) each Kong Restaurant on the night of March 28. more changes in the constituion. Other special announcements were made. Chk: homophobia to many different groups. ^Atehinglon. T\M> ofour Errtpty Closet voluiHeeis, (ranging from a break&st to a cocktail party to a formal dinner). The cause can be 4jgnified and to help finanoe downpay- Cocktails began at seven. Diniser began with ap­ After this. City Councilman Tim Mains, a F^rker, Picnic Co-ordinator, disclosed plans for This kind of dedicated voltmteer best per­ Robyn Freeh and Jennie Bowker, have been to petizers, among them egg-rolls, that were enougfa former GAGV President, proposed changing the the annual Gi^ Alliance Picruc to be hekl on Sun­ Albany to begin involvement in the plannirig, and authemtcaled via primed cards we have available, ment and closing costs for sonifies what Horace Ledibridge described earlier so that each of YDU can contact those invisible for a small meal. It ended with fried bananas and phrase "gay gfXKips" in the documem's pream­ day, July 5 in Genesee Villey Vaik. She asked for in the evening as the GAGV's c^jectives: '*help we*l\ be rallying Rochester support between now the cookies. ble to "gay and lesbian.** This amendment passed. volunteers. — and October. Mfe plan on a vital comingent frpm networks by inviting your friends and acquain­ our new center. for our special cotnmunity, defense ofour rights At 9:50, GAGV Preskient Horace L^bridge Movii^ on to the finaricial report. Treasurer Rochester to mareh, and hopefully couple tances to a pleasurable social event with the pur­ A Fbunders Qub Plaque Sue Cowell revealed that the Communi^ Chest and educating..." $15,000 + rose to annouiK:e die begiiming of the business Tim ChfTan told us that die GAGV's revenues for representation at the evening couple ceremony pose of enjoying and fundraising.. .in a prtvate **word-of-mouth campaign" will begin in May. will be engraved with sesskm of the eveniii^. He reminded us ofthe pur­ 1986 were 52% greater dum for 1985. October 11. The latter is our great opportunity na­ place, your home. Contributions through the Chest have allowed the pose of the annual dinner, "to see where to go, tionally to let our society know that gays and les­ members' names (if they One new item in the budget for this year is a GAGV 10 get more donations every year. Under Come join us; we need you. lb obtain cards, where we've been." He said that as Preskient crf bians ALSO enjoy intimate Ibngterm computer for the Gay Alliance office. Another the "donor optkm plan" you can make a contribu­ simply call Monday, Tuesday or Mfednesday mor­ the Alliance fie has worn many "hats**: per relationships. wish) and plaoed in our new new kiea is that of a Center Director, a paid, part- tion merely by listing the recipiem's address. This nings from 9 to 12 (244-8246), or Monday center. facilitator, janitor, handyman, fundraiser, cof­ time position. This person would carry out tasks is the only way the GACV can obtain United V/sy The second biggie in 1987 is our ongoing hous­ through Saturday evenings 7:30 to 9:30, leaving feehouse manager, bookkeeper, treasurer, ar­ that are too time-consuming for the president. fiiikts since it is not a United Way member. She a message (244-8640). Vh also can provide a ing fund push. As most of you know, we began Send checks payable to $10^25^4/87) chivist, and secretary among others. He stressed The continued increase in revenue to allow for suggested telling your co-workers to help spread die current pusn widi $5^900 accumulated from slide shew to show graphically our needs and that the primary goal of the Alliance is to raise the wor(l. goals. the GAGV Building Fund. these new expenses has been estimated for 1987. die annual pkmics of 1985 and 1986. Since dien a,ai.47 funds for its new residence. The SlOjOOO that has About $2,000 has been allotted for the computer Prior to these announcements. President we have made significant progress by doubling Ifelephone 244-8246 Mon­ been raised for the purpose is "great but not good and $3,500 for the Center Director This post Lethbridge intixxluced some special members of our SSjOOO toSKMXX) in8 months. That's cause day and Wednesday morn­ $9^2(1/87) enough.** Vh must reach reach out, he urged us, would tiot niled umil August. The delay is due the audience. They were Linda and Judy of for celebration... but not neariy enough to meet for the millions of dollars in supportive grants. to the AlliarK:e not being absolutely certain that Silkwood Bookstore, and Mark Boyer of our needs. Library Open Sundays ings or 244-8640 to leave pmmtj He reviewed plans for the new position of the present finaiKial trend will continue into the Downtowner Publications, the typesetters for the So what are our needs? >^ need a place for We're pleased to announce that Tom, our message if you wish to $5,178 (SraS) Center Director, and a possible men's discussion -year's second half. Empty Closet. Other honored guests of the even­ space to do more of what we do well. Currently librarian, will be present to open the lounge each 1 group. The Saturday night coffeehouse remains After this report, Aummn Craft ofthe Lesbian ing were Officer Roy Ruffin, the new police to get to where we live, one walks down garbage Sunday 1:30 to 3:30. These new hours mean that leam how you can help. well-atlended, althoi^ he indkatedhe woukl like Resource Center (LRC) gave a progress report. departmem liaison to gays, and his wife. Ruffin alley and up a flight of narrow stairs to cramped thc GACJV lounge will be open routinely two to sakl he'd met nuuiy interesting people in d» weeks quarters where we have no kitchen and two tiny three hours each d^ of the week. since assuming'his new office. offices which burst at their seams...for The lounge also be open Monday, Ibesday and These people received applause, but the even­ $6XXX)/year. We need a place with space that will Wenesday mornings 9 to 12, and each evening July 5 Picnic ing's standing ovation was reserved for Sister be visibly positive, room in which we can pro­ except Sunday from 7:30 lo 9:30. Lesbian Cheryl Lee, to whom Gary Hallinen gave the vide social and educational experiences. These CorKimittee Vicki Russo Humanitarian Cup Award. This must include a lour^, library, and meeting spaces Resource prize, first presented in 1984, is annually given for contiguous groups, ranging from small groups Meeting Scheduled to a person who has given outstanding service, to dinners and dances. Friday Bridge Club Center whether paid or volunteered, to the general com­ How can we raise more money? Vfe have plans. for TViesday, munity, including fgay amd lesbian. The award is Each month we will be publishing a calendar of A new addiction is clearly observable on Samr- GAGV Coffffeehouse forthcoming events, all of which will include an d^ nights at GAGV coffeehouse: BRIDGE. May 19 element of fundraising. For example, we have very Players are so intent on their bidding "fix" that special plans for an area at the annual picnic Ju­ some social amenities melt away as onlookers try As everyone knows (aiKl can't WATT for), the Every Saturday Night! ly 5 where people can have fiMn and GAGV can to talk with players. Attention spans are strained annual GAGV picnic is Sunday afternoon, July cs^m money. The calendar will help everyone see by the hubbub; frequently heard is "What dkl you 5. The first committee meeting to coordinate Meets the first and A sociai time for ages 18 what to do that will combine pleasure and a way bid?" Furthermore, some onlookers, intrigued by volunteers and all they can give to plannmg and third Wednesday each of helping. The calendar will also include events the intensity of the players, are asking to leam. facilitating the picnic is: Tuesday evening. May and over • $1 Admission Vmight, once again, we ordain our leaders and nr>onth 7:30-9:30 challenge the rest of you to work even harder in planned by other local gay and lesbian fimdrais­ So, we're developing a bridge club on Friday 19, 7:30, at GAGV lounge. Please do come! This • Refreshments: Coffee, ing organizations, so we won't overlap. evenings, at the GAGV lounge. There is the poten­ is a wonderful way to help with our major event • Gannes: Bridge, Euchre, this most difficult time. We are plagued with a Vfe will also continue with other methixis begun tial for a spring and fell tournament, a marathon, ofthe year. Tea, Cocoa, Soft Drinks, Pinochle, Trivia, Monoply, disease that goes even beyorul physical destruc- tiem. H^ must work even harrier just to maintain last fall. For example, the Founders Club and contract bridge. Beginners are welcome; Chips Chess, Scrabble, Checkers ($IOO/person) now has 24 members. That means lessons will be offered by peers, some of whom the God-given rights we have achieved. AIDS is not a gay disease; bta once again, we arr the there is room for 76 more members. Buffolo rais­ have leamed recently and are eager to share. A social and informational ed SlQjOOO a few years ago with this method. Sure­ A fee of fifty cents will cover cost of beverages. • Special Treat Once • Library Access scapegoats. Black people have been fighting for ly Rochester can do as well or better! Donors will Bring snacks ifyou wish. Bidding gets underway exchange for lesbian and a Month! their rights for many, marry years. Arul we have have their names on a plaque, if they wish. Vbu at 8 p.m. every Frklay evening. Call John at bisexual women been "seen arul heard from'* fbr ordy a few. Laws can donate by sending in your check or money 467-0^7 for more information. Call 244^40 M-T-W 9-Noon, M-Sat 7:30-9:30 pm will help, but education fi>r those \t4u> would call order, earmarking it Founders Club. therrtselves Christian is the ordy way to change things. Another method we began last fell is called "breaking bread for dough," which for unclear Prejudice is ignorance — Love is hope — artd hard work with fearless perseverance is the artswer. Let each qf us begin today to love ourselves a little more, to love our brothers smd The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley I sisters in the gay comrrmnity a little bit rrtore, artd 713 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607 firudly, to lave the world a little bit more, artd begin to see it as the beautifid place it can be with 716-244-8640 244-9030 Need a Lawyer? Doctor? a lot cf love tmd effort. UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS Or a house painter? insurarice salesman? nurse? etc? -Araie Feci*, frun his wcloQiBiBK speech for Ac Bth Amttal ViMyeAridd Ca|ft Awards Name 244-8640 JUNE 30 10:30 pm-1:30 am moonlit cruise on the Address Monday-Saturday 7:30-9:30 pm Spirit of Rochester on Lake Ontario, City State Zip n^ cash bar. max. 500 people. Home Phone _ Work Phone JUNE 29 Fashion show at Jazzberries JULYS GAGV annual picnic, Genesee Valley Park TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP Want to Serve the Gay Community Membership is tax deductible JULY 6 Fashion show at Jazzberries with your iistening and referrai sidiis? Irxjividual $ 20.00 Annually AUGUST 2 2:30 to 5:30 pm cruise on Spirit of Household $ 30X)0 AnnuaHy Rochester on Lake Ontario, cash bar, max Organi2atk>n/ $ SOiX) Annually Business 500 people Patron $ 75iX) Annually 244-8640 Benefactor $100 Annuaily Monday-Saturday 7:30-9:30 pm AUGUST Date Auction SernJ me my free subecription to the Empty Closet SEPTEMBER Dance CXTOBER Oktoberfest, lodge at Mendon Ponds. Leave a message at GAGV with the peer facilitator hayride I WISH TO DONATE TIME, SERVICES OR MATERIALS. and you will be contacted for the rtext training session. I understand that membership entitles me to voting privileges of thc NOVEMBER Thanksgiving dinner, potluck general membership and discounts to GAGV events. The membership list Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley DECEMBER Dressup Dance is confidential and available only to the Board of Directors 713 Monroe Ave Rochester. NY 14609 VIeU Cup Recipient JANUARY Winter Carnival/Mardi Gras pliolD cfedk: M.L. MMar Signature * ^EMpwaBaCT-witor'wifr-" Struggle 2iidLT Qlen Nesbitt, 34, oT Levtttown, NY, lerveadon if die Governor's sttff continues lo deny Aa ftondine service providers for tfae last six ticm dfort. GLAAD Radio Spot «tt diadoae NYS Oimd offidab* ptans lo her a hearing on thdr propoaed disdkaise. Tbey yean* no one GOuM be more pleased tfaan tfae Gsy Birther, the administiation's AIDiS educatimi 4BtilkK|0e her ftom active diiQf, • dcipiip an CK- will abo disclose eacpert aestimooy which wiU be MeaH^MeaMi Crisis diat die Presidem has final­ eflbrt feib to reoQgniae the reality of human aot- Comegys Calls for Civil Disobedience Goes Nationwide MBhMry MTvkse mcoid. Gov. Cuorao*» Executive oiKJCutoOttpiwetneuuaro»cmBgraat ricsDws ly sppim on the issue of AIDS. "Hoswwn; diere ud behavfor. For example, ite strem on semml sextud oriemation iaterferes with militaiy is mpilghi the history ofthe Reafmadministia- many of whom had never seen Ointon's iiicivisive The G^ and Lesbian Alliance Against Defama­ CMer 28 praiecct state employees from Over 500 people attended the Grand Banquet sion of his address tion (GLAAD) has announced die syndkation of tkmifeat should be caure for astfaatisfe^ipn coD- yomh of dus commy and puipoady cgidhdea a of the National Lesbian and Gay Health Con­ politkal comedy routine before. The banquet mvcvimkiacioo besed oataaniBi oneataiioii. Also honored was actress and Screen Actors dieir popidar r«ik> spot. Miming Atemfty; 7** £iM offidals serving imder Gov. Cuomo*s Ms. Nan Hdnier, of die ACLCTs Gsy Rights crni^JUDS. popdatma m risk for AIDS. Hte adnmustralfon's ference and National AIDS Forum, held March Guild Preskient Patty Duke who was imroduced began widi singer Kimberly Miller singing They Tell Abtmt Us, Beginning this month, the are attemptiog to imfOloBtarily PR9e6t, wiH express her otaanjgatkm's support W|^ it is literaUy true chat orer the 1987 and education programs are paitty m comparison lb 28. 1987 at die Sheraton-Universal Hotel's Grand by openly gay actor Michael Keams as ^'a woman "American die Beautiful," widi die announcer Ibr N^Htt's fight to de§etad her righis to free I98t.l|irri periods the governmem is spfading aheady C9ilstmg efibfts in Brinin, Nbni^ and notify that the lyrics were written by lesbian series will become available to public radfo sta­ liiiBhaiy IX Nesbitt solely fbr her ftaaeimfim Ballroom in Los Angeles. Attendees heard who continues to work miracles." speech and assodatiaii. SLTfjhwion on AIDS veseaich« education, treat- Kadierine Lee Bates who lived wtdi her lover tions nationwkle on a bi-weekly basis. Curtis ibom her ssBtualjorienlaikm. They am violaiiiig SwitasflamL The admhnsmakm'a lecridtemcemi honoree Duke Comegys, President of the Los Duke applauded California's dcfc&t oi Proposi- Mason, diairmah of OLAAD's Public Relations Ms. Abby; Ridienfekl, of Lambda L^ testing, Americans iteed to.kno w tfiat AIDS education will oost lives. Angeles Gay and Lesbian Community Serv.ices Cadierine Coman in ^Msllesl^, Massachusetts for Msna lefulatkms which leqniie diat Nesbitt tfon 64, die LaRouche Initiative, and staled, "Last Committee, points out: •'The new spots will have Defease, win also pledge her ofganizatiofi's sup­ million of tfais amoaa are msiidmed By 19SH, 18QI0OO Americans witt have died Center and Co-Chair ofthe Human Rights Cam­ 25 years. The Los Angeles Wamen's Conununi­ (whh mof6 than 3 yeait militeiy service) mast year's defeat of the hkieous coticept of Proposi­ a national fbcus and will dramatk;ally highlight port and Its opposition to the military's cosiijmirr Medicare imd Medicaid piogiams as ftom AIDS, more than three times the number paign Fund call for civil disobedience to challenge tion 64 proved in no uncertain terms that a dif­ ty Chorus performed several songs, including a he ^ven a pttblic bearing prior to diachaife. GLAAD's activities across the country. If the liwiB Rnt aad Ibd Eai%n, hiiwyeia fcrNesbitt , homophobk; prattices. well''i|inandatory testii^ in dte miliiary. of American kOled in Vtetnun. Vlh hope tfds Pn^kiem Reagan's fiuliuieo f leadership on AIDS. ference can be made. The gay and lesbian com­ wonderful renditfon of "One Fine Day" accom­ Ff^tfte Presktem to take credit for tfais is like panied by a multi-image show. Dancing response in New \brk has been aiiy indicatkm, wfll detail their plans lo seek federal court in- bdmod reoognilkm faydn s admimstmdan wiO lead "There have been several times in American munity galvanized its forces and a leadership of the series will be a big hit;' foi^l^ from of tfae American Heart Aasodation to more cardnl conskieiatfon of the Natkmd history where civil disobedience bas been ap­ d^nity and strength was formed to create an throughout the evening was accompanied by Los Angeles' Great American \Smkee Jazz Band. Begirming in Man^ of dus year. Naming Names ant^^Hltiiraing credit kx paying hospHdizatkn Acadefloy of Sciences recommendation for Sk propriate,*' sakl Comegys. "I believe that now is atmosphere in whkh the truth had to be heard." cofislbrcoronsfy faeart disease. Moreowei; some bilUon spem for a preveatkm-edncaiion program The keynote address of the evening was pro­ also began a weekly televised verskm, whkh airs one of those times. V^ have tried rational Actor Iblly Savalas, who was staying at the hotel over Gay Cable Networic (GCN). of them doUan and diousttids of Hvn migfat faave and $1 tnUion for medkd mearch. discourse for six long years and it simply hasn't vkled by Congressman Henry A. >^^xnian. Chair­ and had chatted with many participants Naming Names debuted in December, 1985, on tyignity and Metropolitan Church been amed had there been a nadond AIDS educa­ worked. I believe it would be enormously con­ man of die House Subcommittee on Health and throughout the Conference, drc^)ped in to give New \brk's radk) WBAI and has since aired structive to our cause for this president and this greetings at the banquet but caused controversy die Environment. Wixman stated emphatically. nation to leam hoiv truly desperate we are. If "This preskient will not be remend>efed for die weekly spots with great success. John Scaglani, with his remarks. "I never met a gay guy I dkln't statkMi maruiger at WBAI, noted that the program Join for Historic Conference reason alone can*t do the job, then radical like," joked Savalas. "I also never met a lesbian tax bill or star wars or forIra n or Nicaragua. He NGLTF Presses Congress action—such as mass sit-ins and demonstrations will be rcmemberd as the presktent who allowed is *'one oS our best items, hard hitting and pro­ chick I liked. That's because I couldn't stand the vocative. Everybody loves it." with hundreds of us going to jail—is our only competitfon. I guess what I really want to say is diousands to die and allowed the nation to be Members of D^nity/USA, tbe ocganizatkm of an address by Sister Jeannine Gramick, SSND, recourse. I believe the time has come to follow that in these days when the closet door is. open frightened and torn apart. He will be remembered Using a rotatii^ roster of male and female com­ gay and lesbian Romatt Catholks and their a co-fotmder fo New V^ys Ministry, a pkmeer for Emergency Monies thc footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King. V^ must and the spotiight is on your community, it's a as showing less foresight with more information mentators, each segment of Naming Names friends, wiil gadier from July 23 to 26 for their ministry to Catholic gi^ and lesbians; a panel Dedaring that "bankruptcy should not be the Tfae Iksk Force has'cdled on Congress toad d begin a coordinaled, carefully plaimed natkmwkle privilege for me to sec the gentility and the dian aay leader since Herbert Hoover or Neville focuses on two examples of gi^ bigotry from the Eighth Biennial Convemion at the Sheraton Bal discusskm on Sexual Ediics, including the l^k price for prolonged life," the Nationd Gay and emeigency ftmds in the currem fiscd year (1987) campaign of nonviolent civil disobedience." humanity and the humor and I hope the rest of Chamberlain." the national print and electronic media. Every Harbour Hold in the Bal Harbour area of Miami, Force set up by Dignity/USA on Sexual Ethics Lesbian'nisk Force is prying Congress to mdte and include monies in the upcoming fiscd 1988 thc worid sees it too. Thank and God blessyou." Waxman stressed that "AIDS shows die failure item concludes with names and addresses of the Flonda. Their agenda will include preparations and addressing such questions as what is sexual Comegys also uigcd the government to set up appropriate newspaper, rruigazine, or TV outiet for tfae Incoming visit of Pope John i^ud n ethics? How can Dignity members contribute to ttn emergfiSicy appropriation topiQ^ for AZT for budget to create a specid ftniid forne w treaUnents a "Manhattan Project" whkh will speed discovery The evening was emceed by lesbian comk Kate df American healdi care" and cited examples. for AIDS. Because of die progress that faas aheady "Our insurance system is unfair. Ifyou lose your so concerned listeners may register their objec­ scheduled for September, 1987. The Vope will visit a sexual ethic that is both Christian and gay? those persons not covered by tfaird party ptymem :y«i cure to AIDS. He received an extended ova- Clinton who entertained throughout the evening plans. "Achievirig federd ftmding for AZT been made on tfae suppleiiiertdappropi lation for 'V job—because of economics or because of tions — to the editor of The Wdl Street Joumtd, dttes across the Soudiem United States and along Billed as the largest lesbian and gay religiotis tion from the banquet partkipants at the conclu- and brought her comk skills to the participants- the chairman of WABC, or the hosts of the 7&- die RKnfk Coast in California. A final stop in treatroems will be a major priority of tfae Iksk ftscd 1987, this addition will probably be made illness—you lose your insurance. AIDS has shown conference ever hdd. Dignity delegates will be on tfae floor of tfae Senate or House. Estinudes rkty show. Detroit is pknned on the return to Rome. joined by members of die Universal Fdlowship Force in tbe months ahead,** stated JefT Levi, diat Medicaid is shallow and inadequate. Marry NGLTFs Executive Director. are tfaat up to $30 millkm will be needed in fiscd nuddle-class Americans arc learning the hard way Recent Naming Names spots have included The dieme crf* the convemkm is **Cdebrate die of Metropditan Community Churches (MCC) for 1987 and $60 million to psy fortreatme m of tfaose Congressional Subconunittee The recently lk:ensed drug AZT, marketed as that in most states you can qualify only if you're WABC talk show host Bob Grant spewing, "I Preedom of die Chiklrm of God;' and die keynote an historical evening foecumeiuca l worship. This on AZT not covered by private hedth insurance Retrovir, is estimated to cost $7^l0j000 per year. totally disabled and have less dian $1,500 to your hope that g^s keep on having sex so that AIDS address will be given by Dr. John Boswell of 1&le special evening will include a liturgicd service, or Medicaid. It is tfae ftrst drv^ litaised to treat AIDS and name. AIDS has also shown that we can produce will get worse and more of them will croak;" University. New Haven, CT. noted historian and a featured speaker and a dinner/dance, to be hdd Told of Anti-Gay Violence mtAirotci Christianity, apd Social Vdemtu^e: Gay at MCC Convemion headquarters, tfae Deauville severe ARC. Some 5j000 persons wtdi AIDS were There are two compelling argumente to be made medical miracles for die rich and plain neglect William F. Buckley on PBS-TV's Firing Line to Congress, Levi said. **The first is a mord In detailed testimony before Congress on April testified Berrill. "We have appealed for action to recommendii^ that gay persons with AIDS be tat­ People in fHtstem Europe fiom the Begirtrung qf Hotd. recdving the drug ftee of charge prior to licens­ for the poor. AZT is priced for kings and ing; tfaey must now psy for the treamem as wdl. one—wc cannot diow peopte to die prematurdy 2, NGLTF sharply criticized the lack of federal the Attorney General's Task Force on Family Medicaid is for people who have been made tooed, Nazi fashion, on the buttocks as a warn­ the Christian Em to the lourfeenth Century More than twenty convention worlcshops and Boswell will relate his discovery of early Chtuch Levi sakl that it is **unethicd to withhokl treat­ when tfaere is a Ikxnsed treatmem. The second response by the U.S. Justice Department to the Violence, the Office for Victims of Crime, and paupers." ing to their sex partners; and the Rolling Stone seminars will cover a varied array of topics built is ftnancid~by paying for AZT for diose affected alarming incidence of anti-gay/lesbian violence. the National Institute of Justice, but to no avail. graphk whkh glaringly spelled out "GAY" as an services that united same-sex couples. ftom Dignity's areas of concem: Spiritud mem from individuds who have been receivii^ The Preskient of the National Lesbian and Gay a life-proloiigifig drug and outrageous that peo­ individuds, tfae goverrunem will actually be sav­ Anti-Violence Project Director Kevin Berrill ui^ged Even worse, the Office for Justke Programs has Health Foundatfon, Ellen Ratner, presented roses acronym for Oot ^ids }kt? Other highlights will include an address by Development, Education, Socid Involvement, ing money by keeping tfaem off Medicaid and at times actually sought to prevent its grant reci­ ple whose lives could be prolonged wUl die members of the House Appropriations Subcom­ and a gift to Conference Director Eric E. Rofes. Naming Names also applauds reporting about fadier John McNeill, S J., audior of The Church Feminist Issues and Socid Events. otfaer forms of public assistance—wfaen they mittee on Commerce, Justice and State to make pients from addressing the legitimate concerns of and the Htfmosexual. McNeill is a Jesuit priest For furtfaer information, r^iatradoo ete., please prematurely because tfaey cannot afford a drug. Rofes thanked Banquet Chair Davkl l^lor and the gay amimunity that is fair and balanced, and We must not wdt for tfae ftrst person to die im- woidd faave to pay forbot h tfae drug tfaerapies and violence against gay people a priority in Fiscal lesbian and gay crime victims." encourages listeners to let editors know when diey who was silenced fay the \%tkan for q>eakirig on caU or write DIGNITY/USA CONVENTION, dl tfaeir other medicd costs." 1988. Conference Coordinator John Olson for their necessarily before Mkiqg Steps to assure tfaat thoae NGLTF asked the House Subcommittee to: (I) tremendous efforts at producing successful events. have done a good job. gay and lesbian issues and was recendy expelled 1500 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Suhe U, "Anti-gay violence is a pervasive problem, one direct the National Institute of ftom die Society of Jesus (Jesuits) for die same lA^ohington, DC 20005, or phone 202/861-0017. who cannot afford AZT are provkled ftmds by Action fay Congress on the supplemenud ap­ Readeis are encouraged to contact their local tfae federd goremmem to pay for treatmem." propriation is expected after tfae Easier recess. that has been sadly exacerbated by the AIDS Justice to hold a nattonal conference public radio station to persuade them to pkk up reason, althoi^ the expulsioa is under appeal; crisis," Berrill told the Subcommittee. "In some that would set a research ageixla on the problem; the progiam as part of their r^ular format, if they communities tiiere are indications that anti-gay (2) direct NU to include a focus on anti-g^ have not already done so. violence is increasing. Among groups reporting violence in all its law enforcement training pro­ > such violence lo NGLTF in 1986, 37% noted that grams, publications and forums, with special at­ amigay violence in their areas was more frequent tention to innovative programs; and (3) direct the in 1986 than in 1985." Justice Department to address the needs and con­ B-O-O-K-S Berrill outlined the failure of the Justke Dpeart- cerns of gay and lesbian victims of crime and STOP the meni to respond to homophobic violence. "To members of other overlooked and underserved date, virtually nothing has been done by the victims groups- Halla Flooring ASSAULT! federal government to study or remedy this pro­ "The cost of these proposals for actions is quite OM Hoors Refinished blem. Indeed, the federal response to anti-gay small," observed Berrill. "The cost of silence and "Intermediate Force" violence reflects much the same denial and neglect indifference is far greater." Copies of NGLTF New Floors Installed Solution-XR 5000 Flowers & Foliage that was evident during the initial stages of the testimony may be obtained by writing to the Anti- Landscape & Design AIDS crisis." Violence Project at NGLTJF, 1517 U Street NW, Electronic Defense Nowhere has this neglect been more glaring and Washington, DC 20009. VIDEO ' willful than at thc Department of Justice." Parquet, Strip, Planic, Oak. Module-Safe-Govt Maple, Teak. Cherry, Marble, Tested-Warranty-US Delivering REMTALS Beautiful Flowers Quarry. Ceramic. 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(Bducatii^ the Disabled in a Giy scheduled meetings in a neutral, accesaiUe ioca- 2:30 p.m. The newly formed Rocfaester Aisoctatfon of faomosexudity and alcofaoUsm, but mtfaer because Environment) is a group for physically handicifH tion, piaaning social activities such as dinner, Oiy and LeaMn Menid Healtfa PmfenfoBds and of tfae infaetent stresses, issues and patterns wfaicfa ped or disabled gi^ and tesbiafis that is now for­ cmlk piDjects, tripa to musetmis, concerts, and by Thomas Krolak has been set. Those who want to partkipate can GAGV are ^XMtoriog a d«y loog workshop on faave devdoped tn a faomopfaobic society. ming in Metropolitan Rochesier Aiea. resteumtt, and ptnsning cotMinuing education lo Even if some gay people think Matt Fleig and contact Matt and Andy through tfae Gay AlHance assessment* neferrd and tteatment issues for Tbe worivfaop wiU be faeld at tfae Unitarian The groi^» was prompted by a 1986 U. S. Cen­ broaden inlereits and aelf-knowledgB. at 244-8640. Andy Allocco wem too fer showing their affec­ cfaenucdly dependem and codqwndent g«^ aod Chuicfa oo 220 S. Winton M. Friday June 12, sus Bureau Study which stale*, ^'One in five suf­ In reachkig for group goals, EDGE will be tion for each odier last Memorid D^ on Durand As of this writing, about ten people have lesfaiaa persons. 1987 fiDin 9:30 - 4. Morning sessions wiU focus fer a disability of sotne son; the nte of disabilities oioniairiaglegtriatinn that wouM affect die disabl- Eastman Beach, that does not effitct dieir deter­ volunteered to take pan in tfae protest. Initidly, EUen Ratner, EdM, President of tfae Nadond on cfaemicd dqiendency assessment issues, increases with age, affecting mote than half of ;d ed aad pbyuodly handicapped gqr and lesbian mination to fight back. there was a pn^blem edisting mde suppon for Oiy and Lesbiaa Hedth Foundation, and Presi­ lifestyle aod fiunily of origin issues and same sex people 65 and t^teer If dwae stetiitics aie applied poptdation. Maiiy lam are in place lo help tfae "Everyone has a right to an opinion. That the evem while the lesbian response was en­ dent of PRIDE Institute, wUI be leadn^ tfae couple issues. ID Rochester's p^ population, that is appaonnnte- hanrtii B|)ped poptdation but these lam are juat the doesn't make them right or wrong and it doesn't thusiastk; from the start. Matt assured me this was worksfaop. raiDE Institute, which is nwkii^ it Alteniooo sessions wtU focus on chenucd b^ 6iD0010 9/)00pt9sicaily disabled or handic^^K begiimiog aiiid more woric needs lo be done. In make us right or wrong. But just because Vm not no longer a problem. possible for EUen Ratner to conte to Rocfaester, dependency treatmem issues and AIDS, ARC and ped gays and lesbians this sense, EDGE of Rochester wiU be examin­ from San Francisco that doesn't mean I'm not a As for law enforcement protectfon, Reig spoke is tfae fust gay and lediian inpatient trnrtment cfaemicd dependency. This worksfaop wdl be an Many are surprised by this figure. Most gays ing politiod issues, but otdy as a function of im­ fTrst-class citizen." This was Fleig's rebuttal to to die new police department lidson, Oflicer Roy fiteflity hi the countiy aid is Ofte of the fow piaoes excellem opportunity for anyone in tfae field of and lesbians do not realize that there is a popula­ proving the qtiality of life for handicapped and anyone who thinks that he and his lover, Alloc­ Ruffin. since the city does not patrol the beach, wfaere persons with AIDS and ARC are mentd hedtfa and/or chemicd dependetk^ to in­ tion that is still invisible. For whatever reason, disabled people. co, brought their problems widi die Sheriffs there is no way Ruffm can be tk any direct help. wekomed. crease botfa tfaeir knowledge of and sensitivity to and with whatever disability, many disabled peo­ The primary goal of EDGE of Rochester is Department on themselves. But he does suppon the protest and suggested that Atifaough tfaere is a faigfaer peiceinage of a broad range of issues which tfae ffy and les­ ple speiKl much of their time alone, not knowing communication: between each odier and from diat These problems started when bystenders began Fleig write to the Sheriffs Department. akofaolism in ttte gay comnnmity dum in tfae bian chemicdly dependem and codqmdem per­ there are other physically disableci and handicap­ strength and trust that is buih, outwards to the verbdly harassing the two, and three male friends, Fleig wrote Sheriff Meloni on March 30 that geiterd population, little attentfon until recendy son &ces in their treatment and recoveiy proces. ped gays and lesbians in Rodiester. rest of the community so others can be reached! at die beach last May 26 after Andy and Matt were protection for the protestors is "required" from faas been given to the treatmem and reoovety pro­ The cost for the workshop is $20i00 and in­ Curremly, tbere is only one other group in New One ofthe most difficult tasks in oiganizing a seen kissing and touching each other. Two his oflice. But there has been no reply. This is cess for the g^ and lesbtan chemicdly d^n- cludes a box lunch. Anyone wishing to register >brk State that has been formed to meet the needs g^ and lesbian group is reaching the people that Sheriffs deputies ordered the gay men to leave, what he expected, Fleig said. dem and codependent person. may send a check made out to GAGV and address­ of dus **tnvisible** population. Cook Friedman has are interested. This is especially acute in the case but diowed the other group to stay, doing nothing He emphasized that the Sheriffs Department Approximately 20 to 30% of the gay popda­ ed to Kathy Vfemam, 134 Sotttfaview Terrace, begun a group in New Y:>rk City and has receiv­ of many disabled and handicapped people who to stop their abuse. has a "responsibility" to protect individuals tion luis been reported to be alcoholic. 2 to 3 times Rocfaester. New York 14620 OR cdl Kadiy at ed a much laiger response than was expected. Pre­ have dropped out ofthe gay community coiwplete- Repeated efforts to get an admission of whether they are gay or not. Meloni's only the percentage in tfae generd population. This is 271-1048. sent at the first meeting of EDGE in New >brk Ci­ ly because of this. discrimination from Sheriff Andrew Meloni's of­ response has been to tdl the Democrat and ty were representatives from Mayor Koch*s Of- If you are a physically disabled or handicap- ^ fice, as well as a guarantee that such an incident Chronide that those at the kiss-in will not be given ftce and Ginny Appuzzo*$ Office in Albany. ped gay or lesbian or if you know someone who will not happen again, have failed. any specid protection. The original otganizational concept of EDGE is, please contact John by writing 77ie Errtpty To protest this treatment, Allocco and Fleig have Fleig dso sdd television cameras from the local Rochester Memorial Society is to form a forum of individuals in a supportive, Claset, Attention: John, EDGE, or by calling planned a "kiss-in ior tne afternoon of Memorid media will be present at the protest to record it non-polhical environment to work toward both John at 385-4578, between 8 and H) p.m. Day, May 25 on Durand Eastman Beach". and, hopefiilly, to discourage any anti-gay Originally scheduled for 2:30 to 3:30, it will now troublemakers. Sponsors Meeting on the take place a little later although no definite time Chronically III Syracuse to Host Regional r Can you protect your fiamily from financid home, and the role and responsibility of spouse hardship if a member becomes chronicdly ill? when illness occurs. Ms. Nurick is a counselor Meeting on National March Matt Fleig and Andy Allocco photo credit: Ubby Pickering Nancy Nurick addresses this question at the 30th at the Fiiumcid Counseling Service, a program ^Please ^ animd meeting ofthe Rochester Memorid Socie­ ofthe Regional Council on Aging. This program ty, Inc. at 2:00 p.m.. Sunder, May 3. The meeting provides information and financid plarming for by Jennie Bowker free space at the march location or during will be held at Asbury First United Methodist feirulies of the chronicdly ill. The next regtonal organization meeting for the transportation to ^A^ishington, this topic can be Church, 1050 East Avenue, in the Wesley Room. The meeting is free and open to the public. October 11 National March on >A^ishii^;ton will placed on the agenda fay calling Kate Larch, Gitsis Provokes Walk-Out Support^ Our pEuldng is available in the chuich parking lot. Attend and leam how to protect your &mily*s be held on M^ 30, in Syracuse. In Rochester, 315-425-0593. resources, by getting answers to questions con- For more information contact: Rochester publicity and fimdraising are needed in the gay R^istration will be betwen 11:00 a.m. and bv Howard Pollack Brill, on the staff of the Liberty, report that the cemiug the transfer of assets, including one's Memorid Society, Inc. 461-1620. and lesbian community, as well as outreach to at­ noon. Call 288-3248 for the meeting location or one policewoman present lold TJ, "One more in what apf>eared to be another outbreak of tract non-gays to the march. for any other intbrmation about the Marvh on homophobia, Gitsis Texas Hots, located at 6O0 word from you and I'm going to drag your Aavertisers For those interested in developing a chemical- Washington. Monroe Avenue, ordered a gay man lo \eave the scrawny lillie body out of your car. Jusl gel the premises, provoking a walk-out by a number of fuck oui of here. If you're not out of here in ten other customers. seconds, we're going to arrest all of you." The man asked to leave, klemified as Eric, had When mention of a police liaison to the gay gone to Gitsis around 3 a.m. on the early mom­ community came up, the police disclaimed that YET MORE LIGHT. . . ing of April 16. He was accompanied by 8 others. that was relevant or important. Neither the gays SEVENTH-DAY Gays Can Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns including 4 women. They had placed their orders, nor the potice seemed to know about Officer Roy WELLESLEY of the Genesee Valley when Eric went over to visit some friends in Ruffm's appointment as liaison. Be Christians! another booth. On the way there, he spilled some TJ is considering filing a complaint with inter­ MEETINGS- 1st Thursday each month coffee from the cup he was carrying, prompting nal affairs. CEINTER ADVENTISTS the nighl manager to order him out. Potluck at 6:30 Business mtg. after This is not the first such incident involving Git­ 442-2986 \ Open Arms Metropolitan When one ofhis party, TJ, came to his defense, sis. In June 1985, the Empty Closet reported that Cornmunity Church Contact: Pat Moran 244-8963 both men were told by the night manager, "I'm Gitsis did not allow a witness to cdl the police Gay is OKI SDA Kinship INVITES YOU not serving you. I know what you are.''* Everyone from their establishment after a gay man had been Intemationai, Inc.. since 1976, diere understood the commem to be anti-gay. The brutally assaulted by some "^-bashers" outside is a support group of several Sunday 6:00 pm entire party of 9 then decided to leave. their premises. Individual, family, couple hundred gay/lesbian Social time after service Most of the restaurant's other customers, who And a few m&nths ago, another party of gay Adventists, present and were also gay, got up to leave as wdl. This in­ men was asiced to leave by the same night manager and group counseling 243 Rosedale cluded some patrons who were in the middle of who ejectedthe April 16 group. Robert Brill, who for people former, in local chapters (comer Monroe) their meals. They already had been disturbed by was then not directly involved, overheard the nationwide. Ask for brochure. some comments the night manager had made to manager say, "I hate those fegs." In the wake of in alternative sexualities PO Box 3840-L, LA, CA 90078 Reverend Cathy Elliott other guests, reports one witness. this incident, the owner of Gitsis subsequently 271-8478 Roman Catholics - Episcopalians Some ejected patrons remained outside the apologized for the actions ofthe night manager. Telephone: restaurant holding a spontaneous demonstration No word has been heard yet about the April 16 Voice (213) 876-2076 Other Gay Christians against what they perceived to be anti­ incidem, and the owner was not available for com- Horace Lethbridge, M.A. A Gay Pbsitive Church gay discrimination. At least 5 potice cars even­ niKitf to this reporter. TDD (408) 866^159 Us! tually showed up to disperse the crowd of about Although Gitsis is one of the only dl-night Barbara Debes, M.S., C.A.S. For AU People 30. One police officer cdirdy told the crowd to restaurants in the gay Monroe Avenue area, many Dignity-Integrity/Rochester is an ecumenical organization open to leave. giQTS have followed such incidents with disgust, everyone who wishes to worship in a pleasant, rum-threatening Three witnesses, however, including Robert and have refused to patronize the restaurant. atmosphere. 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conHnueti from previou^^e May 1M7 EMPTY CLOSET 11 10 EMPTY CIJOSET May 1987 ID go down a dark all^ to tbe back of the buikling » gec 10 the Alliance new, you might get the im- pressiofi that it*s kind of a n^l^ve expeneace. r^ Ite die GAGV to be a group we can be evot ome pniod of, and I think a new buikfoig is a A Talk with Hallinen... vkal pan of theban." ... and Barbara Debes Gary has wofked hard brainstorming for ideas Sevend years ago, Gary and another board 10 raise money for the Building Fund, lb date, by M. L. Miller BD: My m^ior interest is in mental health years and in that time came to find out what the member were working on the a^nda for the only 27 people have jcyned the Founder's Club ML: The award b taa>aliaiiy for yoor issues, rd like lo see support systems for gays who by Joendiya Alliance was all abont^ GAGV*s Long Range Planning Conunittee. Th^ and that dis^ypoints him.rKe hopes that iqxoni- This year's winner of the Vkki Cup certainly vohuitcer work wtth thc Gay AWaarr When fhs Amie*s definition of a person ^'dedicated to don*t have biological femilies to sttppoit them. A cosmic awareness is OK^rcoming Gary From his work with D/I, Gary moved to included a building fond designed to accumulate iiy events like the lesbian fashfon ^low md the dM yoa ffavt Join up? our liberation" aixl someone who has "conunit­ I'm vety supportive of ^retiis FLAG atid its Hallinen though he*s not sure what it means or become involved with the GAGV, He was an enough capital to idlow the GAGV to purclMse its fbD-moon cruise on Lake Ontario aboard the BD: Late in 1979. When I ftrst came ous 1 elected represenftative-at-large at first, and that ted time, energy, and dreams to Rochesier*s Gay work with femilies and helpii^ parents get along. where it wtH lead him. All he knows is that he*s own building to house the Alliance and provide Spirit of Rochesier will stir people to participate thought they would be an all-embracing more and more aware of the gay community as position leid to the office c^Vke-President which in giving. "I think there are a number of people Alliance." sisterhood. I soon realized I had to do somethii^ Someday I'd like lo work with tfiem more. he has held for the, last two years. a place for its related activities. being much larger than this city and that the work "I was talking to some folks from Buffolo at who would make contributions u> the GAGV who Barbara I>ebes first volunteered her time more to give soinethii^ back. Being a peer focilitator Another concern is for gay couples in isolated '*It just sort of came about,** Gary says, aware than eight years ago and continues today as a Rep areas. It puts such a burden on a relationship to he does for it probably affects more people than the g^ picnic a few years ago, and they mentioned are hesitant because they don't warn to have 'Gay seemed like a natural spot for me. he is aware of. that it was his commitment to the work of the fiance' written on their checks," says Oaty. "and at Uurge to the GAGV board. Her energy is evi­ ML: Why peer fecHHalor? be everything to eadi other. Cotiples need friends! GAGV that others had in mind when electing him. that their city's gay organizatkxi had its CMvn phice, dent in her longevity, and her dreams were realiz­ It's difflcult for two people to validate their rela­ This revelation didn*t begin with his recent so I thought 'Why can*t we have one?V* Wth that lhat*s unfbrtunaie. We're working with a lawyer BD: My degree is in counselling and In the nearly eight years he's b6en with the GAGV, ed with die foundatfon and success ofour ALPHA tionship if there*5 no one else to share it with? selection as this year*$ Virmie Cup recipient, but decision and an initial $2,500 donation from the to see if we can set up a fond under another name.^ physiological services and I work in the mental he has been involved in a variety of activities. youth group. ML: I sec you're now in tlw ad for tlie that award has given him the chance to pause and proceeds of 1985*s gay community picnic, the This kind of mechanism might make it easier for health fiekl by day and the Wellesley Center see the great intensity that has been a part of his Primary among them are the Vmnie/Vicki awaids, peq|>le who are more closeted, but supportive ot I caught up with Barbara last week, at her evenings. Vf^slkey Center. When did you start there? life and tbat which surrounds him. Others have the GAGV constitution, and the GAGV building aie Alliance, to contribute.** home, where she shared my tape recorder with ML: What inspired you to start the ALnL% BD: In the fell of 1985, Horace Lethbridge noticed it, too, and an indication of their apprecia­ fund. Ideas are always needed, people to help are her dog's barking. I hope Sappho doesn't mind group? became my benefactor by helping me realize a tion came to Gary at the awards ceremony. *i felt When Gary was first involved with the Vin­ always needed, and Gary makes no bones about that the following is only her master's reflectfons, BD; I've been working with kids all my pro­ dream io start niy own cotmselling practice, which iike Bene Davis at the Academy Awards — I lost nie/Vicki cup in the early I980's. the members naakiiq^ a pitch for assistance. He's done mtich concerns, aiKl hopes for the fomre. fessional life and as I staffed the phones at the I've always wanted to. do. For me it*s real satisfy- everything and was confused. But when 1 actual­ of the GAGV board voted for the recipient of the of ther|»omocion for fundraising events for the ML: So, bow'd you feel about receiving the Alliance we would get calls from time to time ir^ to counsel lesbians who don*t harve to go ly received the cup and heard the applause and cup from a list of-nominees, jusl as they do to­ Bulldif^ Fimd on his own, hailing posters all Vicki Cup? from yotmg people. There were kids I had con­ through that period that they usually do with a cheers, I was more like Sally Field saying 'You day. At that time, however, not all the nominees over lowo. He quipped that he sometimes thinks BD: I was very pleased. I was flattered and I tact with, on the phone, for a couple of years straight counsellor. They don't have to justify their like me'." were well-known to the board. Gary made cer­ of himself as the fimd's poster child. feh honored by it. The conmfiunity means a great before the youth group was established and some lifestyle. Vie can just get into working with the Building FUTKI was b^n. Gary says, '"'We realiz­ Gary has many admirers, most of whom are tain that from that point on, board members ^^ould All ofthis work is time consuming and difHcult, deal to me. of these kids were initial members. issues that brought therri in. have the information about each nominee that they ed it would be important to show people that we Another interest I have is in group counsell­ or have been friends or co-workers over the years. had a commitment to this project, so we made but Gary admits that it's all worth it. "I get charg­ ML: They're In their tiiird year nofw, iiow's needed to make an infonned choice. He spoke it going? ing. At the Wellesley Center, we are trying to get For him, involvement in the gz^ community is sure we had money in the fond before announc­ ed up by the reaffirmation we give each other. part of his personal commitment to make a to each of the nominees personally and created more interest in forming a support group for mar­ ing it to the public." In spite ctf the hard work, it's lots of fon hawking BD: Well, the group is at a little bit of a stand­ difference. brief biographies of each to allow the voting Gary Hallinen, GAGV vice- still right now because we're having a hard time ried lesbians. The married men have had a sup­ Since that time, an additional $2,500 was add­ T-sldrts at the pknic when you're working to make members to get to "know" each nominee better. prasidOTt, 1987 Vinnie Cup Winner getting the word directly to the kids. We have a port group for awhile and it's been tremendously His roots of activism lead back to the late I960's ed from last year's picnic, and a new means of a difference. The real joy has been meeting the when he was involved in Bobby Kennedy's cam­ photo credit: M.L. Miller special people who have become my friends along pretty big mailing list with a lot of people in the successfol. We know the women are out there but In the years since, he has taken it upon himself generating income, the Founder's Club, was in­ mental health field on it. School guidance we have to reach them. Eventually I'd like to be paign. Students for a Democratic Society, and the president and a new president-elect was voted in. troduced. "The idea behind the club is that if KX) the way." anti-war movement. At that time, he was still liv­ to announce the upcoming awards, collect Most recently, Gary enjoyed the excitement of counselors and social workers are aware of us, counselling foil time at the Center. Confusion in the media and elsewhere over persons or groups donate $100, an additional sum ing al home and his activism had no relationship nominations, and then compile the biographies winning the Vinnie Cup, but it's clear it wasn't but typically kids don't come out to people in a ML: What else would you lilie to do in the those tides and the responsibilities associated with of $IOj(X)0 could be combined with the money plus 10 his sexuality. of each. *ii's hard for people to write about just the award he was excited abdut. "It was a school sening. They don't come out to anybody future? them ied to the current structure. At this time. interest already in the fund." Then the GAGV and themselves without feeling self-conscious. It was ^lecial thrill for me to accept the award from Ar­ so we know we have to get the word directly to BD: rd like to be more political. A few years later, Gary was coming out and there arc the offices of president and vice- its board could seriously undertake the task of fin­ hard for me, too," he says. His work on this pro­ nie because he's become such a good friend." them, which is a difficult thing to do. ML: Wliat would you lilce to see liappen for he focused his energies on that process. When he president, and each serves a one-year term. ding a suitable property to invest in. felt comfortable enough with his sexuality, he ject has helped make this a successful event year Gary mentioned die strides that gay people have ML: Haive you seen luds Iteneflt from Uie tis in tlie polHical arena? Currendy, Gary is a vice-president of the GAGV, decided to become active in a cause that meant after year. To Gary, the goal ofthe project involves more made in the eighteen years since the Stonewall prognun? BD: I'd like us to be free! I'd like to see an­ something to him on a more personal basis, that In the last few years, Gary has also taken part but he will be stepping down from that office at that just the purchase of a piece of property. "It's riots, and it brought back to him a line from the BD: Oh yes! Thc kids that have come have tidiscrimination laws passed so we can alt be out. was relevant strictly lo being gay. in the drive to improve the GAGV by heading up the end of his term. "I felt guilty winning this important to show the g^ community and the tnovie Before Stonewall: "From Stonehenge to definitely benefited. But we're not giving upl It I'd like to see the legal system recognize pur rela­ non-gay community too that we have roots in this His first work was with Dignity/Integrity which the constitutional committee. This group has award when I knew I would be leaving that posi­ Stonewall, this is our struggle." Although it may took a lot of hard work to get this off the ground tionships because they are valid, but also for in­ he discovered through an ad in "an Empty Closet worked to change the framework of the elected tion, but I Imow my involvement with the Alliance city. GAGV's owning its own center will show its Bpptar to Gary that his work in this struggle is and we'd rather tread water for awhile than chuck surance purposes. I snuck out of the Parkleigh." The first person offices of the Alliance. Previously there were co- and the Building Fund in particular will continue," commitment to the people here and would also nothing but ordinary, there are those who realize it! ML; Any encouraging words for the he met there was Bill DeStevens, who happened presidents, bui there arose the problem of one of he says. increase the visibility of the Alliance aiKl the good that when ordinary people do extraordinary ML: \bu've just retired from peer fiiciliCator community? ^ to be one of the other nominees for this year's those two people leaving office before the end of Although Gary is driven to be active in the work work it does for our community." things, that's cosmic. and are now a Rep at Large. Just what does BD: I guess Td like people to know that Vmnie Cup. At D/1. Gary worked in ad­ the term, leaving all ofthe responsibilities to the of the gay community, he realizes that A new space could project a more positive, up­ "I'm somethimes amazed at the company I tiiat mean? anybody can get involved! Just get started. It not ministrative services — the business of mnning an other person. volunteerism can overwhelm one, that it can run front image to the people of Rochester. "It's hard keep, and now /'/n a Vinnie Cup winner." BartMira Debes, 1987 Vicki Cup BD: Reps at Large are members of the com­ only enriches the community but also enriches organization like D/I. Eventually he was elected Dissatis&ction with that arrangement led to the you instead of you mnning it. The GAGV Building enough just to go to the Alliance when you're first Congratulations. Gary; and thanks. Winner. munity who want to represent the general the individual. I think the Rochester community hy Dignity/Integrity to serve as their represen- offices of president and president-elect, each of Fund is of vital interest to him, however, and his coming out, aiKt I could see that because you have photo credit: Libby Pickering membership. I think we serve as watch dogs and is wonderful and I'm really proud to be a part of involvement with it will continue until it is no tative on ttie board of thc Gay Alliance of the whom served a simultaneous six month term. At continued on next page we gel mvolved at ttie points wtiere we feel vve it. It's a good place to tfef Genesee ^lley. He held that position for two the end of that time, the president-elect l>ecame longer needed. can be most effective. Thanks Barbara! And I'm sure I can speak ML: Wliat are your concerns today for for the whole community wlien I say we are \ Rodiester's gay coaununity? proud of you too!

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Rochester Task Force on AIDS ntOJECTED AIOS-^ttLATED DISEASE IM FlItfiElt \MtS KEfilONd) 19a6»1991 Open Arms Hosts District Conference Out& Abmt Plans Adimndack Weekend Releases Planning Report 198S 1987 1980 1989 1990. •4991 fay Sutaa CowcH under investigation. HlV-lnfacttd by D. Vmk Hvaen spe^r by BobOwens evems will include a picnic and possible cruiae Accurate projectfons for ARC and HIV mlbc- Xn^lviaMlt ., ft.lQO 7,700 8.S00 9,300 10,000 10.800 Open Arms Metropolitan Commimity Chturh Reverend Jeri Ann Harvey will be staying in Out & About, die Rochester gay and lesbian on the Spirit of Rochester. Nm MC Cast«(2) 250-SOG 46O.900 800-1,200 700-1.400 7SO-1.500 480-1,700 A strai^ic planning report about Acquired Im- tion are more diffkuh to tnake since ARC and MM AIOS C«sts<2> SS ior 131 1S7 189 185 has the honor of hosdng the Northeast District Rochester on Simday night and will be preachii^ outir^ gtoup, is plaiming a three-day weekend in Out &. About is open to all gay and lesbiwa in­ nmne Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was made mV infectfon are not reportable 10 tfieNe w >brk Conference May 29-31 at the East Avenue Inn. at the iMtorship service on Sunday night at 243 the Adirondacks over Memorial Day. Activities dividuals in the Rochesier area. Annual member­ puMk faydi e Rochesier Area Iksk Force on AIDS Stale Department of Health. Therefor, accunte CiMuUttXt AII>S The entire weekend is open to anyone interested Rosedale (comer of Monroe) at 6 p.m. Uscti^l 114 2U 347 504 673 asa will include canoeing, hiking, suiming, and for ship is $S whk:h covers mailing of the monthly (RATR\) the week of April Bdt. The release of statistics for tfie number of people curremly af­ AIDS PatlMts A11V* Si 102 1S9 20S 237 260 in participating in the workshop activities. Fur­ For any forther infonnation please call the die brave, swimming. Accommodations will be newsletter. The group is dedicaied to mexpensive die repon highlighted a week of focal educatfonal fected by these conditions is not known. The case ther infonnation on registration and cost is church office 271-8478. in double occupancy rooms or in larger lodges. (1) MonrM, L1v1n9stoA, Ontario, Sonoca, U«yno, Y«Ut. Choaung. Stauben and fun in the out-of-doors in an accepting and sup­ and media events. profectkm model includes a conservative estiowie ScMnylar Couatlat. available by calling the church olfice at 271-8478. The total cost fbr three nights including food and portive environment. At present the membership The report, entided AIDS Action Pkm: ofthe anticipated number of cases. The accuiacy The theme for this conference is ''Empowering Open Arms Metropolitan Community Church room is only $40 per person for members. of approximately seventy covers an age rai^ of (2) IiKludM casas traat«d In tha Kaolon, ra9ard1t«t of placa of rasldanca at tiaa the Saints.** Hear AgendaJbrRtKhesterttnd the Finger Lakes ei esttmaies will be followed bu Think You Know and The report challenges govemment, business, >^tching Silera Pioneers was a little like reliv­ Are you laughii^? The baker wasn't when he information about medical servkxs. The commit­ tient care is very costly and there will need to be What Ybu Need to Know.** He emphasized die feet educational systems, and the medical communi­ ing part of life before Stonewall. The OMEGANs peeked in the freezer a little later and discovered tee members represented a wkle range of local more focus on the provision of services in the that the current cases of AIDS reflect transmis­ ty to recognize that this is not just the g^ com­ who watched ranged in age from eariy 40's to ear­ the cake had gone in every direction. Solution? agencies and h^th professions. community. sion that occtirred several years ago. Although no munity's problem. "It's everybody's problem," PFLAG Ayx>arded $1,000 Grant ly 60's, but all of us could relate to thc peopte Voila! 5 knives impaling the 3 layers (now 6 in­ The report focuses attention on several key Dischaige planning and coordination of care ches high) whife they froze. It worked but it was separate statistics are kqit on college students, said William Mdenti, co-chair of die task force we saw on screen, people who dared in those days areas: The number of people who will develop will t»e needed to insure comprehensive care and still a monstrous cake. Heavy cream was whip­ there have been approximately 100 cases of AIDS and an infectious disease specialist at Strong by Marion Holden chiklren. They were offered warmth, hospitality to be themselves, some "coming out" in their the disease over the next five years; the financial locail insurers and health planners are challenged ped up to pull the cake together, at least in ap­ in college students around the country. Memorial Hospital. There is somediing in tbis It is with gratitude that Parents and Friends of and an openness to leam. This gift is a beautifol elderly years, some celebrating a relationship of costs of such care to the individual and the'com- to develop creative financing mechanisms to pay pearance. It helped, but it was still a monstrous He anticipates that there will be numy more report for everyone: gay, straight, white, black, Lesbians and Gi^s announces the receipt of a affirmation of our efforts to educate. 54 years. Ws all cheered thc skill with which munity; the gaps in services that must be for such services. cake. Three tiny candles on top reminded one per­ over the next several years and advises everyone Hispanic, employer or employee, blue cdlar $lj000 check from St. PauKs Church in Webster, The May 31st meeting of I^rents FLAG will SAGE of New York City had put together a developed to meet the commimity need; and the Currently the cost of medical services for one N. Y. A like gift was received from these people be a sharing time. This presents an opportunity smorgasbord of interesting people. Some were son ot an elephant in ballet slippers, on point. ing fraternity hazing, and heterosexual worker or college student. However, wben the celebrants of OMEGA'S third educational efforts necessary to reduce the AIDS patiem in Rochester is $25,800. Using a intercourse. last year. We cannot thank them enough for their to discuss any questions or problems involving hetereosexuals. asked how th^ felt about the gays, number of anticipated cases and deaths that will proposed "best model of care" that utilizes in­ If you work in the school system, the health care and whether they had experienced feelings toward anniversary ate it. they allowed as how it was a industry, the correctional system, chemical openness, caring, and desire to help. the i.ssues of homosexuality. Meetings are open result from the inevitable continuation of creased community services, the cost vMMild be Sexual transmission has been documented from their own sex. The beauty of viewing the film was monstrous cake.. .but that it was right good! rehabiliuofon agencies, or youth service agencies, The receipt of this check followed an educa­ to everyone. Please join us at St. Luke's Church transmission o( HIV infection. men to men, from men to women, and women that it feU so real. closer to $l5j000. you need to read this report. tional series hetd at the church during April. The at 17 S. Fitzhugh St., in downtown Rochester at Each month we have at least one event. In Mary CASE PROJECTIONS to men. Il is well documented that there is a high PREVENTIVE COMMUNFFY prevalence of HIV infection in prostitutes, many If you or someone you care about is sexually scries was entided, "Homosexuality - Educating 2:30. The open discussion period will follow a Ws were so involved we sat and talked about we look forward to a breakfast together, with The number of people who will develop AIDS, EDUCATION of whom continue to be sexually active without active and not using safe sex practices every lime Ourselves." Marion, Dick and Sandy represented brief business meeting. A free will offering will it for another half hour. While we continued special foods via chef Jim. In June begin the pic­ AIDS Related Complex (ARC), or infection with AIDS experts agree that there will not be a vac­ using sex safe practices. Heterosexual men in the they have sex. ySu need to read this report. PFLAG in this series, as parents of homosexual be taken. drinking our champagne or fruit juice punches. nics, with our big annual one in June. At that one Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been cine to prevent infection that will be available to muiKhing on a variety of sandwiches, we con­ we invite frierids and relatives to celebrate military have also been tested and show higher COPIES OF THE REPORT ARE projected for the next five years. the general public for at least 5-K) years. tinued the conversations, still focussed on what together, and usuaUy we have our best turnout. rates of HIV infection if there have been multiple AVAILABLE IN THE PUBUC LIBRARIES, Since 1981. there have been 115 cases of AIDS Therefore, increased education will be needed to we had experienced. And then we had cake. This year it will be near Lake Ontario, and who heterosexual contacts without the protection at THE GAY ALLIANCE LIBRARY OR BY in the Rochester area. reduce the spread of HIV infection and to cofvioms. Open Arms Presents Play It was a monstrous cake. The baker lacked knows? Some of us may get into the water beyond By 1991, thc report projects 850 cases of foil M3NPING $5 TO FINGEK LAKES HEALTH our ankles! demystify the disease. The risk to lesbians through woman to woman suitable pans for a three-layered cake, and blown AIDS, between 4,250 and 8,50(>cases of SYSTEMS AGENCY, 145 COLLEGE AVE., by Thomas Krolak Avenue Inn at 384 East Avenue. therefore let creativity hold sway. He used the OMEGA is for middleaged and older gays and Although homosexual/bisexual men, IV drug transmission has not been documented. However, ROCHESTER, NY 14607. ARC and as many as 10,500 people who will user^, and their sexual partners will remain a On Fridi^ May 29 the play An Apple a Day will The story An Apple a Day was written by Gail same square cake pan and baked three separate lesbians, in case you didn't know. We welcome have been infected with HIV, the virus that causes if a woman is a known carrier of HIV infection Seneca, a member of MCC, who teaches its ac­ new pec^le. If .you want to leam more, drop us primary focus for education, AIDS is everyone's through bisexual contacts or IV drug use, there Susan Cowell, RM, is a nurse pmctitioner as be performed at the district conference of the (and different) cakes, cutting them in half to get AIDS. The long term implications for having the University HeaUh Setwice at the U ofR, and Metropolitan Community Church (MCC). The ting class. The plot is about a gay man who has them out d the warm pans. He then cut slabs of a line at PO Box 887, Rochester, NY \4603. Wr'll disease. There is no immunity to an infectious to use corxJoms for any inteixxHjrse that involves either ARC or asympiomatic Ht\^ infoction is still disease except fcy avoiding exposure to HIV in- is a member tjf the Srmregic Planning Commit­ pla^ will be part of tbe worship service which AIDS and how he, his lover, and his family cope vanilla ice cream which were sandwiched between respond. the exchange of body fluids. He discussed case tee ofthe Rochester Area Thsk Fbrx:e on AIDS, begins at 8. Admission is free and is open to the with that. Two of the characters are MCC reports of HIV infection affer necreationai IV drug puMic. clergy men. The conference will take place in the East Members ofthe acting class will be in the cast. BEECHWOOD LIQUOR AIDS Rochester Sponsors Conference ii 99 DELIVERS by Ken Domer cology Clinic of San Francisco General Hospital. » AIDS Rochester, CriticalCarc Associates, and The conference is designed for nurses, social THE LIBERTY TNS Continental Health Affiliates are sponsor­ workers, dischaige planners, and other health care ing a two-day conference on AIDS, on May 19 workers who provide care and services for per­ "ROCHESTER'S BIGGEST DANCE CLUB" and 20, 1987 at the Rochester Convemion Center. sons effected by AIDS or ARC, or who are in­ 117-125 LIBERTY POLE WAY, ROCHESTER, NY This two-d^ educational program wiH focus fected with the HIV. It should interest a wide . 14604 232-2240 on the coordination of AIDS health care in the range of care providers, including those in the in­ Rochester's Only Gay and community. The conference will enable health patient, out-patient, psychiatric and community 1 in r KiVSI T M[AI N ^;T . •^ settirigs; nurse practitfoners; social workers; men­ pA »-I>. Your Host, Aggy Dune care providers in understanding AIDS, and the mechanisms and planning necessary to provide tal health practitioners; pt^icians' assistants; Lesbian optimum service delivery to clfents in various set­ health etfocalors; respiratory care practioners; and \\\\ Open Daily at 5 pm \\\^ WV tings in the community. others who provide care in the acute or chronic Introduction Service — No Cover Belbre 11 pm — The keynote speaker on Tbesday, May 19th, is settii^. 'Mathilde Krim, PhD, co-chairperson of the In addition to attending keynote presentations, $1 DRINKS • 75» DRAFTS til 9 pm American Foundation for AIDS Researeh. participants will choose from three concurrem * Discount Wine 8c Liquor * Dr. Krim is a nationally prominent AIDS resear­ sessions covering case management, $25 for 3 MONTHS cher and speaker. Her address, ''AIDS: the cur­ psychological issues, gaps in servkxs, financial SHOWS Thursday and Sunday rent picture," will start the two-day evem. managemem, and death and dying issues, ^mel DJ Tom Hoey On Wednesday, May 20th, J.B. Molaghan, discussions will include ethical issues, risk reduc­ RNMS, will deliver a keynote address entitled, tion, and accessing iservices. Come visit and browse JUICE BAR Friday and Saturday til 4 am "The Neurological Aspects of AIDS." Mr. fior more infonnation, call AIDS Rochesier at in our new boutique Call DJ Mark Cross Moiaghan is a nurse practitioner at the AIDS/On- 232-358a wine room 271-6131 2 for 1, DYNASTY Wednesday featuring: for an LADIES' NIGHT Thursday Bridge Chatter Application DJ Jackie Jones by Hdolse If you bid 1 no trump ower a minor suit open­ Good affemoon, and isn*t it though? So good, ing, you deny having a 4-canl major. Similaiy, A fuU range of Imported and NEW WAVE NIGHT Monday as a matter of feet, 1 had to break out my parasol. ifyou rebkl your partner's minor suite, you deny Bodacious weather for an outskfe tea and bridge. a 4-card major suh. And all you need to bid the Domestic Fine Wines DJ Neil Speaking of which, die Cofory Bridge Oub met 4-card major is 6 points, thou^ you might haye on April 21 all cooped up at 40 S. Union - and as much as I6i guess who won? Rillack and Heberer, first; Bean If partner has a foi^, strong minor suit, noc to and Predvore, second; Lombardo and Claire, worry: he or she will rebid it. Champagne Specials SmiCTLV third; and Ed and Wn, fouith. Dear me, the real But what if partner was holding: gals there came in second and third. WMch out, S: AQJIO (mention this ad for an additional 10% discount) COMnDEMTIJIL guys! H: Axx And now a bric^ lesson for guys and gals. VMI D: Kxx ^ hold the following: C: Jxx 1ft)u ^Mxddn*t wam lo miss a part acore in spades. H: Qxx Wtll, that's all for dds mondi. Ncfw, dont yall D: Ax stand out in the sun too kmg. ^dohMetowvtch Listen to C: Qxxx our complexibns. (Utdess you have a body we*d nutner opens I club. The opponent passes. What like to see in the sun.) is yotu* re^XMkse? See you at 40 S. Union St. at 7:30 on May 19. Vbur Answer'^ I spade. Why? Because when play* Chow. 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I It certainly has different connota- other eleven players are active members of die of us. It may simply mean moving gay communiiy. Of these eleven women, four are rs without fev of frostbite. For some, strongly involved wkh The Empty Closet publka- : anticipatfon of baibecnii^ camp- tfon. In addition to contribming their valuable ; around the streets cfRodi^ter with time and skills to the Ebnpty Closet, the :r8nked open. For others, spring nay business manager and produetkm manager are two ; time to start in on that summer tan. of odr team's greatest assets. members of the Empty Closet Soft- The paper's secretary doubles as die softball |)ringtime marks the b^inning of "EC's" manager/coach/trainer and occasional practice sessions for the upcoming flayer; thank <3od for Ms. \fersatility (yeah is oiily the second year our team has Robyn!} Our second base woman is the paper's £nce, but last year we finished -with leadmg sttff reporter for political news fronts. TUT only two losses were to Liber- Others have made their contribution by helping ind Transitowne Dodge, with layout at the Co-op. d we wear jers^s and hats that read lb die delight of all, GAGV recentiy audioriz- pitcher is our '*token" non-gay per- ed $150 to ^lonsor the team which bears che :ouid not make it without her). The pa^wr's name. The money will help curb league fees and uniform costs. In return the team will panicipate in fond rais­ ing games and activkies for die QAOV throaghout the summer. Currendy, we have two tentative scrinrunages planned with other women's teams. Our greatest feat will be playing at this year's pk:- nk in July. (If there are ariy other women's teams that would like to offer a challenge, just contact Howard or Robyn at the EC.) Opening Day for 1987 season is Sunday May 31 at 6 p.m. We play at Forks P&rk located on Manitou Road in Greece. Come out and see us in action. Buis are always appreciated.

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'*Ladies and Gentlemen... Miss Laveme An­ sa M drag.. .ITianks to M.C. Compton's, and drews!" the Buffelo audience who made tis fixl like a Thank you so much! If you are standing up— millfon bucks. Along with myself, there was Miss sit down and if you're already sitting, get ready Stepanfe Le Menu (a great premiere perfor- because there is a lot to cover this month. I want numce!). Former Miss Rochesters Tbrre Adore you to pay attention to Miss Laveme, now! Listen and Marcella (will we ever forget the pink plastic up... curlers?!) and our hostess. Miss Laurynn Fox. As my good friend Laurynn Fox always says, Thanks to all of you. City Lights was great fon "Let's eat!" But how does one do this after the after the show, but Torre: Next time unless there bar closes, when it appears that the Royal Knight are 71V0 men under the air conditfoner, you're is hardly ever open (Frita, what WILL we do?), on your own! there is an alleged boycon of Gitsis (that's what I hear. Miss Aggie Dune has gone pc^itical!), and More on Bufftdo.. .The Western New Vbrk I had the worst of all breakfests at the Country AIDS Project and die Buffelo AIDS Tksk Force Club a few weeks ago. I guess you've got us, Roy! hosted their first major fond raiser on April 11 It's the Avenue Pub for breakfest on Frids^ and and 12. Normal Heart, a play by Larry Kramer, Saturdays—see you there, girls. was the event at the Abb^way Theatre. Both were The incident at Gitsis really was appalling. As soki-ottt performances. Miss Laveme wishes all told to Miss Laveme, Miss Aggie Dune and about of you much success in foture events! eight others went to Gitsis after the bars closed one night. One ofthe Greek managers said he was not serving "cenain people" in the party. He refer­ lb N.MJC...Welcome back to Rochester, h's red to them as "your kind." He singled out one good to have you home. And happy aniversary person who happened to have spilled come cof­ lo us both. They are ten years that have made me fee on the floor. Will. I have had waitresses there very happy and here's to a forever mpre. Love and spill worse on better! He also spoke to Aggie, say­ Kisses.. . ing, "you know what you are." Well, I am what I am, and I am NOT patronizing Gitsis any more. Congratulatfons to Henry. At Friar's Yxi girls do what you wam, but when I pay money III... Miss Laveme begs your pardon, darling. for service I expect to be treated like a person. I missed announcing your new position as IVies­ How 'bout you? day night D.J. at Friar's III. It's always great to While we're talking about breakfest in the hear your music, Henry. Tear it up!! Summer Drink Spedal at Jlm*s. .Now, DARK, I want to tell you. Miss Uhuru, it sure every Friday, Satuid^ and Sunday night, pay one was good to see you up on the stage at Jim's on $5 admission to Jim's and drink all well-drinks Off-White.. And which shade of white will April 12. Two years in retirement, darling, and and beer. All Night at no additfonal charge. What you come back to belt out "Jimmy Lee;" what I wear to this year's Off-White party at Friar's III a HOT summer it will be! can I say? Fabulous! on Sunday, May 24: eggshell, cream, beige, taupe, tan...you can stop me,any time! Well, Miss While we're talking about the show, may I also had some of the best times at Bar Night (the third It's been febulous chatting with you, but I really say Maya, you were beautifol in "Imagination," Laveme's been waiting for a good ol' Friar's party Samrday of every month). I know it sounds and I WILL be there. The theme is Egyptian. must dash—I feel next month's dirt starting to fly and Rondretta, I don't know what it is, but you Strang, but it's reaily just another kind of drag. through the air, already. There is a very busy were better that I have seen you in months! Joan Don't be where it's not, be where it's HCfT.. .at Thanks to my Foram-buddy Rick P. for helping Friar's III for Off-White. And with music hy Hec­ Summer-foil of activity coming up.. .look for Alexis was visiting from Syracuse—a beauty— to nruke these nights FUN. Which is just the previews next month. Love ya, *Vtrti. P.S. This tor, I know we'll be dancing til the tiny hours, always good to see you. And Laurynn, you were beginning of the fon that we'll have starting May month's colunm is dedicated to Miss Ann in rare form, baby doll, you looked great and you especially with juice bar until 4 a.m. 16 when wc hit New York City! Wa-hoo! Landers, who will soon retire. I have read her col­ were TOO funny!! Even ifyou did ger sick, yet Thank you Miss Aggie Ehine for pulling me up umn for the last "too many" years. She is truly again, and left me to finish the show, M.F. But on stage for the Liberty Wrt Jock^ Short Con­ a legend in rny mind. And I will miss her "dear­ m^ Miss Laveme state for the reooid that the male Bar night at tbe Fbnun.. .Yes, you are reading test. Such a "tasteful" (or should I say "tasty") ly!" daiK:er was (he single hottest strip act I have ever Miss Laveme's column and yes, I am mention­ competition. I had a ball! Justice prevailed when seenf And yes, in my day, I have seen a few* Bring ing fhe Baettelor Fomm. Surprise, sutprise! I John won* He made my shorts WET! And by the ^^S^v^l him back... Soon! must admit that for the last two months, I have way, where has Morgan been Late-LY?!

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BotifOtxr! Mes amis! My name is Babetie. Before Miss Babetie foigets, a belated birthday rve juat fltywn in fiom Ruis on a Boeiog 747 to Cari, April I4tf]. I love you and best of luck wkh die Daily Planet, it's just goigeous. My ^fnend Laveme, who was so hard to Fd also tike to say mi revoir to two of my most find, tokl me of the ttiigencyo f some news firom dariing sisters. First to Arte G — off and nmning a ^European" frame of mind. to NYC. Just a word to tbe wise, honey: Adam So, darling, here 1 am - goigeous,,vital, and bit into tbe "Big Apple*' and you know what hap­ thank God, 1 dklnt crash, cause Fm ready to dish pened lo him. So iriease, just nibble... And to all sorts of trash! Chrisiq^ Chappell, I fove you and will miss you veiy much. Rest assured, a visit from Miss f1f9t,aoaaecBn«atCf«il8%.. Liza's April Sth Babette is impending. Be ready, I'll need some show; Uza* at die Libeity was great emertaimnent, R&R (Rush A Rumpleminz). Just kkkling* bot the turnout was disqspointing (rain, maybe?). Stay ttmed to this and other columns (Hi Agam, MC Rondretta Billingslea dished to her Laveme - Love \bu) for forther news as it bean's content. And believe me honey, her con­ develops. tentions are overwhelming. appearances by Ahlishia Michaels, Wdma Sinclair, and Aggy Dune were, as always, sup­ NowforaWtlefliiarperloBigiie... It has been portive. Aggy*s rendition of Nancy SiiuUra's hit, brought to Miss Babette's attentfon that diere is "Boots,** was quite the tkket. (Hmmm... Boots, some disharmony amoi^ the queens regarding isnt that a bar in Boston?! That reminds me, I the Rochester Gay Entertainment (RGE) Awards. have to call Davkl...) Anyway, she ston^ied those Its forerunner, the People's Choice Awards, is bitches cm sti^e, wearing a Joanne WoHcy black tradition, very respected and honored. But the and white checked dress, like she was killing RGE Awards are something new to our city. First roaches. Aggy, your originality is awe- questfon: why were both prestigious events on the inspiring, but your seamstress sure isn't Maya! 24th of April? Coincklence, hardly. Second, nominations were delivered by a gc^eming com­ And while we're on the subject of &shkm, there mittee. What committee? General concensus is are two individuals, whom I love immensely, who that if this event is for Rochester, it should in­ should be recognized for their panache, their clude all performers and shows. Ins avant-garde approach to ensemble, and their Best MC — Where's Laurynn Fox? Best show Outs foresight of haute couture. The Miss Babette Overprocessed Hair Short Hair — you included mud wrestling at the Liberty Matinee at the Little/Cinema Fashfon Award for this Spring goes to Louis asnd (aaagh!), but forgot the Late Night Show with Bar Games ("Muskal Chairs") Vinnie. (Applause! Applause!) For years, the two Estate Sales Lunch at the Dally Planet (See you there, Lois!) Rondretta. For shame, for shame! What about 5-Day Retreat to P-Town of you were thought to be "mis-fitted" for your Shame's show? Chili Pepper's? Best male per­ Casual Browsiiig at Village Gate New \brk style of dress. Bm, dariirigs. let Babette Max Headroom Saturday Jaum at the Publk Market former, Eric? Boy George lives! After perusal of Outside Cafes (Love that Espresso) assure you that you were simply misunderstood this ballot, I noticed that out of 12 categories, I^Kkled Shoukfors —can wc talk?! Trendsetters arc a rare breed. So "Bad-Boy" Look Vimagc Clothes/Ackl Wash Aggy Dune is nominated K) times in various Garage Sales onv^wd with your berets, eyeliner, and army boots. events. Smoking Areas As for forther confosion by wearied observers Girls, something's definitely fishy in this tuna Whitney Houston Anita Baker who still don't understand, I say, "Honey, pick salad! The awards are fon, but I feel that a better Cover Charges Bargain Bar Nights a finger. See YOU on 5th Avenue!" title for this ceremony should be Liberty's Gay Dynasty Parties Pizza & the Golden Girls Eau Sauvage/IV>ison News Flash! News Flash! Our own Gwen is Emenainment Awards. What do you think, ladie^ Lauren/Polo l^st Foods Non-Smoking Areas pregnant again, and is Joe thrilled. Please don't Off-White Party at Friar's III move out of state until we're able to organize Anyway, I love Rochester. I love being here. Promiscuity another shower. Cari, are you listening? And Ron However, in observing and touring the city, I've Limousine Service M^ 24di - **>\^k like an Egyptian" O. I per^orudly can assure you that all the silver­ noticed some thii^ that are a bit passe. So, as Full-Length Furs/Spiked Heels Colored Soft Lenses ware WttS accounted for from Gwrn*s first shower, a reflectfon of my v^KiHdiy experience, Tvc com­ That's it, my first colun\n! I love you darlings. so Marva will be invited again! piled Babette's Ins and Outs for Spring 'g7. But don't forget, trauma in your Ufe, call Babette! Au Revoir!

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Also, in 1840-44, Fuller wroce for the Dial, a (3uote: There is no wholly masculine tnan, no liberal-minded literary journal. She was its editor purely Ibminine woman." Margaret Fuller fbr die firsrtwo years. She wipte lit^iay critfoism In libiaries Fuller is listed under "Ossoli.*' for it and, hi 1843, her femous ariticfe ''The Great I^ula Blancluutf and Mason VMe have written Lawsuit: Man vs. Men. ^^bman vs. Wcmien." bfographies. Robert Hudspeth has collected her She expanded the essay into a book, Hbman in letters in two volumes, covering 1817-4L Gay (1810 -1850J the Nineteenth Cerltury, published in 1845. Anterican Histoiy also has excerpts froih her let­ Here, Puller compares the treatmem of wome» ters on pp. 461-67. Bell Chevigny's The mman by Thomas Krolak In 1833 this klyllk existence was cut short when to slaves (she fevoied abolitkm), calls fee impfi^ dnd the Myth has the "Lawsuit" artkle. **From a very early age I have feh that I was Timothy Fuller moved the femily to a ferm in ment in ttieir l^al snutus (but omits tte vote), not bora to the common womanly lot." She Groton. His sudden death two years later thrust decries the sexual douUe standard, and urges that wanaed to be '*iny ami priest, pupil, parent, chiM, Fuller into managemem of the large household. educatfon and job choices be the same for both husband, and wife" These words were written It also prevented her from going to Europe to sexes. It was the first book on fenuaisro in in 1839 by author, critic, transcendentaltst, research a book on Goethe. America. feminist, newspaper reporter, conversationalist, Now needine money, she took a teaching job ^ and bisexual Margaret Fuller to a friend. in Boston with Bronson Alcott and mtored *,^^. In that^me of *^Moman's sphere," wluch assign­ women in languages. Alcott's methods were so Happy birthday to tiiese g^ys: ed her sex to the home, Fulfer dared to be dif­ controversial that he lost students, forcing Fuller I. One source gives May 15 as the birthday ferent. She made foil use of her eneigetk: mind, to go to Providence, Rhode Island to teach. of thc Greek ruler AlcaEandcr tbe Great and approSiched people with the same intensity While there she visited Concord, Mass. and .^^ L^ (356-323 BJC) as she did ideas. became acquainted with the transcendentalists. 2. philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson Her intellectual activities began early. Bom on Their philosophy stressed learning by intuition (IMI3-18^) Maty 25 May 23, 1810 in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, and the superiority ofthe individual, llie essayist X poet HUt Whitman (I819-1892) May 31 the first child of Tmiothy Fuller, she disappointed Ralph V^\do emerson, a friend of Fuller's, was The year before, her Summer on the Lakes had 4w composer Peter lUudicovsky (040-1893) M^y him by being a girl. A Harvard graduate, and a one of them. been released, describing her trip through the 5. composer Artfaur Sullivan lawyer, he gave her the type of rigorous educa­ Nathaniel Hawthorne lived at their settlement, Midwest. It had caught the attention of Horace 6. painter Ronudne Brooks (18744970) May 1 tion then usually reserved for boys. Learning Brook Farm, to which Fuller often came. In his Greeley, editor of die A^ew Ibrk THbune. He hired 7. iyrkfet Lorenz Hart (1895-1943) May 1 Latin, Greek, and French she read history and novel The Blithedale Romance the character of her for his paper. Very reform-minded, she in­ the classics as a child. Zenobia is based partly on Fuller. terviewed prostitutes in Sing Sing, and reported To continue this instruction she was sent to a At this time she became close to Caroline on other prisons as well as asylums. Here too, school in nearby Boston. At this time, when she Sturgis to whom she wrote love letters and with she wrote critkal reviews making readers femili^ ^ was thirteen, she had her first passionate attach­ whom she vacationed in the country. She had with foreign authors. ment, to a visiting Englishwoman. ''Elegant and resolved against marriage, feeling no man would In 1846 she went to Europe and wrote articles P?^^ captivating, her every look aiKl gesture was tun­ tolerate her. there for Greel^. In Rome she met Giovanni ed to a different pitch from anything I had ever Ossoli, a young nobleman with republican sym­ known." " \,.her every look and gesture pathies. They probably married. A son was bom The next year she began attending a girls' in September, 1848. MONTREAL school in Groton, Mass. This m^ have been the was tuned to a different pitch The next year, as revolutionary turmoil swept basis for her short story, "Marianna." than anything I had ever the Italian states. Fuller stopped her reporting to Returning home she kept up her studies of get involved in it. Early in 1849 the Romans over­ -o^ '66eie^K languages and philosophy. She also made many known/ " threw their Papal rulers and declared a repubic. 'te^ n< friends in the stimulating atmosphere near Har­ The city was attacked by France and Austria. vard. These included Anna Barker. Fuller Tired of teaching she moved to Concord and Ossoli helped in its defense whle Fuller treated The Best Bed 'n' Breakfast in Town developed a love for her, sending her poetry and there, in 1839, began ber "conversations." These the wounded in a hospital. making affectionate references to her in letters. were discussion groups for women. TWicc annual­ After the Republic fell in July, they went to Ask for brochure & free gay map Fuller also met, at this time, some early ly they paid a fee for ten meetings with Fuller to Florence. Wanting to find an American publisher (514)521-2238 Unitarians, then considered rebels. With these and discuss a topic of her choice. for her book on the war. Fuller sailed for the U.S. others she formed interesting discussion groups. Fuller was trying to make women use what in May. On July 19, 1850, durii^ a storm, the ship 1567 St-Andr« SL TTirougli these people she became an admirer of education they had, leam to express themselves struck' a sandbar olT of Fire Island, near New MontTMl, Que. U2L3T5 the German philosopher Goethe. He believed that in public, and gain self-confidence. The inclusion York, and sank. Fuller, Ossoli, and their boy, Dovmtown - on* btock hom Ste-Cnih*rin« St. (jod was to be found in nature and oneself, and of men was ended after a year since they drowned. Her body was not found. Lost, too, was in individual responsibility. dominated the conversations. her manuscript on the Italian revolution. 1 HI

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