I !' ur End o O151111 illenniu Vol.13 • No. 6 The Weekly Voice of Wisconsin's LGBT Community Dec. 29 - Jan. 11, 2000 .00emoompl • oar -4 Mr 000re- or~oliistroroo it I it kiinht 2 :ASH( Dec. 29 - Jan. 11, 2000 www.wilight.com Sex, Guys & Viral Load Start the Millennium Right ... A HIV+ Gay and Bisexual Men's Speak-Easy Facilitated by ... Get Tested HIV TESTING AT: La Cage AIDS NYTWORKI 801 South 2nd St. Thursday, January 6th Possible topics to include: 10pm - lam • Barebacking • Fluid with Whom? • 819 S. 2nd St. • Disclosure - When, Where and Thursday, January 13th •Medications and Your Health • 9pm - Midnight • HIV and the Gay Community . and More! • Dish 235 S. 2nd St. Thursday, January 27th This is discussion group •oks 9pm - Midnight Ikevvoid6s.ives‘l° Take advantage of the chance to discuss issues important to you. ANONYMOUS HIV TESTS Beginning Tuesday, January 18, 2000 Mon & Tue - 6-8:30pm By Appointment 5:30 - 7:O0pm • Worried about BESTD MEN'S CLINIC Transportation? 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Noon - 6pm 1200 South 1st Street • Milwaukee, WI 53204 • 414.389.1200 www.wilight.com Dec. 29 - Jan. 11, 2000 light 3 inht A/og•- ding /he Pffebher Dec. 29 - Jan. 11, 1999 WI Light's Man of the Year 1999 Bill Meunier Contents Often endings are just harbingers of new beginnings.As we end the year, decade, century and mill cilium, life will go on even as we all begin anew. For this newspaper, this is also a period of transition as the "Bill Meunier News & Politics Era" gives way to our new Editor Nadine Walther. As we have been saying since this was first announced in 4 LGBT History 1000-1899 September, Bill isn't really going anywhere, however, his role is changing. 7 LGBT History 1900-1999 Nadine is wonderful, and I hope the entire community will join me in welcoming her to her new position at the newspaper as well as her new high-profile role on behalf of LGBT Wisconsin.The initial response has been 13 WI News overwhelmingly favorable. As more and more of you get to meet her, there is no reason for that to change. 14 The Gay Agenda As the "Walther Era" begins, Meunier's role as Editor ends. Change within any organization should be about filling in gaps. In this case, it is also about redirecting personnel (myself included) into roles that are more suit- able. It is also about preparing ourselves for a new and exciting challenge while leaving the newspaper opera- See the Light tions primed for continued growth and journalistic excellence. 15 Letters Adding full-time personnel and taking this 13-year-old newspaper weekly has been a challenge indeed. I hope, and believe, that it has been worthwhile. As you scan today's millenium summary, you will note that the Gay Spottyht press plays an increasingly important role in the development of LGBT civil rights. There are others who have played significant roles in that development of the Gay press within this state.You 16 Top Ten Films of '99 know the names. Many are still around and active.This missive is about one of those, outgoing Editor Bill Meunier. 17 Spotlight Events/Dear Ruthie His unwavering dedication is sometimes overshadowed by a style that does not invite the compliments and 18 Sports '99 recognition that many others have received.That does not, however, diminish his importance. 20 Bar Pics Very little of significance is done without the help of many.The various endeavors that Bill has involved him- self are no different but then again, is his involvement just coincidence? I think not. Pardons to the hundreds of 22 Bar Guide/Nights Out contributors to PrideFest, but it is undeniable history that under Bill's leadership the Fest grew from a small gath- ering in a park to a major festival held at the Sununerfest grounds. Not all that much has changed since he left. 4 He has been a part of Wisconsin Light since its first publication; writing, selling ads and doing anything else that needed to get done. His commitment has been unwavering.That, despite extremely trying conditions and, at least sometimes, the scourge of some. He believes in an engaged press that moves, cajoles and encourages institutions, within and without our com- Staff munity, to move towards enlightenment. Compliments and complaints nearly always follow. You're doing too Publisher: Greg Quindel ([email protected]) much or not enough is the basic harangue. General Manager: Ron Geiman Interestingly, for a journalist in a hot seat, critisism of him is rarely tied to factual error. In fact, he is compli- ([email protected]) mented for an ability to turn disrussions, interviews and research into an accurate reflection of the condition or Editor: Bill Meunier ([email protected]) events.That ability will serve him well as he continues his news role for this newspaper and expands the use of Production Manager/Art Director: his skills and talents to a much broader audience over the World Wide Web. Tom (TJ) Herrmann One aspect of this gentleman that cannot be denied is his commitment to making the world a better place ([email protected]) for our community. I believe that there is no one, and I mean no one, who works as hard on behalf of our com- Ad Representative: Diane M. Gregory munity than Bill Meunier. Arts & Entertainment Editor: dedication and fortitude that he has Jerry Johnson In that spirit, I take these final words to thank Bill for the historic role, newspaper for the LGBT community. I also thank him, Sports Editor: Bob Melig exhibited as the first Editor of Wisconsin's first weekly sometimes inadequate infrastructure has been built. I ask all of Copy Editor: Rick Haag personally, for his support and patience as the Bill. He is the man of the hour, the year and, I believe, the decade Client Service: Timm Armour you to join me in expressing those thanks to NE Wisconsin Bureau Chief: for LGBT Wisconsin. Mike Fitzpatrick Columnists & Reporters: Dr. Terry Happy New Year! Boughner, Margaret Flood, Virginia Harrison, John Jahn, Jim McFarland, Justin Lockridge, Dave Runyon, Greg Quindel Dusty Sass, Ruthie, Charles Grosz, Gina King, Nicki Publisher Schlaishunt Contibuting Writers: Tim Nasson, Gip Plaster, Kirk Read, Romeo San Vicente, Billy Masters Opinions expressed by writers in Wisconsin Light are not necessarily those of the publishers, editor or our advertisers. Any reference to any individual or organization should not be construed as an indication of the same's sexual or affection orientation or preference. 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