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'"' .. ·. ·on 4£rj1 Sth- ' Afena. For atio ,;t6 stai:ero0~~~t~{~: ti~e Rock with . . . fo : ·, ~d.sta:Of'g-)1 ,_ h~i~l ?· o Wi.':~)pfc:s~;e;d£l~ii,.1:he .,,y in Oklahoma State OGRA is the 3~d largest ga}'iodeo event under the· IGR!A :w!iibteila:.·lFor,1schcdule f eventssYisif ·: .. GltAY"S- ~:~ff lat ', ,',' , fellowship with its member ~sociati~s, donates thousands of dollars to cha#fy each year. The Gay and . of the United States enriched by the ed • through its sanctioning · the various events and . part of wh.at ~• call Gay Rodeo. Your local Rodeq Associatio(! rieeds your support, :~e fi:tn: fur'~ sdo'a cause. They Do!·. Page 5 Sooner State Rodeo .entertainment. The cast included Rachel Ward, Kris Kole, Anita Dickey, Pat La Association F d . Morte, Jonathan Brown, Kris Enloe, Un raiser Jamie Summers and Reba Lynn Cole. A by Greg Steele dinner and show to benefit SSRA was photo's by Chaz Rachel Ward lvfiss SSRA 2005 TULSA, OK_ Royalty was out :in full force March 19th around T-Town. A benefit to raise funds for SSRA's T-Town Rodeo. The event was hosted by Rachel Ward Miss SSRA 2005 and held at the Bamboo Lounge. The audience was delighted with the variety of Jamie Summers Miss Iowa 2004 Kris Enloe Mr. SSRA 2003-2004 also held at The Supper Club in Tulsa. SSRA's T-Town Rodeo kicks off the four states rodeo season on April 8th, 9t.h and 10th at the Tulsa Expo Square Arena 4145 E. 21st. This is the 1st rodeo for SSRA and their 3rd year of incorporation. For tickets and information visit the website at ,vvlw.soonerstaterodeo.com. Jonathan Brown Mr. SSRA 2005 Anita Dicky Miss Bamboo 2005 (by default) Page 6 APRIL 2005 by Andrew Collins "Galveston, Texas" Although America's Gulf Coast doesn't have any major gay beach resorts, the Texas barrier island of Galveston has steadily become a popular option. This scenic haven of sandy beaches, opulent Victorian houses, and touristy but engaging seafo?d restaurant~ ~d souvenir shops attracts quite a few gays and lesbians from Texas and the Gulf South - it's Just 50 iniles south of Houston. Galveston has a handful of accommodations that market specifically to the gay community, as well as a few lively gay bars. and discos. Many of the queer folks yoi,i're apt to meet around town either own second homes or rent cottages here. Late spring through early fall, the city absolutely swells with visitors,· but no matter the time of year, the gay presence tends to be relatively discreet.. You won't see same-sex couples holding hands around town, as Galveston remains first and foremost a ,destination for families and retirees, many of whom tend toward the conservative side. Nevertheless, with colorful architecture, a small but discernible arts scene, and a laid-back. demeanor reminiscent of both Key West and New Orleans, this city of 65,000 tends to be ii. little more open-minded and offbeat than any other on the Texas Gulf Co11St. As you approach Galveston _from metro Houston, the scenety offers li~e inspir~tion:_ suburban sprawl and strip-mall development give way to the presence of gnm, hulking 011 refineries. But once you cross G:alveston Bay on I-45, you enter a different world - a narrow 32-mile-long windswept coastal island. Several historic neighborhoods abound w,i~ stately old mansions and cheerful clapboard cottages, and the main drag along the ~hordine, J;eawall Boulevard bustles with seafood restaurants, chain hotels, and shops selling postcaicl.~, seashells, ;wimsuits, and sungiii.s~cs. . ·· · · If vou're a beach lover, you'll want to hang out around the shorefront neighborhoods, but the, city's vibrant and quirky personality reveals itself most strongly a C0Ul'!le, of miles north, in the downtown Strand Historic District, which overlooks Galveston. Bay .. '.fhls warren of palm-shaded cobblestone lanes verges on quaint, but for 11 few tall builclμigs arid the frequent presence of massive cruise ships tied up. in port. Although it's too .fai to walk easily between downtown and the gulf, the city's convenient trolley runs regularly between them. There are numerous attr.i.ctions to keep you busy around Galveston, the most famous being the Moody Gardens, a dazzling nature-oriented complex consisting of ~ee h~ pyramidal buildings housing a vast tropical rain forest, an aquarium, a?~ a s~ence museum. Other points of interest include downtown's Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, in which you can explore an actual retired oil rig; the drlllllatic 1894 Gtand OpC?- House, which now presents theater and music events; and the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. . . If you start to feel a little peckish, downtown's festive Yaga's Cafe is a Ion~~. filvonte for casual Caribbean-inspired &re; it books live reggae, blues, and jazz bands on weekend evenings. For extremely tll~ty .Southwestem and Mexic~ fue, including delicious :liri~p tacos with mango salsa, head to Playa de Loro. A spacious, elegant restaurant over,ooking Galveston Bav, Willie G's serves huge and rich portions of seafood, including lump crab au gratin and sn;pper Kathleen (blackened with shrimp, crab, mushrooms, and iemo~ _b~tter). Gay-popular Mosquito Cafe, despite its pesty name, might just serv~ the mos_t soprusttcated and polished contemporary cuisine in town. This charming space with tall WU1dows exudes understated elegance. . .................... continued next page. Page 7 Good bets from the eclectic menu include rare yellowfin tuna over rice noodles and veggies with a trio of spicy Pan-Asian sauces, and farfalle pasta with artichoke hearts, calamata olives, pine nuts, and feta cheese. Yes, it's a chain, but downtown Galveston's Starbucks is a particularly appealing spot for a light bite, with a nice-size sundeck offering views of cruise ships pulling in and out of port, and several plush armchairs. Another good place for a snack, Java 213 offers plenty of character and warmth, with its high ceilings and vintage decor. Garza's Kon Tiki is the most popular gay nightclub downtown. It's in a modern building with kitschy, Mardi Gras-inspired decor, and it's steps from several great restaurants. Garza's, which has been going strong since the 1960s, draws a varied crowd. Women and men of all ages come to admu:e some of the best female impersonators in Texas (great drag shows are staged Friday and Saturday nights). The city's other three gay bars are down by·the beach. With a second-floor deck that offers superb gulf views and a great location, Undercurrent .is the snazziest gay disco around, drawing a trendy crowd for dancing and cruising. In a. slightly ragtag neighborhood on the east side of town, the low-keyed Third. Coast Bar overlooks the Gulf and has a small deck. outside. Robert's Lafitte is another neighborhood bat with an easy-going personality. Galveston claims a pair of Texas's most renowned historic hotels, both of them run by the gay-friendly Wyndham hotel chain. Anchoring the heart of downtown's Strand Historic District, the Tremont House captures the old-world dignity and warmth of a European boutique hotel. The 119-room property lies within steps of countless shops and restaurants, and rooms have marble baths and fluffy pillow-top bedding. A 10-minute drive south, the imposing Hotel Galvez offers a more peaceful setting. Even better, this regal 1911 grande dame overlooks the Gulf of Menco. Although rooms have such modern touches as high-speed Internet and cordless phones, the period decor thoroughly recalls the city's gilded era. You can sip cockwls at the pool's swim-up bar or relax to piano music over the Sunday champagne brunch. It's top-notch, all-around. Another mainstream property with a strong gay following, the Queen Anne-style Mermaid & Dolphin resort sits along a . peaceful, tree-lined street a short drive from both the gulf and downt9wn. Luxury is the buzzword here: the eight· suites have double Jacuzzi tubs, plush hand-carved mahogany beds, gas fireplaces, CD players, TVs with VCRs, and fine artwork and antiques. It doesn't get much fancier than this. If, on the other hand, you're looking to save a little money and simply want a basic but inviting motel, consider the prosaic but reasonably priced Ramada Galveston, which is right across from the beach and near Undercurrent • nightclub. Galveston has one gay mini-resort that captures the romantic tradition of Key West: Paradise Guesthouse. Set in a modest but historical residential enclave just two short blocks from the gulf, this secluded and cozy brick compound is situated around a pool and fountain, fringed by fragrant and meticulously tended gardens and lighted in the evening by flickering torches. Common amenities include a hot tub, several patios, and a common room stocked with snacks and soft drinks. The mood is more romantic than frisky - it's a perfect retreat for gay and lesbian co~r,le.s looking to celebrate a special occasion. There are three large suites and two smaller but still inviting guest rooms, all with refrigerators and TVs with VCRs. Finally, if you're planning on visiting with a few friends and you want to enjoy the convenience and privacy that comes with staying in your vety own summer house, consider renting one of the six beautiful bungalows available through Cottage by the Gulf. Just a half block from the gulf and convenient to picturesque Stewart Beach, these handsomely outfitted houses come in all different shapes and sizes, sleeping from 4 to 10 guests. The smallest, Magnolia House, has a wraparound deck; another has a small fenced yard that's perfect if you're traveling wi~ a dog. All have full kitchens, barbecue grills, espresso machines, stereos, cable TV with VCRs, and elegant furnishings, and you can rent them by the day, week, or month. Keep in mind that rates, which in summer begin at $125 nightly and $795 weekly, are about 20 to 30 percent less from October through April, making this a real off-season bargain. The Little Black Book Cottage by the Beach (810 Ave. L, 409-739- 0194, www.cottagebytbebeach.com). ...................... continued page 25 Page 8 Star's On The Plain Heart of America Mens Chorus Of Wichita WICHITA, KANSAS_HOAMC was conceptualized the summer of 2002 and created for a Christmas concert in December of 2002. A group of 5 guys wanted to sing and new that if they were going to sing in a mens chorus they were going to have to build it themselves. They then contacted Howard Webb and asked him if he would consider conducting the group. Webb is no stranger ro the Wichita Musical community. He has helped start other choral and musical organizations like the Wichita Chamber Chorale, a group that has flourished in the musical community of Wichita for over 25 years, and /the Plymouth Chamber Series. He has performed and conducted in many area venues. As Artistic Director/ Conductor of HOAMC his responsibilities include planning the concert, training the singers and conducting the concert. He is happy to tell you that his assistant conducror, Mark Walker, and accompanist John Cargile work very dose with him in all this work. The group has grown from 18 at the original concert to a present 50 men singing the upcoming concert. We have gained our 501c3 non-profit status this past year had successful fund drive and fund raising events. We have been invited to do a run-out concert sing tile national anthem for the river festival fireworks concert with the symphony, and are slowly but surely becoming recognized in the Wichita musical communitv as a talented and well prepared music~! organization. The group is diverse in all ways, from different religious backgrounds, race, careers and sexual orientation. Our requirement is that they are prepared to have fun and make music; all else is their personal business. And have fun we do. From reading the music for the first time co the learning process, building sets and taking the show to the stage for performance and the light come on and the audience roars as the curtain opens. As the curtain opens on "Thats Entertainment" vou will be invited to Be Our Guest (fro~ Beauty and the Beast) and our guest you will be from Hello Dolly to Le .Miserable and from Oklahoma to Chicago. .There is great music :.for mens chorus and HOAMC Chorus ;(HOAMC), now in their third season will be presenting Thats Entertainment, April 16'h and 17'h at 4:00. This concert will be at Mary Jane Teall Theater in Century II and will be music drawn from Broadway musicals. For tickets or more information call Kip at 316.264.2266 or www.hoamc.org Page 9 HEART OF AMERICA MEN'S CHORUS PRBSENTS. .. .......,.... BARB SCHOENHOFER SHA'\\-"N..;1\UCHAEL 1\-IORSE H0AJICt"EIGHT OF HEARTS"' • ••• SOUTH HIGHMADRIU-ALS A VJOWSll)llHl?S Saturday Aprll 16 - 4:00 pm AND Sunday .t\pril 17 -4:00 pn1 Century II -Mary Jane Teall Theatre Wichita, Kansas Tickets: $12 adv./ $15 door Call Kip.@ 264-2266 and llvenlngs Cl Week Also Open Holidays KENN Page 10 Daffy Lunch and Dinner Specials OHn 1 tam (ltflY Happy hpur 3-6 & 9 .. c1ose $t.7J .. t6oz$2.25-.23oz Bu.d U1Mlch-Uka Draws ~,.,,, free. HolldClt'$ qnd·~ Jv•nlt. &elur/id Monlhly Mc,v...ln $pedals Page 11 Diamond State Rodeo Association is proud .!9 present IN E K APRIL 22-24 2005 Uttle Rock, Atkansaa For ticket and parttcipation Information contact: www .dsra.org Or Call the Rodeo Hotline at: 501-960•7363 Visit www.eute. Spring Diversity Fall Diversity Ap_ril 1st, . November 4th, 5th, 6th Sprf~ & Fal 2005 Mntsincklde: ouldoor diYerslty festlva, vendors. drag show, king show. beat cantest, dlrlces, karaoke, country we$m, tarot, pride clseotlQ, peintball, fishing, boat rides, C8n1)1ng & BSQ's, fanlastic shopping. di;ing, live enterlaioment clld ........ nu:h fflOl81 Page 12 ,', ,, ' 4815 S~ttdi 0 Hatvard i~e'.~ Suite 424 Tulsa, OK 74135-3068 Phone: (918) 747-5466 Email: KellyKirbyCPA@sbcglobal.net accountmg needs of the GI.BT Community since 1982 Page 13 CANADA IS NOT THE ANSWER! by Greg Razer QUESTIONS During these past few months following the November 2°d election there seems to be nothing but questions within the progressive community. Some ask, "Should we take our mes to the right?" others ask, "Sh we take our message to the left?" or, "What did religious fundamentalist do to gain so much influence and power in this nation?" and of course, "Which way to Canada?" (The last question being the most disturbing to this observer.) These are questions that are being raised from the halls of the Capitol in Washington to the dinner table right here in the heart of the Midwest. Questions are also being raised in the LGBT community. "\Vas ii: too much to 'go after marriage'?" and "Do we wntinue the path that we are on, or push foi..n:iore realistic goals given today's political climate?" These quesi:ions too are being felt right here in our own towns and all the way to Washington. These are all broad and far-reaching questions that must be dealt wii:h and dealt with soon. However, perh;ps a more basic, fundamental question needs to be asked of us all as to how we ensure that the debacle of this past November never happens again. Did we as a community, and I as an individual, really do all I could to ensure victorv in November? , Think back for a moment to the months leading up IO the election. Never before have we seen so many conversations take place regarding national issues. How manv times did yo:, sit around a bar with your, friends for , Happy Hour and the marriage issue was discussed? How many times did you go to dinner with your loved ones and anger was expressed concerning the policies of President Bush? And now, how manv times did those discussions lead to · someone at the bar or table going to write a check or volunteer for a campaign to make sure the right men and women would be in office? The Greek philosopher Plato once noted, ''The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men . .., Ir is in that quote, first made thousands of years ago, that we find the problem that today's LGBT community faces. Our problem is not with our issues. We will not find our political problems by looking at elected officials that we think of as our "friends". Nor. will we find the answer by looking at those who oppose us. The answer to polii:ical problems that face the LGBT community are found right here at home, within our own community. PROVIDING THE RIGHT CURRENCY Many want IO see our LGBT political organizations begin to demand our rights be given to us by our elected officials. However, one cannot demand anything without the ability to back up that demand. When a person is elected to public office, he/she usually has certain issues that are most dear to them. With some legislators, LGBT equality is one of their issues and their support of our community is unwavering and our appreciation .is heartfelt. However, we must realize that there are even more legislators who are supportive, but LGBT equality is rarely one of their key issues. Therefore, when asking a legislator to support us in our efforts, we are essentially asking them to spend polii:ical capital on us, and not their own pet issues. To convince them to do so, we must show the official that. not only are we not a liability at electio~ time, that in fact, we are an asset to them. To accomplish this we must produce the three forms of currency every poiitician wants: Votes, money and ~ime. · On Election Day, many of us went about our daily business proudly wearing our "I Voted" sticker. We a:-e proud of that sticker because it shows that we did a part in making our ::iation and our state a better place to live . .. continued pg35 This Is Shelter Country. Here in our community you will find Shelter Agent Greg Tainter. We're proud to serve this community and our customers. Call today and ask about our services. Life-Worker's Comp.-Home-Auto-Farm-Business Greg W. Tainter, LUTCF Office licensed in Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois & Colorado Post Office Box 339 Eureka, Missouri 63025 www .shelterinsurance.com Tel: (636) 938-5500 Fax:(636)938-3539 gtainter@shelterinsurance.com Sisters Talk Gay Battles with Weapons VStevens Llsa Miller-Jenkins, a lesbian once joined by civil union to Janet Miller-Jenlr.-ins, has decided to use laws designed. for. heterosexuals in order to win a custody dispute with her former partner. Lisa and Janet were joined by civil union in Vermont, where the couple decided to have a child using artificial insemination. When the couple split, Llsa, the birth mother, left Vermont (the state that recognizes homosexual unions) and moved to Virgina, where she thought she would be ensured full custody of the child she shared with Janet because Virgina docs not,reco~e · homosexual unions. Anything to win, rigli.t? Luckily for Janet, Vermont does not allqw; ., · that kind of creative manipru9:tio!i, of:theJaw. The state of Vermont says' lesbiiin 'co'tiples .. joined by civil union who have children using artificial insemination should be treated no differently than heterosexual couples who choose the same procedure or choose to adopt. Both women are legal parents of the child and Llsa has no more rights to the child than Janet does. . . What we see here is a lesbhm who enjoys those equal rights and freedoms that gay unions provide only if she is on the winning side of the law. Wnen she's not guannteed a win, she simply turns to archaic heterosexist laws that srack the odds in her f.i.vor. Millions of gays and lesbians in the United States still do not have the right to a civil union or a marriage: Lisa Miller-Jenkins enjoyed that right in Vermont, then moved to Virginia to take advantage of discrimination gainst gays and lesbians. Lisa is cheating. She's cheating just as · badly as George W. did when he used the gay ban to win votes at the polls. When homosexual couples accept those rights and freedoms associated with gay unions, we also accept all the · accompanying responsibilities. Children are a large responsibility. When we decide to share that responsiblity with another partner, our own desires tllke a backseat. Homosexual couples joined by civil union (or marriage in Massachusetts) who decide to raise childteri together, . then. ultimately sever tn,eir. r~latio°'s¥p, will'. &c.e riiany chilleo:gef! in. tJie. c~drts .. , ,·,,, ,·,-· , '.,. ''; .-emo B's •. jurisdiction, the · st:lte best equipped to help the former couple deal with the custody dispute. The best thiilg to come out of Ilsa Miller-Jenkins' creative maneuvering is awareness. Society has become more aware of the mess Clinton's Defense of Marriage Act has created in child custody disputes. I refuse to believe the courts will allow these kinds of messy disputes to continue for too long. Page 15 Guess that I am just a '\vild and crazy guy'' but I just don't see what all this crap about same-sex marriages is all about. Seems as thou the "religious right" is always on somebody's case. First it was the blacks and then the Jews and then the horrible Russian communists and now the homosexuals. They always have to have their "flock" hate someone so that they can get more money out of them. They WANT their "flock" to hate! After all isn't this more or less what religion is all about? Hating the people that don't agree with you? But what I would REALLY like to know is where are the Jerry Farwell's and all the other religious right leaders when it comes to Catholic Priests molesting little children? For the life of me I cannot possibly understand why they have not jumped on the bandwagon to degrade the Catholic Church for their actions! If anyone else would molest children they would have their ass thrown in jail so fast it would make their head spin but because the Catholic Church has so much power in the world they get off with only a slap on the wrist. It just doesn't make any sense to me at all. Living here in the midwest can be fun but there are still a lot of questions to be answered. Lucky for me I live near a large city and don't have to get real close to all my neighbors. Same sex marriages is NOT giving special treatment to us, it is mereiy giving us the SAME rights as all other Americans. I have some older gay friends who said that they had wanted to serve in the Army and Navy but couldn't. They wanted the benefits of serving in the Armed Services such as hospitalilzation, education and GI benefits on getting a house, etc. but they were denied. They were not wanting speciai treatment. They were mereiy · wanting the same treatment as all Americans. The State congressmen here in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas are only playing i:o special interest groups and could care less about us. This is very sad to say but it is plainly the truth. We have made a hell of a lot of progress i..11 the past few years but it is a VERY uphill battle. I don't want much out of life, a nice place to live, a nice job, a nice person to love, live with and to be able to live my life as I want to. I don't want to bother anybody and I don't want anybody to bother me. Even thou there are laws passed for Blacks and Jews eventually there will be laws passed for Gays however just because laws are on the books doesn't mean that the average American will change their minds about us. They will forever be biased and narrow-minded. I sure would like to think that some how, some way, some day all this would change for the better and hopefully it will. Until then I will just go day by day and enjoy life in my own way. Teaching Activism, Leadership, and Knowledge P.R.I.D.E. invites all college and high students, as well as activists and community members to TALK's Spring 2005 conference at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. This conference is a chance for students and community members to meet up, share, leam, org,.nize, and have fun. The intended effect will be a strengthened LGBT community and great impact on grassroots efforts. Though our last two conferences have been Ark.ansas focused, we are inviting anyone and everyone from AR, OK, MO, and KS this year because of the location of Fayetteville in proximity to the four state area. More than anything, this is a rejuvenating experience for those with activism experience and good training for those with little. So check out the website and convince yourself that it is the only piace to be on APRIL 1st anci 2nd. Come experience a weekend in Fayetteville-the best place to be gay in Arkansasii For more information call: 479-575-3880 or visit www.uark.edu/-pride Page 16 "AN EVENING OF HOPE" WITH PAT KUTTELES FRIDAY, APRIL 8th AT PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY Press Release: PITTSBURG, KS_ The Pittsburg State University Queer Straight Alliance, a non-profit organization, Presents "An Evening of Hope" with Patricia Kutteles, to benefit Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. The event will be held Friday, April 8 at 6pm on the Campus at Pittsburg State University - Pittsburg, Kansas (Crimson & Gold Ballroom of the Overman Student Center) A black tie affair with silent auction and dinner. Reservations are required: $25 per person or $40/couple (For more information, or to RSVP, contact Brandon Plott at brandon@psuqsa.org.) Patricia Kutteles will be the keynote speaker. Patricia Kutteles, whose son Barry Winchell was murdered at Fort Campbell Kentucky after his fellow soldiers assumed he was gay, has worked tirelessly with SLDN to battle "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and has spoken at numerous events across the country. Guests who are coming from out of town can contact the Comfort Inn and Suites of Pittsburg, Kansas and receive a room with either 2 queen size beds or one king size bed for $52.00 USD per night. The hotel room block is valid for the 8,9,10 of April. Contact Comfort Inn at (620) 231-8800. FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO RSVP, contact Brandon Plott at brandon@psuqsa.org. On Saturday April 9th 2005 beginning at 9:30 PM we will be hosting the First Annual MrJMs./Miss Kansas Gay University Student at 4 Oaks Golf Course in Pittsburg, $5 cover Charge 18+ Applicants Must be enrolled full time at any Kansas University FREE HIV TESTING,NO NEEDLES! SPIRIT OF CHRIST MCC SPONSORS 2902 E. 20th St., PO Box 4711 Joplin, Mo 64803 In conjunction with AIDS Project of the Ozarks, MCC Joplin offers free HIV testing the last Sunday of each month between 5PM and 6PM. For your convenience you can aiso call 206-6179 for an appointment. We use the Ora-sure method which does not require the use of needles and we offer complete confidentialit-f. You may also request Booklets on AIDS for People of Faith through the PO Box listed above. Spirit of Christ MCC Joplin "Serfling A Healthier Community" Page 17 t" INMALE Page 18 cori.tihti this)1;ap pegpl~;s, e11;ch.sta' checks· not allow rule .. The issue is YOU Iuv'e.to. i,~: tn~ watch: dog, you have. to ~pealf U ,_fo' . bark andy injustice co We don't n bias, religious indifference or spealoi:igTcff :i: gteit stil:te oi" a · great nation. We don't.need tllore GLBT bars · that mistreat _us or exploit our . communitf-.Whai WC ~cd ,are tnore groups like•-B.::'G . . .. National Gav atf and churche; like\tJtli Christ, Met that commitments · accept second · · class' citizen· . '<ve th . . . . >'that · in .t he· su.. b&. :. 6f.D .. r: M.. aitili :I..rithef- !forg , • JR and-~dbi as welFas :some 'of our · · · , leaders; &ET'i.4-IE, : .:: ;:,, if.' ·:., ·i{' , ., 'f .. :,J . . the Soutlietn Baptist Conv;entiori. .. the "J.IJli.~hville betlifration~'';;ri •stiie-1~:i · ~tffig~;,;, i~ which it stated ifs' opposition to-same-sex based on C it calico, "the designed of.one man ·Steven Discip~es of the N~.riai. Gay . v .. i;;..; .. ,.~~us esponds with ".A'.~;:~~;,in tnet£Jt~stian Church Page 19 Steve Urie from pg 18 ·MCC's Troy Perry Wins California (Disciples of Christ) .and a former Marriage Lawsuit! Thirty-five Years Southern Baptist minister, I am saddened Separate His First Milriage Lawsuit in 1970 And Court Victory in 2005. "I have and disappointed that leaders of the worked and prayed for this dav for 35 Southern Baptist Convention continue to years. Today~ our prayers wer~ present their discrimination against answered," says Perry. lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender At a Monday afternoon press Americans in the guise of compassion. conference at the Los Angeles law offices While diey conclude that, "marriage is a of riot_ed attorney Gloria Allured, Perry lifetitjie union of one man and one said, "I have worked for this day and womfu, according to the Bible, and may prayea for. this day for 35 years. Today, b · · · · · · · our prayers were answered." not cq~defin:ed," these so-called Bihlical · Perry also noted; "Monday's ruling is literali~ts ignore the fact that marriage in a significant step but not a final step _ the l3ible _has been used to justify tO~?:fd ~arriage equality." The Superior . , of,coricuhiries·iri. the case' of Couit'of. California will bold a review . (Genesi;·l6t3);·~·excuse:f<i/ •.seisi6.ti~9n;~cb.30, and the order extrav~t poly~y in the case of King.· enforcing the judge's ruling could be Solomon (1 Kings H:1-3) apd as a issued aftpat time, It is also:widely desperate, but infedor; 'alternative to 4ta1: state officials will appeal burning in lustful celibacy in the case of . . . . . to the California Appeals th A:.. • Court or_ the. California Supreme Court . .. e A'f:'o.stle Paul. (1 Cor•i. .n thians 7: 8). .· •• !'.The ru· ling by Judge Richard Kramer . Their sd;iptui2Ligi:iorarice only . • • gives hope t<> .all. of us," said Petry, undercuts tlieir.message: The ori.lything noting that the judge is both a Roman you'll l~arn ab?ut mai:tfage fron;i .reading Catholic and a Republican !:l!~~~~~~ir:t!th ~I~7d moon~~::a:n:d s~:r;t;~!: giant rais~d in the Southern Baptist .church and leap' for mankind. This court victory is a their. . . .. :i~-whit keeps small step for the GLBT community and th~tn with eacli. · a giant leap for humankind. Let your ._ 'JJliey,will s b~( not hw;nanity be the example for others. :will sti th~ dgai:ettc: . . . . t don't. . ,think of setYing S_il!Ve Urie has been an activist for over . ope of thetn wine. Their women can thirty years and is the pastor of the local · we,~ tr1ake up and they can eat pork but · MCC, Spirit of Christ MCC in Joplin, MO. Lo~;1'nows you cari}taccept that two men:, or women can love each other. They can ac:cept marrying concubines iri the Bible or having multiple wives because it was to procreate and multij?,le the world'.s citizenry out they can't' accept I might love my: partner .. Apru 1 M.2. SPRIN.l Diversity w .. kend BOTH .. , ·•,· 1CQUN & Gal coatutt VALENTINE'S, Concertsarif oiler Ewra Qlver•lty BEARBI CONTEST A BBQ LU#CH www.DiversityPride.com Page 20 Star Scene . me's Wichita, Kansas to our distribution area. With· a vibrate g1ty community, the people are not only goodlooking but very friendly. You will have a great time in Wichita. Include this growing city on the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas Rivers in your nex.t travel plans! Page 22 Quotable Quotes "This is now the law of the land in seven Canadian provinces and one Canadian territory. This is a decision taken bv our courts based on our Charter, of Rights. This is a question of equality .... The purpose of the Charter of Rights is to protect minorities ... against the oppression of the majority. ... One of the most damaging things, I believe, to the Canadian concept of equality and respect for each other would be in fact if we allow the Charter to be attacked." Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin defending Canada's plans to legalize full same-sex marriage nationwide, at a Jan. 17 press conference in India. Courts already have legalized same-sex marriage in eight of Canada's 13 provinces and territories. Diversity Festival Eureka ncirs; AR EUREKA SPRINGS, AR_ Eureka Pride announces there 1st outdoor festival .event to be held Saturday April, 2nd from 1 pm to ????. The event will feature karaoke and dance party, food and beer vendors, mot readings, boat rides, archery, paint ball, live entertainment and more. At 5pm the stage will be set for "Drag Queens in Heels" drag show. A shuttle service will provide transportation to the outdoor festival event for those who prefer not to drive. Location is about 10 minutes west of Eureka Springs on Hwy 187. If your driving to the event, just iook for the waving rainbow flags. For more information visit: www.eurekapride.com Page 23 I Dee "bar service" ...... !!! What! a wonderful month 1brch was! Not too much ·snow, not too cold and evecyoO:e seemed to be a lot happier. I found the bar scene ro .be much better and nof as much bitdiirig around. the pool table. The same ·oJa:pfople who always bitch still "always bitch" but' that, is tliefr problem.. Why bitch for the hell of it? 0nly bitch. about things that you really liave control over. One thing that I would re'ally:like,to bitch about however is Bartenders!·'There·are a lot of great bartenders and)rr"bsthi&tlidm· ue very friendly: Bur there are a some of them who are vecy obnoxious! If they· don(t,'._like beiog·a bartender, why nor lo.ok' fur•aootifa'ijobl ,.-1;,. bartender MBST, be a "people'!\pett\dn:~ iBartcnders are NOT:the owners :6{ the bar, they are merely employees of the. t':li'.: ;l'.like• J:;air stylists or :iuiy other ~Ef!~=: had. never' .b~eii tt(Tulsa liefbre:. Thi! bartende.t didri't'even: say "bi" to biro: · He- just loo'ke'a' lifhiln n:nl:lf tJ:le. guy iold;liim wbat he wanted tcickirik:, ·He'thin,put thedtink down in front of hilii aaH 'ditln!f ~en tell ruin how much it was. Tbefr Ther giving him liis change the bartender·w.cnt= back over to the guys ·at the end of the, bar thiit he was tlllkmg with and completely ignored the new customer. · After one drink the out. of town businessman left the bar arid went to another bar. I happened to see him later .in the evening at another bar and scirted talking with him. He explained how rude the bartender at the fust bar was so he left after tlie first' tlrlnlt.' · At the secorid bar that he went to he Sllld that the bartender was very friendly, asked if he was new in town, introduced him to a few of the guys in the bar and:railfy IJU!de him feel right at home., He stayed at that bar, for several drinks:. He~siud that often when, lie· travels around on business that most bllrtcllders ·are very rude. •. T couldn't' expktln why that y.'liS• Seems to me that bartenders shorild be the friendliest people in town. When gays go to a n~ town whether on business or if they, have just moved there or only frequent a bar once in a while, ·the bartender should go out of his way to be extra 'nice to everybody. Sadly to say but when a gay person comes from out of town to Tuisa or Oklahoma City or Springfield, or Joplin, the first place that they go is to the gay bars. If they are not friendly there, where will they be fnendly? Bar owners are always bitching about no business or not enough business. If their bartenders were nicer, and friendlier to the patrons, then they would stay in the bar longer and drink and have fun. Doesn't this make sense? But some bar owners and bartenders would rather. bitch about no· b~sin;ss and no tips and, then wonder whv th~y don't :h~i ~ore b~siness. Oc~asion:illy I go to .a stpight ,bar arid .the ~attenders are always friendly! Why not in a gay bar? · But, d1en you walk into other bars and the bartender greets you by name, asks how your day has been and is real upbeat. That is the way it SHOULD be! M~.tig it a very pleasant experience for everyone should be the goal of all bars and bartenders. Luckily for me I look over 21 so I am rarely .asked for my ID but some bartenders and door people are downright rude when they ask to see ID's. I knpw that legally they need to check everyone but they could at,Ieast be nice about it. I love the bars in Oklahoma and get to Springfield and Joplin sometimes on weekends. But sometimes the attitudes of the bartenders turn me off so much that I just walk out and go to another bar whei~ they· are· friendly·; They should not !:>ring thei; problems to them at work. If they don't. like. their jobs, then quit and find another job that suits them better. -Why should customers have to put up with their bitching and problems. One of the worst .thirigs a bartender can do· is bad mouth the bar. owiler which has happineil several times. Luckily for me I usually go to the bars with a group of friends and we carry on,our own co~crsatian,but when we see someone come inCthat we don't know we like · to introduce ourselves fo them. Whether they aie new:in town, just · tri~ved here or iust came out, it is alwavs ' ru~e fo meet n~w. peopl~. Going out tb the bars SHOULD be a fun experience! Pa~e24 lesoiat?prcs; fut Hi . .· · ·. years. Slie serv~a for tlii:e'e :f~iis as• tli{'co~cliair of ttie Boaret:'Bf ·. ·. dir~~tors bfNei York' City's Lesbian,. Gay, Bis~xfral; iha Tr:liisg6~a~r ·co'rti'μittiii#· Center,· whei:~ she founded a . . . ' . grp\iodbt~:iking · · called ·«Jo Our by ;E'aiita .fy{artinac APruFzoos Beltway ie . Our two most prominent national :f,GBT organizations· recently• announced changes· · that, on the surface, may seem like. business as · usual. But;, in fact; tliese shifts could have a big impact on the course of o:ur, movement ... . First,· die National;G:ay and Le!!bian!Task Force created a new Department of Public Policy & Governmental,Affairs, whicb:will lobby me.mbers of C?»gr~ss,;and government agencies for LGBT rigllts ublic: ,; . ~tatement. ab'out,the. P.CW: • . one that,o Then;. Campaign. die~ odth l press attent;oh for th announcenienti.of its . HRC's neW:~h~ad will ___ ...;.. _ _.;. __ ..,;_;.;;._..,;..,;_,.. ;.._..,;_.;,,1 b:ian wh of EMIEY's List; a: grcnip that help's ·pro-choic office; . • : ,. . . . . . . What struck:. nic about these two ant\ounce&.inti .. inodifkations for the two gtouj:>s,,which - espedf:illy in been. at odds poU!=ically and ideologicallv, not to tilt.titi NGLTF,.i~Rresenting die more,progressive:wing,of out movement;,~ fot many .. Y.e:lrS. 9cc11pif:d a b~.ck. sea.t in' ~l!:.shingtoni,gay pblltic~,,~~rkirlg!:mbre at the state anc:l}ocal ky-els OD; aμttgay initiatives · , to Hit€. As a result, :we'veJiaa oasically one vision .of IB.~@'11,V .; : . ind.it's a yisigij. · ·. · f us hav[f6und,too: centrist. Ind~ed;<thete\was aJ~t. ~f talk after .Cneryl .the post at HRC that she was forced,,out for. m~kinit,.the. oiganizittfon foo y Democl::atic,.while uoder:,heti ;predecessor., Elizabeth B1rchtthe ,a· more. '.\pragg:,.atic/'., .bipartisancfaqe. . . .Now. iitepsito have a m1;1ch-l01;1de.n iY<:>ia~,in Washington. The grollp .has . 1.,IDJ!J9bbying • team,thal include~, lUlloi;ig others,• El~angr C:lintoJ?. ll<lministration of;iciaj.< and, intdguingly, . Am~er t,ac.tiv.ist ~.pq ?as long,p~e~.iavohrcd·in. AI:DS organizing an.cl. ga! .. '~ .also ,a (oi:thnght s~eaker on queer sexuality; her essay fp~s ~s:,A Queer GttLE>reaming Her0Way Home;. pro · over well' with many. Republican - · an:d I:>emocratic - !aw ., . ·.• . . . .. · At the s~nre time; HR:<£ seems to'b~ ripping a page. from NGL'fF's playbook and ~ass:ssi!fg the• im~o~cc ,e>floc:tl LGBT organizing, After till, as our • • · · · · oest-tanded orga:ntzattQn, l:£8.(i took most of the biame whcn,11 ameodri:,;ents . . . . . . ~; bu.ring his first we~k:on the So~~esc: ,sa . . · i::f9SS-countty tour. to talk. to. le;ade.i:s 1and offiq~~ ''I've. time in the last 10. years,~ " ~ol.l;Ilo.ntse .has $!Jlted .. Hi~ . list was i:o ''.go out acrotisF. 10 tt,le cf.fort to lielp wo~n j~ef . _ . · J_::~oin what I've read aodiit hitn~ Soimonese seems to suit .his 11ew. employer to a T. He·s someone who pleases Republicans and Democrats alike, ·as C'."'1:ideooed by the glowing bipartisan praise he's alffaoy picked up. But also, duritig the 2004 election, l ~ 1 i I Page 25 Lesbian Notions . ... he made a difficult, some would say "pragmatic" move - EMILY's List funded a Democratic pro-choice woman who was also in favor of passing the rabidly antigay Federal Marriage Amendment. While Solmonese argues he was just upholding his organization's mission, the move raised t.h.e ire of many of us who believe political and social movements should stick together, not sell each other out. It will be interesting to see how the sometime-rival NGLTF and HRC adjust to each other's turf. In quintessential NGLTF style, executive director Matt Foreman has already put forth his belief that there is plenty of room for "multiple voices" on Capitol Hill. In contrast, Solmonese told The Advocate that "we've got to come together and make sure .. :we share a common vision." You can probably tell that I'm a bigger fan of NGLTF than of HRC. Personally, I don't think any social movement can have a "common vision," unless it's a false one that's only the vision of the most vocal and powerful among us. But actually, I'm optimistic about both these changes in our two top groups. NGLTF has a lot to offer in the realm of federal lobbying, most notably a view of the LGBT community as bound up with other social-justice movements in an effort to bring about positive change for many different kinds of people. Indeed, the group's penchant for coalition-building has always been its strong suit. And HRC takes into America's heartland its reputation for holding the middle course - which will appeal to straight community and religious leaders who don't really understand what this "gay rights stuff' is about but who may be swayed by the stories of and faces individuals. And Solmonese avers that "increasing our presence and visibility across America will be a top priority of my tenure" - a vaiuabie goal to bring to the gay-activism table. Little Black Book fron page 7 Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau (409-763-6564 or 888/GAL-ISLE, www.galveston.com). Garza's Kon Tiki (315 23rd St., 409-765-5805). Hotel Galvez (2024 Seawall Blvd., 409-765-7721 or 800- WYNDHAM, www.wyndham.com). Java 213 (213 23rd St, 409-762-JAVA). Mermaid & Dolphfu Resort (1103 33rd St., 409-762- 1561 or 888-922-1866, www.mermaidanddolphin.com). Moody Gardens (1 Hope Blvd., 800-582-4673, www.moodygardens.com). Mosquito Cafe (628 14th St., 409-763-1010). Paradise Guest House (2317 Ave. P, 409-762-6677, www.galveston.com/paradise). Playa de Loro (Pirates Beach Center, off Hwy. 3005, 409- 737-4600). Ramada Galveston (2300 Seawall Blvd., 409-762-1166 or 800-272-6232, www.ramada.com). Robert's Lafitte (2501 Ave. Q, 409-765-9092). Stiarbucks (102 22nd St., 409~621-2577). Third Coast Bar (904 Ave. M, 409-765-6911). Tremont House (2300 Ship Mechanic's Row, 409-763-0300 or 800- WYNDHAM, www.wyndham.com). Undercurrent (3102 Seawall Blvd., 409-750- 8571). Willie G's (21st North Street Pier 21, 409~762-3030). Yaga's Cafe (2314 The Strand, 409-762-6676). Dear uncle Mikey Ask Uncle Mikey Advice Column! APRIL 2005 Uncle here once more bringing you a . different view of all things queer. This week · your old uncle has done his best to stay'warm. ]t is as If this winter is lik.e a queen crowing another queen, it just does not want to let go. • Uncle was able to manage however, with the . help of a couple of hot studs to keep me warm. · · ,~ Never underestimate the power of lust kittens. This month we find ourselves pondering llfes missed chances and the lesson learned in hindsight. I was in a relationship with my boyfriend for two years. I knew I loved him however foun~ mysel_f wanting to e~periment and be somewhat free to enjoy other ~en. My b<:>yfriend tne? to make ~gs work,_howevcr, felt that the relationship was ended with my straying ways. I s10ce. have become disenchanted with the Twinldes around me, and realize~ ·what I had with him. I have tried evetything I know to get him bac~ to no avail. Now, I am at a !oss wondering if I have lost the man I was meant to be with. What can I do? ' Missing him Dearest Missing, Uncle was most touched by your letter. It sounds as if you have learned one of lifes most unrealized lessons. It is always what we do not have, which drives our desires. Once obtained, we usuajJ.y realize we, already had. what A was. we sought in out deepest desires: U nfotgiv;ably, . this. i~ .a l~sson whlcii • bfi~ wi~ it .the ·reality of lost chances. It SOll!lds l!t o.fhcl:.li#fhas iiloved'.on; arid. :that yoti should do the ~ame. Realize your .. ~ arid'.uiiliie, this in die futi:lte: If this lo'9'e was meant to be, it shall conic back to you, how#cr, be prepared that this just may not be the case. Good luck-Uncle Mikey Kittens, it is tb,e prison of our own design. Desires unrealized, as the cake always seems sweeter. 1!om the other plate. It is mans folly to want the thing they do not have, not rcaliz111g they already have what substance in their own kitchen. Be careful of what you wish for; for the wish .itself may not be the truest desire of the dreamer. Dear Uncle MiJ[ey:: I recently met the. acqpaiiit;aacc of a n:ian which is ol>'riously in doubt of his sexualitv. He attempts to run from. Jps o..m self.: denying his scxuility; while acting .like a big , old butch. I _am ~<>st ll'tttacte'.l to this man and want to help him except himself I attempt to gtve hitn leads which, he either does not except or pick up on. How can I help this man come out already? Getting real Dearest Real, F~t off lets get real. Is it. the &<;t that. you want to help him, or yourself to his delights? You cannot tjish s6me~n~ into coming out lcittep,. just because .you arc h~ving ~ 9.11 in your pants. ~au cotdf seriously burn 'lllly.·· qiances you may have with this young one, if you insist on pu!ihing them he(orc ihev are readv to reveal: the pos_sibility that they play. for our team. If you re.ally waiit to hdp this souI,>th~ allow him to come at his own rate .. Support while letting him know he has a· good Page27 friend, which will be excepting of him. Patience is a virtue dearest one. Smooches Unde-Unde Uncle Mikey once attempted to help someone come out as well. I guess it was just too much for the poor dC2C. He ran like he was running through a white sale. It is not always easy when someone is attempting to come out. There are many variables during the coming out process. While, we may see it as the obvious choice, it remains a struggle for some. 'The best thing another can do, is just be supportive through the process. Dear Uncle: I have a friend who is such a queen, he puts most to shame. He is a one man. parade, as his is lllways wallcirig around with · buttons, stickers, and colon running off of him for the world to sec. He makes issues out of everything. I get somewhat embarrassed when we arc in public, as he openly challenges everyone he secs as a threat to his pride parade. How can I tell him he needs to tone.it down; so that I can be more comfortable while in his ·presence? It is not that I do not care about issues, I just do not sec the need to constantly lead the parade. Ashamed Dearest Kitten, It is not your friend which has the issue, it is yourself you need to look to here. It is the prideful advocates which live in this manor, which make it possible, for the continuing education of. society at large, on our issues. Maybe you need to hear his voice a little more, and realize it is you who has an issues .with being your self openly. Do not charge your friend with a wrong, when he is simply proud of himself and his community. Allow bis force to shine in your life. Smooches-Uncle It is that time again Kittens. So remember " you venture out again in that wonderful drama of life- It is the one which truly excepts themselves which will be aJ:,k to except others. Smooches Uncle Mikey and Tiddles too. Unck Mikey is 11. ~ from Freeuin~ ftlriUr A6chul Hinvrun. Michrid has been fliritingfor tm ~rs. Utiiizing his stlldies, ,nd lffe apmen« w J,e.'p othen in his comm,mity, thro,tgb b,111ior ,md so#nd ""'1itt. K,d,i,eJ ~ his stlldy of psyd,ol.ogy """ cm,tiw writing, lfS wdl bis extmsifle bwdtgro#nd in mtnt11.l be.ihh Direct OtTI! to bring" ,_ st:,le """ "l'fT04d, to bdping others. ~'s other fllOri!s o,n be fliewea at -.f"]linltcontent.com. May Day, May Da ''They don't just want marriage. They want to destroy marriage and the family, as we know it." -----Doctor James Dobson, Focus on the . Family SOULFORCE LEADS DIRECT ACTION TO CONFRONT FOCUS ON .THE FAMILY AND JAMES DOBSON, SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2005 IN COLORADO SPRINGS. STIGLER; OK_Soulforce in Oklahoma planning to confront the anti-gay rhetoric.. of James Dobson and Focus on the Family. "Out goal is to have enough people in Colorado Springs to be able to surround Focus. on tlie Family. That would take 1600 people! Our goal in Oklahoma is for 20 ~~ to. go. It. is only a 12 hour drive. Pl~se consider going and invite your ~ends. There is still plenty of time to register for this action. We are also asking for donations. to help with the travel expense. There arc qtiite a few young people going that need assistance." :...from Karen W cldin, Soulforcc in Oklahoma. Tax deductible donations should be made out to Soulforce in Oklahoma and mailed to: Soulforce in Oklahoma Rt. 4, Box 3534 Stigler, OK 74462 For more information email Karen at Karen@soulforceinoldahoma-org or visit the Soulforce web site · www.~()ulfo~cc.org ·and/or www.DearDrDobson.com and read more about the action and then register . at www.soulforce.org. If you register online, you should notify Karen you are going. Karen@soulforceinoklahoma.org Page 28 Deep Inside Hollywood by:Romeo San Vicente APRIL 2005 Someone Filmed His Life Tonight_ Romeo's favorite wardrobe-malfunction accomplice, Justin Timberlake, is about to get his name over the title for the first time in his budding movie career. The pop star will play Elton John in a feature about the queer music legend's life. Handpicked by Sir Reginald himself, Timberlake's already stuck his own hand in the script - the first draft was apparently too light on both tantrums and tiaras - and demanded that the film not sanitize the wild lifestyle John ied in the 1970s and '80s. Timbetlake's played John twice in music videos, so he's had som~ practice itμpersonating his hero. Now it's up. to the dialect coaches. The film is expected to start shooting later this year for a planned 2006 release. No other actors are attached yet, but Romeo hears the competition is fierce in the Kiki Dee casting sessions. Rupert Everett Straightens Up Forget the overused lesbian kiss plotline as a May sweeps ratings-grabber. Toe hot homo move this May is casting openly gay actors in straight roles. _Boston Legal_, the show that gives _ Will & Grace_ some stiff competition in the guest-star "get'' departmem and which has already seen Freddie Prinze Jr., Dana Delany, Carl Reiner, Shelly Long, Kerry Washington, and Al Sharpton pass through its halls of justice this season is about to host Rupert Everett. In his first stateside network prime.-time drama, the queer Brit will appear in at: least three May episodes of the lawyer-centric series, playing slick civil litigator· Malcoltt;1, Holmes. His hetero character will go head \b head in court against ex-girlfriend Tara· (_Legal_ regular Rhona Mitra), so expect oJd.romantic complaints to . be re-examined iri ~J'6urt. _Suckers_ for Mad~nna .qefying the idea that she; mixes with movies: like oH with water;, Madonna has two new big-sqreen projects on track. In the first .one, _Hello, Suckers_ (which she'll co-produce with _Aviator_ director Martin ~cor,scse), Madonna plays Texas Guin~, .the ~eal-life star of silent-movie Westerns .who also ran a New York speakeasy whe.re she greeted her customers with the title line. Meanwhile, a follow-up to _Truth or Dare_ is set to debut at the Cannes Film Fe.stival in May. Directed by Jonas Ackerlund (.:,Spun_), the st$untit! ed documentary follows the singer on her 2004 Reinvention Tour and is said to lay to rest rumors about Her Madgesty's life, as well as explain her devotion to Kuibalah. That's good news, because Romeo still can't figure it out. Jenni Olson's _Joy_San Francisco's Jenni Olson is a critic, film archivist (her _Homo Promo_ collection of vintage queer movie trailers was recently released on DVD), and now a feature direcror. Her debut, _The Joy of Life_, recently screened at the Sundance Film Festival and has just been acquired by Frameline for North American distribution. _Joy_ joins two tales of the city - one the story of a butch lesbian's search for love in San Francisco, and the other a history of the Golden Gate Bridge as a location for countless suicides - in an experimental examination on the search for both life's meaning and its end. The film will screen at the San Francisco International Film Festival in May and receive art-house distribution iater in the year. Expect it also to stir more hometown dialogue over the need for an . effective jumping barrier on the Golden Gate. _Romeo San Vicente has sampkd lots of San Fr,mr:isco 's trt'4ts. Costly Discriniliiation Since the policy went into effect, · approximately 10,000 service members have been discharged. Of those who left, 757 held critical jobs for which the Pentagon offers re-enlistment bonuses because. of their specialized nature, such as data processing technicians and translators. Many who were discharged • .had in,,t~nCC,:-related jobs. 322 spoke . foreign hllguages, including Arabic, Farsi; Ko:i~an, .and Mandarin, which the Pen~qn: has called critical skills amid thica~ "ft6m terrorists. "' research has found and confirmed is that 'Don't · .;Do~i '.Fell' harms military . ;:.:~s's1'' tild Aaron Belkin, director of · · · Sexual the ta Barbara. , Democratic assachusetts, study, and is . the House ~!l}!Illttee on. · onal Thteats and . . . , ced0 t,he ¥ilifary Readin;es~ . . . ... i.Act {MREA) before the HO\llle of Repre~cntlltive. MREA is. a ptc>posal that would end the bari on gay aii~ leabiah military · persorinet The: legisllltion has. lllore that1 forty. Cob.gi:essional co:.,spotlsors, It couid be argued that _discrimination itl~luding s~cri_gn the House Armed is always costly in any form. The loss of .· · Services Cqi#mittee. self-esteem, security, and basic .human . , In respon11e, a group of retired rights at the hands of bigotry.is · · . niilitary generals -and. admirals today . incalculable. For once, however; the announced their support for the !(ct. The price of prejudice just might work· in our officers are amorig the. bighcst-'ranking favor. yetemns to publicly support repeal of the A study released recently by $,e · rnij!tary's gay ban.. · General Accountability Office (<.it'AO), ll. '\ :- '"Our,nationa:l security depends on non-partisan congress· · ·'' '' having :the best and brlglitcst Americans agency, reported that . Don't . · · · · · .our freedoms;' said Brigadier Tell" has cost the us govemmerit nearly . Foote, OQe of the first women to $200 million dollars since President achi~e ,that rank. "As . a commander, I Clinton institutecl the conticrv~isial know: that 'lesbian; gay and.bisi:iua:i policy in 1994. It allowed giys ancf Atnciicans have se~ed ou_r country with lesbians to serve in tiie armed forces as honor aod distinction. Our ·armccl. forces iong as they abstained from homosexual should be able to recruit eve'.ry qwuified, activitv and did not disclose their sciiiai capa.ble American to .protect our orien~tion. Revealing their sexual · · homeland, regardless of their sexual orientation would result in expulsi,on. odentation. 'Don't ,Ask, Don't Tell' is The $200 million cost estin;uuc did.· not , not. oply unnecess!lry and. disctiixtinatory, include training and replacement for it is ~so detrimental to our milihuy officers or those with J:ugN.y ~P:C~ze9 readiness. The law does not meet the skills or the cost of· discharging the gay chmmtiii sense nile' our aiilitaxy. sholild. and lesbian officers. abide by;'' contin#ed page-32 P.:gc: 30 nF 21 1109 E. Commercial, Springfield, MO 417.873.2225 www.HearTheRumors.com A.rrow, OK 74012 pas-n-suoh.com Point: with this · 4/30/05 8-258-SPAS (7727) . ,ad prior to purchase. Thurs, Fri 6 Sat 10-5 . ha &cit (71st St) turn . oliet Just before the Xprswy, bctwccn Lyn11 Dlrectty behllld La Petite he street from Anchor PageJ2 . . .. . .. H&1rt to]it!ft:rtfrom pg-29 . The United St:ates continues to be one· of the as . . . . . cciuntries to ban currept debate · in a similar light; realizing : that notlring has been. lost or sacrificed by the. majority in extending full rights to .the minority." gays ·... . .. . . Sini:e ."Qou't . 4sk; I),<>n't:T.ell'' was implcn:ien~d; Grca . . thci;. .ch la . 19 gro .. people we the mill·· counity, · ' designate• -~~:,. ';/',, , , ; , , '- 1 , · Of course, there are other costs to ."Don't Ask, Don't Tell"-,-costs that can't · qe tallied ~th a dollar sig,;i.) have a ft:i,e!ld in the military. In. fact, he was my first botfriend. We'v:e:remained close .. . ' ~ when he tbld me · .. :plans to enlist; . I• thought he ··wai #It.')l'as·something,he really ~~d to do; however, so of course I . · supported him. He thoughtit ~ould be • . ~~irly:: c,asy hiding his orient:l,tiOn since he's very ·masculine. • : .:: .. A(~t:, lie .. ~ few problero.s: .He lov:cd ·hiil chosen brimch of semce and . e~fwea, : moving up. tfr rank. Sfowfy, 'h er: tlie :strain of constantly ·.·liiy,ing to hide #}19 he was be~ to wear op)i!rh .. Then. di_s:S..ster struck; ljis . ;dlitj.qn~hip of tbiee years ci;uinbled . linexpectedly ancl he was left devastated. To. make mlU:t:ets WO . . . . . ·. act as '.' ~ ·"' , ,, ·,· •, ··,: fes/14,~w,pjs, .i:ewntj-1Qmahi1jg drti,st:411tbor, 1ll4S ~ .. ,w Jwt4 on t/,eUSlfflJ S/Jore gf ¥i-ry14nd ,nd li'f/l!sd#,-e flliih his husb,md, ]o1h A~ is" Litin . ~w,,n nwning "bla&sbe,p. "Hews n.m,:d the Nit Wbodtmit of 2002 by th!! StotU':'IN!i Sc~ty, · Jil«;if #g He.srts hiiisrm bis ./Jnt book in the Killi,,n Kauull m,stery smes. . Page 33 Seo es by Jack Fertig APRIL 2005 ''listen politely, V~!" ------------·-· Admitting, confusion and ignorlltlce is the first step to enlightenment. Mercury retrograde is aspecting Mars in Aquarius and Uranus in Pisces .. Sudden snafus can set off th~ sort of confusion that· can lea~ to illumination. AIUES (March 21 to April 20): Just when all looks good with your · pals, a paranoid little bug is asking· who your mends really are. Recent sliglits can prob~ be chalked up t6 si;nplc human failure. The real question is, how faithful a friend ~ you? TAURUS (April 21 to M,;y.20): Your carcet secins ·~ be goc>ing great guns now. Still, some douli~ (Taurus? Toi?) about your iong-term aims.· are • complicating the picture. Much as you hate doub~ anything, take this· as an opportunity to rethink now and make better plans later. GμIINI (May 21 to June 21): Your mste for -adventure can lead you. into fun and games that arc better left private. y OU go, horleyl Just be. ca.reful if you ~y want priyac:J.- Whether your. reputatic:>n ~ a lm,oc.k o~ gets a boost piay be subjective, but yo_u will be talked aboμtl CANCEll 0une 22 to July 22): P.rivatcc matters with your part,ner may· not. be so private. Sure, you need to t:alk dijngs out with a friend, hut be carcfull If you want real help keeping or finding a relationship, listen in particular to the advice you don't want to hear. LEO 0uly 23 to August 22); Anything that loob, ~s, or smells like an office flirtation should be avoided. right ii.ow. It will coQlC · back to bite you on· the ass - and not in a nice way! An appar1=0.t . setback in a telatlon1hip could actaally unblock a problem, aiding in a solution later. VDlGO (A-aguat 23 to Sq,tember 22): Even in simple conversations, something's sure to be misunderstood, and yet such . a snafu could lead to new opportunities to improve cooperative efforts at work. In more formal negotilitions · or co_ntracts, however, disaster waits - and so should you! Listen politely, bμt don't follow advice you get at. the gym. LIBRA (September 23 to October 21): Housecleaning reveals hidden treasures that in tum provide a new creative direction. Anything from finger paints to thumbscrews can revive old interests and lead to new and very interesting levels of enjoyment. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21): Your playful overtures are likely to be misinterpreted, causing some trouble, but it's noi:hing you can't handle. Keeping your fun and games on the home court will shed interesting insights on your family situation. SAGITI'ARIUS (November 22 to December 20): We all have domestic . squabbles here and there, but yours here and now offer more depth of possibility. than usual Take all argumerits at face value, but listen for hidden subtexts, especially about money. CAPRICORN (December 21 · to Janwry 19): Cool your jets, guard your current tendency to capricious impulse, and watch your words carefully. Mlsstatemcnts can prove expensive! Slow 11,nd careful is your usual mode, and ~11 a good time to stick to that. S Oanuaty 20. to February 18): · an ei;pecially bad small) financial revetSal can open up some profound personal ifisights. Getting angry with . ypurself in the process could be liberating. if you learn from the anger and kt go of it PISCES (Febnw:y 19 to MArch 19): Being unsμic of voμrsclf can open up a prqccss o( self-analysis that· provides grca~ enlightenment in the long run. Stay close to friends you can trust to call yo;o on your b.s. Friendly aignmcrits will get you closer to the truth. JMie Fertig bas been u,or/eing "5 a -profos,sumal 4StTOk,gt:r since 1977 and is a fo#ndi.ng mimber of tlR: .Association for Astro/ogial Net'U10rking:_ Page 35 Canada from pg-13 We're proud because it proclaims to all that see us that we did our duty as a citizen of this gteat land. You should be proud of voting, and never allow anyone to say that your vote does not count. We saw that to be false four years ago in Florida and are seeing it again now in Washington state where, out of the 2.8 million votes cast, the election for Governor came down to only 129 votes. And while voting is the most important thing you can do in the political process, it is also the least that you can do. It is when we as a people recognize this point that equality issues will begin to move forward. We as a community must also understand the importance of money in regards to campaigns. Consider this: To run for a statewide office in Missouri (U.S. Senate, Governor, etc), one needs to spend anywhere from $8 - $12 million dollars; Even to run for State Representative, an office that is unfortunately ovedooked all too often, one could need as much as $100,000. We must do a better job in financially assisting pro-LGBT candidates for office, and those candidates must know that the money is coming from our community. One of the ways of accomplishing this is to make your contribution to a candidate during a fundraiser hosted by an LGBT political organization. The candidate can then walk out and know exactly how much money he/ she has received from us. The other is to donate your money directly to one of our many local political organizations. Many area LGBT political organizations a.re set up in a fashion that they can receive money and spend it directly on behalf of an endorsed candidate (ex. PROMO PAC or HRC PAC). 1bis allows the leaders of these organizations to know how much money they spent on the candidate and serves as a lobbying tool once in office. It also allows the organizations to support friendly candidates in rural areas, where membership in our org:i.nizationa a.re low. Lastly, we as a community have to become more directly involved in the individual campaigns. We must get up from the bar ... show up to the dinner party a little later ... Tivo £fill & Graa if you have to ... whatever it takes, and go volunteer. We have to help stuff the envelopes, make the phone calls to registered votcn, and yes, we must knock on doors in support of our candidates. This tends to be the pan of campaigning that all people like the least. It also happens to be the most effective, especially in the close races. Studies show that in neighborhoods where candidates and volunteers knock on doors, voter turnout increases by as. inuch as twelve percent. In close elections that is the difference in the outcome. CONTROLING OUR OWN DESTINY What went \v'rong in this past election? Why did so many progressive candidates and causes get beaten so soundly? Those are questions that will be asked for many years to come. But we, the LGBT community, must look .within ourselves to understand what we did right,• and what we did wrong. We must come to the understanding that if we want our issues to advance, we must do what it takes in order to have the right people in office to advance that cause for us. Justified or not, our issues are very difficult for many legislators to support. The fear of backlash during the election cycle prevents our legislative agenda from advancing. Therefore, we must begin strengthening our campaigning muscles. Because our issues are perceived as so controversial, voting in similar numbers to the rest of the country is not good enough. Financial contributions made to campaigns at the same level other communities contribute just is not good enough. And volunteering with similar numbers as everyone else just will not be enough. If we truly believe in our issues ... if we truly believe in marriage equality, in employment protections, in the right of an LGBT student to feel safe in school, then we have to start doing to things necessary to put good legislators in office. Until we do, we have no one to blame but ourselves. The beauty of this situiuion is, we do in fact control our own destiny. We have truth and history on our side. Our opponents only have deception and a few last moments in the sun. We know who we are and that we are deserving of all the same rights that every other proud American enjoys. And with our hard work and focus, history shows us that we will succeed. The ehallenge is this: getting each and every member of our community committed to making a differ~nce during the next big election. Mark your calendars now for November 6, 2006!1 Page36 Four States Community Directory -Bars- Nightclubs- Arkansas, Fayetteville (479) Studio 716- -716 W. Sycamore- - - - 479-571-130 Arkansas, Fort Smith (479) Kink.cads- 1004 1/2 Gurison Ave- - -479-783-9988 Club 1022 -1022 Dodson Ave. - - - -479-782-1845 Arkaasas, Hot Springs (501) Club One Eleven- - 111 Garden St- - - - -620-4111 Our House Lounge - 660 E. Gnind Ave- -624-6868 Arkansas, Little Rock (501) Back Street - - - -1021 Jes11ie Rd- -- - - 501-66+2744 Di5covery- - - 1021 Jessie Rd- - - - - - 501-666-6900 The Factory - -412 Louisiana St.- - - - -501-372-3070 Kaa1a1, Wichita (316) ]'11 Lounge - • - - - 513 E. Central - - - 316-262-1363 Our Fanwy- - - - 3201 S. Hillside- - -316-682-5494 The Comer- -- • - 3210 E. Osie - - - - - 316-682-9781 The Otherside- -447 N. St Francis- - 316-262-7825 Shatai - - - • - - - 4000 S. Broadway- 316-522--2028 Side Street - - -1106 S. Pattie- - -316-267-1l324 South 40 - - - - 3201 S. H.i&ide - - -316-682-5494 Trends Bar - - - -1507 S. Pawnee- - - 316-262-4530 Mls11ouri, Joplin (417) Ree's-••• 716 S. Main•• - - - - -417-627-9035 Mhsouri, Kansas City (816) Buddies - - • • - 3715 Main St- - - - 816-561-2600 Belle Stllr'11- - - - 1321 Grand Ave- - - -816-421-1288 Club NV - - - - 220 Admiral Blvd- - 816-421-NVKC DB Warehouse- -- 1915 Main St- -816-471-1575 Missie B's- - - -805 W. 39th St- - - -- - 816-561-0625 SidestreetBar- - --413 E. 3rd- - - - 816-531-1775 Sidelcicks Saloon - - 3707 Main St- - 816- 931-1430 Ml11ouri, Springfield (417) The Edge- -424 Boonville Ave- - - - --417-831-4700 Liquors & Kickers- -1109 E. Commercial-873-2225 Martha'• Vineyard- 219 W Olive - -417-864-4572 Oz Bar• 50.J E. Commercial - - - - . -417-831-9001 Ronisw: Place- - --821 College- - - - - - -417-86-4-0036 Rumon • --1109 E. Commercial- - 417-873-2225 Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405) Boom Room- 2807 NW 36th St- - - - - -405-601-7200 Club Rox- - - -3535 NW 39th Expwy 405.941.2351 Copa- - • - - - - -2200 NW 39th Expwy- -405-525-0730 Finish Line - -2200 NW 39th fupwy- - 405-525-0730 Hi-Lo Oub - - 1221 NW 50th0 ~ - -405-843-1722 Lido- - • - - - -2200 NW 39th Expwy- 405-525-0730 Partners-· - -2805 NW 36th St - - - - 405-942-2199 Sisters- - - - - 2120 NW 39th St - - - - -405-521-9533 The Roclcies- -3201 N. t.t:ay Ave 405-947-9361 Topaoga Grill &: Bar- 35351'.'W 39th--405-947-2351 Oklahoma, Tulsa (918) Bamboo Lounge- 720.J E. Pinc - - •- 918-836-8700 Club Maverick• • 822 S. Sheridan • 918-835-3301 End Up Club- - - 424 S. Memorial- 918-836-2480 Detour- - - - -7944 E. 21st - - - - - - - 918-660-7878 Club Majestic- - 124 N. Boston - - - 918-584-9494 Renegades- - - - 1649 S. Main - - - - - - - 918-585-3405 Play-Mor-Club- - 1737 S. Memorial - 918-838-9792 Tulsa Eagle- - - -1338 E. 3rd - - ••• 918-592-1188 TNT's - • • - 2114 S. Memorial- - - - 918-660-0856 Yellow-Bride-Rd- - -2630 E. 15th- - 918-293-0304 -Restaurants- Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405) Gushers Restaunnt-2200 NW 39Exp405-525-0730 lngrids Kitchen- -3701 N.Youngs- -405-946-8444 Topanga Grill & Bar- 3535 NW 39th--405-947-2351 -Lodging- Missouri, Joplin (417) Fairfield Inn by Marriott- - - - - 417-624-7800 Missouri, Ava Catus Canyon Campground- - - - -417-683-9199 Missouri, Lampe KOKOMO Campground - - - - - . - - 417-779-5084 Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405) Hollywood.Hotel- 3535 NW 39th Ex-405-947-2351 Habana Inn - 2200 NW 39th Exp- - -405-528-2221 -Organizations-:Arkansas, Avoca Natural State Naturists- - - - - - - - - -479-451-8066 Arkansas, Eureka Springs MCC living Spring- - - - - - - -870-253-9337 Arkansas, Little Rock (501) Diamond State Rodeo Assoc.- www.dsra.org Kansas, Pittsburg {620) River of Life Church 1709 N Walnut - -1 lAM PSU-QSA.- 1701 S. Broadway- - - - 620-231-0938 Kansas, Wichita (316) HOA-Men, Chorus - 316-618-0684 Missouri.Joplin (417) MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th, - - - - 6pm UCCFF--204 N.Jackson-Ave, -10:30A.M Aids Pro;ect Ozarks- 5i3 Kentucky- 4; 7-624-5788 MGRA- - - - - - www.mgra.us j .I l Page37 Missouri, Sprie&fieJd (417) R..inbow Christian Ch-837 W. Madison- 866-6206 lJnitllian Universalist Church - - - - 417-833-272~ APO- - - - 1901 E. Benne~ suite D- - 417-881-1900 ShowMe MO Pride - - - - - - - - - - --417-864-4459 GLO Comm. Ctr- -518 E. Com~erical- -869-3978 PFLAG-Springficld- - 0 - - - -417-889-1059 'PROMO SW MO- promoswmo@)hotmail.com Oklahoma, Oldah~nia City (405) Cathedral of Hope- - 600 ?\IW 13th&- - 232-HOPE The Center- - 2135 NW 39th St. -· - 405-524-6000 NI.A-Tribal Fire • • - - . C :. ww'w .trlhalfireokc.com OGRA- - - - - - - - - - - - :·:;v'w.w.£i~~dco.com "": ;:.. Oklahoma; . McPride- --.- - cPOBox 15is; OK 74502· ~~~.,,~~ T~~:(?l.~)._. GIBT Comm. Ctr- -5545 E. 41st- - - - 918-743-4297 ,, , • ,~. ·,•,✓~~;,· , -~·•·.;:~r,•,, ~''t' ·••''. ,,,, .. :;,. -: H.O.P.E. ~ - - - ""'2545 S. Yale-.~- - - .91.8'83~8378 M;CC United- -1623 N. Mapl=-_Ood-.-918}8.i~:V15 SSRA a·· • · · · · .:: • www.soonerstaterodco~~om TORR- - - - :::: _ ~:PO:Box 2687,·Tu!sa,'.ok 74101 Tulsa .C.ARJ:lS{ ::3507 E. ·Admital· Pl0 - 918:8344194 Tulsa 'ltougi:i ~§ei:s-, -www.t\)}s~e>ug!lrid~I~-co,m ..... \Bd~iness Services: . . . ~h~.~~ Eureb Sprfugs Qi;enitYPn~ E~enb~ -~.divenifypride.com ~de; ..:_ ~ - - . Kansas, Wichita ·TotalM~e-..... Kenn-· - • •·. 31~204-0111 ',,:, ~ .... ;;. .·" ., .. ,;:,.,/Missouri, Eure~.- Shclter Irimmic~- -Greg Tainter- 636-938-5500 . Missouri, Joplin (417) Charles Bul.1: Realtors-Viclci Bronson-- -434-0077 Office Min~-440 Rangeline Rd- - 417-623-1007 ken Arrow Spas NS - --918-258-7727 City • 405- 840-2106 - 405-524-5733 Piece To Reine 39th- -405-528-2223 Priscilla's- 615 Ej.ffril:Jrl;J .:: . . -405-755-8600 Oklalioffia,'(μlsa (918) Elite Bocikstor~ -81..,S:Sli~~idan- -918-838-8503 Kelly Kirby, CPA- 48ii:s Haryard- -918-747-5466 l.Jn4erguy.com • • -825?,;6~ - - - • - 918-829-0824 . Priscilla's - - 7925 E. 41n- - - - - -918-627-4884 Priscilfa!s - •, • 5634;W/~-: f • --918-446-6336 Priscilla's - - • -11344 E. 11th· -, • •· 918-438-4224 ' ""· <' ~ '' Priscilla's - • • • 2333 E..7ht·: • - • - - 918-499-1661 ' ·t Page38 PABE 40 Rodeo Kick April 7th THE STAR APRIL 2005 Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] The Star Magazine, April 1, 2005; Volume 2, Issue 4 Description An account of the resource The Metro Star’s first issue began in August of 2008. Before this issue was Ozarks Pride (2004), The Ozark’s Star (2004), and The Star (2005). This magazine discusses topics of AIDs, education, politics, local and national civil rights of the LGBT community, and advice for relationships and places to visit. This collection is PDF searchable. Physical copies are also available to be seen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center with permission. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Star Media, Ltd. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Star Media, Ltd. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 1, 2005 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource C.D. 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Planet Dee Q Scopes Quotable Quotes Sooner State Rodeo Association Uncle Mikey https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/fe31c2dea84101f56a195147826781fc.jpg 73498dae0a0cbe0ec93efd6c664a6dee https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/0df1ba0618742cac7cdebdc3ea6300f0.pdf 8efc7a5d9bf16546bc1fcb6a520d40c1 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document VOLUME 2, ISSUE 6 JUNE 2005 FREE DIVERSITY PRIDE 2005 Four States Gay Pride Celebration Schedule. Tulsa Pride Equal Rights No More No Less Dates: 6/3 - 6/11 Location: Tulsa, OK For more information go to www.tohr.org or call GLB'.I' Center 918-743-7297 Springfield, Show Me MO Pride: 6/4 - 6/12. Festival at Phelps Grove Park June 12, 12noon to 6:30pm. Kansas City Pride Dates: 6/3- 6/05 Location: Kansas City, :MO Liberty Memorial Pershing Avenue & Main Street June 3rd. Oklahoma City Unity in Pride Dates: 6/24 - 6/26 Location: Oklahoma City, OK For more information, go to www.okcpride.com. Northwest Arkansas Pride Weekend Fayetteville Parade starts at the Square and will go down Dickson St to the Powerhouse. Favetteville 6/25. Fort .Smith 6!1"9 - 6/26 Contact Kinkeads @ 479-783-9988 for more info Wichita Pride O 5 Stand UP, Step OUT! Parade and events June .?,5th 2pm Start Central and· Waco. End St Francis and Central. For more info call Carol Harrell 316.617.8813 All festivals aim is to educate the . community by invoking, promoting, and celebrating Gay/LesbiaI)./Bisexuai/ Transgender pride. Pages Mother and HRC Board member Judy Shepard, '7bere 1$ notmn(/ that ctilt 9ffl" britlg Matthew back but $upporfff/g·the$e i$$ues is flliMt htJ/pl me ~ through the d.,y.. .The ,-,,t·n.~ do for h;m and either vittfhts. or fr~•'""~ 11~1Jon /$ $#:ar'ld, up . n'ld c:ome tog«her to do w/iit~vtr: we tan·to•~ our., CR'm'tlunitiiJS_ 4 me, fail: p/a(» for GLBT \.. Amenc:ans .... -Judr Shepard _______________ __, It has been over 6 years since our son Matthew was brutally murdered in Laramie, Wyoming. No matter how much time passes, the pain of losing our son never seems to diminish. The understanding 'tl:;iat he was taken from us simply because he was gay only adds to the confusion and pain. Since bis death, my husband and I have devoted our ,lives to promoting acceptance and understanding in communities, churches, schools, workplaces - anywhere we can get people to listen, so that we can help end discrimination and hate against our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLB1) friends and family. Soon after Matthew's death, Dennis and I started the Matthew Shepard Foundation to help raise awareness. We felt that as allies to the GLBT community, we had an opportunity to make a difference. Although many GLBT people enjoy welcoming workpiaces and accepting families and communities, many still do not. -And it is all Americans, regardless of sexual orientation or religious beliefs, that we need standing with us today to create a truly accepting culture based on equality for every citiz~n. Because hate and discrimination has so personally affected my family's life, I know how critical HRC's work is to everyday pepple. When you join us, know that you'll be standing with over 600,000 Americans who will not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our constitution, in our schools, our workplaces, our places of worship, or our communities. HRC is not just an organization "for" GLBT people. It is an organization for all people who believe we can create a wodd where acceptance and diversity are welcomed and nurtured. Rep. Sally Kem (R-Oklahoma City) Calls King and King, "obscene". Oklahoma City; Oklahoma_ The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed a resolution that would ban books on gay families from the children's sections of public libraries. The measure does not have the power of law but calls on Oklahoma libraries to "confine homosexually themed books and other age-inappropriate material to areas exclusively for adult access and distribution." It passed, 81-3 and now will be distributed to library boards across the state. The resolution's sponsor, Rep. Sally Kem (R-Oklahoma City) said that the vote shows public libraries that they must aware of the "values that our state upholds". The 32 page book ends with the two princes sharing a kiss. Tulsa Oklahoma's TOHR, strongly encourages the Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender (GLB1) and allied community to call Mr. Richard Parker, Deputy Director of Community Relations at 918-596-7899 ASAP and voice your feelings and to contact the bill's author, Rep. Sally Kern (R), OKC at 405-557-7348. Thj st.«R'S:oviri·~Michaier ✓ H.iniril~r,a .. . . "·•· . .MJkey) FIRST IS RELEASED KENT, OHIO. May 2, 2005 - Michael Hinzman, current Kent resident, is excited to see his lifelong dream become reality. Michael's first novel, Dragomir, is currently available.. . ''Dragomir is the story of Richard Stonewall who, after the death of his aunt, begins to learn the truth about his family," said Michael in a recent interview. "Richard finds courage and support from his three best friends as he faces murder, intrigue, and a few surprises. I am fascinated with the world of magic. With that fascination and my desire to tell stories, Dragomir seemed to spill onto the pages. It is purely fictional and was fun to write," Michael continued. While exploring the unknown with this group of fresh chara<;ters, M,ichael Hinzman delivers a wonderfully told story that keeps the .reader in suspense from page to page. D. ~mit can currently. be found on websites selling publications including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Publish America. Dragomir's ISBN is 1-4137-5116-4. The author's audience is quickly spreading; his novel is also being sold' on a United Kingdom website. . Michael began writing in high school and writes when time permits between fatherhood and work. He and his children~ Mikayla, Michael, and Jacob, moved to Kent in 2003. Mich.ael and his family have found their home in Kent and: .hope to stay here for a long time. .About the Author: Born ln Okeechobee, Florida, Michael grew up in Toledo, Ohio. After living in Indiana for 10 years, he returned to Ohio. Michael currently is working on several writing projects. Contact: Michael Hinzman, Author Dragomir - ISBN 1-4137-5116-4 (330) 678-0221 micka1obe30@aol.com "," , ,,.,-. \" < Press Release TULSA, OK_A benefit show will be held on Saturday June 4th 10pII1 at the Bamboo Lounge. Hosted by Tulsa Diva Kriss Kohl and will feature many of Tulsa 's best entertainers. Proceeds from donations will go to support the Tulsa Pride 05 Parade organization. There will be no door cover charge. .• P•a•ge• 7• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• . •• •• Oklahoma City GLBTI Pride Celebration June24-26 FEST'\ ''AL t M . 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Plus other Pride Events! ,.p;rtfl@[ "pp And Watch Out For Nore .com •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • Page 10 JUNE 2005 by Andrew Collins "Juneau laska" If it's outdoor adventure you're seeking this summer and you want . . a base of operations that's spectacularly scenic, relatively progressive, and surprisingly artsy, consider a trip to America's most remote state capital, Juneau, Alaska. This bustling city of 30,000, sometimes referred to as ''Little San Francisco" because of its hilly streets, fringes Gastineau Channel and lies beneath the sheer faces of Mt. Juneau (3,600 feet) and Mt. Roberts (3,800 feet). There are no roads in or out of Juneau (all travel here is by boat or plane), which is about 600 miles southeast of Anchorage and 900 miles northwest of S~attlc. If you're guessing that secluded Juneau isn't exactly a gay mecca, you're correct,· but gay visitors will hardly find themselves alone here. Although Alaska's one of the most conservative states in the Union, its capital city is an educated, outdoorsy place. It's home to the Southeast Alaska Gay & Lesbian Alliance, whose website (www.seagli.org) offers plenty of great information for visiting "family." Juneau also claims one of the most respected regional theaters in the country, the Perseverance Theatre. This first-rate company has produced such enlightened fare as _Hedwig and the Angry Inch_ and _Angels in America_; the 2005- 2006 season will include _Hair_ and _The Laramie Project_. Juneau also has several excellent art galleries and a local GLB'I' Pride Chorus that performs at a variety of venues. Most folks come to Juneau for one primary reason: to enjoy the great outdoors. The region lacks the frosty climate for which interior Alaska is known, with average temperatures in the 20s and 30s in winter, and in the 60s and 70s in summef. The city does experience plenty of rain, averaging as much 100 inches of annual precipitation (the worst of it in autumn). The driest and most pleasant months arc April through June. Keep in mind, however, that cruise ships dock in Juneau from mid-May through mid-September - good news if you're planning sightseeing excursions, as many of the touring outfitters in town operate only at this time; and bad news if you're put off by the sight of massive 20-story ships looming over downtown and unleashlog a torrent of pasty and portly passengers. That being said, if you're a fan of cruises, note that the gay-and-lesbian tour operator RSVP is offering an Alaska cruise in September 2005, and also that lesbian-oriented Olivia Cruises occasionally offers Alaska trips. Among Juneau's myriad outdoors activities, visiting a glacier tops the list. The simplest way to do this is to drive out to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, which sits just 10 miles north of downtown and contains some excellent exhibits on this hulking glacier, which you can view from a nearby observation area: You can hike right on the glacier by booking a helicopter trip through Northstar Trekking. A chopper lifts passengers and a guide up to Mendenhall Glacier, first circling over the massive Juneau Iceficld (which covers some 1,500 square miles, extending from Juneau well into British Columbia), then depositing everybody onto the glacier. Next your guide straps crampons (ice spikes) onto your shoes and leads you on a hike over the ice, with its eerie blue pools and streams. For a truly intensive glacier experience, opt for an all-day hike with Above & Beyond Alaska, whose friendly and knowiedgeable guides will lead you up a trail ..................... continued pg· 12 Page 11 Overexposure to Dan~rs can lead to vision problems ... .. . ·. ¢ ~aay! IIAllclll 1111111-,.. TD CL08I Cold $eer - Hot Bods - Strong Drinks 424 S. Memorial, Tulsa• (918) 836-2480 21 ANO OVER a ONE DRINK MINIMUM a CLOSED TUESDAYaWWW.ENOUPCLUB.COM R~ney Burgamy www.c21goldc:asth;,~c:om 405.840~2106 Joe Brennan Page 12 Out o/Town from pg-10 alongside Mendenhall Glacier, and then out onto the ice itself. The company also offers ice-climbing, rock-climbing, whalewatching charters, and water~taxi services. There's really no better way to understand the glacial process, which carved out much of North America during the last Ice Age, than to hike across one of these huge floes of ice - it's an unforgettable experience. Another fun opportunity for glacierviewing is taking a Wings Airways flightsecing trip to Taku Glacier Lodge. . You fly by seaplane from downtown Juneau's harbor over Taku Glacier and land in an inlet beside the rustic 1923 lodge, where you can enjoy an impressive salmon bake and roam the trails behind the lodge. It's not uncommon to spot a black bear in these parts. In fact, wildlife sightings are extremely likely around Juneau; keep your eyes peeled for moose, bald eagle~, blue heron, scoter ducks, mountain goats, whales, and marmots to name a few of the region's frequently observed fauna. Hikers will find dozens of great treks, · from scrambling up the backside of Mt. Roberts (you can also take the_ Mt. Roberts Tramway directly up the mountainside from downtown, but hiking is more fun) to strolling through a lush rain forest in North Douglas to walking among the ruins of a vast mining ghost town in Treadwell. You can hike most of the trails easily on your own by asking locals for directions, but if you want to learn about the flora, fauna, and history while you hike, consider a guided tour. Gastineau Guiding Company offers some of the best day-hiking trips as well as delightful kayaking tours around pristine Admiralty Island. Finally, you can rent your own kayaks or canoes from Alaska Boat & Kavak. Invariably, if you spe~d more than a few days in Juneau, you'll encounter a rainy day or two. If the weather is grim, pian a visit to the exceptional Alaska State Museum, which provides an excellent overview of Juneau's indigenous Tlingit heritage and culture, or a tour of the Alaskan Brewing Co., which turns out some of the tastiest brews in the region (and serves free samples, of course). For a small city, Juneau has plenty of excellent restaurants. In the historic Fisherman's Wharf building, both Doc Water's Pub and the Hangar serve outstanding food. Doc Water's is more casual, with outdoor seating and such tasty treats as halibut ceviche and salmon burgers. The Hangar turns out both pub fare (excellent halibut tacos) and more ce>smopolitan dishes, such as Dungeness crab cakes. Head to the airy and attractive Twisted Fish for designer pizzas and refined but still affordable food, from ahi' spina·ch salad to oysters on the half shell . Across the channel in Douglas, the new Island Pub serves creative steaks and seafood dishes as well as both savory and "dessert" pizzas (among the latter, try the apple pie pizza with mascarpone, sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and walriuts); it's right by the Perseverance Theatre. Overlooking Auke Bay Marina, not far from Mendenhall Glacier and the attractive campus of the University of Alaska Southeast, locals convene at the Hot Bite for creative short-order fare ' (from Thai peanut chicken sandwiches to green-chile cheeseburgers) and the most luscious milkshakes around, available in 16 flavors. This is a great town for coffee lovers. The funky Silverbow functions as a topnotch java house, bakery, bagelry, indiefilm theater, and six-room boutique hotel (with reasonable rates and upbeat decor, to boot). It's right in the center of town and draws an eclectic bunch. A couple of blocks away, Rainbow Foods is a superb gourmet health-food shop that also has a small coffee bar. The popular local chain, Heritage ·cafe, is another great option for coffee, wraps, sweets, and wireless Internet. Although Juneau lacks a gay bar, the Hangar tends to draw a mixed bunch to its lounge area, and you'll also sometimes find like-minded souls at the bar inside the funky Alaskan Hotel and in downtown's Triangle Bar. As for choosing a place to stay, luneau has few cookie-cutter chain ;ccom~odations - even the larger properties, such as the historic Baranof Hotel (which is also home to the elegant Gold Room restaurant) and the contemporary Goldbelt Hotel, have their own quirky personalities, Perhaps the gay-friendliest property in town, Crondahl's B&B is ........... cont. pg-26 Page 13 ·- ~J({l?l!lS,l/ ti/Ir-el Serving our community in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Illinois & Colorado This Is Shelter Country. Here in our community you will find Shelter Agent Greg Tainter. We're proud to serve this community and our customers. Call today and ask about our services. Auto -Home - Life Business Greg W. 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In 1977, the Miami-Dade County Commission passed an ordinance making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. Anita Bryant, a wellknown pop and gospel singer, qui'1kly launched a virulently anti-gay campaign she called "Save Our Children." Purportedly, the point of her group was to save children from recruitment by homosexuals, employing stereotypes and lies in support of her cause. She made claims such as "If gays are granted rights, next we'll have to give rights to prostitutes, and to people who sleep with St. Bernards, and to nailbiters," and "The recruitment of our children is absolutely necessary for the survival and growth of homosexuality. Since homosexuals cannot reproduce, they must recruit and freshen their ranks." She used God and religion to stir up a backlash of hatred and anti-gay violence. Six months after the ordinance was passed, voters overturned it by a ·wide margin. If all of this sounds eerily familiar, that's because it should. Obviously, religious conservatives have remembered their successes and they're once again pulling many of the same tricks. You may recall Republican Senator Rick Santorum's comments on .a radio program when commenting on the Lawrence vs. Texas sodomy law case in 2003 when he claimed, "If the Supreme Court says that you have the right to consensual [gay] sex within your home, then you have the right to bigamy, you have the right to polygamy, you have the right to incest, you have the right to adultery. You have the right to anything." He went on to compare homosexuality to bestiality as well. It almost sounds as if he was channeling Mrs. Bryant, doesn't it? We are once again living in an era of rampant anti-gay sentiment. Browsing LGBT news sites is not for the faint of heart these days. It seems like every day gay rights receive another blow. Politicians become bolder and bolder in their assaults. Once again, religion and "moral values" are being used to demonize and attack gays and lesbians. And once again, children are often the focus. On May 10, the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a resolution banning books on gay families from the children's sections of public libraries. The measure does not have the power of law but calls on Oklahoma libraries to "confine homosexually themed books and other age-inappropriate material to areas exclusively for adult access and distribution." It passed, 81-3. The resolution states that a child's development "should be at the discretion of a child's parents free from interference from the distribution of inappropriate publicly cataloged materials" and that public libraries should not expose children to material "that mav be deemed harmful and inappropriate." '· The furor began when an Oklahoma City mother became upset after her child brought home King and King, a children's fairy tale book about a prince who falls in love with another prince. King and King is aimed at elementary school children and helps teach diversity. The book, by Linda De Haan and Stern Nijland, tells the story of Prince Bertie who searches for love through a bevy of eligible princes before falling for Prince Lee. The thirty-two page book ends with the two princes sharing a kiss. Rep. Sally Kern called the book "obscene." Libraries across the state have already pulled the books from the children's sections and, in some cases, created entirely new sections specifically for the offending materials. In Troy, Michigan, a poster in a high school classroom has created an uproar from concerned parents. The inflammatory poster's message? "Gay people are everyday people.'' Page 19 Heart to Heart_ Approximately eighty protesters are expected at the next school board meeting. Ironically, the poster has been on display in the classroom for two years. So far the school is defending the poster, claiming, "We do not allow our students to be harassed for any reason. It is an issue of tolerance." Patricia Raezler, a member of Parents Promoting Innocence in Bloomfield Hills, which supports Troy parents in the poster issue, said the school shouldn't be promoting sexuality of any kind. "\Ve are promoting innocence," said Raezler, whose children attend private school. "Once, these types of things were left up to the parents. Then there was a push to inform and let pupils know about sexuality. It hasn't decreased sexually transmitted diseases." Somehow, it is completely incomprehensible to these people that promoting tolerance and understanding of gay people has absolutely nothing to do with sex. It has everything to do with bigotry and discrimination. In their rush to paint gays as evil sinners, the religious conservatives have forgotten one important fact. While Anita Bryant's campaign was successful in overturning the civil rights ordinance, she also succeeded in mobilizing LGBT people across the country. Thousands marched in the streets of San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New Orleans. Countless individuals came out of the closet, and numerous new local organizations sprang up. Most famously, the LGBT community launched a boycott of Florida orange juice, for whom Anita Bryant was spokesperson, that gained widespread support. It's time for us to rise up again. We have to fight these mean-spirited and immoral attacks. We need to make our voices heard. We can start by pointing out the absurdity of their arguments. Promoting rolerance of an abused minority has nothing to do with sex. Loveiy and charming books like King and King are not obscene, harmful, or inappropriate. And two consenting adults choosing to express their love for one another in a healthy manner has absolutely no c;ortelation to ioce9t, bigamy, or bestiality. . It's time we stop allowing the Religious Right to decide what is and isn't "moral." Whose standards are we using? When did the United States become a theocracy? And when did Conservative Christianity become the State Religion? What if my religious beliefs don't hold that homosexuals are sinners? What if I believe that spreading hate in the name of God is a sin? \X:'hat if I believe that denying a minority their basic civil rights is an immoral abomination? It's time we save the children of America from the hateful teachings of self-righteous bigots. In the immortal words of Mrs. Lovejoy, "Won't somebody think of the children?" Quotable Quotes "A straight man knows that if he knocks a woman up, he's on the hook for child-support payments for 18 years. [I propose that if you] infect someone with HIV out of malice or negligence ... the state [should] come after vou for half the cost of the meds the p~rson you infeci:ed is going to need. (The man you infected is 50 percent responsible for his own infection.) Once a few dozen men in New York City, San Francisco, Toronto, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Vancouver are having their wages docked for drug-support payments, other gay men will be a lot more careful about not spreading HIV. Trojan won't be able to make condoms fast enough." - Syndicated gay columnist Dan Savage, Feb. 24. 1 /STH PAC:iE CLASSIFIED AD SPACE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE STAR CALL F□ R RATES 91 B .. B35.7B87 Ask Uncle Mi Advice Column! June 2005 Hello out there in Queerdom-Kittens. Uncle here coming in like a heat wave. Uncle as excited as a farm boy; just off the bus in New York, during this our !Ilonth of pride. Uncle and Tiddles is ready for it after a long cold winter. Uncle suggest that , each and every kitten out there, celebrate till the tricks run home. Kittens, you know that Uncle is not a gossip; however, I must share this dish before we speak another word. Uncle does not believe in gossip, and idle hearsay, with this being said, Gurrl, you are ._ ______ ....;.. _ ...;. __ ....1 not going to believe this one; who knew? The movie which evervone has heard about Alexander, with ~ breath of fresh air, Colin Farrell, is a mu;t see. Well, kittens, 1 had to tell you, this man is a walking dream. Not only is he good looking, and a free spirit. Uncle heard a rumor that he had a nude scene pulled from another movie, because his how do you say, manhood, was just overwhelming. I heard from sources however, that he took it like a ma1.1,... simply throwing it over his shoulder and walking to wardrobe. That is a class act Kittens. Dear Uncle: I have known I am gay since I was sixteen. While, I have kept my familv in the dark about my lifestyle, since going to collage, I have been feeling guilty, and disconnected fr?m them. I would love to tell them about my happiness. However, I fear that they will not handle. the news well. Any advice on breaking it to them gently? · College-queen · Dear Queen:. W~ll, let's se~. You could send them. a postcard announcing your sexuality and ong? 11;1g e~u~atlon ~t man academy 101. Kitten, relax uncle is just joking with you. First oft kitten, lifestyle refers more to the social and environmerital choices we have as individuals. You have to realize that homosexuality is not a choice, it is simply who we are born ~o be. You want to make sure that you are accurately informed, so that, you can help them accept and educate themselves as well. Realize before you tell, that afterwards you must be prepared to deal with the outcome. There is ~o rush to tell, though af°J:,er finding your freedom in your own skin, it is the sheer delight "'.hich c~use.s -us too want to tell it from the mountain. Knowing your people best, dec~de whi:h 1s better. A private moment at home a public meeting, to avoicl the emotional display fit for stage and screen. Whichever· you choose, know this yo.ung queen. You are looking for acceptance and love, verse approval. You are fabulous in who you are no matter what! Smooches- Uncle Mih:y Dear Uncle: ~y ~artner and ~ of five ye~rs are rai~ing our chil~en (His biological) together. We 11~e 1n a _predomm~ntly straight suburban commuruty, and we get along fine. It was d!fficul_t m the ?eg10n10g however, :"e have let people know we are. a family unit, not going anywnere. I adore the children, and would not give them up for the world. l_'he issue~ we_ face are prima_rily about us as a couple. The two leading factors are simply this. Time restt~tits form Job, children, and the hectic schedules we deal with. Leaving us little to no time with one another. The second is the fact that not I 1 ;! Page 21 only do we get judged by the straight community, however the gay community as well. They act like we are not gay enough, if there is such a thing. With little to no family support, we have found· ourselves clearly on our own. I hate feeling this way, as I fill guilt and selflessness for wishing we had more us time. Is this wrong? The suburban Bradies. Well hello Mr. Br:ady: Kitten-It is not selfish to want to celebrate the love on which you quilt this family upon. This is natural, and appropriate to say the least. It is a commendable accomplishment which, you have your partner have done. There is another point to make here as well. There are more families than you realize out there, mirrored to your own. Dealing with the same issues. Uncles suggest that you go through your local GLTB community center, in order to find others such as yourse,lf. Support is invaluable, when dealing with this lifestyle. · As far as suffering ignorance, refuse. There is ignorance and sometimes, from within our own borders. Family life has just as much value as player life. Enjoy the precious gift which fate has bestowed onto you both. Remembering to· rejoice and keep the love which began that day in the park. Smooches and good luck~ Uncle Mikey Well, I guess that about wraps up this session; Uncle is just spent Kittens. Mr. Tiddles.is ever so persistently letting me know, mommies baby needs some attention. Until we meet again kittens remember; your life story is up to you. It can be a best selling page turner, Or a lonesome documentary sitting there alone collecting dust-It is up to you! Happy Pride everyone! Smooches-Uncle Mikey and Tiddles tool Unck Miieey is A dMncter from Ind.nee writer Mic/'4el Hinznun. MkhMJ !Ms b«n writing/or ten ye,,rs. Utilizing his st#dies, •nd life apmma to bdp others in bis comm,mity, thro11gb hHmor •nd s~nd ,uh,ia. MidMd ,ipplid. his stll.dy of ptyd,ology and crtativt urriting, .s -1! his extensive IMc/egroNnd in mentAl bet,hh Dim:t u" to bring• nev, style •nd appnMd, to bdping others. Mkh«J's other woris am be 'IMTll1ed at fl'fl1fl1,g11Jlinlecontmt.com. AIDS Drug Assistance Programs: Americans in Crisis Washington, D.C._ In order to provide AIDS therapies to all Americans who need them, a minimum of $303 million in additional federal funding is urgently needed for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) for the Fiscal Year 2006. That is the consensus of ADAP experts , advocacy organizations and patients who participated in a Congressional briefing today, urging Congress to act. The call to action mirrored a letter sent last week to both President Bush and Members of Congress, which was signed by more than 300 organizations nationwide. ADAP, funded under Title II of the Ryan White CARE Act, provides access to treatment for low-income people living with HIV/ AIDS who are uninsured or lack adequate prescription coverage. It is the final safety net for Americans who have no other means of accessing HIV medications and a lifeline for approximately 100,000 people every month. According to a budget projection conducted a11nuaHy by the National ADAP Working Group, the program requires a minimum of $303 million in additional federal dollars in order to provide treatment for existing clients, as well as the 25,000 to 45,000 new patients that are expected to seek treatment through ADAP before April, 2007. The budget projection has been proven to be a highly reliable predictor of actual need since 1997. "Four years of inadequate federal ADAP funding have culminated in a genuine ADAP crisis which has worsened Cllch year'', stated Bill Arnold, Director of the National ADAP Working Group. The ADAP emergency i5 now a year older. We hope that this year Congress and the White House will address this esca!Ating crisis at the earliest possible moment. Last year, President Bush authorized an emergency allocation of $20 million in an effort the help the approximately 1,500 ADAP clients on official state ADAP waiting Hats in 10 states. However, that funding wu not sufficient for the thmuaods of those of people living with HIV/ AIDS around the country who are not able to access life-saving medications to keep them alive. Unfortunately, the president is recommending an increase of ooly $10 million for FY2006. That is not even enough to continue to keep the people served by his $20 million initiative on their drugs, let alone keep up with the growing demand. beeir writiiig for the gay and lesbian press for more than 20 years. she se~ed. for three years as the co-chair of the board of d~ectors of New York City's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center, where she founded a groundbreaking reading series called «In Our Own Write." Lesbian Notions by Paula Martinac JUNE 2005 Political Science The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's soon-to-be-implemented guidelines about anonymous sperm donors present a reproductive-rights issue for both gay men and lesbians. When a government can't directly stop "undesirable" people from reproducing, it simply makes it more difficult for them - in this case, by instituting a policy that is more politically motivated than it is rooted in science. The FDA's new guidelines - set to take effect on May 25 - recommend as "ineligible" for sperm donation any man who has had sex with another man in the previous five years, even if he's in a monogamous relationship or routinely practices safer sex. They further _______ ....;.. _____ .J· restrict donations from men who have had sex · in the previous 12 months with anyone "known or suspected to have HIV infection." (Ibe "suspected to" part is particularly creepy.) · This policy - which has no basis in the science of HIV - actually got its start six years ago, 'durfug the. Clinton administration, at the FDA's spooky-sounding "Human Tissue Se_tniriar.,,·At that _tinie, the agency announced its ihterition to make it illegal for all ~y Illen to_ be_come ~onymo~s sperm donors because of their supposed across~tl:\'.e-board nsk for HIV. Despite the growth of HIV infection in the heterosexual population, straight men with multiple sexual partners would have faced no similar restriction, . ·~ flood of protest eil~ued, primarily from sperm banks, which rightly saw it as mvasive regulation of an mdustry that already employed necessary safeguards against !'fIV. Indeed, tner~ were on record. C>nly a few cases of HIV transmission through mfected donor sp,erm. (And today, there is no recorded increase of such · transmissioh.) 'HaJ>pily; activists were successful at staving off the discriminatory change, but under Bush, the FDA began revisiting the idea in earnest. Let's fac: it -: ~e Ufderlyirig premise of the FDA guidelines is that gay men should not faili,er chil~en; al%bugl:i the agency doesn't conic right out and· say that. It co~ve~:uently c,1rctirilven_t~ the charges of antigay discrimination by noting ?1at the gw?elines don t have the force of law, and that the agency's official regulations - which _do_ carry legal force - never use the words "gay" or "homosexual." Yet, as one sperm-bank director aori:utted to gay blogger Michael Petrelis, "A lot of clinics will use the guidelines as. an intimidation document and refuse gay donors." · . What's more, .the new .guid~es also have a direct impact on lesbian reproductive choice. Many lesbian coup1es pterer gay sperm donors. Indeed, they mav have chosen a sperm bank where donors_ agree to have their identity revealed at soni~ point in the future - usually when the child comes of age and want that donor to be "familv"· in more ways than one. , _ If yo:1 think that I'm sounding a false alarm, that our government doesn't get mvolved m _who can and can't reproduce, think again. In fact, the U.S. government has o~en tned to prevent or discourage certain people from having children - e~pec~~ poor women, women of color, and people with mcntai or physicai d1sabtl1ttes. 1 l l Page 23 It has accomplished this through sterilization programs disguised as "contraception" - perhaps most heinously, in a campaign of the 1970s that succeeded in sterilizing a fourth of :all Native American women living on government reservations. Individual abuses are still being documented, especially in cities with high immigrant and people-of-color populations. The other significant means by which the government restricts the reproductive rights of specific people is through punitive, economic policies that make it impossible for them to raise th~ own childrc:n. For example, the 1996 "welfare reform" bill instituted a "family cap" that limits paynients to women if they becomc:/pregnant while accepting governp:ient' assistance. UndersiAnd that, at the same time, our goycmment tries to make it more difficult for white,· middle-class women to _opt out_ of motherhood, by · . away at their right to choose. . . abortion is still technically legal in the United· States, fewer and fewer m2dical schools now teach the proc::edurc:, ar1d tl1e numbc;r of doctors perfowiog: abortions .has therefore been drastically reduced since the historic _Roe v. Wade_ decision of 1973. Of course, the new FDA guidelines for sperm donors may seem benign compared to egregious examples from the women's reproductive-rights movement. But the lesbian and gay community shouldn't fool itself into complacency. The guidelines are ultimately all about who is and isn't "fit'' to parent - who is, in effect, "mommy material," a phrase I coined a few years back. Now the FDA is poised to include gay men - based on their sexual _identity_, not on the realities of their sexual _behavior_ - under the rubric of those who aren't "daddy material." ® B 1g NYC's Wisstock Festival. to Celibrate 20th Anniversary on ffugust 27 The iegendary dfllg festival which refuses to "curl up and dye" will once again rock it's original SO's location in the East Village's · Tompkins Square Park on Saturday, August 27th 2005, from 5:00-7:00 pm. For the last 2 years, the wiggy festival has been organized in association with FEVA, the Federation of East Village Artists, which adds Wigstock to it's annual HOWL Festival line-up. HOWL's goal is to revitalize the East Village and commemorate its promine.o.ce as a cultural hotbed. Last year, over 6,000 turned out in the pouring :min to see such acts as Boy George, RuPaul, Lypsinka, Drag King Murray Hill, Comedy Centtal's Graham Norton and Holly Woodlawn, the Warhol superstar whose life inspired Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wtld Side." So far, Wigstock 2005 has confirmed transexual superstar/David Lachapelle muse Amanda Lepore, dancing fool and former Miss Continent21 Candis Cayne, comedilln/actor Mike Albo, the super-sized t21.ents of Sweetie, Billboard chart-topping <W1ce divo Kevin A viance and Flotilla Barge, whose evil SruJones' impersonation in a recent PETA ad made nationwide headlines! Of course, they'll _all be curated and emceed by Wigstock founder Lady Bunny who notes "20 yearsi I'm 26 now so I must have starting organizing the festival when I was 6 years old!" (And she's bee.o. using that line since 1992Q Expect a frel!k show with raunchy putp0r, scintillating song and dance numbers and a vibe of which the New York Tt1nes has said "the ban.a was dynamite." The audience is encouraged to dress up as well, providing a perfect audience for the queens' zany antics. Plus, it's a throwback to the East Village's glory days when the area was much grittier, and freaks couid sci!! afford to live in Manhattan. 1 p C 25 I l JUNIE 24 • 26 OKLAHOMA G:l"A', DK Talent Night Drink S Is H1111p brinkS Is Poo1·toumments Karaoke Best·in· Town I 9toClose ...c..e..P....a.. ... . page-26 Out o/Town from pg-12 on a quiet downtown street and offers two simple rooms, with rates from $70 to $80. Owners Jay and Judy Crondahl give plenty back to the community - if you stay at their B&B for three or more consecutive nights and book with them directly, you can make an equivalent contribution to one of three local nonprofit organizations (including PFLAG) in lieu of one night's payment. Juneau's most luxurious accommodations are invariably found in B&Bs and smaller inns. The romantic Pearson's Pond sits close to Mendenhall G:ader and offers cushy rooms, many with fireplaces and hot tubs. Alaska's Capital Inn sits right in the heart of the restaurant and retail action, offering seven attractively furnished rooms with whirlpool tubs and fireplaces, and an excellent full breakfast. If it's a magnificent view you're after, book a room at the gay-friendly Aurora View Inn, a majestic contemporary house high o!1 a bluff in Douglas, with unparalleled · vistas of downtown and the mountains beyond. Just beware that gazing out over this charmed capital of America's 49th state may render you unable to return home. The Little Black Book Above & Beyond Alaska (907-364-2333, www.beyondak.com). Alaska Boat and Kayak (907-789-6886, www.juneaukayak.com). Alaskan Hotel (Franklin St., 907~586-1000, www.alaskanhotel-juneau.com). Alaska's Capital Inn (113 W. 5th St., 907 -586-6507 or 888-588-6507, www.alaskascapitalinn.com). Aurora View Inn (2917 Jackson Rd., 907-586- 3036 or 888-580-8439, www.auroraview.com). Crondahl's B&B (626 5th St., 907-586:14§4,. . www.juneaucrondahls.com). Doc Water's Pub (Fisherman's Wharf, 907- 586-3627). Gastineau Guiding (907-586- 8231, www.stepintoalaska.com). Goldbelt Hotel (51 ~n Dr., 907-586- 6900 or 888-478-6909, www.goldbelttours.com). The Hangar (Fisherman's Wharf, 907-586-5018). Heritage Cafe (174 S. Franklin St. 907- 586-1087). The Hot Bite (Aukc B~y Marina, 907-790-2483). Island Pub (1102 2nd St., Douglas, 907-364-1595). Juneau Convention and Visitors Bureau (907- 586-1737, www.travcljuncau.com). Northstar Trekking (907-790-4530, www.glacicrtrek1cing.com). Pearson's Pond (4541 Sawa Circle, 907-789-3772 or 888-658-6328, www.pearsonspond.com). Perseverance Theatre (914 3rd St., Douglas, 907-463-TIXS, www.pcrscveranccthcatre.org). The Silvcrbow (120 2nd St., 907-586-4146 or 800-586-4146, www.silvcrbowinn.com). Twisted Fish (550 S. Franklin St., 907- 463-5033). Westmark Baranof Hotel (127 N. Franklin St., 907-586-2660 or 800-544- 0~70, www.westmarkhotels.com). Wings Airways/Taku Glacier Lodge trips (907- 586-6275 or 907-789-0790, www.wingsairways.com). Press Release WICHITA, KS _"June is PRIDE month - Come one, come all to help Wichita, KS celebrate the diversity of the prairie. Scheduled for June 26, 2005 is a 2:00 p.m. PRipE parade, followed by a speaker, music entertainment, prized, and fun for all. Parade registration is still possible with discount entry fees valid until a May 22nd postmark. Full price entries will be accepted until June 22nd. Parade walkers (friends, families, and pets) are welcome at no cost. Dress in vour PRIDE best and come participate. Vendors interested in setting up during or after the parade arc invited to contact Prairie Pride Productions, 316-617-8813. V cndor fees arc being waived this year in exchange for donations from each vendor to assure success of a PRIDE celebration in future years. Call the number above for parade rcgistr2tion forms, vendor forms, t-shirt pre-order information, and any questions you may have." Page 27 Seo es by Jack Fertig JUNE 2005 "1bink it through, Libra!" Saturn quincunx Pluto is continuing to force you through difficult selfexamination and hard choices. Mars in Pisces is triggering them both, offering spiritual insight and a push to work. But think ahead and sort things out carefully before taking action. ARIES (March 20 April 19): There seems to be precious little going right these days, so you may as well take a meditative retreat and charge your batteries. Just working on those insights is quite enough for you to handle now. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Imagine vou're on one of those TV survivor ;hows with all your friends. List them on paper, and scratch them away one at a time, each time thinking about why you're making that choice. What does this process tell you about your friendships? GEMINI (May 21 June 20): Your career right now is feeling about as stable as a surfboard at sea. To avoid wiping out, consider the balance of values and associations your goals are built on, and remember that the values have to be stronger. CANCER (June 21 - July 22): You're hungry for adventure now, but that's a temptation to disaster. Dig into your safe little nest and get your thrills intellectually or artistically instead. A good philosophical read or a sci-fi epic will take you where you need to go. LEO (July 23 August 22): A mad, passionate, erotic getaway will raise problems and be more trouble than it's worth, but the problems it brings to surface are exactly those you need to deal with. You can handle it. Make sure your partner is ready! VIRGO ~August 23 September 22): Social opportunities can stir up problems at home. Try to involve your partner - or, if you're single, a good friend - in helping you reconcile the two. A friend can also help you with relationship problems. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): You need to think your actions through, but be careful not to dit.'1er. Too little or too much thinking can lead to accidents. Guidance from your boss or from any authority, even parents, will help you stay focused. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Money problems have been a dug for a while. There's no easy fix, and impulse spending is not therapy - _au contra.ire_! Adventure is helpful. Any version of diversion or perversion provides both relief and perspective on your problems. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Although you're extra sexy these days, you have some questions about personal and sexual integrity. Are they compromised by easy sex or obsolete habits? What do you need to work on to make sex more satisfying? CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): Relationships are often a source - or core of anxiety. The old-fashioned approach talking honestly abour your fears and worries is best. Don't worry about focusing your thoughts and words. That will develop during the discussion. AQUARIUS 0anuary 20 February 18): What you want to achieve at work is now less important than how you go about it. Focus on the process and stay on the track you set earlier. Challenges from colleagues can offer opportunities to improve, but just stay on that track! PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Your energy is very high now, but easily scattered. Your goals may seem impossible, and your boss oppressive. Weather It through by focusing your energy into tasks that offer a chance to exercise some small sense o: playful creativity. Jack Fertig has been working as a professionai astrologer since 1977 and is a founding member of the Association for Astrological Networ.king. He can be reached for consultations at 415-864- 8302, rhrough his website at hctp:l lwww.starjack.com Page 28 Four States Community Directory -Bars- NightclubsArkansas, Fayetteville (479) Studio 7Hi- -716 W. Syc:1morc- - - - 479-571-130 Arkansas, Fort Smith (479) Kinkeads- 1004 1/2 Garmon Ave- - -479-783-9988 Club 10~ - -1022 Dodson .Ave.. - -479-782-1845 ArkHsu, Hot Sprba1s (501) Club One Eleven- - · 111 Garden St- - • -620-4111 Our Houae Lounge - 6tiO E. Grand .Ave- -624-6868 Arkamas, Little Rock (501) Back Stteet - - -1021 Jessie Rd- - - - - 501-664-27# Discovery- - - -1021 JCS$ie Rd- ••• - - - 501-666-6900 The Factory - -412 Louisi- St- - - -501-372-3070 .Ka■1a1, Wlcltlta (316) J's Lounge·· - - 513 E. Central - - 316-262-1363 Our Fantaay- • • - • 3201 S. Hillside- - -316-682-5494 · The Comer-•· - • 3210 E. Osie - - - - - 316-683-9781 The Otbenide- • --447 N. St Francis-• 316-262-7825 Shaw - • - - - - - • 4000 S. Broadway- - 316-522-2028 Sidestreet Mens Bar -1106 S. Pattie- - -316-267-0324 South 40 - - • - - 3201 S. Hillside - - • - -316-682-5494 Trend, Bar-• - -1507 S. Pawnee- - - - - 316-262~4530 Miaoelri, lopft■ (417) Ree'•·· - · 716 S. Main· - - - -· -417-627-9035 Mlae■ri, Kaua, City (81') Buddies - - - - - - · 3715 Main St- - - - 816-561-2600 Belle Sw's- - - · 1321 Grand Ave- -816-421-1288 Club NV - - - - 220 Admiral Blvd- - 816-421-NVKC DB Warehouse- 1915 Main St- - - -816-471-1575 Millliic B's-• - -805 W. 39th St- - - - - - 816-561-0625 Sidestrcct Bar- · -413 E. 3rd- - - - - - 816-531-1775 Sidekicks Saloon - - 3707 Main St- . 816- 931-1430 ,Mlae■ri, Spria&fleld (417) The Edge- -424 Boon'rille Ave-•• - • --417-831-4700 Uquon & Kicl:eu- -1109 E. Commcrcial-873-2225 Martha's Vioeya.rd-21, W Olive -417-864-4572 Oz Bar-5().4 E. Commercial••• - • -417-831-9001 Ronism: Place- - --821 College- - - •• - -417-864--0036 llumon • -110, E. Commercial-. - -417-873-2225 Oklaltoma, O~ltema City (415) Boom Room- 2807 NW 36th St- - - - - -405-601-7200 Cl■b Jlox. - - -3535 NW 39th Espwy - .fOS-947-2351 Cope- · · - · - · -2200 NW 39th Expwy- -40S-525-0730 fllnillh Uoc • ~2200 ~ 39th Expwy- - 40!>-525-0730 Hi-Lo Club - - 1221 NW SOth- - - ...OS-84}-1722 Udo- - · - · · · -2200 NW 39th &pwy- 405-525--0730 Partnas- · · · -280S NW 36th St - - - - - 40S-942-2199 Sisteu- - - - - · 2120 NW 39th St - - - - - ..fOS-521-9533 'The Jloddcs- • -3201 N. May .Ave - - - - 40!>-947-9361 Topaap GrDI 8t Ba-- 3S35 NW 39th--405-947-2351 Oklahoma, T■lsa (918) Bamboo Lounge- 7204 E. Pine•••· 918-836-8700 Club Maverick-· 822 S. Sheridan• - 918-835-3301 End Up Club- - 424 S. Memorial- - 918-836-2480 The Detour-·· -7944 E. 21st••• - - - 918-270-2428 Club Majestic- - 124 N. Boston - - - - 918-584-9494 Renegades- - · • 1649 S. Main - • - - - - - 918-585-3405 Play-Mor-Club- - 1737 S. 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Broadway- - - - 620-231-0938 Kansas, Wichita (316) HOA-Mem Chorus - - - - - - - - - - - 316-618-0684 That Gay Group, W.S.U. - - - - - - - - 316-978-7010 Kansu Gay Rodeo As,oc- - - - - - - - - www.ltgra.us Missouri, Joplin (417) MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th, •••• 6pm UCCFP--204 N. Jaclaion Ave, - - - - - -10:30.AM Aids Project 02:arl:1- 513 Kentucky- 417-624-5788 Missouri Gay Rodeo Assoc - - - - - www.mgra.us Page 29 Missouri, Springfield (417) · Rainbow Christian Ch-837 W. Madison- 866-6206 Unitarian Universalist Church - - - 417-833-2723 APO- - - . 1901 E. Bennett, suite D- 417-881-1900 ShowMe MO Pride - - - - - - . - - - - --417-864-4459 GLO Comm. Ctr- -518 E. 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Kansas, Wichita Total Massage- - - - - - Kenn- - - -.. - 316-204-0111 Missouri, Eureka Shelter Insurance- -Greg Tainter- 636-938-5500 Missouri, Joplin (417) Charles Burt Realtors-Vicki Bronson-- -434-0077 Office Max- -440 Rangeline Rd- - - 417-623-1007 Missouri, Springfield ( 417) Priscilla's• - • • 1918 S. Gienstone • -417-881-8444 Oklahoma, Broken Arrow Spas N Such- 808 N. 15th· - • --918-258-7727 Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Century21 - -4301 NW 63rd #100 - 405- 840-2106 Jungle Reds - 2200 NW Expwy- 405-524-5733 Piece To Remember-2131 NW 39th- -405-528-2223 Priscilla's: 615 E. Memorial - - - - - 405-755-8600 Oklahoma, Tulsa (918} Elite Bookstore --814 S. Sheridan- - 918-838-8503 - Glenpool Flowers- 437 E. 141st- GP- 918-291-3275 Kelly Kirby, CPA- 4815 S Harvard- - 918-747-5466 Unclerguy.com • • -15 E. Brady- - -918-829-0824 Priscilla's - - . - 7925 E. 41st - - - - - -918-627-4884 Priscilla's - - • • 5634 W. Skelly - • • --918-446-6336 Priscilla's - - - -11344 E. 11th - - • - - 918-438-4224 Priscilla's - - - - 2333 E. 71st- • - - • - 918-499-1661 PAGE 32 THE STAR JUNE 2005 Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] The Star Magazine, June 1, 2005; Volume 2, Issue 6 Subject The topic of the resource Politics, education, and social conversation over LGBTQ+ topics Description An account of the resource The Metro Star’s first issue began in August of 2008. Before this issue was Ozarks Pride (2004), The Ozark’s Star (2004), and The Star (2005). 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Title A name given to the resource [2012] Equality Gala Photos Subject The topic of the resource OKEQ Equality Gala 2012 Photos Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2012 Description An account of the resource 2 photos from the 2012 Equality Gala hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), one of which being a group photo and a photo of a newspaper article featuring a different group photo of Dwight Kealiher, John Simmons, Dennis Neill, Pinky Paul, John Southard, and Mike Green. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Steven Michaels Photography 2012 2012 Gala Dennis Neill Dennis R Neill Dennis R. Neill Dwight Kealiher Equality Gala Equality Gala 2012 gala John Simmons John Southard Mike Green newspaper OkEq Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Pinky Paul Steven Michael Steven Michael Photography Steven Michael's Photography https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/d9bb2b83de393dc500445ca8f3b4cf24.pdf 7c37f86e9f2f7f03139ce8826e13c46f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] The Pyramid Project > Building History Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 5, Folder 6 - Building Materials<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2002] Pyramid Project Facilities Review Preparation Form Subject The topic of the resource 2002 TOHR GLBT Facilities Review Preparation Form Description An account of the resource 1 page of a Facilities Review Preparation Form for the Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Community Center, prepared by Sue Welch, co-chair of the Pyramid Project Capital Campaign. The report details the usage of the space since the facility's opening, monthly costs, and areas needing improvement. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sue Welch Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 13, 2002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) 2002 facilities review Facilities Review Preparation Form GLBT Community Center Pyramid Project Pyramid Project campaign Pyramid Project Capital Campaign Pyramid Project Capital Campaign Committee Sue Welch TOHR TOHR capital campaign TOHR GLBT Community Center TOHR Pyramid Project Tulsa Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Community Center Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/9c370c2ade14307e6a1b7cac51fd997a.mp4 8c86d9871f18be29287a1c8d06288d8e https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/7c5e5db49ba8b85363ee55444f01e96e.pdf db35a189d829027f639da2f67c286749 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2026] Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Interview Description An account of the resource Sue Welch and Marcy Smith share their personal journeys, highlighting their experiences growing up in Oklahoma and navigating their identities as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Marcy recounts her childhood in Tulsa, her education at Oklahoma Christian College, and her early awareness of her sexual orientation. She reflects on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in a conservative environment, including the need for stealth and the importance of finding community. Sue shares her upbringing in Ponca City and her academic journey at OSU. Both women discuss their relationships, the evolution of their identities, and the significance of community support in their lives.<br /><br />Marcy and Sue recount their involvement with Oklahomans for Equality and the development of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. They reflect on the challenges of coming out to their families, the societal pressures they faced, and the importance of creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals in Tulsa. Their stories are filled with humor, resilience, and a sense of belonging, showcasing the power of love and community in overcoming adversity. In this episode, Marcy Smith and Sue Welch share their inspiring journey of establishing a community center for the LGBTQ+ community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They successfully organized fundraising events, such as house parties and the Wild Hearts Ball, to raise awareness and funds. Their determination led to significant milestones, including securing a $10,000 grant from a New York foundation and eventually purchasing a permanent space for their community center, which became a hub for support, celebration, and activism.<br /><br />The conversation highlights the importance of physical spaces for community gathering, especially in a time when virtual connections are prevalent. Marcy and Sue emphasize the need for ongoing support and engagement within the community, particularly in light of recent political challenges. They reflect on the center's role in pivotal moments for LGBTQ+ rights, including the legalization of same-sex marriage and the repeal of discriminatory laws. Their message is clear: maintaining a physical home for the community is essential for fostering connection, support, and resilience against adversity. Subject The topic of the resource Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Oral History Interview from January 16, 2026 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sue Welch, Marcy Smith, Toby Jenkins, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 16, 2026 2026 AIDS AIDS/HIV Dennis Neill Dennis R. Neill Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Equality Center Equality Center Opening Gay marriage HIV HIV/AIDs interview LGBT marriage Marcy Smith OHR OkEq Equality Center OKEQ Oral History Project Oklahoma Christian College Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University (OSU) Oklahomans for Human Rights Oklahomans for Human Rights - Tulsa Chapter oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript OSU Pyramid Project same sex marriage Sue Welch Toby Jenkins TOHR transcript Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) video Wild Hearts Ball Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2005] Tay Clare Interview Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 13, 2005 Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on April 13, 2005. <strong>Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong> Tay was born on September 5, 1932. She lived in New York City until her father’s work at American Airlines resulted in a transfer to Tulsa in 1950. Soon upon arriving in Tulsa, Tay attended the University of Tulsa. She described herself as a cultural and social lesbian more so than a sexual lesbian. She discussed the lesbian scene in Tulsa, the bars, sports, relationships and social activities. Also, the various efforts in the 1970s to form LGBT organizations and the Human Rights Commission’s survey and report on sexual preferences and the need for anti-discrimination protections. Tay was one of the organizers of the first Metropolitan Community Church which began by meeting in her home. She discussed Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, including some of her concerns about their focus and training issues around the information line. Tay passed in the 2020s in Tulsa. Subject The topic of the resource Tay Clare Oral History Project Interview from April 13, 2005 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tay Clare, Laura Belmonte, Dennis Neill 2005 anti-discrimination laws available at Center Human Rights Commission interview Laura A. Belmonte Laura Belmonte lesbian Metropolitan Community Church OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript Tay Clare TOHR transcript TU Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) University of Tulsa video https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/55742e85e407b0e1a528156c623a4d13.pdf 2fd94098d7ee46b2d8cec22e1daf5e0e Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1993] Anti-Gay Discrimination: Some Illustrative Recent Studies Subject The topic of the resource Anti-Gay Discrimination Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Terry Luce Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Terry Luce Description An account of the resource As Part of its mission, the sexual Orientation Task Force's document, in 1976, detailed prejudicial behavior against gay persons. One of the missions of the current task force (1992-93) is to examine recent literature on attitudes and behavior towards gay persons; specifically, negative attitudes and aggression. This present report, therefore, will provide an update by reviewing recent, representative studies appearing in various psychology journals. It is not meant to be a comprehensive review, but rather attempts to provide a glimpse into attitudes toward, and abusive treatment of gays, as reflected in prominent psychology research journals. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online text PDF Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/96 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant The United States of America (50 states) 1993 Anti-Gay Discrimination Sexual Orientation Task Force Terry Luce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2006] Terry Luce Interview Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 27, 2006 Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on January 27, 2006. <strong>Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. </strong>Terry was born in New Jersey in 1933. Served in the 10 military and was in South Korea toward the end of the war. He attended Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth, the University of Maryland and then came to Tulsa in 1968 to join the faculty of the University of Tulsa teaching psychology where he stayed until his retirement in 2005. He became an anti-war activist. In 1976 was asked by then mayor Robert LaFortune to head a task force of the Human Rights Commission exploring if gay people should be protected by city ordinances from discrimination in housing, employment, etc. The one-year study and survey was a ground-breaking effort and received local and national coverage when the report was presented to the Human Rights Commission. With the election of Jim Inhofe in 1978, the work of the Sexual Orientation Taskforce and its recommendations where shelved. In 1993, another committee under the Tulsa Human Rights Commission was formed to add to the work from the 1970s. Attorney Bil Hinkle, co-chair of the committee [Dennis Neill served as the other co-chair] asked Terry to join the new effort, which he did. He discussed the strong negative reaction to the report at the public meetings when it was released. Married to Nancy Moran, Terry was diagnosed with cancer in 2007. He died on November 4, 2020, in Tulsa. Subject The topic of the resource Terry Luce Oral History Project Interview from January 27, 2006 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Terry Luce, Laura Belmonte, Dennis Neill 2006 anti-discrimination laws Attorney Bil Hinkle available at Center Bil Hinkle Dennis Neill Dennis R. Neill discrimination bans Human Rights Commission interview Jim Inhofe Laura A. Belmonte Laura Belmonte Nancy Moran OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript Robert LaFortune Sexual Orientation Task Force Terry Luce Texas Christian University transcript TU Tulsa Human Rights Commission University of Maryland University of Tulsa video https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/51f03a48b0711d7510078aa4281690a6.jpg d9b2a32dc5df0666b15c9ae7eb0c513d https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/71a5cab079f5c735172b79b629c3d926.pdf 8631c536a6c8444947bc6811e7696587 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document MONTHLY MAGAZINE INSIDE TIDS MONTH Book Review "American Evita" It's Time to RODEO Out on Vacation "Saugatuck" Male Dancer's of the 4 States "Q TV Network" FREE Volume 1 Issue 8 "A STAR IS BORN" The Ozarks Pride Magazine name change to "The Ozarks Star" is now official. We felt Ozarks Pride conflicted with gay pride organization's magazine and the name change more reflects a regional ne.vs publication although our distribution base goes beyond the Ozark Mountain region, S\x/ Missouri, \'vestern Arkansas, SE Kansas and Eastern Oklahoma is our main base of operations with an estimated 15,000 potential readership. With the name and the masthead design change done, many more improvements and features are in the grand plan for The Ozarks Star. Our goal is to continue to be a --.-iable source of information to the GLBT community. To be your voice in a community that in the past has had very little representation or acknowledgment from the straight community. \X'e are an educated, talented, successful and absolutely fantastic people who contributes to our community economically, spiritually and physically each and everyday. The recently organized "Gay Pride" e\·ents in Springfield, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and hopefully next year Joplin, shows we are here, we are out of the closet and we are not going away. Since our first publication in December 2003 there have been three other GLBT publications start up in this region and we \vclcome them and congratulate the editor's and publishers for their courage. There is a lot of hard work, learning and frustration with beginning a new \·enture such as a Gay/ Lesbian news publication. We support their efforts and applaud their tenacity. C.D. Ward /Editor { I The Ozarks Star ON CONS~ITUTIONAL DISCRIMINATION The Ozarkd Star Page 5 August 1, 2004 WHOW! DO YOU FEEL THE I did my part ... did you? As the debate concerning the Federal Marriage Amendment started to heat up in the U.S. Senate we were ask to get involved on the side of social justice to fight this very discriminate bill. As The Rev. Dr. Troy Perry Founder and Moderator of the ·unive~;al Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches is quoted, "They presented their amendment as a high-minded attempt to protect 'traditional' marriage, when in reality it was a cynical attempt to influence future elections and win power ... a sad reminder of the hostility and political oppression still faced by LGBT people" I \Yrote Senator Kit Bond and Senator Jim Talent, Missouri with my concern about this Senate Bill and what it stood for. As a person of faith, a parent, a constituent and yes a Gay person I encouraged both to oppose this bill. Some say an act of radical optimism considering that our own Missouri Senator Jim Talent co-sponsored the bill. Senator Kit Bond didn't even bother to respond to my email and Senator Jim Talent planted his feet and defended his stand. After receiving his seething and radical right response, a copy of his response was sent to every church belonging to the UFMCC denomination and gay organization that could be reached with encouragement for all others in our community, family, friends, GLBT and straight to right him as well. We have won this round but things will heat ·up as the U.S. House of Representatives takes up the debate next. Let us enjoy this win but be ever vigil that it is not over. After all, we pay more taxes with less representation then our straight friends that are married. Even as it was defeated Republican Senators and analyst \Vere stating that it is the only way to protect the integrity of marriage. Let's think on that one for a split second. I have every respect for the institution of marriage ... my parents have been married for over 50 years however I don't see the integrity of marriage being bolstered by the current divorce rate or by the straight males that abuse our gay brothers for their own release and then run home to their wives. They don't need to use us as their scapegoats fo; the failure of marriage in this country today. I included Senator Jim Talent's reply letter so you can see for yourself that he has no intention to represent all of the constituents that elected him. Let's us remember him when he runs for reelection! I for one will not even vote for him as the lesser of evils but ,vill remind you again of his "caring for you." Dear The Rev. Urie: Thank you for contacting me regarding your thoughts about same-sex marriages. I appreciate the time you have taken to share your views with me, and I welcome the opportunity to respond. I believe in the traditional definition of marriage as the union of a man and a woman and believe our legal institutions should reflect that understanding. The issue has serious implications for our families and our society and I believe that action sooner, rather than later, will be necessary and most effective. Certainly people have the freedom to live as they choose and to attempt to influence the direction of our culture. But just as certainly, the courts should not force Continued, see Senator's reply page-25 Volume 1 Issue 8 Page 6 MEN'S UNDERWEA~ STOBE . . . OPEN! 825 E 311n ST. DOWNTOWN TULSA. CALL: 877-7-.BOXERS fOR INFO! UNDERWEAR FOR EVERY MAN. OFFERINO THE . BO SOFTWEAR + JOCKO + WC LA ROCHE + MUNDIJ '"'Traveling in the gay friendly world'' by Donald Pile and Ray Williams gaytravelers@aol.com Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan Tired of the hot, muggy and rainy weather? Then head up North to Saugatuck/Doulgas, Michigan. Located on the Lake Michigan side of the State it is nestled right on the coast. It is a little over a two hour drive from Chicago. Saugatuck and Douglas are actually two separate villages divided only by a waterway. Both villages are extremely gay-friendly Besides having a huge all-gay resort, The DUNES, www.dunesresort.com, there are also several gay Bed and Breakfasts and a fabulous CAMPIT campgrounds located just 10 minutes away. They have camping facilities for tents, RV'ers plus a Bed and Breakfast and you can even rent a log cabin for your stay. Michael, a hot gay man and Sally, an equally hot lesbian own the campground. It is extremely well tended. Plenty of wooded areas for camping, bonfires, hiking and for just enjoying the out of doors. This is the finest campground we have ever seen and what makes it extra special is that it is all gay! Their web site is: www.saugatuckweekends.com Try this for a wonderful alternative to what you usually do when traveling. They have a great community room/ shelter house adjacent to their swimming pool. :ivlichael and Sally are extremely hospitable to all their guests. They have guests that keep coming back year after year in addition to several who come EVERY weekend. At the Dunes Resort you will find plenty of action whether at the pool or at one of their 4 bars. They have a Cabaret ·which features strippers, drag queens and lots of other talented performers. On weekends all the bars are packed solid and they are famous for their Sunday afternoon and evening Tea Dances. But there is much more about the Saugatuck/Dunes area than just gay accommodations and bars.Dozens of the shops are gay mvned and what are not gay owned are very gay-friendly. Some of our favorties was the BACK ALLEY PIZZA JOINT where they make some of the best Pizza that we have ever tasted. Judy, the owner is extremely friendly. You can either dine in, take out or have it delivered to your room. The GLENN RESTAURANT ir1 Glenn, about 8 miles South is a delightful old cafe that has been there for years and years. Nothing fancy but the food is wonderful. Also in Glenn be sure and check out the YELLOW DOG },NTIQUE SHOP. If you get thirsty for coffee, the ONLY place in the area is the UNCOMMON GROUNDS in downtown Saugatuck. It is a Java and Juice Cafe. The owner, Stephen is extremely personable and the coffee is great. They always have a line of customers. Continued page 22 ...... . Volume 1 Issue 8 Page 8 "They were terrified of her" Compiled by: Star writer Greg Steele An Eva Paron in American! Most of us have seen the movie "Evita", the Faye Dunway version and the Maddona musical version, and admired Paron's rise to power. The glamour and the passion that was Eva, does suggest similar traits of Hillary Clinton, now that it has been written. Has Senator Clinton's rise to power put her in the position of number one candidate for the first women to become President of the United States? It certainly is a possibility. "There are many striking similarities to Eva Peron and Hillary'' Andersen claims. "Here we have two very strong-willed women who engineered their husbands' rise to the presidencr Then they used their power as first lady----some would say abused their August 1, 2004 power as first lady - and in the process became two of the most loved, .). hated, revered, feared women in the world. Sex, money, power, betrayal, tragedy, charges of corruption, all these things really characterized the lives of both Evitas." "When you look at Hillary, you realize that she is in fact not only the most powerful Democratic woman in the country, she is the most recognizable Democrat in the country. And she really is the first woman' with a serious chance of being elected president." Andersen was quoted. Anderson believes Clinton has a more than a good chance of going back to the White House, but this time as the head honcho. Author Clu:fstopher Andersen says Hillary Clinton influenced many of her husband Bill's decisions. The Book American Evita: Hillary Clinton's Path to Power is now in bookstores across the country. Volume l Issue 8 Page 10 MAIN ST. J □ PLIN, M □ MON: Request Dance Party w /Tercy. TUES: queer as folks 4th Season - Tuesdar, w /Tercy @9pm WED: Dancing with DJ Lil'Ken THUR: Brandon Bravado & The Justice Janelle Moore Show. Karaoke with DJ Robbie FRI: The Robbie Walker Showcase and DJ Lll'Ken SAT: Dance Party with DJ Lil'Ken OPEN MON-SAT FROM4PM TO1:3OAM. HAPPY HOUR 4-7PM EACH DAY WITH AUS~IM., Advertisement ., cactus Canyon Campground And Resort For Men In The Ozarks The L.ar9e$t Men's C.amp9round in the U'51\ Full RV Hookup's, Tent Sites, Cabins, Lodge Rooms, Hot Tub/sauna, Pool, Cafe, Theme Weekends, Convenience Store, Clothing Optional. Call 417-683-9199 or visit our website It's Rodeo Time! Press Release MGRA Shawnee, KS July 20, 2004 The Missouri Gay Rodeo Association (1vfGRA) is proud to announce its twelfth annual Show-Me State Rodeo this Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5, at the WyandotteCounty Fairgrounds, 1405 N. 98'\ Kansas City, Kansas. MGRA is one of 24 gay rodeo associations across the United States and Canada that make up the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA). There are 13 events in the Show-Me State Rodeo, including rough stock, speed, roping, and camp events. One of the few differences between gay rodeos and other rodeos is that men and women compete with and against each other for buckles, ribbons, and cash prizes. With the support of its Grand Sponsor Bud Light, MGRA is able to produce a first-class rodeo and give all profits from the event to its chosen charities: Hope Care Center (Kansas City), Southwest Boulevard Health Clinic (Kansas City), and the AIDS Project of the Ozarks (Southwest Missouri). Other international sponsors include American Airlines, Instinct Magazine, and Bacardi Silver. On board as a full sponsor this year August 1, 2004 is Sidekicks Saloon in Kansas City. Established in 1986 as a non-profit organization, MGRA has given hundreds of thousands of dollars to AIDS-related charities across l\fissouri. \vith chapters in Kansas City and Joplin, MGRA has a broad membership base filled with volunteers who make each years rodeo a success. \velcoming contestants and rodeo fans from across the country, MGR,'\ draws some of the finest competitors in the gay rodeo circuit. It is not uncommon to see a top barrel racer also compete in the wild drag race. The wild drag race is one of three camp events that always entertain the rodeo spectators. Besides the rodeo events, there is a great deal of entertainment at the rodeo grounds all weekend. International and Association Royalty all join forces to entertain in the evenings. Also appearing will be Cheer, Dorothy, Cheer! ... a group of high camp and high energy cheerleaders from 1'v1inneapolis. Tickets for the rodeo will be available at the gate for $12 per day. All evening events, dances, and parties are free to the public, and will be held at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds. The Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 5, at 8:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. For more information about the Show-Me State Rodeo, visit their website: '£'l\v:w;mgra,us. An Ozarks Star Community Service FREE HIV TESTING, NO NEEDLES ! SPIRIT OF CHRIST MCC SPONSORS 2902 E. 20th St., PO Box 4711, Joplin, Mo 64803 In conjunction with AIDS Project of the Ozarks, MCC Joplin offers free HIV testing the bst Sunday of co.ch month between 5PM and 6PM. For your com·cnience you can also call 206-6179 for an appointment. W'e use the On-sure method which docs not require the use of needles and we offer complete confidentiality. You may aiso regucst Booklets on i\JDS for People of Faith through the PO Box iisted above. Volwne l Issue 8 Page 12 Open Mon-Fri 4pm to New NE Oklahoma-Leather Club! Preis Release: Tulsa,OK The TULSA ROUGH RIDERS - a leather club for all of Northeast Oklahoma, and for ALL sisters and brothers in Leather is having its organizational meeting on Saturday, August 14th. Please contact chancetulsa@gay.com for site/ time details, or visit: www.geocities.com/ weldertulsa/Leather_In_Tulsa.html for additional information about the club. Quotable Quotes "My first great love was a woman. It was in high school, and I w:i.s at the tender age of 18. At that :i.ge, of course, our feelings are very raw and intense. I fell head over heels, helplessly in love with a teacher of mine .... She did not want to have anything to do with me." "Queer :i.s Folk" actress Thea Gill (Lindsay) to Chicago's Windy City Times, May 12. August 1, 2004 Cathe Letts is always available to help you with your real estate - transactions! Whether ypu att · or seDing property 1 can you!! Serving .Jopli11, Webb City, Carl Junction & C.arthage in Mi!i!iOurL Call Today For HELP! 41 'f-48S-5lSU or 649-7076 Cathe Letut ABRt GR.I RE/MAX New Direction www.cathrletts.com SSOURIVO AUGUST3 1022 Dodson Avenue Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901 (479) 782-1845 THE LARGEST ALTERNATIVE DANCE CLUB IN FORT SMITH OPEN FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS PRIVATE CLUB, MUST BE 21 TO ENTER OPEN 8PM UNTIL 5AM Saturday, August 7, 2004 The Biggest Dance Party in Fort Smith COME DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF DJ LYTEHOUSE! Sunday, August 8, 2004 Drag Show Barbie Grant Ayshia Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and Debit Cards accepted Their beautiful, handsome, hunky, sexy and here to entertain you. p & grind they s y want your S bills. ud, sigh and pull o et, and go back we after week and love it! The Ozarks Star Centerfold-A August 1, 2004 December 16, 1928 ;._ June 23, 2004 Volume 1 Issue 8 Centerfold Direct from Hollywood Squares For 2 shows only: ~ T opanga Bar and Grill-9:30pm ~ Club Rox-9:30pm With special appearances by: Sistagirl and Not So Holy Nun $10 in advance/$13 at the door August 1, 2004 •• lnl1A l }} For more information call or email: 405-947-2351 / info@hollywoodhotelokc.com Ozarks Star Centerfold August 1, 2004 c Night Special-$55 I Night-$35 Tax Included www.hollywoodhotelokc.com Saturday Sept 4th Girls Nite Out Starring the ONE and ONLY GINGER LAMAR With Special Guests Showtime 11:00pm Sunday Sept 5th Barbeque by the Pool Catered by HEAD COUNTRY BBQ Party starts at 7:00pm and ends ? Volume l Issu!'l 8 Centerfold-D Volume I Issue 8 Page 16 August 1, 2004 Town dbits by Randy Vineyard Introducing "T-Town Tidbits" by Star writer Randy . Vineyard, An Ozarks Star exclusive. Randy lives in Tulsa and will be covering the Star Scene in and around the T-Town area. Randy has lived in Tulsa since the age of two and wouldn't consider living anywhere else and loves the Tulsa GLBT scene. So stay tuned for some exciting Tidbits from T-Town. Randy is also The Ozarks Star advertising contact for Tulsa. I want to help those of you who are not from Tulsa understand a little bit of what we do here, along with where to ·go. Before I fill you in on the clubs and what they offer, I'd like to put the career of one of Tulsa's most loved entertainers in a nut shell for you. I was working at Club Renegades in downtown Tulsa, in the late 80's. The club had never done shows of any kind, I talked the owner into letting us try it out to see if it would fly. We slid the pool table against the wall put a piece of plywood on it and made steps out of empty bottle beer cases and duct tape. This was our stage, tiny but suitable. The young man I worked with the most was Ron - 'Mr Zeigfield' we called him. He was a very colorful and amazingly talented person. Around that same time the Tulsa Community was in need of financial help for persons living with HIV/ AJDS. Ron came up with the a benefit for this purpose. Many of the local' entertainers came forth to help and donate their time and energy to the cause. One of those people was Paul Sbuyler, a regular club patron, he decided it would be fun and a way to give something back to his community. This is a short storv about 'HELGA'. Paul first created Belg; at a benefit performance in the early 90's at the club Renegades. In an effort to raise help money, be donned a dress, the name 'HELGA', and proceeded to create who is now THE most recognizable personality for fund-raising in the state of Oklahoma. Paul and the host of entertainers from across Tulsa crawled up those beer crates and performed for standing room only audiences each month. This evenfwas so successful that it became THE RED RJBBON REVUE'. Through the years Ron pasted from us to a better place, but still has. dire~tor status in qur hearts. Paul went on to tum the fund-raiser into . . . . . 'HELGA'.S RED RIBBON REVUE'. She has hosted the first Saturday of every month now for 10+ years, . that comes to 150 consecutive shows. After many successfui years with the Renegades team, it was time for Helga to find another home for her benefit. At the ;equest of a dear friend, Kris Kohl continued .. page21 The Ozarks Star Page 17 Q Television Network. Delivers; Sample Broadcast Viewers Embrace the Nation's Premiere 24/7 Gay and Lesbian Television Network Press Release: NEW ORLEANS, May 18, 2004 Q Television Network announced today the successful completion of its five-hour test broadcast on Saturday, May 15th. The sample broadcast signal was available throughout all of North America, beginning at 10:00 a.m. PST. In addition, Cox Cable in New Orleans and Comcast in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and Everett, Washington, offered the broadcast to their viewers. Viewers were presented highlights from the network, which included a first look at "I Will, I Do, We Did," an original documentary about gay marriage. The sample broadcast also ran several sneak previews of motion pictures, as well as specials and documentaries. "The public has finally gotten a chance to see firsthand the unique programming Q Television Network will deliver for our third quarter launch," notes President of Programming and Acquisitions Steven Grunberg. "We encourage everyone to call their cable network or digital satellite provider and request Q Television Network." Company Overview This television network was organized to create and develop a network devoted to providing television programming for the gay and lesbian community. While the company expects much of its subscriber base t0 be comprised of members of the August 1, 2004 gay and lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public. The company's programming will be available on a subscription basis to those desiring its programming. The network will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Safe Harbor Statement. For more information on the Q Television Network ~ , call the toll-free hotline: (888) 594-77 66, or the corporate headquarters: (760) 323-4455. SOURCE: Q Television Network MARY KAY the st s? Then bd<tol,lay Kay. Yoo'I find the- lolel!lt on-ll'l!lnd o:,kn coadlrdad for you with eor,y-to~ tiPf- Ade Me- haw 'fO!J oon get ihe holt9s:t loob of ilia taOl!a'I ___ or-.:1 (:I~ be 1n st)ilel Joan~ lndep!!ltld!t!I Beauty Ca-i!'JJbnl 417-673-1181 1¥"1f11J.muybf .eom/iazymanaki1 Advertisment Ozarks Star Creator: Paula Martinac has been writing for the gay and lesbian press for more than 20 years. She served for three years as the cochair of the board of directors of New York City's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Center, where she founded a groundbreaking reading series called "In Our Own \X!rite." You'd think there'd be nothing left to say about outing, some 15 years of debate about it in our community. But sure enough, outing has once again reared its controversial head. And to be honest, the political tactic that once looked bold has gone awry. The latest outing spree began in response to attempts by radical right-wingers in Congress, fueled by the support of our "compassionate" president, to pass the heinous Federal l\ll~trnage Amendment (FMA). Gay activists John Aravosis and :Michael Rogers launched a no-holdsbarred crusade to out high-level, closeted staffers of rabidly antigay congressmembers. Aravosis defended his much-publicized actions in the_ Washington Blade_, stating that "such staffers are, at best, enemy combatants; and, at worst, war criminals." that a gay activist would use the of Bush's so-called "war on terrorism" to justify a of action on behalf of our community. One of the major forces behind the FTvfA, the odious Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, used eerie rhetoric to bolster the supposed need for the efforts to "defend" heterosexual mani:age "the ultimate homeland who held "outing" (thoug " osure of their m old \Vitch hunts like the blur. Decades ago, it was over the heads of average gay people, their jobs or their families or even their freedom. ruined many innocent gay people's lives. fonvard to the present, and as a tool of the gay mm·ement is very different, with gay and activists cA1-,v,,,u,.,. public who work the gay movement while "'""Aw,nn 1w,,t,.rt1nn of the closet. Sometimes the effort pays off: Jim Kolbe went public ho:mo,seirnal1ty when he faced with the likelihood of being outed by several gay b!J,:at:1011:s because he had voted for the notorious Defense of ,na,a,,,14-. Act in 1996. Kolbe then felt to vote his conscience, crn~Nwi'",ncY more pro-gay !CC)c;lO!CllJU'H than he did before his Volume l Issue 8 Page 20 August 1, 2004 Deep Inside Hollywood by:Romeo San Vicente August 2004 Been missingJodie lately? Of course, you have. We all have. But she's had kids to raise and, presumably, other things to do besides jumping into every movie that comes along. (fhat's Charlize Theron's job, anyway.) A while back Romeo reported on Foster's small role in the upcoming French film _A Very Long Engagement_, but now she's back in a big leading role in a big Hollywood film. _Flight Plan_, which also marks Hollywood's return to scary airplane mo,ies, will star Foster as a woman whose daughter mysteriously disappears during a flight. To complicate matters, no one remembers seeing the child on the plane in the first place. Earlier casting news placed Sean Penn in the role of a helpful fellow passenger, but now it seems that _Boys Don't Cry_ star Peter Sarsgaard will move from the indies to the majors with this co-starring project. Stone's New, Improved Ice Pick It's happening. It's not happening. And now it's happening again. That would be _Basic Instinct 2_, the beleaguered, long-:rwaited sequel to the smash 1992 Paul Verhoeven film about a murderous, ice-pick-wielding lesbian. Sharon Stone is finaliy ready to reprise her role as Killer Katherine now that director D;,.vid Cronenberg (_The Fly_) and acto: Rupert Everett have come and gone, and the multi-million doliar lawsuit Stone brought against the film's producers has been settled. With ali that behind them, the project can finally move forward. Don't expect Michael Douglas on board this time around Romeo assumes it has something to do with that spare pick Katherine had under the bed - but do expect a reprise of the first film's flashes of nudity. Bailey and Barbato Give _ Deep Throat One of the most culturally significant and successful films of all time, 1972's _Deep Throat_, is now the subject of a what else? sexually graphic documentary feature. _Inside Deep Throat_ , directed by _Party Monster_'s Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato and produced by _A Beautiful Mind_'s Brian Grazer, will explore how a little porn film with a provocative title ended up being a big, big touchstone of '70s cinema. Universal Pictures is releasing the doc, which features interviews with playboys of the era like Jack Nicholson, Norman Mailer, \varren Beatty, and Hugh Hefner, as well as gay cultural icons John \i:laters and Gore Vidal. Romeo hopes that some of that era's feminists get to weigh in as well. After all, without Linda Lovelace's parlor trick, there'd ha,-e been no movie. Look for the unrated film to hit theaters in 2005. He's _Desperate_ Marc Cherry is probably no one you know, but his new TV series might become one you can't stop talking about. _Desperate Housewives_, debuting on ABC's fall schedule, begins ,vith a suicide in an otherwise perfect suburban neighborhood, and then proceeds to ,valk the line between _Knots Landing_-style nighttime soap and dark, mysterious comedy as the housewife who took her own life provides commentary from beyond the grave. Cherry, the show's gay creator and executive producer, has an over-the-top hit on his hands, provided an audience shows up to enjoy actresses like Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and Nicolette Sheridan (speaking of _Knots Landing_j do that Stepford 2.0 thing. Romeo San V:cente has never been, ;,.nd will never be, desperate. The Ozarks Star PEOPLE HAVE BE ASKING M A.GAY THE st OF THE B HOMOPH THE O.S. T-Townfrom page -16 &UT THE. WAY 1 SEE IT. BEING GAY IS ONLY A PAR:T OF WHO 1AM. August 1, 2004 and the crew at the PlayMor, her show found a new loving home. \'(/ith tl1e change in venue and location came a name change too. HELGA'S RED RIBBON REVUE became what is fondly known as HELGA'S HEART 2 HEART. Although the Red Ribbon Revue does continue at Renegades to this day, doing great things for the community, currently directed by Miss Tabitha Taylor, a fantastic oerformer herself. HELGA'S HEART 2 HEART still has the distinction of having the same hostess ~ith the longest running consecutive performance record, raising countless dollars for local charities. Along the way Helga is still assisted by Johnnie Cronin, a extremely talented young man who stepped up to help fill the shoes of 'Mr Ziegfield', and Kris Kohl, who has been there since the very beginning of Red Ribbon Revue. Lately Kris has been on hiatus, after lea,-ing the staff at the PlayMor, she has been pursuing her performance career and her life. She returns from time to time to perform and share in the joy of being part of the great shows at the PlayMor. Striving to grow the entertainment side of 'DR.AG,' Paul began drawing on more theatrical aspects and costuming to amplify the persona of Helga. After meeting his life partner, Tim, Paul transformed Helga beyond an individual persona, he formed HELGA:S HORRIBBLES. He established her own corner of cyberspace at _ · · which has become THE drag 'megasite', consisting of not only Helga's and her travels and numerous wonderful awards and shows, but also secrions devoted to other Tulsa performers. Perusing the ,veb page you can see the fun side of Helga, Heart 2 Heart, the fabulous shows at the PlayMor along with the show stopping productions the group has created through the years. These in~lude: CABARET, ROCKY HORIBBLE(a yearly tradition), UTILE SHOP OF HORRORS< and the annual 1WISTED TV. TWISTED TV is coming up again this summer on AUGUST 6th, 7th, and 8th at the PlayMor. As long as there is The PlayMor, Helga, and the circle of friends that are all willing to work so hard for the community, and the constant need for fund-raising, there will be HELGA and HELGA'S HEART 2 HEART. My hat is off to HELGA and her life partner TIM for making Tulsa a better p!ace through their efforts and wonderful talents . .,., ......................................... . You may contact Randy at: randy@ozarksstar.com Have a great month in T-Town. Volume 1 Issue 8 Page 22 August 1, 2004 Gay Tt-avelers from pagt! 7 BENTLEY'S Antiques and Fine Art is a great place to start your day for shopping for that special purchase to bring back home. The shop is loaded with fine quality antiques and art work including posters. HOOPDEE SCOOTEE which just celebrated it's 21st year under the same ownership is a Fabulous place to find that special gift to bring back home. Neil, the owner is the perfect owner for such a business. Selling lots of interesting collectibles, I Love Lucy items, pink flamingos, etc. You KNOW your in gay heaven when you enter the shop. MADISONS in downtown Saugatuck has lots of unique gifts, a gourmet pantry and lots of home decor items. The owners Tera and Lynn have just refurbished part of the shop and extended it to included more items. They are super businesswomen. Rob and Steve own severai businesses in Douglas including the PINES Motor Lodge, circa Antiques, Glitter & Garden Shop and Groovy! Groovy! Retro Gift Shop. For fun entertainment be sure and check out the MASON STREET WAREHOUSE. Tom and Kurt give outstanding Broadway perfonnances during the summer. Last summer they performed, "I Love you, your're perfect now change", "Dirty Blonde" and "Our Sinatra". Dirty Blonde which is a take off on Mae West was showing when we were there and they did an outstanding job. The audience loved it. The Pump House Gym of course is a favorite with the body builders. There are so many gay owned businesses in the area that one forgets to visit the "breeders" who own some of the shops also. Karen who manages the ArnericINN Lodge and Suites is fabulous even if she was born straight and Gene and Dee at the Olde House Antiques are delightful people too. The Fenn Valley Winery just down the road gives wine tours daily. Don't forget when traveling that straight people can be fun and exciting also. When in Saugatuck/Douglas don't foroet to check out the Oval Beach area "' which is full of gays during the day. There is a special area for nudists. Just ask around. Need to unwind? Then go to the Running Rivers Kayak Rentals. They offer one to 8 hour trips offering wilderness and wetlands. The Saugatuck/Douglas villages are a place where you can be yourself, walking hand in hand to all the shops and restaurants. Straights and gays get along beautifully here. Such a tranquil, serene way of life. For more information about Saugatuck/Doulgas go to either: W\Vw.dunesresort.com or www.saugatuck.com. Have fun traveling and always meet new people. And always remember, "Live, love, laugh ......... " Donald Pile and Ray Williams gayb]lvelers@ao 1. com The Ozarks Star Page 23 'Marriage Protection Act' Passes House, Task Force Calls Vote 'Disgusting' -Statement from Matt Foreman, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Executive Director: July 22, 2004 "This is a sad dav for all Americans, not just because the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that seeks to deprive gay and lesbian Americans access to federal courts to challenge the ugly Defense of Marriage Act. It is particularly sad because 233 members of Congress ignored their oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States by voting in favor of a measure that is .. blatantly unconstitutional. On the pos1t1ve side, 194 Members of Congress rejected this mean-spirited, divisive, disgusting and clearlv unlawful bill. And, it is now clear that , as in the U.S. Senate - the "Federal Marriage Amendment" is far short of the two-thirds majority (290 votes) it ,vould need to pass." BACKGROUND: The Marriage Protection Act (MPA) seeks to strip power from all federal courts - including the U.S. Supreme Court - from hearing cases challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOI\fA). Most legal scholars agree this act is unconstitutional for several reasons. This "court stripping" would interfere with the a primary purpose of the federal courts, to interpret and decide on questions of federal law, such as DOMA. The act would interfere with our system of checks and balances which is put in place to co~mteract instances in which orre branch of the government August 1, 2004 oversteps its bounds. This act would severely impede the independence of the court system, undermining the role of the federal courts and Supreme Court. \'Vhile the Constitution gives authority to Congress to establish lower federal courts and their jurisdictions (e.g., the Circuit Courts of Appeal, Bankruptcy Courts, etc.), Congress has never passed a law deprhing the federal courts of jurisdiction to hear cases involving constitutional matters. l'Jl sides agree that the challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act will be based on Constitutional issues, including its Full Faith and Credit and Equal Protection clauses. Martha's Vine.1ard 19 W. Olive, Springfield, MO 417-864-4572 Southwest Missouri's Hottest Entertainment Complex. Now Celebrating 10 Years of Quality Entertainment www.marthascomplex.com Volume l Issue 8 co y Jack Fertig August 2004 tay real, Virgo!" Page 24 es This month, an opposition bet\veen the Sun and Neptune opens up creative visionary inspiration but triple-check all logic, facts, and ~1ath. ' Sensitivity runs high, but with tendencies to be selfish and co-dependent. Stick with ,varm, fuzzy, and creative; and be honest - at least with yourself - about ulterior motives! ARIES (tvfarch 21 to April 20): Your creative juices are running high; input from friends will be confusing at first, but can prove very helpful. Team ,vork isn't usually your forte, but this is a good time to work on your rapport with groups. TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): Nebulous work demands may scare you back to safe, predictable domesticity. Better to use your domestic security as an inspiration to clear up the confusion at work. Give up on turf battles now to win the war later. GEMINI (May 21 to June 21): Philosophical poetry (Milton? Blake?) or magical-realist prose holds special fascination nov., In any arguments, your heart is strong, but not your logic. Here's a good challenge: see how well you can do without logic for a few days! · CANCER Gune 22 to July 22): Resist temptation to get clever with money. It just won't work! To give in on some impulse-spending (probably something nasty and lurid), set aside some fun bucks for your secret passion. LEO Guly 23 to August 22): The indulgence of a birthday glow only goes so far. Those who get lost in your radiance can resent being overshadowed. Be appreciative and generous (usually you're much better at that!), but - here's the catch don't overdo it. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22): You could now worry yourself 5ick or meditate yourself into serene health. Real problems tempt vou to worrv but remember your problem-solving skills and ·' focus on solutions. Stay real, solve the deal, then bask and heal! August 1, 2004 LIBRA (September 23 to October 21): Your teamwork instincts are especially sharp now; Go out on a creative limb with a playful approach. It works both ways, of course: listening to others will hone your creativity. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21): \'vork demands are complicating your home life, but you're probably making the hardest demands yourself. Discuss the problems with your housemate. S /he will likely agree that you're doing too much and ,vill be glad to help. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 20): Your love of a good argument is stronger than usual, but your sense of logic is weakened by emotion. Argue from your heart, but don't try to pass emotion off as anything else. CAPRICORN (December 21 to January 19): You're especially sexy, but susceptible to expensive flattery. Think first about what you really value in your sexuality. Avoid important financial decisions and be careful not to let sticky fingers into your home. AQUARIUS Ganuary 20 to February 18): You're unusually vague about relationships now. Let your partner (even if it's just a date, a trick, or your pet Chihuahua) make the decisions for the present. You're such a control queen that giving it up for a few days makes a great exer_cise! PISCES (February 19 to March 19): Health problems seem worse than thev reallv are but check them out. Work is fu.ntic, but ~an be resolved by cleaning up and organizing. And meditate! You really need that now. Jack Fertig has been working as a professional astrologer since 1977 and is a founding member of the Association for Astrological Networking. He can be reached for consultations at 415-864-8302, through his website at http://www.starfack.com Volume l Issue 8 Page 25 Senator's reply from page-5 on the American people changes in their cultural institutions. The time has come for a Constitutional amendment to protect traditional marriage and the right of the people to decide the direction of their culture for themselves. That's why I am a cosponsor of SJR 30, the Federal Marriage Amendment introduced by Senator Allard that defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. I was a cosponsor of the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996 (DOIVfA), which established a federal definition of "marriage" as only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife; and "spouse" as only a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or wife. Additionally, it ensured that no state is obligated to accept another state's nontraditional marriages (or civil unions) bv operation of the constitution's full faitl; and credit clause. It passed the House 342-67 and then in the Senate 85-14 including the "yes" votes of 61 curr~nt senators. Thirty-seven states, including :'vfissouri, have passed constitutional amendments or statutes commonlv known as "state DOJ\:1As" that fu;ther protect traditional, heterosexual marriage. The first political right of people is the right to govern themselves. Taking away this right saps the legitimacy and vitality of any democracy. One of the reasons America is so divided is iliat over the years courts have denied Americans the right to work out cultural divisions in the forums where healthv debate is possible-in the state legislatures or, · on national issues, in the Congress. We can protect our cultural institutions and our right to govern ourselves by amending the Constitution. Again, thank you for contacting me. If I can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to call or v.-rite. Sincerely, Senator Jim Taiem August 1, 2004 Lesbian Notions from page-19 Granted, it's hard for the majority of us to understand someone like the head of the Hawaii Log Cabin Republicans, Jeffrey Bingham Mead, who told a reporter that, in his chapter, "1\ll of us, including me, believe that marriage is between one man and one woman." The likelihood that many gay people will vote for Bush this year boggles my mind. In a similar vein, it's hard to understand how Clarence Thomas could rule against affirmative action, or how women could be ardent anti-choice activists, working to eliminate their own reproductive freedom. Still, it seems that bullying gay people on the other side of ilie political fence to agree with the rest of us and to take up the activism we want them to do is pretty naive. That's really what this new round of outing amounts to: if you don't see things our way, we'll hunt you down, hound you, and tell everyone that you're gay. (But, oh yeah, being gay is good.) It's no coincidence that Aravosis is the activist who gave us t\vo other similarly rigid campaigns: StopDrLaura.com, an attempt to prevent the radio doctor's TV show from airing because she might use it to spout her antigay views; and DearMary.corn, an outpouring of messages to Mary Cheney trying to coerce her to use her sixfigure job in the Bush-Cheney campaign to wield influence with her powerful pop and his boss on the issue of marriage equality. (Personally, I'm skeptical that all those "Dear Mary" postcards have made her lose sleep - especially if she takes after her conscience-free Dad. I've read that there's a new verb corning into popular usage: "to Cheney" means to go from one cushy job to the next ilirough personal contacts.) I'm not suggesting that it's impossible for people to change their political opinions; Republicans and Democrats alike alter their political thinking all the time. In particular, there are ample instances of gay people who worked for homo-vicious rightwingers and later decided it was against their conscience to do so. But I am pretty certain the process comes about through personal reflection and political soul-searching, and not bec2use they're badgered into it. Volumn 1 Issue 8 Place you:r classified ad here for only $6.00 for the first 15 words, and only 25 cents for each additional word ........ . GooiLookingguy gm;youμeasure, ')00~ Call Hector @ 816-305-3988 In & Out Calls The Ozarks Star On-Line. Checkout our website for Daily breaking GLBT news. www.ozarksstar.com Need A House Mate: Advertise here for only $6.00 first 15 words, 25 cents for each additional word. Weekend Get-A-Way: Want to escape for the weekend? Meet some new people? Try Faces Guesthouse, Joplin, MO. Private bath w/queen bed start at $75.00 night, breakfast included. Resv. required. ( 417) 621-9915 Advertising Representative's Part Time: For Kansas City, Springfield, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Arkansas, Kansas and Joplin. Commission based compensation. \\'lork in the LGBTS business community. Mail qualifications to: Ozarks Star 2401 E. 32nd St., Suite 10-243 Joplin, MO 64804. Business Opportunity: Ever dreamed of owning your own B&B? Beautiful 4 bed 4 bath 3200sqft fully furnished in Joplin, MO For Sale. Call Vicki Bronson at Charles Burt Realtors 417-4 34-0077 1010 E. 20th Joplin MO64804 800-782-7822 The Ozarks Star Page 27 August 1, 2004 Four States Community Directory -Bars- Nightclubs- -Organizations- Arkansas, Fayetteville (479) Ron's Place- 523 W. Poplar- - - - - 479-442-3052 Studio 716- -716 W Sycamore- 479-571-1300 Arkansas, Fort Smith (479) Burnzee's- -2301 Towson Ave #C- --479-494-7300 J(inkeads- -10041/2 Garrison Aw- - - - -479-783-9988 Club 1022 • -1022 Dodson Aw. - - - -479-782-1845 Missouri, Joplin (417) Ree's-··· 716 S. Main - - - - - --417-627-9035 Missouri, Kansas City (816) Bell Star's - - 1321 Grand A,·e- - - -816-421-1288 Missie B's- - - -805 W. 39th St- - - -816-561-0625 Sidestrcet Bar - - - -413 E. 3rd- - 816-531-1775 Sidekicks Saloon - - 3707 Main St- 816- 931-1430 Missouri, Springfield ( 417) The Edge- -424 Boom·ille A,·e- --417-831-4700 Martha's Vineyard- 219 W Olive- - -417-864-4572 Oz Bar - 504 E. Commercial - - - - - -417-831-9001 Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - -417-864-0036 Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405) Hi-Lo Club - - 1221 NW SOth- - -405-843-1722 Finish Line -2200 NW 39th Expwy- 405-525-0730 Club Rox- -3535 NW 39th Expwy -405-947-2351 Top:mga Grill & Bar-3535 NW 39th -405-947-2351 Oklahoma, Tulsa (918) Bamboo Lounge- 7204 E. Pine• - --918-836-8700 Club Maverick-• 822 S. Sheridan• 918-835-3301 Heads & Tails- - 7944 E. 21st - - - - - - 918-660-7878 Club Majestic- 124 N. Boston - -918-584-9494 New 1\ge Renegades- -1649 S. Maio - -918-585-3405 Play-Mor-Club- - 1737 S. Memorial - -918-838-9792 Silver Star Saloon- -1565 S. Sheridan -918-834-4234 TNT's- 2114 S. Memorial- - -918-660-0856 Tool Box- 1338 E. 3rd- - 918-584-1308 Yellow Brick Road- - 2630 E. 15th - - -918-293-0304 -LodgingMissouri, Joplin (417) Faces Guesthouse B&B -417-621-9915 Fairfield Inn by Marriott- - - - -417-624-7800 Missouri, Ava Catus Canyon Campground 417-683-919') Missouri, Lampe KOKOMO Campground- - - - 417-779-5084 Arkansas, Eureka Springs MCC Living Spring- - - - - - - - - - - -870-253-9337 Kansas, Pittsburg (620) River of Life 1709 N Walnut - - - - - - 11AM PSU-QS/\ .... 1701 S. Broadway ... 620-231-0938 Missouri, Joplin (417) MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th, - - - • -7PM UCCFF--204 N. Jackson A,·e, - 10:301\i\f Aids Project Ozarks- 513 Kentucky- - 417-624-5788 Missouri, Springfield (417) Rainbow Christian Ch-837 W. Madison-417-866-6206 Unitarian Universalist Church - - - - - 417-833-2723 APO- - - - - 1901 E. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The MASSAGE SY....S’TEM Science of Timeless eauty Follies Revue, Inc. DistribUtes Funds,#om~,=ge o~z presentedevent posters to spons~s, who included Miller Brands ofOklahoma andTCI Cablevision ofTulsa and recognized continued support from the Bravo Network, Joan and Bob Hunt, USAA Credit Card, the Williams Co.s Fonn_d~_!ion and the Zink FouDdatioo. Special thankg Went to. the Follies Cabaret cast,.Tulsa~ Ballet Theatre.and VOCalist Pam .Van Dyke. The Co-4~hai~$ of this. year’s .production, "An Evening-of Cabaret" were Dr. Eddie and Caroline Abbott-and:Dr. James and Jorja Johnson. The event involved over- 100 volunteers and nearly 700 patrons participated. A~istKelly Vandiver created apainting ofLisa Tiger for 1993 poster. It and t!~1992 poster are available.at Frame ofMine in Brookside.-The artist for the 1994 poster will be nationally known Native American artist, Dana Tiger. The annual theatrical production was establisheU to raise landsfor local agencies providing direct services~o Persons Living with AIDS or HIV, and forAIDS education for the community. ~ ~ Mission Statement of Lesbians & Gays for DC Statehood We, the lesbian, bisexual and gay community, demand statehood for the District of Columbiabecanse weare honest, tax-paying andpatriotic citizens andas such.are being denied the very i~alienable freed~ns, privileges and. hnman rights that our fellow Americanst_a_k_eforgranted. Amongthosefreedomsandprivileges deniedtous isafullyrecognized and empowered voting representative in the United StatesCongress- the equivalent of taxation without representation. _We seek to educate, organiTe, mobilize and represent the lesbigay community in the straggle forequal h|nnan rights in the qnestfor statehood. We further seek to ed.ucate the,tatehood movement and the general public about the b,man rights straggles of the lesbigay community. As citizens of New Columbia we .would not be Subjects of an unrepresentative, tmsympathetic, and dictatorial government, but citizens of an accountable, representative and loyal government.Why should the lesbigay community care aboutstatehood7 Domestic Partnership, Non-discrimlnation poficy in employmenL pubfic services, housing andassistance, Adoption, Marriage, Health Care, Sodomy Reform, Censorship. Three voting members of Congress to vote for yonon issues concerning: -the military ban on gay, lesbian and bisexual persons -the Fedend Lesbigay Ci~ Rights bin -national health care reform -National Commi~ion on Gay a~d Lesbian Youth ¯Why statehood? Of 155 nations in the world with elected national legislatures, theUS stands alone in denying residents ofits capital representation. The average tax billofeachDCresident exceededthatoftheresidentsof46states, taxationwithontrepresentation.TheDistrict’s population exceeds thaiof3 states- Alaska, Wyoming and Vermont. MoreDCresidents have died in wars protecting America’s:freedom than 20 states. Estate Planning Adoptions Personal Injury Criminal Law " .Bankruptcy . . . Workers Compensat,on 1. 800 742-9468 or 91.8-352-9504 128 East.Broadway, Drumnght, Oklahoma Weekend and evening appointments are available~ Know Your THE PARACHUTE December 1993, OK-2 70 Protest for DC State - 24 Arrested Hovem~19, 1993- Washington, DC Over 70. people marched from the Mayor’s Office to Capitol Hill in the last p.La)m~ed publicdemonstration bef.ore the vote on HR51, Delegate Eleanor H01mes Norton’s (D-DC) bill to create the slate of New Columbia, this weekend. The Lesbigay community was represented with over 50 rainbow~pride flags being prominently displayed by gay, lesbian and bisexual people as well as their supporters. Barbara Helmick, co-~halr of theLesbigay ActionTaskForceaddressed the crowd, "We’re here to educate the people in the movement, in New Colum: bia, the Congress and the nafiofi on issues of hmn~n fights, democracy a~d participative government." George Neighbors, Jr., another of the co-ch~irS said, "We~ here today as part ofyourmovement. We areheretounite, notdivide. Let’scontinue to w~ together down the. long mad to At the steps of the Longworth House Building, 24 people were arrested in pro- . test to lack of representation. Of the 24, three were with the Task Force: Tony Smnmers of the DC Coalition of Black Lesbians, Bisexunls and Gays, Karen Annagost, former president of the DC Gertrude Stein Club, and co-chalr of the Lesbigay Action Task Force, George Neighbors, Jr. They were held for over 5 hours and released with an arraignment date of December 1, 1993. A trial is expected February 22,-1993 with over THE PARACHUTE OKLAHOMA PublishedEditor-in-Chief Chuck Breckefidge Assistant Publisher Wayne D. Oklahoma Editors/Writers Chuck Breckenridge Tom Neal Writers Cookie At’buckle Advertising Chuck Breckenridge Tom Neal Graphic Design Tom Neal 316-536-6519 Issued on the 1st of each month, the entire contem of this publication are p~etected by US €opyright 1993 by the Parachute and may not be ~elxoduced eithex in whole o~ in part without written pezmission hom the pubSshe~. Publication o~ a name ~photo in no way indicates ~reflects that pe~on’s sexual €~ientation. (~a~a~p~ada~ i~ a~amn~dmbe f~ The Para~ho~ldahoma i~ a n~w.~ and ~wnt~ ~stateh~ arrests putting the government on ~. ~e related mat’l, left. Certified Public Accountant 9933 East 16th, Suite 104 Tulsa 741~ - 91~93~, OKC ~5-942-1~2 1635. E. 15TH ST. TULSA, OK 74120 599-8070 ¯. Serving Tulsa’s Lesbian & Gay l Communities with Pride Look for our Rainbow Flag IIIIIIllllllllllllll:lllll.~_ Perms-Cuts Color - Nailsl I ,. Beauty One ,. ., I Shawn Bayliss 3200 S. Riverside in: 1 Full Service Stylist Place One Apartments I , ... the NEW place to iparty in Tulsa~ " THURSDAYS& S SATURDAYS Alley Enfrancc fo 21 to enter ::!ii::iiiiiii!!i!! - 3 3-!.O S. Peoria MTV MTV’s hip documentary series Real World II tracks the lives of several young adults living together in LosAngeles.The format is a combination of cinema verite intercut with talkingheadcommentary.In the September 10 episode, a new roommate, Beth Stolarczyk, arrives on the scene. Wearing an ’Tin not gay but my .girlfriend is" t-shirt, Beth is defmitely an out lesbian. Reactions from others in the household demonstrated their own prejudices and curiousities; providing a clear comparison to the intelligent and upfront Beth. The October’7 episode featured the roommates playing a get-to-know-yon game where each answered questions about themselves.Beth Was eloquent in pointing out that questions to her were abouthersexnallty onlyandthatwasonly a part of who she was. This was a very positive presentation( Your commentsto MTV about " inclusion ofgaysandl~biansin the world~ cen. be directed_ to: Office of :the Broadway+ New York !~, .. MTV.,. Cowboys. 14m.~ offand m=,k. you ttilvrrv,s "pree Your Mind" seriesf6r!their positive, im~ lesbi~ community~One ~parficul~ service aunoucement dep’mts two ,~0" gun, figh~ donning~ .tl~..typical attire (~g;; hats~ts, dasters,e~!)~e~ho~sun (a la.,rligh hands. They begin to dance; a little two step of sorts.A moment or two later they separate and walk off into the sunset. An on-screen message then reads, "Would you rather they killed each. other?" Very. we!l done, with beautiful production values. And, most importantly, very positive gay representation. ¯ Can CAN Never at aloss to distort,lmisrepresent and outfight lie to raise more money off the imzges ofgaysandlesbians,CAN, the Christian AetionNetwork- abeterosexual supremacist group - has been sending "clips of pornographic films~ to politicians in Washington, D~C, including President Clin_ton. A 15 minute video, which CAN mlgrepresents as having the est, VA 24551. Quotable Quote... FromJaneAlexanderuponbeing sworn in as the new Chair of the NEA; "If I can accomplishany~hingaschairman, itwould be to release the imagination and creative spirit that I feel is alive in all people ofall ages in this ’vast and wonderful county of ours," ¯ Wright Veering Right? - NBC President Robert Wright has named Roger Aries, media advisor to former Presidents Nixon,:Reagan and Bush and the executive producer of"The Rush Limbangh Show," as the president of CNBC, the cable ~k ishow and busi- "stamp of approval".of the,National En- uessuewsuetwork. SaidWright, ,(Roger dowmentoftheArts (NEA), is composed Aries is a) one of a kind in the television of excerpts from fllm.~ shown at the 1991 business. He represents a unique €ombi- PimburghIntern~_aonalGay and. Lesbian nation of promoter, entrepreneur and, Film Festival. The CAN excerpts depic.t+ above all, a highly talented television .founder ofNew York’s Gay Men’s Health Crisis and ACT UP, is interviewed by ¯ David Nimmons in Playboy Magazine’s September issue. Blunt as ever, Kramer compares the Reagan and Bush inaction " on AIDS t9 I-lifter’s acts against the Jews; wonders whether Clinton may be one of our worst Presidents; targets the Center for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health as wasteful and destructive and criticizes ACT UP for its bureaucracy problems. And he wants more from the gay community, e~lling it "meek, recalcitrant and useless in the battle againstA1DS. "When Nimmons says, "We know more about H1Vthanwehaveever 0mown)," Kramer responds, "Bo!!~hiL..Ifweknew somuch we’d have a cure by now+"Kramer de, ~ scribes a "Manhattan Project" as the way to an AIDS cure and says t_b+t_ letters to congress, the Presidentandnewspapers is producer." Ailes will also lake charge of wex " " AmericaTalking, aNBCcable channel Whether thig lenethv.interview br~__Ir$. .In ~.America of Ib,.. ’90s..:.those ap,.: : the dynamics between Kramer. and pointed tO~apee,antmediaposmonsneed l~m,~ons.are sometimes:€ontentiom’ to reflect an ability to understand the Pla be ~es credit for not onlY miutinm this in~iew but for atlowinx .present conuections~to the right wing. : Hisd :-~iionofWhatitwaslike~- Sha¯ re your concerns w~th"M,r- Wright out,he is HIV-poSitive may be the mint by writing: Robert ,Wright, president, meaningful cbnfrontation withthereality NBC, 30 Rockefeller P~; New York¯ of HIV Playboy readers have everhad,, 10021; CNBC,, 3000 W~ Alameda Av, To encourage more in-depth coverage enue~ Burl~nk~ CA 91523. ofsuch HAq’EIS NOTA FAMILYVALUE" lOc, gold on black gay (g~)a.dj. f~k, j0Y0U~,fme, brilliant, merry,’lighthe~rted Want to stay that way...? Fight back- COME 0UT! 10d, black on pink lOe, black ~n fuschia Think lOf,blackon white &LOVETHINGS " &USETHING.S 10g: black on grey MAI)E IN HEAl white;-pink.~ red on black What do ~¯ II Hght ~mk- COME T-$14.95, Sweats19.95 Visa or MasterCard# Name as on Card Exp. Date Daytime phone: ( : DeScritition~ .- Price each Total Mail to: Merchandise’1~otal Shipping & Handling Grand Total City, ST & ZIP ~hitroine Up to $25.00, add $3.50 $25.01 to 50.00, add $4.50 OK Residents, please add 7.5%/Sales Tax Out of the Closet, Inc. Suite 199, 1611 So. Utica Tulsa, OK 74104 918-749-2033, FAX 749-5992 GLAAD Media News Briefs by Al Kielwasser San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Fresh Prince, Stale Phobia A feature story in the Fail ’93 issue of Tell, a new teen magazine, profiles actor/ rapperWill Smith Coestknown forhis title role in the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel Air). Feature writer Karen Catchpole describes Smith’s "commitment to growing as an actor," explaining thathejust hiredhis first acting coach and "istaking his bestshot atbecoming abone fidemovie star" by playing the lead in the upcoming fdm version of Six Degrees of Separation. However, the "actor" shows few signs of growth when it comes to homophobia.. Smith’s character in Six Degrees ofSeparation is gay. When he accepted the role, Smith knew that the script called for an on-screen kiss with another man. However, when the time came to shoot the scene, Smith refused. "I just couldn’t do it," Smith said. "I mean, I’m an actor. I can sit there with a greasy smile on my face and act like I kissed a man. But it’s different when you actually, physicaily, kiss a man. It wouldn’t have been acting. It would have been real. I have kissed girls on-screen. I could work that out. The difference is how people perceive it. If I’d kissed a guy and then went home, they’d be like, ’Yo, man. Why’d you do that?’ And I’d be like, ’You know, Man. I’m an actor. I was acting.’ Andthey’dbe like :Yo, man. You kissed a dude. Something’s wrong with you, man.’ Ijust didn’t want to hear that." Let’s just ignore (for now) why Smith is so worried that if he "actuaily, physically, kissed a man," he would not have been acting but that "it would have been real." Perhaps be’sjust suffering from the common hetero-anxiety that straightmen can become gay men just by touching or kissing another guy in "that way." Perhaps not. In any case, Smith’s attitude demonswates a remarkable lack of semi, tivity. For Smith, apparently, acting is not a means for expanding awareness but reinforcing ignorance. Write to Will Smith, Fresh Prince of Bel Airc/oNBCTV, 3000WestAlameda Ave., Burbank, CA 91505. Other Mothers The CBS School break Special, broadcast on the afternoon of October 15, depicted the travails of a high school freshman who weathers homophobic ostracism when his peers discover that he has two lesbian mothers. Other Mothers, directed by Lee Shallof and produced by Joseph Stem, depicts a happy home life for teenager Will Jergenson (William Russ),hisbiologicalmotherLinda(Joanna Cassidy) and his "other mother" Paula (Meredith Baxter). In a "ReadMore AboutIt" postscript to theprogram, actressMeredith Baxter says: Fine Jewelry, as well as Jewelry & Watch Repair 4649 South Peoria, Tulsa, Corner o_f48th & Peoria 918-743-5272, 9:30 - 5:00 Monday-Friday 9:30 - 5:00 Saturdays, Nov. 20 - December 24th Shop Where You are Appreciated! 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Advertisers on this aff’n’ming program were: Multigrain Cheerios (General Mills), Jell-O Actifed Sinus medicine, Cortisone-10, Campbelrs-soup, Sears, Alrwick, PurinaCatChow,YubanCoffee, Aquafresh toothpaste, Efidac 24, Fleishmann’s Egg Beaters, Lever 2000 soap, Mrs. Dash spices, JC Penny, 1-800- DENTIST (a registered service mark of Applied Anagmmics, Inc.), Post Raisin Bran, Muggies diapers, M&M’s, V-8 juice, Prego spaghetti sauce, Preparation H, Hershey’s Hugs, and Rolaids. Comments should be sent to Jeff Sagansky, President, CBS Entertainment, 7800 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90213. To Boldly Go Where No Queer Has Gone. Before Shortly before Gene Roddenberry’s death, he met with members of The USS Lambda, a lesbian and gay Star Trek fan club in Los Angeles. At this meeting, Roddenberry stated that, since there was virtuallynoracism in his 24th centuryTV world, he doubted that there would, be any homophobia either. He agreed to include openly (and umnistakenly) gay and lesbian main characters on Star Trek: TheNextGeneration as well as other Trek spin-offs. After Roddenberry’s death, his succes~rs promised to follow his wishes and develop lesbian, gay and bisexual characters. Star Trek: The Next Generation is now in its f’mai season and we have yet to see any openly queer figures on the show. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine has begun its second season; though there are representatives of widely diverse cultures--from shape shifters to Ferengi--there seems to be no room. for lesbian or gay characters on the Bajoran space station. Isn’t it about time that Star Trek really went where no one has gone before? Write Rick Berman andMic.h~_el Piller, Executive Producers, Star Trek TNG & DS9, Paramount Domestic Television, 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038. €OC SO0 FRIDAY-SATURDAY 10PM TILL 2AM SUNDAY 9PM TILL~ 2AM (SHOWS AT 10 & 12) PRO:UD.TO. BE GAY OWNED AND OPERATED Fresh Bouquets Blooming Plants Green Plants- & More Delivery A vai/able 3115 South Harvard, 742-1234 M-F 9-6, Sat.’9-7, Sun. 12-5 TULSA. OK 234--9007 The Parachute Page 8-B is skyrocketing. Unlike the West welcome all people regardless of Coast, ~Tblsa Organizations have for- theirHIV status,-age, ra~e, religious gotten that the main goal is TO " beliefs, forsexual .exwession. BE=- WORK TOGETHER TO EDUCATE ING AWARE ’focuses. on positive YOUTH AND PROVIDE SERVICES ~ thinking and living with HIV....not AND SUPPORTFORA~0NE IN- ~f~om it. ¯ ¯ FECTED. WII~H AIDS~.HIV./ ~ " ~ For meeting .times and location if there are .two ortwo hundred. " different services or Support groups everyone should .work together to bring this disease under control! I am embarrassedand appalled by the amou~nt of infighting, backstabbing and the directors of these organizations thinking Tulsa ..is their.own.. They know wing they are and-this iS my message: Get. :over =your seif righteousness and supl:xxt anyone and everyone who is making an ef- -fort t6 heipand support Tuls~ns With HIV-AIDS. Shame, shame, shame. Get with the program! , P.S. It is important that this be pdnted because I am a client ofthese ¯ Organizations. Being HW-ARC, Istili findthe time and energy to give to ~ everyone no matter who they.are or please call ProjectReach Out at (918) 298-4622 or (918) 451-0219. We look fonNard to headng from you. FUNDRAISERHUGE :=~"~sUCCESS i. " A fund raiser, ’~ The Bonep0inter Sis-. ters & FriendS, Safari S~ Good"; h~ld .October 29that the Bunkhouse wasa great success raising over five hundred dollars for. R.A.I.N.~and the ,Winds House.i Also over eleven boxes of food was collected atthe door for the Light.~ houseM.C.C, food pantw. A large.crowd showed up for the benefit, despiti~ the.snow and cold weather and enjoyed a fun evening of camp,drag and Coma[ade~y._ Manylof the performers were new t0the scene having never : Facelift.Massage Arrives" in Oklahoma until recently, Belavi was available only in well known facial message salons in Hollywood and Bevedy Hills. All McGraw, U~dsay Wagner, Jodie Foster, Robert Wagner, Barbara Streisand, and many others have sought this rejuventing therapy for their stressed and aging skin. Belavi Facelift Massage Therapy is now available for the first time in Oklahoma. This hands-on approach often stpes, all of wich contribute to yothful, healther skin. The process uses soothingly warm towi_s through. out the ten steps. Stephen Scott, Oklahomas only Certiffed Belavi Specialist welcome you to try the system fo~ yourself, orgive a Figt Certifmated to someone you love for a more youthful, radiant appearance. Fo.r addisional information including a fee video otto schedule an appointment call (405) 525- 8689 in Metro Oklahoma or (800) 546-8689 Nationwide. Deadline for Januarysubmissions and advertisemenl .December 16th what their problem is. There are . appeared On any stage.. The eveningenough people ~t~ givep~perser-. ¯ :.also included a costume conte~t and . vices, and anyone~should~be wel, " . raffle ofsome wonderfuldonated items~ come to join the fight against AIDS! Ifwe don’t.join togetherwe will all be Impress yourpartner. Use a condom. QUEER’ CONSORTIUM ANNOUNCES SECOND ART EXHIBITION The Queer Consortium, a collective of Oklahoma queer a~sts, announces its second art exhibit titled, "Queers Unbound: Celebrating Our Culture." The exhibition will be held at the Tdangle Association, 2136 N.W. 39th Street in Oklahoma City. In observance of AIDS Awareness Day, the show will begin on December with all art draped in black. An opening reception for the show is scheduled for December 11 at 8 p.m., andthe art will be unveiled at thattime. The exhibition is scheduled to run through January 28, 1994. The Show will include the work ofShar Johnson, Diana Faulkner, TommyThomas, Keith Porter, Clif Trowbridge, all of Oklahoma City; Diane Duffer Gerald David, Ken Carlyle, all of Norman; Larry Harriman of Tulsa; and :Joe Rackley of Stillwater. The artists’ work includes photography, oil paintings, drawing, performance art, and sculpture. The work will be on display at the Triangle Association seven days a week, from noon to~10 p.m. Ad-- mission is free of charge. "The Queer Consortium wishes to continue its mission of _celebrating the diverse cultures represented in Oklahoma’s lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities," said Dale Smithson Triangle Association Director and event coordinator. "This kind of event brings together people from . Oklahoma’s various queer commun~es, and draws attention to the talent these communities have to offer." The Queer Consortium recently achieved overwhelming success with its first exhibition, "Queerly R’s Art." For more information, call Dale at 405-843-8378: "Oklahoma’s Gay and Lesbian InformationSource." Occupation: Agitator ¯ :, , " / Age: ~unknowable Hobbies: T-shirt collecting The Parachute Page 9-B CHRISTMAS CONCERT Preparations are underway for the fourth annual OKC METRO-MENS CHORUS Christmas concert, "Ring, Christmas Bells"_under the direction of Mr. Franklin Roberts. The concert will be held Saturday, December 4th, 1993 beginning at 8:07 P.M. at the First Unitarian Church, 600 N.W. 13, Oklahoma City; Okla, homa. This yeads-concert will feature many old favorites as well as some songs that many may not be famlhar with. Two songs scheduled for performance were written by local composer Mark Houston. Tl~e Chorus feels ored that Markis giving them the opportunity to perform these special Christmas songs. Mark is also preparing a commissioned piece for the OKC METROMENS CHORUS, which the Chorus hopes to perform at their Spring concerf in 1994. This commission is made possible by a grant awarded to the OKC METRO-MENS CHORUS by the G.A.L.A. Chorus Association and the fine grant writing skills of th# Chorus’ Accompanist, Stephanie Johnson. Also appearing at this yeads Christmas concert will be The Metropolitans, a five member group from within the chorus who perform at local benefits and services. TheMetropolitans are also making themselves available to perform at Christmas functions for a small donation. If you are interested, in having the Metropolitans perform for Christmas or any other function, please contact Terry Knapp at 405-677- 1646. The chorus is once again.offedng ad space in their Christmas program. Something new in the program this year is the offedng of a patPon page for those individual~" wishing to support the Chorus, but do not feel the need fora formal ad. No addressesor phone numbers will be included on the patron page, only individuals’ names, (either real names, nick names-or stage .names-). Those interested in placing an ad or their name on the patron page please contact Ralph Shafer at 405-737-6576 or David Coffey at 405-521-1378. To .purchase tickets for you and your guests please see any chorus member or contact Terry Knapp at 405-677-1646. The Chorus has enjoyed success at their previous Christmas concerts and hope to fill the house once again this year. ~ur~ 3007 THE PASEO OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (405)’525-CAFE TRACYTULLIS, Busin~s/Vtanas~r AFI-ER HOUIL~ PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE LOCATED IN HISTORIC PASEO FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FINANCIAL PLANNING OTHER RECORDS AND INFOR THESERIOUS~ -FORMATION ; -’,~ . ....¯ ................. iLL" By:-Cookie Arbuckle SOCIAL SECURITY ADMiNtS~ including ties you had on the job. -If you TRATION (SSA). DISABIEITY have a resume handy, or ,have PROGRAMS " kept records of where yoU.have~ SSA maintains two different worked, that will help. disability~ programs -, Social Security Dis~ibility insurance(SSDI) ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION and Supl~lementai Secudty In* SSA will need ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION. Originals.of come (SSi) disability, Both.pro- your birth certificate (~o, your -.gr.am.s.p.ro.v.ide.a-,-m.o.n.t.h.ly..in.c=o~me ~.-hos.p=t.al b=.rth..an.nou.nce.me.nt w.ill mr people w~tn,glu~s (or anyse- , .not ~1o norwill ohotocooies~ ~nd . .v.ere d.isa.b.ili~a.~d .o.v~.£.6,~;~:i:b.ut:": ~.i.~h-~e ~-riginal~. ~0~-ali itS; -(ar~ii~ tne rules-that effect, eligioil!W for ii membe~s If vou worked them are different. - t~ --: - - -’ year; SSDI is an insurance program 2 form or if that employers; and employees year’s tax return. - pay for with their federal income If you are. filing-for SSI, they tax or FICA. Eligibilityisbased wilineed to ask you information on_ work history: and the.a~ount ~ about your incomeand bank of your benef’~ is. based on earn- counts. ings. :< ~ ~ DECISION MAKING " SSI benefits .are paid to..... ~ourappfiGation is-handled by plime°itpelderwehs°ohuamve-es..~:MinE.¢D°imCAe~LRanEd-.~~:~ ~odiff~el,re~[Offices. The"physi- cai part (meaning literally all QUIREMENTS ARETHE SAME medical records and anything FOR BOTH PROGRAMS.AND about your physical condition) will DISABILITY IS~ ~DECIDED B;Y --be sent to the State’s Disability THE SAME PROCESS, Determination Service or Unit, Some helpful hintstorem~3-~ ~, The "oaoer work" Dart or the fi- .be~i Keep a dngb~d..~~ ~~,.~-. ~na171ce~ ;re handt~c~ at another In !t you..may recor~l specmc ~ ~-"-=~ffiCe: USually, paperwork atthat events, wit..h.,, c,,=orrect~nam~, ~e.s.,.;~~,,a~d~; -~~ le.v.e.l.~w~¯ ll, stay, unless there are dresses and phonenumbers for diffi~=l~i~x ~h~n th~ f’m=ancial oart your physicians Keep tra~ck~.o ,~ ~........ent" ~;~ e - " " dates of ,#is|tS arid~, hosp.tal" ad- ~ ~,~b~ ~iled at~nv time dresses Wit- h "dates" of ws~~and " -for further information by either the types of treatment~received, of the offices,~ Theymay sched- Make a list of all the medications ule for an exam or mail, other you :have been-,onfor at least a : f0rm,~f~r youto fill out. year. ~ Mark, the ones you ~have..... TO BE CONTINUED IN JANUbeen using forthepast 3 months, ~_ ARY ISSUE 7117 E. Reno Midwest City, OK 73110 (405) 737-5353,1-800-880-1053 ° FAX 405-737-5666 your home away Irom I-,Omel. ..... The Habana. lnn 1 80: GuEsT Rooms ¯ ¯ Poolside Rooms. Suites Cable TV TEARS OF LAUGHTER TEARS OF SORRO~r WORKING FOR A ~R TOMORROW "Team"T-SHIRT $15.00 Poly/cotton blend, Ash color. Size~. S,M,L,XL,XXL, XXXL Witha BU(~KBO~RD Friday, December 31st. 9: rn Sid Spencer, Sonja Martinez, Deb Roberts & OKC’s Finest Cloggers With Hosted by Kitty Litter FREE PARTY FAVORS & MORE! Reservations available.- Cover Charge The Parachute Page 12-B Parachute Welcomes all 39th Street bars as Distribution Points The Parachute is proud to announce these new distribution points in Okla~ homa City. The Parachute is now available at all bars on the stdp: We wish to thank the owners and manegers for their supporLand acceptance. Support the Organization that Supports Your- Freedom ~ACLU l’h¢ American- Civil: Libcrtio~ Unio~ Protest Your Rights of Fr~ Sl~ch, ThF Amm-ican Ci~I" Liberties Unio~ ff¢lps Guarant~ you..Equality and" Du~ Process. The Parachute Goes to: Wichita, Kansas Topeka, Kansas Wellington, Kansas Junction City, Kansas Manhattan, Kansas Salina, Kansas Emporia, Kansas Great Bend ,~ Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Kansas City, Kansas - Drumdght, Oklahoma Oswego, Kansas Compton, Arkansas Chicago, III. Souix Falls, South Dakota Minneapolis, Minn. Tulsa, Oklahoma OKC, Oklahoma W~st Hollywood, Cal. Coffeyville, Kansas Enid, Oklahoma -.~.. La~wton, Oklahoma Stitlwater, Oklahoma Ponca City, Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma Pauls ¯Valley, Oklahoma El Reno, Oklahoma Fayetteville, Arkansas Eureka~Spdngs, Arkansas -Hot Springs, Arkansas LittleRock, Arkansas S~dngfield,~. -Cincinatti;Ohio Dallas, TeXas " H~uston, Texas ACLU of Oklahoma Human Rights P_roject News By: Michael Canfield The fledgling coalition-known as the Oklahoma Human Rights Project is actively proceeding in accomplishing one of its in,ally stated primary goals,repeal of Oklahoma’s archaic and unequally enforced crime against nature (sodomy) law. The legal record already contains case, Post .v. the State of Oklahoma in which current sodomy law was ruled inapplicable io heterosexual citizens. This is contrary to the Fourteenth Amendment ofthe U.S. Cons~tution which guarantees all Americans, among other things, equal protection of the laws. ACLU of Olda- .homa, in conjunction with the mission of the Oklahoma Human Rights Project, seeks to nullify the inequity of the sodomy law through litigation.~ In order for this stated goal to be accomplshed, plaintiffs are needed to make a legal challenge. The Project is looking for someone who has been accused of municipal offenses such as offering-to. engage in lewd acts; as tong as the charges do not involve minors or prostitutiot~, and the defendantis without legal representation. Alternately, the ACLU would also like to assemble a group of indMduals which would include both Gay men andLesbianswho wish to challenge the state statute. Becoming a pl~aintilf in this type ofcase ¯ would, of course, involve a great amount of publicity, those people with the convic, tions and the. courage step fOrward ira: mediately. If-youor anyone you know wishes to volunteerasa plaintiff, contact the ACLU of Oklahoma at 14i 1 .Class~n, Suite 318, Oklahoma~ City, OK 73106. -Thank You for your Isupport of The IParachute in 1-993 "Throughout theAIDS epidemic, lesbians have worked Side-by,side with gay. men to stop. this disease. We’re worked so hard that sometimes we haven’t taken care Of ourselves. It’s time we looked at our own risks. Say it... "Lesbians Get HIV. " A Service of the Oasis Resource Center. To volunteer call 405-525-2437. "Oklahoma’s Gay and Lesbian Information Source." . Joy Manes / Occupation: Student Age: 20 Member: Yo.~ Gay and L~h. I a s s NOTICE Our Third Year! Get the areas longest running contacts publication for gays, lesbians, &.bisexuals. No charge to place an and and no forwarding fee to respond. For free info. senge age statement TO: Personally Speaking; P.O. Box 16782, Wichita, Kansas 67213-0782 31 6-269 4208 FOR SALE For sale in Eureka Springs, Martha & Joyce are selling the Purple Iris Inn, with an excellent alerady build in "Family " Clientelle. Country s~tting, turn-key alton. Contact: Dinny Bullard of Double "D "Realty, Berryvill,e Ark. at 1-800-748-9772 FOR RENT Roommates serving Wichita for 5 years, Lanlords can reg ister without any advance fee. Tenants may register; as little as $15.00 t529 W. Douglas 262-8444 Wanted: Locations where gays may Share housing in Wichita area: Call or stip by Roommates 1529 W. Douglas,262~444 .... ~,:..’~ i f i e d s ~-~~. ~ .EHcoulymTerniinCitayl ~_~yCatholic Church Sunday Mass 10:30AM. Wednesday Mass 7:00pm .2328 N. MacArthur, OKC For. information (405)755-8351 HELP WANTED D.J., send demo taPe to : Electric Circus, Attn: David Bridgeman, 311 E. 7nth, Tulsa, Ok. 74120 Pianist Wanted; Charasmatic church looking for piano, player, must be able to play by ear. Pay is little, but reward is great.6316-651-0603 Pets .... To give awa£_in Wichita: 3 monthold Rotwiller (mostly), male pup, likes kids, and other pets. call 316-65_t .0603. Selling or giving away somthing ? advertise it in the Parachute DiScontinues Personals section. As of Decemberist, the Parachute will no longer carry the personals section of the Paper. We appreciate your response to the personals, however as-the paper has grown we find that we need room for expansion.. There are several other gay/ lesbian publications who carry personals and we.will be glad to helpyou contact them if you do not have their address. You may simply call the office of the Parachute at 316-651-0500. If you have placed a personal ad with us, you will be recieving a refund check in the mail soon. We will continue to forward any mail that comes in addressed to a personals box. Thank you for your support of the Parachute, and we look forward to serving you more in the future. To.Place a. Classified Name Address City. State Phone # Ad: Send: zip Typeor print your ad, 25 words or less, send with this coup.o.n and $6.00 to: The Parachute P.O. Box 11347 Wichita, Kansas 67202 Ad will run only for number of insertions paid for. January Special CLASSIFIEDS $3.00 each, 25 words or less, must be received by December ,,17th. . ADVERTISE YOUR BUSi- NESS IN THE PARACHUTE FOR AS LOW AS 29.00 PER MONTH FOR A DISLPAY AD, CALL 1-316-651-0500 ~ GeneraI Gay& Lesbian Discussion Groups Mondays, 6:30 at Red Rock- New Group starting Thursdays, 6:30 at Red Rock Couples of MixedHIV Status Contact Jim .Carter .for :details. YGLA, Young Gay& Lesbian Alliance Di~i~SSi.~n:~Group, Tuesdays, 6:30 at Oasis Activi~r~i~p,.SundayS; 8pm at Oasis ....... .-, : ..... . . ReferralAs~is~ance" Jiin 8~-Betsywiil provide free referral assistance forindividuals seeking counseling or substance usetreatment. Some support groups will require screening ofparticipants to insure group compatibility. Red Rock HIV Counseling Services Individual Counseling for HIV positive persons and their loved ones and HIV Prevention Etlucation. THE PARACHUTE December 1993, The Parachute Page 14-B Sunday, ~hurgday 1 or 2 persons (holidays ~duded) OPen Wednesday-Sunday 9pro ,2am Open daily 12noon-2am shLine Thefinest in C&Wmusic and dancing Dinner Friday-Saturday th8 After Hours Breakfast Til 3:30am THE Video Monday-Saturday Sunday 5pro,- 2am 3pm - 2am Monday- Friday 12n - 2am Saturday - Sunday lOam - 2am Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper periodical Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1993] The Parachute of Oklahoma, December 1993; Volume 1, Issue ? Subject The topic of the resource Politics, education, and social conversation toward Oklahoma's Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual communities. Description An account of the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma was a monthly newspaper; the publication that is accessible through the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center starts in 1993 and ends December 1993. The newspaper brings up important, evolving topics of marriage, Pride, TOHR, HIV/AIDs, events, advice, and politics all at the local and national level. This document is available in searchable PDF attached. It is also available to be seen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center with permission. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chuck Breckenridge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 1993 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Wayne D. Chuck Breckenridge Tom Neal Cookie Arbuckle Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image PDF Online text Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource newspaper periodical Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tulsa---Oklahoma Oklahoma----Tulsa United States Oklahoma Tulsa United States of America (50 states) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma/Dennis R. 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In an Octd~r 3 Story by 3im ~ye~s, ~ulsa world tnhofe; Ist~k and B~ewster indica(~ tha~ th~ Lesbians for their staffs. Glenn English)i sexual orientation inhirin related smries)i Only would hire b~(d ~ly On abiilty ~ pe~fo~ th’e the Oktaho~a Cdngressmen came td his attention througli i weekt) n~w~pg~r s(rving Cdngr(s~: On Oct. i9 Hou~fl~ta €ondemn theseOkl~oma~ harassment . In response to McCurdy’s comment aboutnot flaunting his heterosexuali![, the ParaChute called MeCUrdy ~ an indiVidual s sexualorientation in any Norman and WaShingt0n offices to 0~hisemployin,~nt capacities (private 0) confirm that the Congressman keeps governmdn~): ,~ifa~rson appliedfor a pictures of his wife and children in the ~sition ~ith ~ign ~nhis cl~st, sayin~ offices and regularly wears a wedding i m Gay,! IprobaN) would not hire him. ring. ~ The i:’ar~chute ~ked the Senator if a The Parachute asked the Congress- person were hiredwiih whom there was a man if the photos of his children (the general concurranee on political views product of a heterosexual liason) and and Who was a good worker; could that the daily Wearing ofa ring (symbolizing person be open aboU[their sexual orientaa ca~n~l~eiationship) did~tconStitute ~i0nigFore.:£~p e~coUidthatperso~brinz a flaunting ot" h~s sexuahty. Mr. the~rlongumepartner roan office event? see McCurdy on OK-2 see Nickles on OK-2 us. And I will the next few t Bray (formerly Media 3ers ofCongress and military leaders ~ther anti-Gay propaganda is portraying as possible, probably in seem ~ folks they’re going to g together across the state. ght on OK-4 TRET F in concert November 1993, OK-1 THE PARACHUTE Out of The Closet and Onto The Phone ComratmltySpirlt - Long Distance S~rvice Dcdkated to the Lesbian & Gay Community Call With Pride. Switch t~ C~mmunitySpirit Telephone. Lorig Distance To&y, When you switch to CommunitySpirit a portion of your 19ng distance bill will go to the lesl~ian, gay or HIV-related organization you choose. You can support your community while enjoying the finest service and savings available: ¯ Callanywhere in the world ¯ Simple Dial 1 service ¯ 24-hour op.erator services ¯ Free calling card to use when travelling ¯ 100% digital fiber optic network for ultimate clarity ¯ PLUS savings of up to 25% vs. AT&T, MCI, or Sprint CO~MMUN/TYSP/R/T Make The Switch Today 1"-800-546 0556 | occasionally politically Correct; and t0 bring you all the news that’s’ not always fit | tO print but we know you wanted to know.. First and foremost, Miss Thang wants toknow whyshe didn’t see more of you 1. at the.fabulous TOHR auction on National Coming Out Day? There was lots & 10ts 1 Of incredible food, drinks, a view for miles and lovely, lovely people, and it all was ~ free except for the auction items that went.for a s~teal. a . MissThang especially wants to mention the cute volunteer bar’boys from the | TONR clinic, all the stylish Lesbians and-particularly, the stellar jazz & blues | vocali.zations by .Pr~"tess Riley and Artie S.. You missed a good party and Miss | Thang just_can’t believe you really hadsomething better to do on a Monday! i Who was that Nasty Buckeroo? | Miss Thang was so disappointed to hear this story (and | you ,watch it., hear). Seems there was a fellow at one of our favorite.watering holes | - may be he’d just had one too many but he gotjust a little too enthusiatic in saving I a table. It’s said he was altogether too hatefulto several of our sisters. Honey, we’ve got way too many folks attacking us from the outside to attack 1 each other, ok? So you just be nice to our sisters and you know what, they’ll be nice I to you too. Next timejust sayplease and thank you, and leave the hatefulness ~o me! Frank, Continuedfrom OK-1 " " orientation. Mr. Frank noted specifically that he would notrecommend affirmative action as a remedy for discrimination againstLesbians,Gay menandBisexuals, nor was he calling for "special rights." Mr. Frank slated; "People have said, ’After all, there is no problem. People are not discriminated against in hiring in this country based on their sexual orientation. So why press for legislation?’....if that (anti-Gay discrimination) happens here in the House of Representatives, it is .obvious that it happens elsewhere_in societyo" On Oct. 21, Speaker of the House Of Representatiq,,es, Tom Foley issued a statement to clarify remarks made in a press conferenceearlier that day. Mr. Foley said,. "....I emphatically restate my opposition to any employment bias based on criteria such as race, color, creed, gender or sexual orientation (emphasis added), He added that he agreed with Barney Frank that Congress should examine how to apply such stan.dards to itself to the "greatest degree_possible." McCurdy, continuedfrom OK-1 McCurdy.responded, "I respectfully disagree that the wearing Of a wedding ring and the display of family photos....constitute p.arading one,s sexuality." Nickles, continuedfrom OK-1 Mr. Niekles’responded, "It would depend on how aggressive the individual was about pushing that lifestyle." The Parachute inquired further, "What about putting a photo of a spouse on a desk?" Sen. Nickles~ said, ’Tve already answered the question." He refused any - further comment. THE .PARACHUTE OKLAHOMA Publisher/Editor4n-Chief Chuck Breckeridge Assistant Publisher Wayne D. Oklahoma Editors Chuck Breckenridge Tom Neal Writers Chuck Breekenridge Tom Neal Cookie Arbuckle Mary Arbuclde Stephen Scott Babby Leslie Thomas Catherine Boyle Kevyn Jacobs Michael Camfield Scott C~y Advertising Chuck Breckenridge Leslie Thomas Tom Neal Fresh Bouquets Blooming Plants Green Plants & More Defivery,Available 3115 South Harvard, 742-1234 M-F 9-6, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 12-5 800-536-6519 918-832-0233 POB 4140, Tulsa 74159 P~,ac~t~ a~l m~y not I~ z~-Ix~,d ©ith~ in whol© ~ ~ p~ THE PARACHUTE November 1993, OK-2 Grand Opening People are like animals at .~.. See the boys take itoff and the girls dress up every week-end at Tuls.a’s original dance .club 4812 Eo (918) 745-9~93 Open Wed.-Sun. Male Dancers Fe_Lmale Im~personators Gay Operated Trisexual Oriented Never a Cover Levi-° Leather ¯ Lace November 1993, OK-3 THE PARACHUT~ Fight, continuedfrom OK-1 as a response to anti-Gay laws proposed in the Oklahoma legislature last winter. Those proposals werekept in committe~ then but it is rumored that they defmite!y will emerge when the legislature meets next.) Parachute: is there anything else you’d like to add? RC:when we were discussing the recent statements by US Congressmen from Oklahoma who said that they would not hire Lesbians & Gay men, Suzanne Pharr suggested that we ought to respond by flooding these guy’s offices with job ap: plications from us! Also because the conference was under- attended, it didn’t break even. Any donations would be welcome. Parachute: information about the shoWing ofThe Gay Agenda and other propaganda videos will be available at Tomfoolery! at the Silver" Star, 832-0233. Donatio_nsmadp~ bemade toSimplyEqual, and sent to Robert, clo TOHR, 4154 S. Harvdrd, Ste. H,l ] Tulsa, 74105. Queer. Pen "Pals Ever wonder what Gay & Lesbian life is like in the countries behind the old Iron Curtain? Whatdo they talk.about? What do they read? NOW that the-Wall is dow~ are the closets next? The Pen Pal Project Of the International Gayand,Lesbian HumanRightsCommission can link you with soem great women ’& men from most countries in Eastern/ Central Europe and the former,Sovietl Union. If you wanttocorrespond with a Siberianpfinceora Bulgarian bulldagger, Tulsa News TOHR Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights will hold its monthly general meeting at 7:30 on Tuesday, November 2 in the Gathering Room of the HIV Resource Center at 4154 So. Harvard, ’Ste. H-1. Drive to the back of the office complex and look for the lower level entrance on the south building...., The agenda, includes el’~’tion of new officers, a report on the Fight the Right conference and a feature presentation by Alan Nitray ofOklahoma City on Lesbian & Gay Mental Health issues. .For .more i~formation, call TOHR’s Helpline, 743-GAYS, Prime Timers ’Prime TimetsiS~organization new to Tulsa for Gay and Bisexual men over 40. Prime Timers is primarily: a. soqial and support organization, focusing on cultural and reereationai activities, such as pot-lU~k dinners, bikerides, theopera and discossion groups. ~Member.s may bring their partners who are under 40 if the partner is at least 21 years old. For more information, write: Prime Timers POB 521.18 Tulsa 74105 Tulsa AIDS Walk ’It was ’reported at October’s TOHR meeting that Tulsa’s first AIDSiHIV fundraisingwalkwas suocessful. Over 50 Feast for Friends It was also reported at October’sTOHR meeting that Feast for Friends, a series of individual dinners to raise funds for THE NAMES PROJECTraised about $6,000. Tulsa World Watch Several prominent Tulsa Lesbian/Gay , civil rights activists met with theEd~(orial. staff0fTulsa’s only daily, theTulsa World. Nancy McDonald, a board member of Tulsa’s Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays, and the nadonal board. of,P-FLAG, Kelly Kirby, president of Ttflsa01dah0mans forHumanRights with several others met with Alex Adwon, Ken Neal, Judy Randle and other TulsaWorld write~in a "g,et:acquain_ted"m~¢ting. " Accrrding tO-Mrs. MeD0nald, the Editoi’ial Board does not.grant such interviews frequently butthe writers showed an openess and willingness to begin a dialogueabout.Lesbian&Gayequal rights" issues. The hCtivists were told that if they could just meet indiyidually with every Oklahoman,Lesbians andGay m~n would have no opposition related Mrs. McDonald. The activists also lef~ information packagesaboutLesbian/Gayissues with the writers. Tulsa University .Comes Out In honor ofNational Coming Out Day, October 11, the Bisexual/Lesbian/Gay Alliance (formerly STIR) of the Univerthe Bisexual/Lesbian/Gay Alliance." About25 people attended and asked questionsabouttopicsranging from self-hatred, dealing with parents & friends, the status of bisexuals, and being out on campus. BLGA meetings are open to TU students and students from other local campus, es. The,meetings are.held at the Bisexual/ Lesbian/Gay- AllianceCanterbury Ministry Center at 5th &Evanston on Sundays at 6pro. For more info. call: 583- 9780 Tulsa Man Reports Assault A Gay man leaving a Tulsa ’bar has reported being assaulted nearby where he had parked his car~ "Mr. Doe" related to theParachute thatheleft theestablishment just before 2 am and noticed 2 men in the parking lot talking. When he got in his car, they had managed to get in the back seat: They beat him on the baCk and shoulders. with a climb. "Mr. Doe". said he managed to getthe club away from oneman andstrike back. He reports that his assailants then fled. "Mr.Doe". wenttoHillcrest fortreatment and also relates that he was questioned eourteous.ly by a Tulsa police office~:. NAMES PROJECT For those interested in making a panel for the AIDS Memorial Quilt, there will bea sewingbee on Sat. Nov. 20 at 1:30pm inthe Gathering Room Of the HIV Re: senda stamped, self-addressed envelope" people Walked and:approximately $3,000 to: IGLHRC Pen Pal Project , .was~tO ._.be sh.ar_~ ~y.a!A..T_ulsa I-!!V .. - - 5 that are 1565 South Sheridan, Tulsa 918-834-4234 The Silver Star Saloon Proudly Presents Dena Kaye Saturday, November 28 8:30 pro, $3- Free Two Step Lessons& $ 3 Beer Bust Every Wednesday Trash Disco & $ 3Beer Bust Every Thursday Free Line Dance Lessons & $ 3 Beer Bust Every Sunday Make Plans to join the Silver Star for our New Year’s Eve Blowout! Watch. for Details! THE PARACHUTE November 1993, OK-4 9933 East 16th, Suite 104 Tulsa 74128- 918-6630399, OKC 405-942-1062 Full time masseur available. Please call for an appointment. : Please bring this ad in for a 50% discount ¯¯ off one one-hour massage. (exp. 12/3/93) 4944 So. 83rd East Avenue, Ste.D, 918.665-1155 One block easton 51st from Memorial. Visa/MasterCard accepted. Monday - Saturday, 9am- 8pro, Sunday, 1-6pm. Kelly-H Certified PuNic Accountant sity of Tulsa held a reading-of poetry by sburce Center,4154 S. Harvard, Ste..H- 1, Queer poe~ on Sunday, October 10. On gr0und flooTrearentranc~.Eor moreinfo. M..onda~, several niembers_~.held a public Cali~ 748-31i1: SOUTHWEST STUDENT GROUP TO SPONSOR TRIP TO NGLTF CONFERENCE, Creating Change DALLAS - The Coalition of Lesbian/ GayiBi Student Groups, Inc. announced they will.be sponsoring a trip to "creating Change", the 6th annual conference on gay/lesbian/bisexual cohcerns and politi= cal Organizing hosted by theNational Gay and Lesbian Task~Force (NGLTF). This year’s conference will be held in Durham, North Carolina fromNovember 11. through 14. "Creating Change" is considered thepreeminentnational forum for lesbian/gay/bisexual activists and organizers to share skills and dialog about our politicaI .mo.veinent .arid discuss strategies for the year ahead. Lastyear’s conference in Los, Angeles .drew.o~,er 12.00 grassroots activist~and allies from across the natiom "The Coalition is, once again, glad to,be able to offer a 10w,cost alter. native for-queer studems and,youth :inl the Southwestito: :pa fici, pate directly in the natiOnal 6ivil rigtits . movement,,, - -. sponsored similar trips to this ~eur’s national gay and lesbian civil rights march in Washington D:C., as well as the"Creating Change" conferences in 1991-and 1992. "We know that-after attending these events these future leaders become invigorated, and,return some this. energy and information toassist the in struggle at the state, local and collegiate-level.Y~ Mr. Dorsey and CLGBSG Congress Secretary Jeff McCanley will also present at this year’s conference on youth organiz2 ing and race/classjgender issues;. The Coalition "Freedom Bus" will_de- .part from Dallas at noon on Thursday; November 11 andreturnback toDallas on Moflday,Nov. 15 ~t threep.m. The f~of $100includes rtund-trip transportation, ahd hotel lodging .at the.arena .- R~leigh Durham, thesiteoftheconference. O~ga- #=ers suggest participants .should .also GA’ LESBIAt E A(~ ~E~MA~I:ON Fighting for fair, accurate & Inclusive re,presentation of lesbian and gay lives! READING: OUR RIGHT OutMagazine tells us thatTheReader’s Catalog; a regular adver- tiser, in the magazine, is receiving hate mail and has lost 50 subscribers for: including lesbian and gay titles in the book lists. Catalogs like this are. an important source ofbooks, particularly for gay menand lesbians who cannot get tea welhstocked book- store; or whosebookstores won.~t carry lesbiun~ andTgay material. The Reader’s Catalog ShoUld be commended- for standing their groun~UI~etters of support should be addressed to: Ms. Stephanie Smith " Mr. Don Coo, President Hiram Walker and Sons, Inc. P.O. Box 33006 Detroit,’M148232-3006 Naya Water, a longtime supporter of the community (and ofGLAAD/NY).has signed on as the first major sponsor of Gay GameslV, in the largest sponsorship deal everffor a single lesbian and gay event. Stu Levitan from Naya has also - gone out ofhis way personally to support . corporate involvement in ourcommunity. A very.warm thanks to: Stu Levitan The Reader’s Catalog ...VicePresident/General Manager 250 West 57th Street N0ra-Beverages USA New York, NY 10019 , " . ~ . 6 High Ridge Park,’B!dg. ¯ Thecatalogeanbeorderedfreeofcharge . .... _ Stamford,.CT 06905 by calling 800-733.~BOOK.(say yousaw . : ¯ = " .............. budget $60 for.food during~e m.’p. T~e_ abe ad:in Out Magazine), ~t’s .make,up .: --: GLAAD_/~_.... trip is 0peii_to°~all gay/l~sbian/bise~U~l.... for those50 lost Subscribers!- " i: ......u 15OWest 26th.St., Ste; 503 students and youth. Seam are limited. : . : New York,. NY10001 Participants fees must be received.by the SPONSORSHIP NEWS: 212-807-1700. ~ Coalition by Saturday, November6th: .HIRAM WALKER & NAYA- ’ , ..... TheCLGBSG is-Dallas, Texas based non-profit (50i.c3)educationa~’organiza- " tion-founded.in 1989 to serve gay/lesbian and:bisexual-students and youth in the SOuthwest.- O~eiprograms include a regional conference, a three2day leadership skills retreat, a scholarship program, communications network and. quarterly student meetings in.the service, area. For more infoi~nation,on the Creating Changetripandother~LGBSGprograms, or for information on hd-W.to Sponsor a ~ student’s participation, contact the Coalition atPO Box 190712, Dallas, Texas, 75219 or. call (2!4)521~53~Z ~xt. 808: The increased interestin the lesbianland gay market in c6rporate America has led to an increase notonly in. advertising in . the lesbian and gay press, but in sponsorship ofcommunity events as well. Two companies in particular are to be commended for their continuedsponsorship support: Hiram Walker, whose brands include Fris Vodka, Beefeater Gin, Courvoisier Cognac,CuttySarkScotch~ MidoriMelon Liqueur~ and 0there(has supported over a dozen community :organizations,_including the Nam~s.P~oject, Astraea(HRCF, The Center, and LifeBoat. Write~to thank= Concert byLegendary Lesbian Singer/Songwriters to Benefit Herland Legal Defense Fund Cris. William.s0n and Trot Fure, both well know for their roles in shaping the women’smuSicmo~’ementareperforming m .the Ciqic Cehter Little Theatrdin ¯ Oklahoma Ciiy on ThurSday, No~,ember 18 at 8 pro. TheHerland Legal DefenseFUnd~gi~ts tO help defray the legal cost~ fOr"~bian & Gay parents~ Seeking to protect the_’n~ pa~efiting fights in~ilie oklahoma ~OurtS.. Currently :support is~ ’l~i.ng given to-:~ l_~sbian~iitther ~ee~.ng to,retain custOdy of her children. GLAAD Media News Briefs by AI Kielwasser Ga~ & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation/San FranciscoBay Area Homophobla Illustrated Recently, Sports Illustrated(SI) rejected an advertisement from the Adidas,eomparty that featured a photo of the all-male Canadian soccer team, wearing nothing but Adidas Shoes. The players were not fully nude, though. Their .hands, soccer balls andtrophies were strategically placed. , Since when has SI tlad any qualms about running photos of semi-nude indi, viduals? .After all, this is the same magazine that earns its keep through annual sales of the "swimsuit issue," which features semi-nude women in various Obviously, Sis decision to reject the Adidas ad was based on nothing but sexism, homophobia’s constant companion. SI has sent a message that it’s okay to sprawl semi-nude photos_in their magazine as long-as thephotos are of women only. Forillustrating sexism, homophobiaand hypocrisy, direct criticism to Mark Mulvoy, Editor, Sports Illustrated, and Roger Jackson, Public Relations Director, Time,Inc.,Time and Life Building, Rockefeller Ce~nter, New York, NY 10020. Spin Examines Hate Music In the August issue of the music magazine Spin, :Farad Chideya examines the use of homophobic lyrics in hip-hop, rap and dance hall reggae music. Chideya concludes that the blatantly homoph0bic lyrics of Such performers as Ice Cube, Big Daddy Kane, and Chubb Rock are an attempt to deny the existence of homosexuality within the/African American community. The author also takes.note of pro÷gay/ lesbian rappers, including female rapper Yo Yo and the rap duo Disposable Heroes ans, ga~.men and transgendered persons. of African, Afro-American, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latin descent. In an open letter to Vibe magazine, numerous lesbian, gay and transgendered activists of African descent roundly denounce the conclusion "that. those who shun music or musicians who espouse homophobia do so out of racism or culof Hiphoprisy, whose sing(e "Language : tural insensitivity" and furthermore, they of Violence" railed.against gay bashing. To effectively counteract musical hate speech, Chideya argues that more performers need to come back with theirown response, using rap as the format. Send compliments to Bob Guccione, .Jr., Editor, Spin, 6. West 18th Street, New York,NY 10011. Bad Vibe The October issue of Vibe magazine includes a scurrilou~ bit of journalistic phlegm. In "No Apologies~ No Regrets," author Joan Morgan profiles Jamaican singer Buju Banton and seeks to legitimize the reggae singer’s homophobia on cultural grounds.. Benton’Ssong "Boom Bye Bye" openly advocates murdering gay men. Tobemorespecific, Baton calls upon listeners to shoot gays thrrugh the head. In herunbalanced discussion ofBanton and hisgay-bashing hit, Morgan manages to dredge up endless stereotypes about Jamaican gay men--that they are child molesters, rapists, classist leaches, and even that their sexual activities lead to incest, decapitation and death. Not one gay Jamaican.was quoted in ,esponse to such-hateful absurdities. Thebasicpremise ofMorgan’s article is. that homophobia is an essential and integral part of Black culture.. Of course, her definition ofBlack culture excludes lesbipoint out, "the decision of Vibe’s Editor~ In-Chief Jonathan Van Meter to publish so biased and defamatory a piece clearly illustrates that not all powerful, gay white men value or respect 0~r lives." In defending Buju Banton, Joan Mor-" gan joins in his hate-filled campaign and has allied herself with those whopromote hatred rather than understanding~ Criticism should be directed toJonathan Van Meter, Vibe, 205 Lexington Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016. The Media Access Project: Playing Fair Legislation to reinstate the "Fairness Doctrine" is now pending in Congress. Before it was disbande.d in the midst of deregulation hysteria, the Fairness Doetrinerequiredbroadcasters to providebalanced coverage of "controversial" issues of public importance. Conservative radio talk show hosts’ and other media hate mongers (i.e,; RushLimbaugh and clones) are spearheading an effort to defeat this legislation. The Media Acc.ess Project is encouraging the lesbian, gay and bisexual communities to support the Fairness Doctrine bills in the House of Representatives and Senate (H.R. 1985 and S. 333). TheMedia Access Projectasks you to contact your Senators and Representatives in support of these bills (U.S. Senate, Wash- TOO Fine Jewelry, as well as Jewelry & Watch Repair 4649 South Peoria, T.ulsa, €ornerof48th & Peoria 918-743-5272, 9:30 - 5:00 Monday-Friday 9:30 - 5:00 Saturdays, Nov. 20 - December 24th flhop Where You are Appreciated! 1635 E. 15TH ST. 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Among the statistics that will be revealed: Half of all lesbian and gay youth surveyed report that theirparents rejectedthem because of their sexual orientation. Fortyrfive percent of gays and 20 percent of lesbians ~xpedence verbal harassment in high school, and28 percentare routinely forced to drop out because of homophobic harassment. In The Life is not fundedby the Public Broadcasting System. but is produced through a national membership network. For further information (and a copy of the In The Life program guide) call 800-627-ONTV. includingodiscrimination. d-nt M~rk 14An-rick~mndelivereda THE HUMAN RIGHTS an~form; :*.~_=-*e~a~ ~ based on sexual orientation,- ~,. ~ " :~-:’. ,. -.. -; /~PilJ/~ ¯ ~o-er~ emphasized t0ihe ~oun wnichincmdeaexnoningmeas- , ~ ¯ cil ~.the bklahoma C. H~man, ~ ~f~::o~r:~’~~:~~ ., ’ Sup~. the On Tuesday, October 5, the Rights Commission-~aff mere- order to challenge Oklaho~as Oklahoma City Council, led by bers and volunt~ unanimously archaic sodomy laws. The con- ~i~tion Mayor Ron Nodck, destroyed all suppoSedpassage of the pro- sensus of the coalition was .ah that chances for local protection of -posedadd~ions to the Munici~l e~husia~ic~llingne~ to I~ig~e basic human righ~ and civil liber. Code. . , -a~i~theS~yla~and s~vties~ In .a 6~3 vote, the Council The ~e~can Civil Li~ies ~ e[al~people Vblunteered to be- ~O~ ~ruck from theiragenda therfinal Union o~ Oklahoma "expressed~-L pl~in~tiff~: ~l,~addition, it was. h~fing ~proposed amendmen-- p~blic ~isappoin--e~:~ ina~ ~- ". ~greedth~.th~Okllh~ma Human F~om to A~icles II, III and IV of ChapMr tion onpa~ 0fme Six~Council~:: Righ~Project sh6u[d:;foeus on 25 ~ the Oklahoma CiW Mu~ici- m~~om~to~e:~ -~eg~st0pm~ent the~"age ~ pal c~e. Due to the p~sum~x.~ the. Oklahoma C.. H~ma~=Rig~. :..; -~~::i~[~£~:~ e~ed by Right Wing Religious’Sx-: Commis~on tO ~o~a~Deiyand ~ , of la~"~fi~, o~ina~ces s~h as tremists, the Council refralne. ’~e~ivelyin com~ffigg~discdmi-, theone;Whichlh~Oklahoma"CiW - from passing the ordinance be-~ ,na~o~ practices~bY~employers, -~.-,.CounCil ~uSed to~pa.:’~ cause s~xual o~enMtion was in-~ landi0rdsaadpubiiC.~cc6mm0da-~’ ~ ACLU ~’Oklahomwishesto cluded as a prote~ed’ cat~go~: " tions In addi:UOn;ACLUIOKc~m*~ retain-tithe Oklahoma ~C~.com- However, failure to"paSs ~he mended c0un~il me~bersMark’ " mhniw a~i~-pmsenMti0n of amendments leaves no recourse " Schwa~,LWHla Joh~so~ and : THE:~OSPiCE."-Thisplay~ill ~ for individuals Who experience :, ~ Jackie Cam~ for~ei~€ou~geous pmsenied on ~O~tobe~23 and 29 discrimination on the ~basls of........s~nce in"s~n~:~ ~sic~h~m~n at theWilI,Rogers Center~ 4322 N. ~; " - ; :~’n "....- ..... ~ ’~" ~ : ~t~rn~ : CUmin time Will. be at Amc~n race, creea, color, national ong~ , ~ahts " . . . .... ~. ;;L~ ~ " .. ~. = ¯ 8:00 RM~. on bothevenings~ The ethnicity, gender or disability s~- On Thumday; Septem~r 30, productioo~addresses anti,gay Rcligi~. tus. ¯ ~ ,-- ~ - ACLU of Oklahoma,in;solidad~- pmjudi~sa~d~expioresthe posi- Amc~n Sdl" Rogers, the cu~nt. Chair" with more than an dbzen other~:~ ti~e:a~itudes,~o[~chara~ers living of the Oklahoma ~ity Human OklahomaOroupr~, formed"the ~ with-AiDS~ Te~:pe~ofthe pro- Righ~ Commission: presented a Oklahoma HumaO,.Righ~ P~oject. c~d~will go t0the ~IDS Suppo~. broadband a~ay offac~ and m~. ¯ .Among~ theoth~ ~0maniz~ions. Program,, TiCkets ~ay ,be .purtistics which dem0nstrated ~that ~- m res~hted at the meetin were . chased at Jungle Red,Lobo,-the ~n Suppo~ ~€ ACLU by Bccomin similar ordinances, have. ~ee.0~:~ ~,~’the-National Organization of T~angle AssoCiation and the HIpassed "m l"ocal .c.o.m.mu...m.. "~t~m’i ~s~- ~ Women,Simply Equal t the Okla-: Lo Club ~ot by calHng across the nation. -He .alse cited homa Gay and Lesbian:Political ~ numerous co~o~te~amples of Caucus and ia which include sexual qdentation) -. meetin among Fortune 600 companies. Also noted ~ of m Oklahoma ,at (40S) 524-8511 and number and a There will also iited ¯ number of.tickets hts of performance. ciVil Liberties Union of Free Speech, Press Civil. ~ibertics Unio. .you Equality and Du~ to: ACLU,- 132 West 43rd New York, NY 10036 -i- 10a, red & black on grey HATE IS. NOT A FAMILY VALUE" lob, blue/green VISUALIZE. 10c~ gold on black gay (g~) adj. ~k, joyous,free, brilliant, merryili~htheart~ Want to stay that way...? Fight back- COME OUT! lOd, b]ackon pink 10e, blackon fuschia "I €&~Think t mgh.t,, lOf, black on white DON’TUSEPEOPLE &LOVETHINGS &USETHINGS 10g, black on grey MAI)E -’ IN HEAVEN 10x, white, pink& red on black T-$14.95, Sweat-S19.95 Visa or MasteK?~rd# . " ¯ Name as on Card - " Exp~ Date Daytime phone: ( ) " " - ’ " Merchandise Total Shipping & Handling Grand Total City, ST & ZIP ~hitmine . 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CM) T:h...e.... ~ ~ " ~ao not: ..... ~iscriminn~.r..i.o~n.-...i.n. ~~,.~~. n~t ~o ~mem~r in ~u~u National Gay and ~sblan Task ~0n: ~ Oklahoma Ci~y~ OK (EGCM)lu the . ~ake of ~’eports from three Oklahoma of the U.S; House of ;that they would not gay people f()r their staffs, ind is all members of who o~poses ::panics :include issues :related :to: discrimifiatioi~ against lesbian and gay F@~÷~ N~$ @a~ ~A~; €ha Oh~ ..... Sextlal Orientation their ?, ,, , [ralnmg, progams: : ; he re. ~ ~r~a~~ par, : , a~ og go~rs~ $~ ~rr~t Ni~ effect a cg~?ra~e: ~pQrt. ticipations C6mpani~S Congress~an Jim Inhofe, Ernest and, while ate a ....... tew ........... i ..... f ......... ’ ~ay . employee organ zed g oups O Istook and Bdl Brewster have brought companies w~th high marks, the the~e 31% ~o [z~ " ’ ~r. Th~s Yea~ ~gean~ N~C, w$ ’ ~ ~ ~";" , .... gn" y / discrimination against lesbian and gay ~ th~ o~ the fortune ~uuu are lesbian [ ; bl~xpa! i employee people on Capitol Hill out of the L~ ; ........ that iewer than . ,..... , . ¯e 98 ~r ~mar og Oklahoma ~y. NGLTF closet; saysum~v~cree~ey, execut~ve Along with th~ cr~wni th~ win’ rec director of the Human Rights ~rw$ pro~ess - for Why bisexual. Campaign Fun~d. "We are surveying % Of every member of the Houge and ~sking them to inform w~th , their stars that discrimination on the ~, basis ~f ~al orientatiOn Will no/be offices," .... ..... Oklahoma membe{S of CongreSs in an October :3. communify o new dance c/u/z) offernofive T,P.4 S H L) / S $ 1 LONGNECKS SUNDAYS NIGH T ] 5 H O ~l/ N / G H T S0mefhing Special ~very Sunday! s3 BEE£ BUST FROM 9- ] 2 $1_50 ioofers and Weekly Drink Specials EVERY Alley entrance to 3340 Doors open of C~ (t:o~rnerty STROKES) 2 1 ~o enter 91 8-F44-©89@ Damaging The Immune System - Stress is one of thegreatest damagesof your immune, system. ~. Many research studies have now..... clearly demonstrated that stress induces-illness is a real phenomenon and stress contributes to may-diseases. However, it is not stre~;~;"per"say that-causes the problem;.: but:rather howea~ch ins divi dual. reacts to the -.stress. Stress.causes several changes ino the b~dy~ the most important for.~ your.im~nune system being in-. creased ~secretions of adrenal gland hormones.~ The~e hormones ~inhibit white: blood cells and cause the thymus gland to shrink,. This leads, to a significant reduction of immune funct.ions, leaving you susceptible tp infections,. cancer,~ and other illnesses.. The.level of immune suppression : is usually proportional to the level of stress Sugar consumption also ssdthe abi!ity.of neutrophiis to engulf ¯ and destroy b~cterla:~ .These ~.ef~ fects start’ within lessthan 30 minutes after ingestion and last for overfive hours: Typically, there is atleast a 50% reduction in neutroph, s activity two hours alter ingestion. Since neutrophils consti, tute 60 - 70% of your total circula~ting white blood cells, impairment of their activity can sedouslysuppress your immune system~ Ingsstion of 75 grams of glucose has also been shown to depress lymphocyte activity. In contrast the ¯ingestion of 110 grams of complex carbohydrates results in no suppressive effect on immunefunc,._ tion.. SO, ho~i much sugar does the average ~ American Consume? A su.rpdsing t50 grams of .sucrose ,~ very day, notincluding other sim- : ply sugarslikelhosein fruit÷juiceoandhoney. ~ It seems likely-~that. mostAmericanshave chronically depressedimmune systems. ~ ~. Obesity isalso-associat~d ~ith dectdas~d i~mu~e~fiihctior~~¥ C~o~. leste#orand lipid levels ’are Usu-~ ally elevated in obese indi~i~ls~ Increased blood levels off:holes; terol~free~fatty acidS, rtriglycerides, - and bile acidsinhibit various iramune functionsinduding theabi!~... ity of lymphocytes .to proliferate and p~)duce antibodies, and the_ ability. Ofneutrophils to migrate to area,~ of infections andengulf.and destroy infectious organisms, Alcohol increases susceptibility to. experimentalinfection inanimals. ousiy inhibits immune function. .-.and alcoholics, are .known to be The_ingestion of just-100 grams:.... mo~e...~usc~e~p,ti~!y to p_n~u...monia. /three ouncest of nlucose fruc anu other inrecuons. ~tuoles 01 ¯ ¯ ~,~ , " " " i ’ .’~- : ~- rose, Sucrose (table sugar), or.- human neutro. phds nutritiously ¯ - even honey significantly reduces normal people, . Next.time: Damaging the¯ Immune System~. The Splendor_Of Truth?. ¯ PostcardsfromParadise By: Father Marry Martin Herland Sister’Resources will ~Holy Trinity E~C.C., OKC ~-~ . presentCds Williamson and Tret Pope John Paul !! has released Fure in concert Nov. 18 at the Civic his latest encyclical, "Veritatis Center Little-Theater in OKC. Tick- Splendor,,. the ,Splendor-of. ets for the perferance which ben- Truth." it re-enforces traditional efits the Herland Legal Defense o Roman Catholic"morality .with a Fund, are .$2.S, a.n.d $~6 in ~d.vance. vengeance with no dissent permit- Any remammgtlcksts will be t~d from any quarter ofthe Church. at the dOord. Advance tickets are It teachesmasturbation iSa sin; -birth control is ~asin, homosexuality is intri,sically evil; no abortions for any reason; and remarried: heterosexuals must live as brothel and ~is~er~amoiigsome if it’s deClarations of "truth,’. Haven,t you had enough .yet? Why would any gay. or !esbia~, Rom~n~Catholic COntinue to re~ main. in a homophobic church where they are.so condemned and unwelcomed? ¯ . : . f~iLindinO ofth~e Ecumenical.Catholic Church Wasbur opposition tO .traditional Roman Catholic morblity, espe(~!aily concerning lesbi: ans, gay men,,and bisexuals. We ¯ are a churchfo£~oday,- ~ith realistic moral.valuss ~cti~ thelove of Christ for all people. We wel: come you into the Ecumenical Catholic Church! _ available .at Herland Resources, 2312 N.W. 39th, OKC, Tick.~s ~have been in great demand since going on sale on Sept. 18: The c6nert hal/seats 390 and .we eXpecttosell all of the tickets before the-night of the concert, says organizer WandaChapman. : Crisand .Tret have just released their first~ddo album, ~ "Postcards From Paradies", alter collaborat~ ing in .performance setting and on each other’s: !~cordi~gs¯ for-the past twelve y~irs. The:Hedand ~Legal Defense Fund provides assistance with-le~ gal fees for lesbians appealing child custody~:cou~t decisions.’~ More information about the Legal Defense Fund"ro the concert is available by ~ailing Herland.at (40S)521~sse6 General Gay & Lesbian, Discussion Groups . .Mondays, 6:30 at Red Rock - New Group starting Thursdays,6:30 at Red Rock Couples of Mixed HIV Status Contact Jim Carter for details. YGLA, Young Gay & Lesbian Alliance Discussion Group, Tuesdays, 6:30 at Oasis Activity Group, Sundays, 8pm at Oasis Referral Assistance Jim& Betsy will provide free referral assistance for individuals seeking counseling or substance use treatment. Some support groups will requirescreening ofpartic.ipants ’to insure group Compatibility. Red Rock HIV Counseling Services Individual Counseling for HIVpositivepersons: andtheir~!oved ones and HIV Prevention Education. THE PARACHUTE November 1993, OK-10 HEALING -by: Cookie Arbuckle, Director of. Other ,Optoins. Inc. Gays have madea substantial impact on the personal lives and social.communities it has touched through the nation, throughout the world,~th~roughout all history, throughout time. The premier per-~ Day Without Art" when presented in NewYork by Visual Artists’.Caucus 2 Years ago..(they also brought you the "RedRibbon") It has.become a symbol for many and i,S now a continuous "celebrations" formance of classical .movie was on AIDS. Day throughoutthe Wodd.~ viewed, by the public in November Wewere not able.to bringthat kind of 1940 at Radio City Music Hall in 0f~thinking(o Oklahoma that year, New York City.i.: I am: sure. it " .but perhaps this year. WichIta, Changed the lives’of millions of Kansas, another~tate of seve#e - ~ people. It did mine.. " " conservatism, weare working on Reading overthe histo.r~ofthat film amazed me..one third of all , .Did you all like peter Pan, Alice the music was ~vdtten ~by a Gay in W0ndedandwhen yougrew up, man. Of the hundreds of artists The writers were Gaff. The most working forfouryearsonthefilm, famous artist~s of all was. Peter we fi~,,m~l at least half were "de. -IlichTchaikovsky ,The Nut~racker ferent! -or openly gay.. . Suite, Cinderella,._SWan Lake~ Their boss- a man who surrounded himself with the m~’~t~l; ented artists available- sex-pref~ ~rence did not enter the picture,~ The children and adults came away With: a mentor to live,with daily, musicthat filled, them full of pictures, a way to view the wodd from a different place, HOPEI These ch ildren hungered for-more and become the first generation of DISNEY venerates. How many other pole are being impacted by Gays in this way. Who can say, who will admit. Do you know what film name it ~was? ,;FANTASIA! ~, Sleeping. Beauty. And then there was Shakespeare (who was degreed-tO hai~e bisexual tendencies.) ’1 know-we can not all be Tchaikovsky, but we all have :been influenced,:,impacted, inspired; motivated, iml~iled, Persuaded andempowered ~by Gays. itis not |ust artist. I have worked with people form all walks of .life. The rainbow has affected all of us whetherwe acknowledge it or not. I did an inservice workshop for infusion therapy group and a phy- ~ sician .was present I knew to be what the Gay.problem was. We finally .decided thatGays had the same things to worry about that everyone else had, fear of Ionel|~eSs;~"~hd~nment, rejection and of coUrse on top of.that Equal Opportunity to Heterosexual Students Through Teaching and Counseling". Food for thought. Healing takes place though ownership and responsibility.. I will try that on a hetero- One of the nurses told me to take being. Gay and the answer could easily involve us all. We did and it read as follows: Empowerment occurs when the frustration. of a single individual creates a breakthrough to a differentlevel of involvement and that parson takes ownership of and responsibility for.whatever is the problem. Leann~ onebf our educators offered me a paged training handbook for educators titled "Affording Equal Opportunity to Gay and Lesbian Students Through Teachin collaboration; They have become the ’~teachers" in :.this field. Whyl Because early on. the gay.population took responsibility, So healing, has occurred. The culture Gay is growing, is expanding ,-is healing - themselves, and the rest of the world. Support those: who support you Patronize those who ¯ ,advertis~ 2800 N.W, 39th. OKC. 405-943-0843 9n,th:Anniverssary CelebratiOn Friday-November 26th & Saturday N0vember-27th ~. 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Mai/ chec~or money order to: Meant To Be Fit 1001 N.W. 18th St. - Oklahoma City, OK 73106-641-6 (credit card orders calL"-1-800-546-8689-- Visa, MasterCard, Discover,. American -Express accepted:) .. THE PARACHUTE November 1993, OK-12 HABANA INN COMPLEX’ Your home away from Home! ]8..0... G- ..u...estReo~ms Poolside Rooms two Pools ,Suites Cable T.V. Featuring " Gushers:i.Restaurant Current,classic and progressive dance ~music. -.Beer-bust.&:Shows.,-~.Wednesday~ &,Sunday, West end; Habana Inn complex Pool and :Darts ¯ " 2200 NW 39th EXPRESSWAY - -- 0~I~i(~MA :ClT’g, OK 73112 (405) 524:JRED (405) 524-5733 Grds, Magazines, Leather, ]~:shirt,Gi[-ts ComingEvents November 5th=Miss Finishline Pageant at ....Gushers - Nov. 7th- Temployees Turnabout show to benefit Triangl.e Assoc. Nov. 6th & 7th- Paula Hand’s Dance-Workshop 9am=5pm Nov. 19th- Mr. OKC Leather Contest at Gusher’s FRIDAY’s Beginning Nov.26th: The Jacqulyn DeVaroe Show Saturday Nov. 27th- OKC Classic Bowlers Benefit Sh0.w Featuring Glitz & Glitter from Dallas 2200.NW 39th Expy,.Okl.ahoma City, OK ¯ .Ca|Ifor Rates:.& Information 7311.2. 405-528-2221 :: " ns only eali! 1-800-988-~2221 American-Express/-VisaiMastercard Accepted Wichita, Kansas (316) Bars & Restaurants Buddies Country, 4000 s. Broadway 529-4953 Our Fantasy, 3201 So. Hillside 682-5494 SouthForty,3201 So. Hillside 682-5494 R &R’Brass Rail, 282~8 E. 31st 684-9009 T-Room, 1507 E. Pawnee 262-9327 Harbor Restaurant, 3201 S. Hiliside 681-2746 Lessens Bar & Grill, 155 N. Market 263-2777 The Upper Crust, 7038 E. Lincoln 683-8.088 Service & Retail-Businesses Visions & Dreams, 3414 Maple 942-6333 Watermark Books, 149 N. Broadway 263-3007 Queen Anne’s Lace 733-4075 Dr. Laura Shook, D.C. 700N. Market 267-6522 Roommates , 262-8444 Paradise Antiq. 430 E. Harry 269.4411 Land ofAwesInfo. Ser.POB 16782 67216 Adult Entree, 220 E. 21st 832-1816 Plato’s, 1306 E. Harry St. 269-9036 T.B.’s, 1516 S. Oliver. 688-5343 Camelot Cinema, 1516 S. Olive688-5343 Adult Entertainm’t Ctr 3721 S. Broadway Adult Entertainm’tCtr 7805 W. Kellpgg AdultEntertainm’t Ctr2809 N. Broadway Adult Entree’ South, 8025 S. Broadway Circle Cinema, 2570 S. Seneca Organizations Wichita/Sedgwick Cty. Health DepL 1900 E. 9th 268-8441 Wichita Gay/Lesbian Alliance 1942-1786 The Lesbian Celebration 683-7561 P-FLAG,POB 686,67201-0686 687-4666 Gay Information Line 269-0913 Acceptance iC’roj. POB. 868, 67201 687-4666 Religious Organ3ozatlons..,. -~-"-:~’:?~ :~. wiCl~itaPraise ~ Worship Ctr.65i-6903:" First Unitarian Chttt~h 684-3481 Mission of Faith Fellowship 539-0633 Junc~tlon City, Kansas (913) After Dark Video, 1206 Grant Revolutions, 902 W. 7th 238-6374 Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Support Grbup 223-6125 Lawrence, Kansas (913) DouglasCounty AIDS Project 843-0040 Lesbigay Services, 410 KS Union Box 13, Kansas Univ. 66045 864-3091 Freedom Coalition, POB 1991 66044 Manhattan, Kansas (913) AIDS Project 843-0040 Flint Hills Alliance Gay &Lesbian Info.Line 587-0016 MCC-Manhattan 271-8431 Bisexual & Gay & Lesbian Society SAS Box 63, Kansas St.. Univ. 66506 Topeka, Kansas (913) Bars & Clubs Classics, 124 S.W 8th 357-1960 Expressions, 110 SE 8" 233-3622 Service & Retail Businesses Adult Entertainment Ctr. 903 N. Kansas Some Like It Hot 4732 S; Topeka Ave. Organizations Topeka AIDS Project 232-3100 Ga’y/Les. Task Force, POB 3829, 66604 357-8727 Mayors Task Force 234-6699 Gay Rap Line 223-6558 HIV Affected Group 234-8562 Religious Organizations MCC-Topeka, POB 4776, 66604 232-6196 Affirmation (Methodist) 235-6101 Tulsa, Oklahoma (918) ¯Bars & Restaurants ¯Electric Circus, 606 S.Elgin 587-8677 -*Laffrs, 311 E.-7th 583-5233 ¯Phoenix, 6328 S. Peoria 743-7062 ¯Silver Star Saloon, 1565 S. Sheridan 834-4234 ¯Renegade, 1649 S. Main 585-3405 ¯Time n’ Time Again, 1515 S. Memorial 660-0856 ¯TNT’s 2114 S. Memorial 664-8299 ¯Tool Box, 1338 E. 3rd 584-1308 Service & Retail Businesses ¯Tomfoolery, 1565 S. Sheridan 832-0233 Kelly Kirby, CPA 663-9399 ¯Elite Gbods, 814 S. Sheridan 838-8503 ¯Whittier Bkstore, 1 N. Lewis 592-0767 aDreamland, 8807E. Admiral 834-1051 ¯Indian Terr. Coffee Co. 16.13 E, 15th .587-1633 ¯Mohawk Music, 6157 E 51 P1 664-2951 ¯Tulsa Central Library, 400 Civic Ctr. 596-7977 ¯.Chapman Student Cir. TU, 631-0000 Organizations ACT-UP, POB .532 74101 Names Proj..POB 3181, 74101 748-3111 P-FLAG,POB 52800,74152 749.4901 ¯TOHR, 4154 S. Harvard, Ste. H-1 ¯ GayLine Info. 743-4297 " -. ’ Shanti Hodine 749-7898 .*STIR, Tulsa U. student org. 583-9780 OldahomaAIDS Hotline 800-535-2437 Religious.Organizations " ¯Family ofFaith MCC, 500 W. ’A’ Jenks "298-4622 Afftrm~iiiori (Meth:~) ~B,. 14301, ;::741-59 .481-1528 Oklahoma City (405) Bars & Restaurants-- Angles, 2117 NW 39th 524-3431 Bunkhouse, 2800 NW 39th 943-0843 Coyote Club, 2120 NW 39th 521-9533 Finish Line & Gushers Bar & Grill 2200 NW 39 Ex.pwy 525-0730 Hi Lo Club 1221 NW 50th 834-.1722 KA’s;.2024.NW llth 525-3991 Levi’s 2807 NW 36th 947-5384 The Park, 2125 NW 39th 528-4690 ThePorthole,3630NW 39th 949-9837 Sneakers, 919 N.Virginia " - 272-9833 Tramps, 2201 NW 39th 528-9080 WreckRoom,2127NW 39th 525-7610 The Kitchen,2124 NW 39th 528-5133 La" Roca Mexican Restaurants SW4th/Walker, 409 W. Reno & .7550 N. May Service & Retail Businesses -Banana Products 341-8965 Exec. Travel, 2113NW36th 521-9100 Habana Inn, 2200NW39th 528-2221 Herland, 2312 NW 39th 521-9696 Jungle Red, 2200 NW 39th 524-5733 Lobe’s, 2131 NW 39th 528-5!56 Deb Roberts, Entertainer 843-5624 Second Chance Credit 752-2209 .Stephen¯Scott, Masseur 525-8689 Shirley. Hunter, M;Ed/counsel0r - 848-5429 Larry Prater,.MD, Psychiatry 232-5453 Religious Organizations New Beginnings MCC 3136 N. Portland 942,6313 Dignity/Integrity, POB 25473 360-0414 Friends Meeting. - 632:7574 Gay Christian Ecum. Council 52~;5635 Light House MCC, 2522. N. Shartel *MCC-Tulsa, l~.23Map!eycood 838-1715. Dignity/Integrity *Canterbury Ministry Ctr. Bars & Restaurarlts Center Street, 10.renter St. 253-8071 The HOP, 19 1/2 Spring St, 253~8361 Ermilio’s, 26 White St~~ .~’ .. 253-8806 ChurcheS . " MCC of the Living Springs 253-9337 Bed & Breakfast ArborGlen,7LemaSt. 800-515-GLEN Rock Cottage, 10EneniaSt. 253-8659 Dixie Cottage; 2 Prospect 253,7533 Southern Rose, 9 Benton St. 253-5800 Purple Iris Inn, RR 6 253-8748 Pond Mountain, RL 1 2.53-5877 MapleLeafInn, 6 Kingshgwy 253-6876 Service & Retail Businesses Satori Arts, .81 Spring St 253-9820 Crazy Bone, 37 Spring St.~ 253-6600 Corcelli Studio, 159.Spring St.. 253-7399 Ft. Smith, Arkansas (501) court Garden 305 Garrison 783-9822 B & B Lounge, 1004 Garrison 783-9347 Fayetteville, Arkansas (501) Ron’s Place, 523 W. Poplar 442-3052 Wash. Cty. AIDS Task Force 443-AIDS Gay/Lesbian Act’n Delegatiofis 521.4509 MCC of the Ozarks 443-4278 Parents-FLAG 756-8444 Hot Springs, Arkansas Our House Lounge/Rest. 235 Broadway 624-6868 Salina, Kansas (316) ~ternative Lifestyles, POB 2532, 67402 Pink Triangle Parents of Kansas POB 153, Falun, KS 67442 Emporia, Kansas (316) Gay & Lesbian Alliance forResources & Education, Box 65, ESU 66801 524-4687 unitarian Church, 600NW 13 232-9224.. H01y Trinity ECC, 2328 N. Bars & Restaurants Backstreet, 1021JessieRd.Q 666-6900 Micheal’s, 60i Center. 376-8301 Discovery III, 1021 JessieRd. : 66~.4784 Silver Dollar, 2710 AsherAve. 663-9886 Organizations HPWA, POB 4379, 72204; 666-6900 AIDS Support Group 374-’3605 RAIN-Arkansas 375-5908 The House 374-3758 PALS, People of Alter. Lifestls 374-3605 Womens Project 372-5113 Parents-FLAG 821-4865 Service & Retail Businesses TwistedEntermmt, 7201 Asher 568-4262 Shields-Marley Studios; 117 S. Victory 372-6148 Travel by Philip 227-7690 LitdeRock Conn.ections 227-7690 Springfield, Missouri (41.7 Club 1105, 1105 E. Commercial 831-9043 Down Beat, 219 W. Olive 846-4572 Bolivar News, 4030 B~ilivar 833-3354 . Joplin, Missouri (417) Parmers Western Lounge, 720 S, Main 78145453 Partners Dance Lounge~ 722 S. Main 623-9313 Oklahoma City. (405) Organizations ACLU, 1411Classen, Ste318 524-8511 Herland Sis. Res. 2313 NW 39 521-9696 Names Project, POB 12185 625-6277 OASIS Resourcg Ctr. 2135 NW 39 525-2437 OK GayPol. CaucusPOB 61186 73146 OK Gay Rodeo Assoc. 943-0843 OKC Metro Mens’ Chorus 424-1753 Pride Network 340-3575 RAIN 232-4372 ACT-UP/Queer Nation 447-4209 Womens’ Resource Ctr. 364-9424 AIDS Mastery 525-3636 A1-Anon (Gay) 947-3834 Alcoholics Anonymous 525-2437 OK AIDS Hotline 800-535-2437 Other Options 728-3222 Testing the Limits, 2136 NW 39~h 843-8378 Norman, Oklahoma (405) Simply Equal/Norman, POB 5684, 73030 OU Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Alliance 303 Ellison Hall, 633 Elm, Norman 731319 325-4452 Lawton, Oklahoma (405) HIV/AIDS Support 248-5890/351-2820 SW AIDSNetw0rk, POB 3924, 73505 Great Plains MCC, :1416 W.-Gore 357-7899 Enid, Oklahoma (405) Phillips U. Gay/Lesbian Gm~p 242-0628 Stillwater, Oklahoma (405) Comm. AIDS Action Network 624-2544_ OSU Gay/Lesbian/BiseX Comm. Assoc. Student Union 040, Box 601, 74078 744-5252 ’ ~. . 7". ; :-&~,~;~2.:~;@.2 FINAI.I.¥ ]_£)NG DISTANCE CAH rNG FOR (;all ar~yvchere in the worl, from your home-just like you I calling card to use away if’err now. Customer servic~ and are available 24 hours a service :. We ~rovide a likc~ou have hav’e now. WEMUSTAEkM1T~ TI-]ERE ISA~.o OFFICIAL LONG DISTANCE IHE 1993/AAR~I OH WESHI$1~OH MAKE THE SWITCH TODAY 1-800-596-0556 THEPARACHUTE November 1993, OK-14 Catholic, Church ! NOTICE ’ Hel~ Wanted _. . PERSONALS-CONT. - Wichita GWF- I travel KS. and"N~ send dcmo.tape to: Ele~’l~ic, Oklahoma Onbusiness. ~,Looking Our _Third Year! Get the areas longest running -contacts publication for gays, lesbians, & " bisexuals. No charge to"pla~ an ad a~d:no forwarding fce to play by ear. -Pay little, but respond. For -frec m"~ fO. sen’ d age reward great.. 316-651-0603. ’statement to - Personally Speaking; P.O.-", box. 16782; Wichitaks:67213-0782; 316-2694208 -Fa~ . Free personal ads, Worldwid~ ncwslett~,chenp or free to. HIV+, AIDSindividuals, Diccct or discreet ads. SASE-to: OWO]~,, #110, 116 Tustin, Anaheimi~CA~ 92807 information. Circus, A~tn: David Bridg,eman~, 311 E. 7nth, Tulsa, OK. 74120 partner-0f?ightyears~Box .136 - -Set.your own,hours! IfY0U live ~ ..- ~ ......... i in: Topeka,, or Mis:s0uri~ you ~_~t Bend,Ks. can sell advertisement:in the . GWF mid 30’s. Professional Parachute Call today: - seeks same .for stable 316-651"05001!~800"536"6519_ .relationship, .no drugs, social d~nker only. I enjoy-sports, PIANIST. WANTED: C&W music, sharing quiet times N.W. Ark-Married GWM, 40 Charismatic-:church looking for. .and hh~g:~,.Box:l23 yo, good-looking, healthy, piano player, must:be able to " ’ seeking Married BiWM for GWF, 30,s(~0fession~ See.ks monogamous intimate same. for starbleii~latiOnship. NO: .friendship., You. must be 35-45, ..... s, soci~ ’~-;~~:’~ ~i :~:~ttractive’-:~ healthy; intelligent, ASTROLOGICAL SERVICES Amazingly ac~wate, computerized compility _.report 25-47. Let’s get together. ,Box for friends & Lovers only 127. $25.00 or 6 mo.’s pcrson~! NewtoHutehinsonarec,~GWM,i‘~ Horoscope $29.95 43, ..5~!0, 185 ,nearly’ deaf but Call today 1-800-460-STAR . .~..SCcking.G~ or Bi Male FOR SALE for :~- fri’endship, possibly " s e xs, Wom ’s bar, in irelaaonshipi sb , OKC, 2024 N.W.- l.lth, speak to Jauice or Michcle at .405-272-9833 For Sale in Eureka springs, Martha & ~Joyccs arc ..selling The Purple Iris Inn, with an excellent .aready built in "Family" clientelle. Country wooded setting, turn-key operation, contact: _ Dinny PERSONALS - CONT. GWM, .mid 20’s seeks same or .younger.- for safe fun. Bottoms a.plu.s, but-versatile, send :photo for Gay-.-. female friends.: :for and phone. Box:142 dinn~’ ~or-:movies. :i .have a ~...... " ....... . AR,KANSAS Bi WM, 44~ handsome, healthy, &. inteHegent, Seeks a smooth feminine sissy GM/TV~FS in NW.. Ark. for fun, friendship, monogamy. I smoke. Box 142 FOR RENT " en’o : rts, ~ sh ": ~- " uiet ~sitive, and disereet Box 144 : . .. ~J y spo . ~,.:.:~q . - Roommates servmg Wichita ..-timcS, and ha~gfun:~.:P~se../..i_ for : 5 years, Landlords _can ,.sendpietore:Box 143:i’:i. : i.~:. :: - . ~--~.., ’Anywhere USA register without, any advmw,e .’- ~ . ~:~:: ’ " .-:¥oU*~ maSculine and fee~ Tenants.my register:as- N.E;Kan~-: /:;:’" stndght-aeting, but. canYt find little as-$15.00~ 1529 W.... GM-4~,-seeking.GWM f~ mate.: guys iike yourself?. Same with Douglas 262-8~.~.~., .46-68; ,,slim¯ . buil~-~:ii,~;....~y -m~! i/good loo~ing,, good build, :..... ¯ a-plu , bottom .: e|ocate .t0:late. 30’s,’ in ^us n. Xx. Wanted: Locations.where gays warmer,,state, star.t. : RV..park,.. Box i41.¯ my sbare housing in Wichita, -. apple.~c~ E~t;s~dphot0; " " / " aren~ -~:.C..all or stop :iby- p:iione Box146 i. " ~ - " :" " " ~ . . OHah~m City,OK.... : .::! Address. PERSON~S Have.lhome~ need mate, c0untr~ _ ~: living, greater eke, GWMs0, City State Zip GVv-M looking, for mate 47, s/p hair, smoker, trim ori~nal look and act younger, honest, equipment, top, levi’s~camping Typeor print y~-ur ad, 25 words romantic, non.~moker, loyal, canning, gardening. Seeks long or less.. Send with this coupon Slim build looking for same t~m partner. Box 117 and $6.00 to: The Parachute, Classifieds P.O. Box 11347 discreet, ¢~g.-Box 145 Bi W~M..:.::,:.33,..5’ 10, 1951bs, Brown::~,: blue eyes, very straight acting- and di~: Wants friends i"~th-: same lifestyle. Box 147 . Wichita GWM, 25 HIV+ seeks GWM Bnllard of Double "D"Realty, 21-35 for_ friendship and BctryviHe, Ar. at possible relationship. Serious 1-800-748-9772 replies only~ Send photo,phong..~ Penpals welcome. Box 122 Gay male .seeking, male couples Wichita, Ks. 67202. for fun, mid20’s. Send Photo’s Your responses will be mailed Box 109. . " to you when they are received. GWM - 44 Professional very TO.RESPOND TO A .ha.h-y, li~ smooth man~ 18-30 to PERSONAL travel and be my sugar boy, this 1 ~ Write your response, please il summer and beyond. Please in an envelope, and seal the send photo :,and phone, OKC envelope. Be sure to .include a . area please. Box 125 way for the advertiser to .get in ¯ - . contact,with you. GWM 26, travel U.S. would like 2. :.,On the scaled envelope, write to meet ’GWM 20-30 for fun the advertisers box number in when in your area; 5’8 1201bs, lower corner and affix postage. looking for similar. Box 150 3. Place the sealed envelope an~ $2.00 insids a 2nd envelope: seal and address to - The DEADLINE FOR Parachute P.O. Box 11347,Wichita, KS. 67202 DECEMBER Ad will Run only for the numi~r of ISSUE insertions paid for, unless renewed. You must b~ ¯18 years of agg or older to use t~s / November 1993, OK-15 THE PARACHUTE Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper periodical Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1993] The Parachute of Oklahoma, November 1, 1993; Volume 1, Issue ? Subject The topic of the resource Politics, education, and social conversation toward Oklahoma's Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual communities. Description An account of the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma is a monthly newspaper; the publications available begin August 1993 through December 1993. The newspaper brings up important, evolving topics of marriage, Pride, TOHR, HIV/AIDs, events, advice, and politics all at the local and national level. This document is available in searchable PDF attached. 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Neill Equality Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/454 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/24 Relation A related resource The Parachute https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/7da16331cdf9d38416021d84c878e7c4.jpg cecdf8ce8ebb9f9b2fe2db0ad27e28e5 https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/ae96973ea76cc9691e0a73fc9290b328.pdf 0d1b00cce9ef6ff32418740b60fddd06 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Wichita, Kansas (316) Bars & Restaurants Buddies Country, 4000 s. Broadwav 529-4953 Our Fantasy, 3201 So. Hillside 682-5494 South Forty, 3201 So. Hillside 682-5494 R & R Brass Rail, 2828 E. 31st 684-9009 T-Room, 1507 E. Pawnee 262-9327 Harbor Restaurant, 3201 S. Hillside 681-2746 Lassens Bar & Grill, 155 N. Market 263-2777 Th.e Upper Crust, 7038 E. Lincoln 683-8088 Service & Retail Businesses Visions-& Dreams, 3414 Maple 942-6333 Watermark Books, 149 N. Broadway 263-3007 733-4075 N. Market 267-6522 262-8444 269-441.1 832-1816 269-9036 688-5343 Queen Anne’s Lace Dr. Laura Shook, D.C. 7(~0 Roommates Paradise Antiq. 430 E. Harry Adult Entree, 220 E. 21st Plato’s, 1306 E. Harry St. T.B.’s, 1516 S. Oliver Camelot Cinema, 1516 S. O1ive688-5343 Adult Entertainm’t Ctr3721 S. Broadway Adult Entertainm’t Ctr 7805 W..Kellogg Adult Entertainm’t Ctr 2809 N. Broadway Adult Entree’ South, 8025 S. Broadway Circle Cinema, 2570 S. Seneca Organizations Wichita/Sedgwick Cty. Health Dept. 1900 E. 9th 268-8441 Wichita Gay/Lesbian Alliance 942-1786 The Lesbian Celebration 683-7561 P-FLAG 687-4666 Gay Information Line 269-0913 Wichita, Kansas (316) Churches Wichita Praise & Worship Ctr. 651-6903 First Unitarian Church 684-3481 Mission of Faith Fellowship 539-0633 Junction City, Kansas Aftei Dark Video, 1206 Grant Lawrence, Kansas (913) Ek)uglas County AIDS Project 843-0040 G~ty & Lesbian Ser. of Kansas 864-3091 Manahattan, Kan/as (913) Douglas County AIDS Project 843-0040 Topeka~ Kansas (913) Bars & Clubs Classics, 124 SW 8th 357-1960 Expressions, 110 SE 8 233-3622 Service & Retail Businesses Adult Entertainment Ctr. 903 N. Kansas Some Like It Hot 4732 S. Topeka Ave. Organizations, Topeka AIDS Project 232-3100 Gay & Lesbian Task Force 357-8727 Mayors Task Force 234-6699 Gay Rap Line 223-6558 Manhattan Outreach ’ 271-8431 HIV Affected Group 234-8562- Churches MCC of Topeka Z32-6196 United Methodist Affirmation 235-6101 Emporia, Kansas Gay & Lesbian Alliance Box.65, ESU, 1200 Commercial, 66801 Salina, Kansas Alternatives Lifestyles, POB 2532, 67402 Pink Triangle Parents of Kansas POB 153, Falun, KS.67442 Eureka Spr’gs, Arkansas Bars & Restaurants Center Street, 10 Center St. 253-8071 The HOP, 19 1/2 Spring St. 253-8361 Ermillio’s, 26 White St. (501) 253-8806 Churches MCC of the Living Springs 253-9337 Bed & Breakfast Rock Cottage, 10 Enenia St. 253-8659 Dixie Cottage, 2 Prospect 253-7533 Southern Rose, 9 Benton St. 253-5800 Purple Iris Inn, RR 6 253-8748 Pond Mountain, Rt. 1 253-5877 Maple Leaf Inn, 6 Kingshgwy 253-6876 Service & Retail Businesses Satori Arts, 81 Spring St. 253-9820 Crazy Bone, 37 Spring St. 253-6600 Corcelli Studio, 159 Spring’St. 253-7399 Little Rock, Arkansas Bars & Restaurants- Backstreet, 1021 Jessie Rd. Q 666-6900 Micheal’s, 601 Center 376-8301 Discovery III, 1021 Jessie Rd. 664-4784 Silver Dollar, 2710 Asher Ave. 663-9886 Organizations HPWA, POB 4379, 72204, 666-6900 AIDS Support Group 374-3605 RAIN-Arkansas 375-5908 The House 374-3758 PALS, People of Alter. Lifestls 374-3605 Womens ~oject 372-5113 Service & R~ail Busin~es Twis~ ~tennmt, 7201 Asher ~-4262 Shields:Marley Studios, 117 S. Victou Travel by Philip 227-7690 Hot Springs, Arkansas, Our House ~unge/Rest. _35 Broadway 6 2 4 - 6 8 6 8 Tulsa, Oklahoma (918) Bars & Restaurants Laff’.s " Underground. 31 Tops (across from Laffs) 4812, 4812 E. 33rd Silver Star Saloon, 1565 S. Taj Mahal, 2630 E. 15th Time n’ Time Again, 1515 S. l E. 7th 583-5233 587-8677 742-5262 Sheridan 834-4234 742-8274 Memorial 660-0856 664-8299 584-1308 TNT’s 2114 S, Memorial Tool Box. 1338 E. 3rd Service & Retail Businesses Tomfoolery at the Silver Star 1565 S. Sheridan 832-0233 .Kelly Kirby, CPA 663-9399 Elite Goods, 814 S. Sheridan 838-8503 Whittier Bkstore, 1 N. Lewis 592-0767 Dreamland, 8807 E. Admiral 834-1051 Organizations ACT-UP; POB 532, 74101 Names Project, POB 3181, 74101 ¯ 748-3111 P-FLAG POB 52800, 74152 749-4901 TOHR, 4154 S. Harvard, Ste. H-1 Gay Lin~ Info. 743-4297 Shanti Hotline 749-7898 STIR (Tulsa Univ. student ors,) 583-9780 Oklahoma AIDS Hotline 800-535-2437 Churches Family of Faith MCC, 500 W. ’A" Jenks 298-4622 Affirmation (Methodist) 742-8213 MCC of Tulsa, 1623 Maplewood 838~1715 Dignity/Integrity 298-4648 Enid, Oklahoma Phillips Univ. Gay & Lesbian Group 242-0628 Oklahoma City (405) Bars & Restaurants Angles, 2117 NW 39th 524-3431 Bunkhouse, 2800 NW 39th 943-0843 Coyote Club, 2120 NW 39th 521-9533 Finish Line & Gushers Bar & Grill 2200 NW 39 Expwy 525-0730 Hi Ix) Club 1221 NW 50th 834-1722 KA’s, 2024 NW 1 lth 525-3991 Levi’s 2807 NW 36th 947-5384 The Park, 2125 NW 391h 528-4690 The Porthole. 3630 NW39th 949-9’837 Sneakers, 919 N. Virginia 272-9833 Tramps, 2201 NW 39th 528-9080 Wreck Room, 2127 NW39th 525-7610 The Kitchen, 2124 NW 39th 528-5133 La Rocca Mexican Restaurants SW 4th/Walker, 409 W.’Reno & 7550 N. May Service & Retail Businesses- Banana Products 341-8965 Exec. Travel, 2113 NW 36th 521-9100 Habana Inn, 2200 NW39th 528-2221 Herland, 2312 NW 39th 521-9696 Jungle Red, 2200 NW 39th 524-5733 Lobo’s, 2131 NW 39th 528-5156 Deb Roberts, Entertainer 843-5624 Second Chance Credit 752-2209 Stephen Scott, Masseur 525-8689 Shirley Hunter, M.Ed/counselor 848-5429 Larry Prater, MD, Psychiat~’ 232-5453 Religious Organizations New Beginnings MCC 3136 N. Portland 942-63 13 Dignity/Integrity, POB 25473 360-0414 Friends Meeting 632-7574 Gay Christian Ecum. Council 528-5635 Light House MCC, 2522 N. Shartel 524-4687 Unitarian Church, 600 NW 13 232-9224 Ft. Smith, Arkansas Court Garden 305 Garrison 783-9822 B & B Lounge, 1004 Garrison 783-9347 Fayetteville, Arkansas Ron’s Place, 523 W. Poplar 442-3052 Wash. Cry. AIDS Task Force 443-AIDS Gay/Lesbian Act’n, Delegations 521-4509 MCC of the Ozarks 443-4278 Oklahoma City (405) Organizations ACLU, 1411 Classen, Ste 318 524-8511 Names Project, POB 12185 625-6277 OASIS Resource Ctr. 2135 NW 39 525-2437 OK Gay Pol. Caucus POB 61186 73146 OK Gay Rodeo Assoc. 943-0843 OKC Metro Mens’ Chorus 424-1753 Pride Network 340-3575 RAIN 232-4372 ACT-UP/Queer Nation 447-4209 OU Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Alliance 303 Ellison Hall, 633 Elm, Norman 73019 Womens’ Resource Ctr. AIDS Mastery A1-Anon (Gay) Alcoholics Anonymous OK AIDS Hotline Other Options 364-9424 525-3636 947-3834 " 525-2437 800-535-2437 728-3222 Testing the Limits, 2136 NW 39th 843-8378 The Parachute Page 2 Springfield, Missouri (417) Club 1105, 1105 E. Commercial 831 ~9043 Down Beat, 219 W. Olive 846-4572 Bolivar News, 4030 Boli.var 833-3354 Joplin, Missouri (417) Billy Jack’s, 720 S. Main 781-6453 CG’s Cha Cha Palace 722 S, Main 781-9313 Lawton, Oklahoma (4o5) HIV/AIDS Support ~48-5890/351-_8_0 SW AIDS Network, POB 3924, 73505 Great Plains MCC, 1416 W. Gore 357-7899 Stillwater, Oklahoma (405) Comm. AIDS Action Network 624-2544 OSU Gay/Lesbian/Bisex Comm. Assoc. Student Union 040, Box 601, 74078 Helpline (MWTh. 8-10pm) 744-5252 ’ Subcription " 6 months = $12.00 1 year = $18.00 Name _ Address City State Zip. $ Enclosed Subscriptions will be mailed out by the 5th of each month, in a sealed vnvdop¢. Send to: Th~ Parachute P.O. Box 11347 Wichita, Kansas 67202 Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper periodical Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1993] The Parachute, September 1, 1993; Volume 1, Issue 6 Subject The topic of the resource Politics, education, and social conversation toward Tulsa’s Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual communities. Description An account of the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma was a monthly newspaper; the only publications available are August 1993-December 1993. The newspaper brings up important, evolving topics of marriage, Pride, TOHR, HIV/AIDs, events, advice, and politics all at the local and national level. This document is available in searchable PDF attached. It is also available to be seen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center with permission. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chuck Breckenridge & Wayne D. (assistant publisher) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 1993 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource John Christiansen Cookie Arbuckle Mary Arbuckle Stephan Scott Babby Michael Canfield Kevyn Jacobs Scott Curry Emerald Rainbow (horoscopes) Catherine Boyle Tom Neal Kelly Kirby David Stokes (volunteer) Rhonda Guy (volunteer) Leslie Thomas Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Online text PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource newspaper periodical Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tulsa---Oklahoma Oklahoma---Tulsa United States Oklahoma Tulsa United States of America (50 states) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Parachute/Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/455 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/24 Relation A related resource The Parachute https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/49539b157f03d6572bd810a793cd6922.jpg 2b5ef269299e322caa4ab1e462c051d2 https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/a395a4407320f125f6f1c90d09a92f64.pdf a572a26b3d63ea45731f933456037a78 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The Parachute Directory Wichita Kansas(5!~) Buddies Country 4000 S. Broadway 529-4953 Our Fantasy 3201 S. Hillside 682-5494 South Forty 3201 S. Hillside 682-5494 R & R Brass Rail 2828 E. 31st 684-9009 T~Room 1507 E. Pawnee 262-9327 Adult Entree 220 E. 21st 832-1816 Plato’s 1306’E. Harry St. 269-9036 T.B.’s 1515 S. Oliver 688-5343 Camelot Cinema 1519 S. Oliver 688-5343 Adult Entertainment Center 3721 S. Broadway Adult Entertainment Center 7805 W. Kellogg Adult Entertainment Center 2809 N. Broadway Adult Enlree’ South 8025 S. Broadway Circle Cinema 2570 S. Seneca Harbor Restaurant 3201 S. Hillside 6gl-2746 Lassens Bar & C_rdll 155 N. Market 263-2777 The Upper Crust 7038 E Lincoln 683-8088 Orgaizizations~Bmdne~e.e Wich. Sedg.Co. Hlth Dept. 1900 E. 9th 268-8441 W.ichita Gay/Lesbian Alliance 942-1786 The.Lesbian Celebration 683-7561 PFlagg 687-4666 Gay Information line 269-0913 Visions & Dreams 3143 Maple 942-6333 Watermark Books 149 N. Broadway 263-3007 Queen Ann’sLace 733-4075 Dr. Laura Shook - D.C. 700 N. Market 267-6522 Roommates 262-8444 Paradise Antiques 430 E. Harry 269-4411 Wichita Praise & Worship Center 651-0603 First Unitarian Church 684-3481 Mission of Faith Fellowship 539-0633 Junotion City, Kansas (913) After Dark Video 1206 Grant Lawrene. Kansas (913) Douglas County AIDS Project 843-0040 Gay & Lesbian Services of Kansas 864-3091 Manhattan Kansas (913) Flint Hills AUiance, . P.O. box 2018, 539-6275 MCC Mamtmtten 913-271-8431 BGLS- SGA Box 63, KSU, Manhatten,66506 KSU Gay/Lesbian Supp.Group 913-532-6127 Organizations& R~sourcvs Gay/Leshian Action Delegations 521-4509 ¯ ~MCC of the Ozarks 443-4278 Eureka Springs Ark. (501) Center S~eet 10 Center Street_ 253-8071 The HOP 19 1/2 Spring St. 253-8361 Ermillio’s 26 White St. 253-8806 Churches MCC of the Living Springs 253-9337 Bed&Bwadff~t Rock Cottage 10 Enenia St. 253-8659 Dixie Cottage #2 Prospect 253-7533 The Sonflxxn Rose 09 Benten St. 253-5800 . Purple Iris Inn R.R. 6 253-8748 Pond Motmtian Rt. 1 253-5877 Maple Leaf Inn 06 Kingshighway 253-6876 Satori Arts 81 Sprin8 St. 253-9820 Crazy Bone 37 Spring St. 253-6600 Coreelli Studio 159 Spring St. 253-7399 Little Rock Arkansas. (501) Backstreet 1021 Jessie Rd. unit Q 666-6900 Michials 601 Center 376-8301 Discovery III 1021 Jessie Rd. 664-4784 Silver Dollar 2710 Asher Ave. 663-9886 ~ift& ,Cards_. &Novelties Twisted Entertainment 7201 Asher 568-4262 Art&Pho_to~a_a~v Shields- Marley Studios 117 S. Victory372-6148 HPWA P.O. Box 4379, 72204 666-6900 AIDS Support Group 374-3605 RAIN-Ark. 375-5908 the House 374-3758 Pals (People of Aitern. lifestyles)374-3605 Womens Project 372-5113 Trav~el Travel by Philip 227-7690 .Publications ~Parachute 1-800-536-6519 The Little Ro~k Conne~ions 227-7690 Oklahoma City, Ok. (405) Commrmi~ ACLU 1411 Classen #318 524-8511 Names Project P.O. Box 12185 625-6277 OASIS Resource Center 2135 NW39th 525-2437 OK Gay Political Caucus P.O. Box 61186, 73146 OK Gay Rodeo Assoc. P.O. Box 12485 943-0843 OKC Metro Mens Chorus 424-1753 Pride Network P.O. Box 12415 340-3575 RAIN 232-4372 Aot up 447-4209 Queer Nation 24 hr action line 447-4209 OU Gay/Leshian & Bisexual Alliance 303 Ellison Hall, 633 Ell Ave. Norman. Womens Rescource Center 364-9424 Ch~rel~s &J~Ii_MOIlS Or~aniz,~gon.q New Beg. MCC, 3136 N. Portland942-6313 Dignity/Integrity P.O. Box 25473 360-0414 Friends Meeting 632-7574 Gay Christian2Ecumenical Counce1528-5635 Light House MCC 2522 N. Shartel 524-4687 Unitarian Church 600 N.W. 13th 232-9224 Angles 2117 N.W. 39th 524-3431 Bunkhouse 2800 N.W. 39th 943-0843 Coyote Club 2120 N.W. 39th 52-1-9533 Finish Line 2200 NW39 Expwy 525-0730 Gushers 2200 NW39 Expwy 525-0730 Hi Lo Club 1221 N.W. 50th 834-1722 K.A.’s 2024 NW 1 lth 525-3991 Levi’s 2807 NW 36th 947-5384 The Park 2125 N.W. 39th 528-4690 Tim Porthole 3630 N.W. 39th 949-9837 Sneakers 919 N. Virginia 272-9833 Tramps 2201 N.W. 39th 528-9080 The Wrack Room 2127 N.W. 39th 525-7610 AIDS Mastery PO Box 12151 525-3636 A1-Anen (Gay) 947-3834 Alcoholics Anonymous 525-2437 Shirley Hunter, M.Ed/Couneelor 848-5429 OK. AIDS Hotline 1-800-535-2437 Other Options P.O. Box 36 Bethany .728-3222 Lany Pratt M.D. Psyokiatrist 232-5453 ¯Testing the Limits 2136 N.W. 39th 843-8378 ChuckBwckenridge A~t~amt P~aliahm Wayae D. 1o~ d. C~’~ C~afive~s~ Group, OKC C~fi~~: ChuckB,C~Me~cMe, S~n Sco~ B~by, ~c~M~eld,~Jacob& Sco~~,~rly~no~, Raye~n Tuck¢r~eRy~y,Wwks ~vers. ChuckB,M~~ucMe, ~sbb ~om~ ~Co~icaffons 213~50-6223 PHO~ 1-316~51-0500 or 1-800-536~519 .F~ 1-316-269-4208 Volunteers David Stokes Topeka Kansas (913) Bars & Clubs Classics 124 S.W. 8th 357-1960 EXPressions 110 S.E. 8th 233-3622 Adult Bookstores Adult Entertainment Center 903 N. Kansas Some like it Hot 4732 S. Topeka Ave. ~_~tions &R~sourc~s Topeka AIDS Project 232-3100 Gay & Lesbian Task Force 357-8727 Mayors Task Force 234-6699 Gay Rap Line 223-6558 Manhattan O~treach 271-8431 HIV Affected Group 234-8562 Churches MCC of Topeka 232-6196 United Methodist AITtrmatien 235-6101 Emporia, Ks. Gay &Lesbian Allianee Box 65, ESU 1200 Commercial, Empria, KS. 66801 Salina, KS. Alternative Lifestyles P.O. Box 2532, 67402 Pink.Triangle Parents of KS. P.O. box 153, Falun,Ks. 67442-0153 Fort Smith Arkansas (501) Bars&~staunmts Cou~t Garden Complex 305 Garrison 783-9822 B&B Lounge 1004 Garrison 783-9347 Hot Springs Arkansas (501) Bars &Restarts Our House Lounge & Restaurant 235 Broadway 624-6868 Fayetteville Arkansas (501) Bars"& Restaara~ts Ron’s Place 523 W. Poplar 442-3052 Washington Co. AIDS Task Force 443-AIDS the Parachute Page 2 Tulsa Oklahoma (918) L~ffs Underground 311 E. 7nth 583-5233 Tops (Across from Laffs) 587-8677 Soandals 4812E. 33rd 742-5262 New Age Renegades 17th & Main 584-9405 Silver Star Saloon 1565 S. Sheridan 834-4234 Taj Mahal 2630 E. 15th 742-8274 Time n’ Time Again 1515 S. Memorial 664-8299 TNT’s 2114 S. Memorial 660-0856 Tool Box 1338 E. 3rd 584-1308 Ad~lt Bookstores Dreamland 8807 E. Admiral 834-1051 Elite Goods 814 S. Sheridan 838-8503 Whittier Bookstore 1 N. Lewis 592-0767 _Or!~mi~tions&R~sources Aetup P.O. Box 532, 74101 741-0644 Names Project P.O. Box 318t, 74101 748-3111 PFLAG P.O. box 52800, 74152 749-4901 TOHR 4154 S. Harvard S. H-1 743-4297 Gay Info. Line 743-4297 Shanti Hotine 749-7898 S.T.LR.(Studens of Tulsa for interpers.rights) 583-9780 Okla. AIDS Hotiine 1-800-535-2437 Kelly Kirby CPA 663-9399 Family of Faith MCC 500 W. A, Jenks, 296-4622 Affirmation (Methodist) 742-8213 MCC of Tulsa 1623 Maplewoed 838-1715 Dignity/Integrity 298-4648 Enid Oklahoma (405) Phillips University Gay &Lesbian Group 242-0628 Lawton Oklahoma (405) HIV/AIDS Support Group 248-5890 or 351-2820 Southwest AIDS Network Box 3924 zip73505 Great Plains MCC 1416 W.. Gore 357-7899 Stillwater Oklahoma (405) Comm. AIDS Action Network 624-2544 Gay,Lesbain & Bisexual Comm. Asso~ of OSU Studen Union 040, Box 601 Zip 74078 Helpline (Men/Wed/Thurs. 8-10pro) 744-5252 Misce//aaeous S~rvie~s Banana Products P.O. Box 130255 Edmond, Ok 73013 341-8965 Exeoafive Travel 2113 SW 36th 521-9100 HabanaInn 2200NW39th 528-2221 Herhnd 2312 NW 39th 521-9696 Jungle Red 2200 NW 39th 524-5733 Lobo’s 2131 NW39th 528-5156 Deb Rol3erts Entertainer 843-5624 Second Chance Credit 752-2209 or 752-2155 Steph~a Scott Masseur 525-8689 Restaurants Gushers Bar & Grill 2200 NW 39th Expwy 525-0730 TheKitehen 2124NW39th 528-5133 La Rocca Mexican Restaurants: S.W. 4th & Walker / 409 W. Reno 7550 N. May Springfield Missouri (417) Club 1105--1105 E Commercial 831-9043 Down Beat 219 W. Olive 846-4572 Adldt Bookstores Bolivar News 4030 Bolivar 833-3354 Joplin Misso_m’i(417) Billy Jacks 720 S. Main St. 781-6453 C.G.’s Cha Cha Palace 722 S. Main 781-931.3 $ Enclosed Subscriptions will be mailed out by the 5th of each ~honth~ in a sealed envelope. Send to: The Parachute P.O. Box 11347 Wichita, Kansas 67202 hoc You._may farm.along creek.. Hosts - Jackie & Bob Collison ba~’h 2617 Queen Anne’s Lace Subscriptions 6 months=S12.00 1 year = $18.00 Same Address City State Zip hot tub, fireplace, VCR. ~~’~:~.... {~ You.~ay visit with fa~ pets ..... . > /~ or-stroll alofig the cree~ ’ CaLl 316~33-4075 {~ - ’ JacMd ~ Double with private ba{fi Lace]~ Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper periodical Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1993] The Parachute, August 1, 1993; Volume 1, Issue 4 Subject The topic of the resource Politics, education, and social conversation toward Tulsa’s Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual communities. Description An account of the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma was a monthly newspaper; the only publications available are August 1993-December 1993. The newspaper brings up important, evolving topics of marriage, Pride, TOHR, HIV/AIDs, events, advice, and politics all at the local and national level. This document is available in searchable PDF attached. It is also available to be seen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center with permission. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chuck Breckenridge & Wayne D (assistant publisher) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image PDF Online text Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource newspaper periodical Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tulsa---Oklahoma Oklahoma---Tulsa United States Oklahoma Tulsa United States of America (50 states) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource John D. Christiansen Cookie Arbuckle Stephan Scott Babby Michial Camfield Kevyn Jacobs Scott Curry Kimberly Ridenour Raye Ann Tucker Kelly Kirby Wreks Rivers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Parachute/Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/456 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/24 Relation A related resource The Parachute https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/5eb63a70824d65d2648dd8fdfe729a6b.jpg ed8fc583a25d9e935863942aa1939abb https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/38fc99bd4495a344094e50446f61b682.pdf 6bac4d0494f4ab1bf469e677558ed84e Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The Parachute Directory Buddies Country 4000 S. Broadway 529-4953 Our Fantasy 3201 S. Hillside 681-2746 South Forty 3201 S. Hillside 681-2746 R & R Brass Rail 2828 E. 31st 684-9009 T-Room 1507 E. Pawnee 262-9327 Adult Entice 220E. 21st 832-1816 Plato’s 1306 E. Harry St. 269-9036 T.B.’s 1515 S. Oliver 688-5343 Camelet Cinemit 1519 S. Oliver 688-5343 Adult Entertainment Center 3721 S. Broadway Adult Ente~ai,mont Center 7805 W. Kellogg Adult Entertainment Center 2809 N. Broadway Adult Entree’ South 8025 S. Broadway Circle Cinema 2570 S. Seneca Harbor Restaurant 3201 S.Hillside 681o2746 Lassens Bar& Grill 155 N. Market 263-2777 The UpperCrust 7038 E Lincoln 683-8088 WiehitaAIDS 1"121 S. Clifton 689-5250 Wich. Sedg.Co. Hlth Dept. 1900 E. 9th 268-8441 W.ichita Gay/Lesbian Alliance 942-1786 The Lesbian Celebration 683-7561 PFlasg 687’-4666 Gay Information line 269-0913 Visions& Dreams 3143 Maple 942-6333 Watermark Books 149 N. Broadway 263-3007 Queen Ann’s Lace 733-4075 Wichita Praise &Worship Center 651-0603 First Unitarian Church 684-3481 Mission of Faith Fellowship 539-0633 Juaotion City, Kamas (913) After Dark Video 1206 Grant Lawx~m~e Kansas (913) Douglas County AIDS Project 843-0040 Gay & Lesbian Services of Kansas 864-3091 uaghtm zan (913) Gay/Lesbian Action Dd~iens 521-4509 MCC of~ Ozarks 443-4278 Eureka Springs Ar . (501) Canter Street 10 Center Slmet 253-8071 TheHOP 19 112 Slxing St 253-8361 Ermillio’s 26 White St. 253-8806 MCC of~he Livin8 Springs 253-9337 Rock Cottage 10 Enenia St.. 253-8659 Dixie COtta~ #2 Prospect 253-7533 The S6uthem Rose #9 Benton St. 253-5800 SatoriArts 81 SpringSt. 253-9820 Crazy Bone 37 Spring St. 253-6600 Corcelli Studio 159 Spring St. 253-7399 Little Rook Arkansas (501) Backsmmt 1021 Jessie Rd. unitQ 666-6900 Michiais 601 Center 376-8301 Discovery.IlI 1021 Jessie Rd. 664-4784 Silver Dollar 2710 Asher Ave. 663-9886 GiftS,~&Nor~lties Twisted Entertainment 7201 Asher 568-4262 Art&Ph~h.v _ Shields - Marley. Studios 117 S. Vietory372-6148 €’~)mmnniW~tfo~s HPWA P.O. Box 4379, 72204 666-6900 AIDS Support Gloup 374-3605 RAIN-Ark. 375-5908 the House 374-3758 Pals (People of Alterm lifestyles)374-3605 Womons Project 372-5113 Travel Travel by Philip 227-7690 Publications The Parachnm 1-800-536-6519 ,I Oldahom City, Ok. (405) ACLU 1411 Ciassoa #318 524-8511 Names Project P.O. Box 12185 625-6277 OASIS Resoaroe Center 2135 NW39th 525-2437 OK Gay Political Caucus P.O. Box 61186, 73146 OK Gay Rodeo Ass~. P.O. Box 12485 943-0843 OKC Metro Mons Chorus 424-1753 Pride Network P.O. Box 12415 340-3575 RAIN 232-4372 Act up 447-4209 Q~eer Nation 24 hr action line 447-~1209 OU Gay/Lesbian & Bisexual Alliance 303 Ellison Hall 633 Elm Ave. Norman. Womons Rescource Center 364-9424 tTh~hes & Reli_m’ous O~_aaizatio~s New Beg. MCC 3136 N. Po~land942-6313 Digniry/Int~grity P.O. Box 25473 360-0414 Friends Meeting 632-7574 Gay Christian Ecumenical Counce] 528-5635 Light House MCC 2522 N. Shartel 524-4687 Unitarian Chinch 600 N.W. 13th 232-9224 Angles 2117 N.W. 39th 524-3431 Btmkbouse 2800 N.W. 39th 943-0843 Coyote Club 2120 N.W. 39th 521-9533 Finish Line 2200 NW39 Expwy 525-0730 Gushers 2200 NW 39 Expwy 525-0730 Hi Lo Club 1221 N.W. 50th 834-1722 K~.’s 2024 NW 1 lth 525-3991 Levi’s 2807 NW 36th 947-5384 The Park 2125 N.W. 39~ 528-4690 The Porlhole 3630 N.W. 39th 949-9837 Sneakers 919 N. Virginia 272-9833 Tramps 2201 N.W. 39th 528-9080 TheW~kRoom 2127 N.W. 39th 525-7610 ~o;m~lin~_ &l~fernd.~rvi~s AIDS Mastery PO Box 12151 525-3636 AI-Anon (Gay) 947-3834 Alcoholics Anonymous 525-2437 Shirley Hunter, M.Ed/Co~mcelor 848-5429 OK. AIDS Hofline 1-800-535-2437 Other Options P.O. Box 36 Bethany .728-3222 Lany Prater M.D. Psychiatrist 232-5453 Testil~ the I Jmits 2136 N.W. 39th 843-8378 DOES IT REALLY MATTER? My parents asked "Aro you Gay?." I said, "Does it matter7" They said, "Not really." I said, "Yes, I’m Gay." Thzy said "G-~t out of our five!!" I guess it mattered. My boss asked me,’Aro you Gay?" I said, "Does it matter?" My boss said, ~Not really." I said ,sYes, I’m Gay." My boss said, "You’re f’Lred, - I guess it matter~ My spouse aslw~ "Do you love I said, "Does it matter?~ My spouse said, "Yes." I said, "Yes, I love you. ~ My spouse said,"Hold me in your ar111s." Finally something .in my life mattered. God asked, "Do you love yourself?." I said, Does it matter?" God said,’Yes. ~ I said How can I love myself if I am Gay?~ God said,~Because that is how I made you. Nothing will ever matt~ again! Author unknown Brought to you by: Wichita Praise & Worship Center 1501 Fairmont, Wichita, Ks. Gay & Lesbian Resource Center 539-6137 Topeka Kansas (913) Classics 124 S.W. 8th 35%1960 EXPressions 110 S.E. 8th 233-3622 Adult Entertainment Conte~ 903 N. Kansas some like itHot 4732 S. Topeka Ave. Topeka AIDS Project 232-3100 Gay & Lesbian Task Force 357-8727 Mayors Task Force 234-6699 Gay Rap Line 223-6558 Manlmttan Ommach 271-8431 HIV Affected C~onp 234-8562 MCC of Topeka 232-6196 United Methodist AWmnafion 235-6101 Springfield Missouri (417) Club 1105---1105 ECommercial 831-9043 Down Beat 219 W. Olive 846-4572 Bolivar News 4030 Bolivar 833-3354 Joplin Missouri(417) Billy Jacks 720 S. Main St. 781-6453 C.G.’s ChaClmPalace 722 S. Main 781-9313 Fort Smith Arkausas (501) Bars&R~s~aunmts Court Garden Complex 305 Garrison 783-9822 B&B Lounge 1004 Garrison 783-9347 Hot Springs Arkansas (501) Our Home Lense & Restaurant 235 Broadway 624-6868 Fayb-qtmrille Arkausas (501) Ron’sPlace 523 W. Poplar 442-3052 W8shi,~mon Co. AIDS Task Force 443-AIDS The Little Rock Connections 22%7690 .... O aho,ma(918) Laffs Undmground 311 E. 7nih 583-5233 Tops (Aeross from Laffs) 58%8677 Flamingos 4812 E. ~3rd 742-5262 New A~e Rane~ades 175 & Main 584-9405 Silver Star Saloon 1565 S. Sheridan 834~4234 Taj Maha12630 E. 15th 742-8274 Time n’ Time Again 1515 S. Memorial 664-8299 TNT’s 2114 S. Memoriai 660-0856 Tool Box 1338 E. 3rd 584-1308 Dreamland 8807 E. Admiral 834-I051 Elite Goods 814 S. Sheridan 838-8503 Whittier Bookstore 1 N. Lewis 592-0767 Act u~ P.O. Box 532, 74’101 741-0644 Names Projeot P.O. Box 3181, 74101 748-3111 PFLAG P.O. box 52800, 74152 749-4901 TOHR4154S.Harvard S.H-1 743-4297 Gay Info. Line 743-4297 Shanti Hotine 749-7898 S.T.I.R.(Studens of Tulsa for interpers.rights) 583-9780 Okla~ AIDS Hotline 1-800-535-2437 Kelly Kirby CPA 663-9399 Family of Faith MCC 500 W. A, Jenk~, 296-4622 Afftrmation (Methodist) 742-8213 MCC of Tulsa 1623 Maplewood 838-1715 Dignity/Integrity 298-4648 Enid Oklahoma (405) Phillips University Gay &Lesbian Gxoup 242-0628 Lawton Oklahoma (405). HIV/AIDS Support Group 248-5890 or 351-2820 Southwest AIDS Network BOx 3924 zip73505 G~at Plains MCC 1416 W. Gore 357-7899 Stmwater Oklahoma (405) Cmm~ AIDS Action Network 624-2544 Gay,Lesbain & Bisexual Comm. Assoc of OSU. Studen Union 040, Box 601 Zip 74078 Helpllne (Mon/Wed/Thu~. 8-10pro) 744-5252 73013 341-8965 Exeoutive Travel 2113 NW 36th ~21-9100 Habana Inn 2200 NW39th 528-2221 Herland 2312 NW 39th 521-9696 JuagIe Red 2200 NW¢ 39th 524-5733 Lobo’s 2131NW39th 528-5156 Deb Rol~as Entertainer 843-5624 Second Chance C~dit 752-2209 or 752-2155~ Stephen S~ott Masseur 525-8689 Gushers Bar & Grill 2200 NW39th Expwy 525-0730 The Kitohon 2124NW39th 528-5133 La Roc~.a Mexican Restaurants: S.W. 4th & Walker / 409 W. Reno 7550 N. May ChuckBwckenddge Oeative Commltunts John D. Cl~s~’ansen Creative Design Group, OKC Contdlmfla~ Writer~ ChuckB.,CookieArbuck-le,MatY ArbucMe,SWphen-Scott, Babby,ACLU CbuckB.,Mary.7~rbucMe,Kay Williams Nafloall AdvertiaiaS . aka Communications 213-650-6223 Phone: I-316-651-0500 or 1-800-536-6519 316-269-4208 The Parachute Page 2 Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper periodical Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1993] The Parachute, 1993; Volume 1, Issue 5 Subject The topic of the resource Politics, education, and social conversation toward Tulsa’s Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual communities. Description An account of the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma was a monthly newspaper; the only publications available are August 1993-December 1993. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Second-Annual OCTOB.ER 1 O, 1993 IN BRICK~OWN ¯ OKLAHOMA CI~!’ OKLAHOMA Check In t2 Noon/Opening Ceremonies 1 p.m. " WalkStep, Off,::2 p-m- VII ’ "Rick" had or, out of a gay We now cover ~~e, ,Z. Octeber I-T.L~C: meeting .o :, Loss of LeSbian CivilRights October 3rd-Stonewal125 Break=- fast meeting 10am Furrs Cafeteria (Pawnee & Broadway) October 4-Community Meeting It is so~.exCitingto see.theiGay,:Les- - bia n-.. a’a~i!bj~exu aI ~c0m~~i:n ity in Wichita ~hbwsigns ofunity. ThiSyear hasalready ,m.~tw~hdisappointments - ,-however as ~ework togetherwe Can show that even though we are-very diverse, we can work together. - Just because we may begay or les- Wichita Men of All Colors iii~-~nd C~l~U~$,Together i, "-The WiChita Cl{aptbr of Menof All ¯ :Cole~s and C~items~ogetherwiilt~old ..its secend meeti~g~at 7:00; pm en. .TueSday, October~at the South Forty, 3~01-S. Hil!si~ MACCT is a gay multi-racial, multi.cultural .organization committed to fostering supportive environments Wherein racialand cultural barders can be overcome bian doesn~ mean we-have to think and the goal Of human equality real- - 156 S. Kansas " alike nor do we have to a-ree on ev ized. They will be electing intedm ¯ -"v^--one ^-^^"ra:’ed "o atten( ’ " ~. ¯ ,7 officer~ and planningaregional chap-- -..e~tssue. However wewill never~- ~ ~=rd==v~onme,tw~kSh~:~ar~v~ October~5th=,PFLAG Meeting ;~: :--_ !(i~a~i’~i resDect"the So~ibt~ ffwe d~ ; ~’~:~l~i~i ~t"~ti~, A~v’~i~.~i~f~"’i~; at,-~si0ns &DreamsS:30pm ..... of ~S ~o let:o~~:~o~~and ~~ai~ :iiti~l,~cultura!..o~ci~l:a~iv~d~s- O~ober 11th-Uational Coming Out- agenda’s get in.th~y If s~mehow a ~eans~of dela~n?:with t~e~acis~, Da :-.... ¯ - .. ~ sexism, nomopnoDla and ozner.l~- " " Y - we ~uld all peel of our mask and be October 12-Project Acceptance equalities is welcome ~to affend, For Ages 14,18ca!1687=4666 - October 14th~t 0% meeting (WSU) WGLA-meeting . October 15th-T.LC. event~ author: ~ainnie Brucel Pratt 8:00pro .Gay& Lesbian~Round up : (15th=17th) oct. 1.7th-Lesbian Readers group., 6:30pm October 19th-PFLAG meeting/ Project Acceptance October 23~- W.L.M:G. meeting - at YWCA October 24th-Stonewal125 Potluck 6pm October 26th P~oject Acceptance ~ October 28th’10%.meeting ~Oct. 30th; MothersGroul~ Hallowi~ een partyipotluck 302- S. Walnut., ; for. more info. :on these activities call 942-633,3 " whbwe are and accept everyone else for who they are, Kansas wouldn’t know what hit it. Weat the Parachute would like to give an invitation to the community to join together in Pdde, and get im volved. We ca.n all talk about .the problems however nothing will ever be accomplished if that’s all we do. We would like to thank Wichita for hel ping the Parachute become a success, we never dreamed it would reach this size, and all the credit goes tothe readers and advertisers.- Although there :are still places the Parachute is not necessarily welcomed we hope that what we have in common will outweigh other circumstances. ¯}.-Again let’s ~6rk .togetherand~ watch our Pddegrew! ~hank you f~E, your~support! " -." ¯ , . ~ . ~ The:Parachute -_: _: more information, call Rob at 651= 0251. Th+, Pomchut+ lq~ -$18.OO Add.¢ss ......... Cih ¯ The Po,ochut¢ P.O.tSo. 1134~ " .7 i~ ~ai- ~ " ~t that :.... not~u..wncn -ne.-,ze,tz anomer urge *=e-th-e’rh-~’-ath0~t tn him~i£ ~he~~gofer~ THE GASTRONOMICAL blindfold un.til here~ then went Peri Jude Radecic Named " BEAN -~TORY - ’ - to -answer .the,photm~.~izing-:the .. -. . NGLTFiExecutive~_Director_~:...............~. ,~~,~_,,,~,_,.. ............. ¯ . .. . .. ....- ..... ~ ¯ a~ ~t ¯o~-go. It ~ not.. ......~,.. Detr, ozt,. MI (EGC, M) The.B.oa.rd.. . ~. ~.-.D..E.P..~~ . ¯ .wh.o.n.~.a.m.-.~.......p.~..m.o..n. for~. ~.~~.,a. ~,a ~,~ ~~0..~,~ :’~..o.f.D~.r~.to.rs.o.f .th.e .Na.t~.onal Gay ,,. ........ ; " .... : < -" ",, ’ - . ,,- "~]~~,~:~=~ ~ -~u -..- ~ . . ~ . ¯ - b~~. ~::~b=~ .. " . ~ .... ,,:..;_ ..... ~.~ ..... ? an@.Lesbmn Task Fetch. (NGLTF)- ¯ ?~w~t Hv¢ly ~on-~-5. hi~, "~/,~0~ r.:o~y":~....... ~ ~~ : organ~ations.-- new executive ~ director at a meeting held in We wo~ *\ of .eatrrying on." So he nmd~ the winn~. While_k~-ping his ear on the supreme sa~,t~ mid saw up .beams.- ,. ~onv~tion in .the hail, he iwent on Som~ months .lat~. his catr bro]m -:.1iI~ thix for t~n minu~S, lmti[ hedown on the way heinz from worlg { knew the phot~ "farewells ~dieated and s’.m~ tl~y lived.in th~ country ~ th~ end of his frm~lom. He plagaxl his he Called homeland told him that,h~ ~ napkin on hi8 lap and folded his Would be late bemuse hehad to"walk hands on top of it, and smiled - home. Onhisway,.¯hepass~.a.s.m.a.tt c. ont~te,.d~~_.~Y to ..h.l.m~]-f, he w..as t.h.e. cat~e and "the .odo.r o-f fresli’, ~ h~ ake., :very,p..,te.,-m-, ¯re o.[..-m..o.c.e. n.ce ..when-.ms beatm was overwhelming. ~".m~,.I he lover tetutne~ apologizing for .takin~ st~ ~.~ ~.;,.~i =.~.. ~ ~.~k;. he"- ~o~to~. He aa=d.tf he.hed peeked gleffe=ts’~used:bythe~s before ’:At th~ pom~ ne remove(] . me the mffe. B~fore leaving he" eatten throe ~ ~s~,.:,~f~~. ~ ~~yh~;~:p~p~~d by ~ ~m¢ ~~ho~ he. felt ~ly ~e " ~ ~at " ~ p~-p~ ~.._ ~. Hi. lov~ ~ m~W~tr ~ exei~ ~ ~ him ~ ~d ex~ ~~y, "~, I ~ve: ~ mo~wo~.~ f~ ~t." He b~ol~him ~d~ ~~b~. He ~...hlm~, ~d j~~lov~~~,~~ove ~ b~o~ ~e ~~.~.~ ~him vow ~t ~~h~: ~" :.Twelw; dimmrgu~sts seated around , the table for a -"happybirthday party" .fo~:ffim..{ !: :: ,:Upper Crust 7038 Lincoln Wichi ta ,Ks",. 316"683-8088 Detroit. Radecic,-the organ-~ ization’s current Deputy-Director fOr. PublicPolicy, Will rdplac~ Tori Osborn, who announced her resignation earlier. - "PeriJude is a Task Force success story," said -Elizabeth Birch, Co-Chair of the Board of Directors. "With her dynamic l~adership abilities, institutional knowledge and ~tireless energy, the TaskForce could not be in better .hands." Radecic, 33, brings more than 15 years experience in movement organizing, management commun~ ications and top notch political skillS:to her new position. She joined the staff Of the Task Force as a lobbyist in 1987, organizing the-lobby days around the 1987 March on Washington. She moved on to become the organizations’ first Legislative we have: an-alcohol"--and dr~ "~t group sp~irmally for-the gay and lesbian population. This group will he closed t~the h~texos~xual population’ .so thatt~¢ atm~nt issues sp~ifi~ in-the gay ,~nd lesb.ia~, population can he.more This group will be..closed tothe ,h~ros~xual population so that treatment issues sp~ifi¢ in the gay and l~sbian population c~n he mor~ re.lily addr~sse~ Not only will drug and alcohol ~he addr~ss~ bu~ also r~lationship, and family., issues., as well as-s~xuality issues. Issues surroxmdins AIDS - and. infection and ~ how that :.-impacts The group will..hea 12: st~p. has~d group and will ~.*w~lve.w~ks in L--ngth,i,~\~i~a w~k for an hour each s~Ssion,..W¢ ol~tat~ on a Director, then was promoted to sli~~" ’ her. curr~ni "poSition as Depmy ~t~::~’ u~stions er are ~amming. Radecic was "a central ¯ ~:.~T~t~s.- 383"8015,-:. " figure ~ the successful .effort to. .>-~r:: ~~/::: " ’. -..... pass the Hate Crime Statistics Act, a key le~slative victo~ for ’ : .....- the gay, lesbian,-and bisexual =’ ). - ’:: ": - ~ho~ fOUl i. zl life Wail L love y n( ~ e the to h : heap .Your vith ~ee~s.. son ,, ta tour-_ =d g ) thets"- and . Z3-[ :It ;nd~ ==ding iljn~ inad- ~ulp ! (am, ¯fin( nter, nal feare:thatcause them:-- - CAPRICORN DEC. 22-JAN.21’. You can: provoke :needless ~conflict with. your friends i~by insisting that. your ’ w~yis.the 0rily,.dght Way; Learn that ~y0~r values are correct:; but maybe. ~i0t for e~erybody:. : .~,. - ’i: AQUARIUS JAN. 21-FEB:’20:.Work ,hard, in a way that highlights, your unique: skills and you can.make significant career:progress. Show. re- ¯ specttothosein adh0dty; defiance. ~ could blow itall...... : : .PISCES FEB.120,MARCH.21~ You have important thLngs todoa~dsay, but circumstances Seem-to prevent. ,you from making y0urmark; Thiswill ss:,’combine intuition with logic, to :makefuture plans:- ’ " -- ’.::VI$iT:OUR, STORE IN :., METAi:* HYSICAL EUREKA SPRINGS~ DLOGI . Your MEEDS =OC~O,BER HOROSCOPE FRoM’~ . LiBRA-SEPT 23~OC’ OG~%%REI~g~R~ALLDL _RAIN..B.pW:I,: ~ ma~ce, childr~’n and your social life : -!J /~LL: L;onalzmns~mat can Causea financial drain: You love ha~e.,limited your room tomove:will . lU:~UW but you just may nothave tl~e ;~r~sa.kdow_n,.w~hor.wjtho.-ut ~purPer~. -cash to ind[Ji~e. Leam t~ ha~ c~ap . . ISSIOn; f~O -aneaarana~rattleyoUr . fun ." ¯ ¯ " .. " , ~ - cage; involving situationsare bigger .sG~RPIO OCT. 23-NOV.23" Your i ~ ~.z::~ .M.P~.~.fl]~!-,~!L’ZU:)TO.q may 0f~your,farnily;or.withsomeone who’ ¯ D.e.,tem_~:.e~ :m~.~ana0~ o!~.,fd~n.o- shares your- home~- Be’ tmevto your-- ¯ - . s.njL~S, a.noj.o.ngi.t~fl~a!s-/tSO.K to. self, but be patient.and give o~heis " e,mmate.tnmgslnat~are a~wasteof, the:chance to undei~’tand’you - " " .en.p.rgy.,: butdo~ :a.ct out of anger- SAGITTAI~IUS NOV. 23-DECI!22: It- ~ntk~!n,.gs. l,h,~.ug_n=~ ~ ~ :-~ :.~ ." ’ seemslike others misunderst~anding u.~.U~,/~,,, ~’U:MAY ~.~ : Your you~but your¯ own feelings of Madn. Fe.oxo.r..su.~ ann r.ecog..nition .corn e~luacy are :the ma[.cdlpdt, Exam, mczswnn me oemanos ot:aparmer, ine external blocks to .find .the inter- Don~ let y,our innate fear of change prevent you from going afterwhat you really want. " GEMINIMAY 21-JUNE 22: Your,daily routine i seemS;limited ~nd boring.; time to take ~0n ~new acti,vities expand your knowledge¯ and view~ Avoid work,related travel_this .month if you can. _ - CANCER JUNE 22-JULY 23: Credit and theSupport of others is hard. to obtain. Y0u~l =have to rely on yourOwn resources for happiness andfinancial highlights unique ...you can... defiance it all. - " success. Prove to yourself thatyou PISCES FEB.~ 20,MARCH-2,1~ ~an. ~ : ~ " , ~ haveimportantthi_ngstodoa~dsay,~ LEO JULY 23-AUG. 23: Family.and partners stir your emotional cauldron f~m "l:hiswill -and you may fihdyourselfacting out :i ~ss:,,€ombineintuitionwith-logicto old,_ unconscious behaviors.Abolish. ’.~makefuture plans:- outmoded, attitudes to ke~p worth- " while relationships. V-IRGOAU’ G.,-~. 23;SEP.~~,-:2...3. ’" Your lif.e.¯ .~~:WE OFF.E.R..F.U.LL.A!S:TROLOGI, ..... has been busier than ~ual lately:and ....;CAL’SERVlCES AND:ALL YOUR I was.so con~,emed that last ¯ mentary’box of Pepto Bismat(12 of _month your column was n.ot .in the them to be exa.ct). The. old woman ~’arachute that I had to write,to, see.. next to me swalldwed her gum when :what,waswrong. A.re you-OiK;~..did my wig-started itchin9 an~ I h.~d to .-: you quit? Please-oon~. stop wnti.ng mplac~ my.stocldng because it was. ~ there are.so ma.ny people I~nowwho_: ci~eping. She pretended ~not. to un;: - re.:ad :ygu.r ,c.olumn .e~c.h month, ders~and English but I~knowsne was - ~lease let us.knowwnat nappened. :-lyingbeCa~de her husband"kept call _we miss you! .......... . herM.yrtle;and he already told me he . : b:igned~ .- ¯ . was from Kentuclqb . , .:. uoncemed in..OKC..: California was fun; especially th.e. ,. _ " .~ : ~, ’ ocean. AIthough the -lifeguard quit ’ .::,: uea~;Co.ncemecl: " ’ . .~ . - coming after:me on the 2nd-day, when ; LnanK you so m.uc.h tor y;our I.e.t- ~ he fina’lly figured-out eve.n if I~buldn~ ter, i,z,.was ~.sweet 0ryou t0.wdte .. . swim I d,ould f!oatfor:a long time,..It .... and I m glad I ~was misded. Yes]’m..... pr,0bablv.didNt ~h~lp that-wfien I was. fine: .Quit the: Par@chute? NE~ER! : sun ba{hingJ had forggtten.to do - uesi,d~.s.:~l~e~p.eroeing so neat’.a.n.d ;::someth!.r~,:admgqueen~:hould:never mycait~fq!~Tpap.ers,, o.ncein a while "fo~let,l Illet you gUesswhatthat~was; t.h:~;:€~e~,:~b][:Shertakes me out tq ~but-justletmesayitwasmucheasie~ diiirt~r!~a!r:~0~:~n eatbuffet) atleast..!-touse the restmom that~Wayhe;: t!~’dfitilthey, bar .us fr0m.all of : Dear Babby" " ,the.~;,:’ThP ~heraaywhen.we,came . : I knqw:~,ou’are .an older female In. tne anor tne manager maae me. 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M,aq_onn.a. o~. atlea,s~:.wqat After leaving them I flew zo uali, ~.wou.Id-:lOgK ,!.Ke !!. sne ana t<osanne .. f_ornia. ¯ (I w.anted.~to~ use.:Anita’~s ;: n_ao a.D.aDy.togemer., :~ ~room. but-she wa.s getting reedy.to :~ S.e.do.usly. ibefiev,e pe !.be ." go on tour); The plaribdde wasni~e able .to dressanO, act ~hey -~ rhad never flowfi~before..The flight are.. After allit’s not thb attendantgot.-realnervouswheh I i:.ou[side:that ;counts! rays (::~..i told her heights giveme diarrhea, as ;. :~elieved) ~a .~p~ .a matteroffactl-didn~ see her until ~some .of us -.- :the: Alcohbl ~ffective lesbian .population because 0f the h~mopl~obic: attitudes Of::the :other" indi~duals .in: .treatment. :The AddiCtiOn Treltment Services Of it~:Sedgwick C0u~ty DePartment of :Mental Health h~s developed a ::.~termine individual :fees. ::s~ialized: Service i that:., will not: ::::~:’ ~ . ~ : ......o.~..IY Pf0vide ~ffective treatmen.t.~ ..:.. .... . f .... for :individuals:: ~fr0m the :gay:and ......:’~icia at316:383 :legbian communit:y~:but ~H also: :::::: ~ :’:: ’ : pr0~ide a: safe ~m~sphere to: deal : :~th:-::other issues: specificS.to that " populatiom: :.-: . ~ :.:. - ¯ ::~~ " .’ :; :.:~ There aren:tanyyou. can:se_a :i:: I~0whow to determine your ~n’s.~~your~or ~°cm :5.’ libtline, or the National AIDS Ho"thheat 1-800-3g : -;: . :~ .:...: :~ ::’:: ~U;S" DEPARTMENT ~)~FbI~EHA~aLI~HseArvNicDeHUMAN SERVICES "(~ plus pdzes! rout name to the will meeting or vote in Congress :!is coming up. to the gay o~ ~iDS phone list (or bot is limited to the local Wichita dialing area only. r Awes [ PO Box 16782 I Wichita; KS 67216 .... a Spectacular Prc :o Comedy,; ~ward ~innin~..i.. 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The m.efger Was:: . approved ’by both groups at~ meetings . held¯ at ,the NLGHF Conference in Houston. The Alliance~ established in.1992, is. corn prised "of eleven, gay_ and lesbian health clinics located ....l’his is an,exciting, momentin-th~ ~ thrb:ughout,.,the United States ~Ohistory of: the i~ay and legbian - Iinl~" the emergent gay and.::lesbian health:.move~ie_.n’t~!’"saidWhitm,an .... healthFca~e system. The Alliance ¯ Walker:Clinic:~FjJcecutivd Dii~ctor - ._pmyid~s’, support ¯ and technical Jim G~:~iham. ~. ’. : ~-¯ ~::: " ." ~ a~Sistance: to member clinics: It ~ " .’.~ also develops national funding ~The/~Ri:~f£mh6S~,:to merge with strategies and policy advocacy on !the NI~G~!F rathat ~than start issuegimpac:ting the health status:,., anothetnewnati0nal.organization, o£,the~a~ and lesbian community,:, 124 S, W.8th Topeka, Kansas Located between Wichita and-Rose Hill. Enjoy a peaceful; .woo-ded. ,.- ’" cour~try setti.ng with . 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Description An account of the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma was a monthly newspaper; the only publications available are August 1993-December 1993. The newspaper brings up important, evolving topics of marriage, Pride, TOHR, HIV/AIDs, events, advice, and politics all at the local and national level. This document is available in searchable PDF attached. It is also available to be seen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center with permission. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chuck Breckenridge & Wayne D. (assistant publisher) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 1993 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cookie Arbuckle Mary Arbuckle Stephen Scott Babby Michael Camfield Kevyn Jacobs Scott Curry Kim Ridenour Catherine Boyle Tom Neal Kelly Kirby Leslie Thomas Orin Shank David Stokes (volunteer) Sherri Guy (volunteer) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Online text PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource newspaper periodical Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tulsa---Oklahoma Oklahoma---Tulsa United States Oklahoma Tulsa United States of America (50 states) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Parachute/Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://history.okeq.org/items/show/458 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/24 Relation A related resource The Parachute https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/b3a27ac646ad113fbf2d760f5294bf65.jpg 25190e88b7b5e89b11e3c23ee47d178e https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/ed2466f0180c68a47a84669937673cae.pdf bc4e254ac32ea8fb79090299d9d9678a Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document the Gay & Lesbian Communi~ in Kansas, Okllahoma, Arkansas and Nissouri VoL t issue Across the United States Decem~r dbbon. The Postal Service is priinting 25 million booklets of 10 Stamps for a total of 250 million stamps. The design of the red dbbionoriginated w~h Broadway Cares>Equity Fights AIDS on the 1991 Tony Awards ( zations. fundraising and ed , Pararachute will send it s entire mailing list along with all correspondence for the month of December with the 1993: @ 7:00pro Va~e>y / @ 9:00pro 2 (K~raok~ Tt~rough0ut Th~ Evening ..... 1 DRAWS 2 FOR 1 ers! The employee r, who is promiscuous and who vigorously promotes the militant fag agenda..." (See reprint of tetter on page 7.) Again Fred has outdohe himself and his reputation in Wichita and the constitutional, By fa×ing alette~ead state of Kansas, The c~ative letter with all important information t5 conwas also composed o{ the church tact Rev. Phelps, he has give6 ~way name and all perti~ht information all pdvacy dghts to this info~ation. pany to"investigate" tSis problem Gay and Lesbian clienteile. and to contact him at thier"eadiest Paul Scott PARACHUTE Publisher/Editor Asst. Publisher Wayne D. OdnE. Shank . Contn~uting Writers: Chuck B., Cookie Moudde, Stephen Scott, Adve~ KimRidcnour, TomNeal, Odn Shank, ~anny~Jimwa~n ~Staff: Volunteers: Ann Marie Lochncr, J.T Si~m!~n, Donna 316-6514~500 Letters to The Editor Three cheers to Kevyn Jacobs for denoundng NAMBLA. Just like Mr. Jacobs, t once felt hypocritical, denouncing the right-of a minority group like NAMBLA while speaking out for the fights of the gay community. But l don~ feel that way any more. There is a great diversity in the gay world I realize. And there is a colorful and pleasantvarlety of people and their tastes in the gay and lesbian community too. That’s fine. To each his or her own. But in my heart I can no longer keep silent about anyone who would sexually seduce children. That’s sick. And it’s wrong because children, young boys or girls, are innocent. Andto make matters worse, the right-winged movement uses groups like NAMBLA to smear and scandalize the gay community. We must let society know that we are not a bunch of pedophiles. Therefore, we must also stand up against NAMBLA. if you are a memberof NAMBLA, that’s your business but don~ go using the predous gay community for your agenda. The gay movement must stand up and say thatwe are not a movement of pedophiles or into besliality or anything like that. We are honest, hardworking, decent people who only wish to spend our lives loving someone - another decent adult - of the same gender. NAMBLAwould greatly damage all we have .worked for in the gay fights movement. Sincerely, Dear .Editor: I am a full fime student atW~,hita State University. Ourcampus nsv,speper"Tbe Sunflowe¢’ adver’dsss for student submissions of loss of a close filend of mine to AIDS, I de-- cldedto submit ~tha following letter and POem ’ .. in his memory. I was notso.much displeased thatmy work had not.been printed since I did not feel it to be of publishable quality. However, after much urging from a graduate instructorfriend ofmine i went to the Sunflower office to find out what had happened. Much to my dismay my poem and letter had been circulatedamong the staff, forafter, I had been associated with my work the recep’donist could no longer speak to me and went for someone else to talkwith me. I was talked at and around but not too, as if, I were not real and that I did not exist. This angered me so much to realize that the Pat Roberlson’s and Fred Phelps of this wodd had ~ly harbored this much hornophobia among campus students that run and support this newspaper and even more~fact that they a,ow themselves to be spoon fed and braces placed upon their brains. Ionly hope that through your publication 1hat perhaps my letter and people could possibly be pdnted. I realize that my work may remain ~vialto our community and may not prove woilhy but I would like to lake that chance with you and would welcome any responses that you might have to it. Thank you~for your Time and Consideration. Sincerely, Thos W. Burnham Editors Note: W’~ Pleasure, here is your poem: Thoughts of Yesterday, Tomorrow and Today In Memory of Larry D. Jones just memories to be made. The memories made, when remembered were, to be shared. Somewhere along .~e way we must have made a-wrong turn or maybe a wrong decision. It must be thatwe are to teach others, hoping to gaurd them from our mistakes. Now, withtha beginning of each new day, the memories we once had are rememobered fondly wi~ smiles and tears. Maybe a small part of our heart sUII aches for that which we have no longer, yet our heart has grown enough to hold the memories to be made in the future: Greet each new day with a smile on your lips and a song in yourheart, forwe know not what awaits with each step we take, each turn we make. Seek only the best in everyone you meet, otferthe best you have to give, and we all shall be truly blessed. ¢op~gbt ~’e=l~ Ja~1993 Tmm~~ VISIO Wichita’s Only Gay & Lesbian Bookstore 3143 w. Maple Wichita, KS 67213 (316) 942-6333 Located in Maple Villa MANY NEW GIFT ITEMS ADDED FOR THE HOLIDAYS HOT CHOCOLATE & COOKIES COME IN AND SEE US! We will raffle off a "Claire of the Moon" video cassett & a "Embrace" poster. Drawing will be held on Dec. 23rd J The Parachute Page 2-A WATCH FOR-OUR GRAND OPENING IN THE WAREHOUSE -DISTRICT ! A NEW ALTERNATIVE in Entertainment! PRESENTED BY F.U:D.D. INCORPORATED FOR INFORMATION CALL ( 3!6 ) 269 - 4070 Copyright 1993 THE LESBIAN MOTHERS’ "Raising our children a heterosexual privilege," is the motto of the Lesbian Mothers’ National Defense Fund. LMNDF has been assisting lesbian mothers with custody cases for twenty years, offering information, attorney referrals, emotional support and financial assistance for lesbian and gay parents involved in custody disputes. The greatest obstacle facing lesbian and gay parents in a custody battle is poverty. LMNDF encourages attorneys to accept custody cases at reduced fees and provides useful information to mothers and attorneys preparing for litigation. Through their "Adopt -A-Mother~ program, a support group chooses an individual mother to sponsor, sending personal notes of encouragement and organizing fund-raistr~ prmation is also available about a broad range of parenting issues, indudingdonor insemination, adoption, childreadng and advocacy for families. According to a study by the American Bar Association eight to twelve million Amedcan children are currently being reared by lesbian and gay households. Approximately six percent ofthe U.S. population is made up of lesbianand gay families with children. LMNDF Director Jenny Sayward NATIONAL DEFENSE FUND cites various studies comparing children of lesbians with children of heterosexualmothers, which have fOund no_ significant differences in the children’s self -concept, intellegence, gender identity, sexual orientation or moral judgement. Furthermore, children of lesbian and gay parents do not experience a great deal more harassment from their peers than do other children. They do develop independent judgement and strength of character to resist prejudice in vadous forms. However, despite these positive reports, lesbian mothers still face dismal prospects in courts outside areas, about a ten percent chance ofretaining pdmary custody. In the Bible Belt, children are turned over to abusers, alcoholics and violent criminals rather than being allowed to stay with nurturing gay or lesbian parents. Recent media attention to the plight of lesbian and gayfamilies has stirred pubic anger at these atro~es. While the LMNDF has labored foryears in relate obscurity, today the organization has become the focus of a new effort toadvocate for lesbian and gay families. For more inform~on contact the Lesbian Mothers’ National Defense Fund P.O, Box 21567, Seattle~WA. 98111 or(206) 325-2643. Local contact, Kim Ridenour (501) 253- 5445 or (501) 253- 9588. Community Center Tax Deductable Donations RAINBOW CLUB Please check one , , ,$25 per mo. - Lambda Contributor ,, $50 per mo.,Tdangle Contributor $75 per rag. - Red Ribbon Contributor , ~ $100 per mo. - Freedom Ring Contdbutol $ other one time donations Donor ($1201 - $2499) Patron ($2500-$4999) Benefactor ($5,000+) Mail Contributions to: KFDH P.O. Box 2845 Wichita, Kansas 67201 For more information Call Raye Ann at 316-942-6333 KFHD REVIVED! BY: PHIL GRIFFIN Kansans For Human Dignity (hereafter KFHD) has been revived and is deftnitely alive and well in Wichita. KFHD is a 501(c)3 non-profit, tax deductible organization which was originally incorporated in 1985.. KFDH is a twin-like organization to WGLA (Wichita Gay and Lesbian Alliance). The purpose of KFHD is similar to thatofWGLAwith a primary difference being it is not allowed to be ~volved in politics. Although KFHD is nearly eight years old, it has been dormant for some time now. So why has it been revived? -At the community meeting for WGLA in October, there was talk about what had happenedtothis organization. Forthosewho were in attendance, there was some confusion about what the organization was all about, The need for Stonewall 25 Committee to failunderthe umbrella was also brought up around the same time. The Board of WGLA, under the leadership of Moderator Unda~Santiago set out to find outwhat is wasandwhy itwas not active. The old by-laws which govern KFHD were located and reviewed by the Board ofWGLA and an interim Board of Directors for KFHD wasappointed at the OctoberWGLABoard meeting. A nomk hating committee was. also formed at the time with election of active Directors of KFHD set for.two weeks later. ;- On November 4th, the Directors for KFHD were elected and the new Board haditsfirstmeetingon November7th. Ofricers were elected at the meeting. The by-laws require that four directors come from the Board of WGLA and three directors from outside of theWGLA Board. The current Directors (and o~ce) are Linda Santiago (Chairperson), Ann Marie Lochner (Assistant Chairperson), Raye Ann Tucker (Treasurer), Phil Griffin (Secretary), Steve Aaron (Member), Tracey Hughes (Member), and.Steve Swint (Member). So you may still be.asking, why has it been revived? it has been revived for the purpose of providing the umbrella for Stonewall 25 aswas requested bythe National Stonewall Committee. This makes all gilts and donations to Stonewall 25 tax dedu~ble. Secondly, ithas been revived for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining a community center forthe Wichita Lesbian, Gay and BiSexual Community. As the Parachute goes to press, much work has already been done in the process of opening the first Center for the Community. You will be hearing a lot aboutthis projectinthe near future. Each organization is being contacted for input and assistance. KFHD needs the whole Community to become involved with the Center. If you would like more information about KFHD, feel free to wdte; KFHD, P.O. box 2845, Wichita, KS 67201. Visions and Dreams has also agreed to serve as a communication, center for those who have questions or who would like to volunteer to help with the Center. You can also contract anyof the Board Members of KFHD for information. Remember, a great deal is happening, more information is coming, and YOUR help is needed. Watermark.Books Downton: 149 North Broadwy, Wichita, Ks. 67202 =iccadilly Square: 7732 E. Central, Wichita, KS. 67206 Wichita Praise & Worship Center Moves on 2nd Anniversary.. Wichita Praise & Worship Center, a full Gospel church in Wichita, accepting of Gbys and Lesbians, has recently moved to a new location. 2519 E. Lincoln. The location is a store front building with more space than the church had at the recent building. Services will continue to be at 2i00 pm on Sundays. The church has grown over the last two years to now have a staff of 6 people. WPWC is affiliated with over 50 other independent cfiur~,hes in the gay community throughout the United States. The church will celebrate it’s 2nd Anniversary in services on December 10, 11 and 12. Friday night December 10, services will be at 7:30 with Thomas Hirsch from Advance Christian Ministries in Dallas, Texas. Saturday the church will celebrate it’s 2nd anniversary with a luncheon at the church at 12 noon. Reservations are required. Saturday evening service will beat 7:30.with Rev. Judy Horn, Pastor of Chdst Chapel of the Rockies~ in Denver, Colorado. Sunday celebration seFvicer will be at 2:00pm.. The congr.~ation and staff invite#l[ to attend. AIDS IREFERRALU SERVICE HOTLINE 264-2437 LOCATED AT 17TH & BROADWAY WICHITA, KANSAS Dear BabbyAdvice Column Dear Babby: I read your column every month, my friends and I called the Parachute last month when we did#t see your column again, but they said you were out sick, we hope your o.k. Now for my problem,. I can’t seem to find Mr. Right, ! am 33 years old and everytime ! think I have found him, he turns out to be the wrong one.. I think maybe I should try somewhere besides the bar, but i’m not sure where or how to go about it. All I am use to is the bar. Could you please give me some advice. Looking in OKC. Dear Looking: " Well honey your only 33, you still -have time before the retirement home. I was looking for Mr.Right and sometimes Mr.Right Now would do. You may be right, try looking for him somewhere else. I have had wonderful luck at the grocery store, I try to stay away from the candy sections, guys just don’t seem interested in us when we have chocolate dripping out of our mouth. The fruit section is my favorite, when one comes by that you like, try to start a conversation with him, like" Don~ this fruit look good? if he say’s yes, then tell him, well.you knowthat’s not the only. thing looking ~ i do.e~n’t act interested go .on to the next one. Another place that has worked for me is the laundry mat. Try to get the washer or dryer next to the cute guy, and watch his laundry, when he seperates the clothes, say" my it must take a real man tofill those out" if he replies jump in and go for it gid! If he has some purple sequenced underware, and looks extremely dashing,, congradulations you have just .met Dear Babby. If he is tall, blonde, and built, leave him alone, he°s mine. Last but notleast is the mall, you may not find Mr.Right but atleast your .in a place where rejection can easily be healed by a_quick trip through iDillards, i seriously wish you the best of luck, if you find an extra send him my way! Dear Babby: I like to make my own clothes, and my gidfdendsays that’s.not in style~ should I, just buy clothes from the store? confused in Wichita DearConfused: Wear what you like, if-she loves. you it wonl matter. I haveanOIdpair_. of curtiansl turned into a lovely d~ess,. my dat~ said it was the pretties thing. he had ever seen. I said thankyou, saw it in the window .and had .to have This th l ly1 manypeople oea with A lot of i)eople don’t think they have to worry about HIV. But the truth is, you can get HIV infection if you share drug needles and syringes or have sex with an infected person. Call ~our State or local AIDS hotline, or the National AIDS Hotline at 1-800-342-AIDS. Call 1-800-243-7889 (TTY) for deaf access. HIV is the virus that causesAIDS. Public Health Service ~. ,_/It~ .... ,,~,~........ Cemers lot Disease Control Brought- to you by: Wichita-Sedgwick County Health Department ~,, 1900 E.-9nth Wichita, Kansas Confidenfial.AIDS/HIV Testing Fees based on a sliding scale The-Parachute Page 6-A Laura L. Shook, D,C, f~ ChiropraCtor :::": L~, . ..i.~: .~ M~assageTherapist .... ~iX Pu.in~ C~o ,ack ~n~o.o~’~h ~a~o b/ GIFT CERT. AVAILABLE ~ Blue Cross & Blue Shield Provider 700 N. Market, Suite A Wichita, Kansas 67214 (316)267-6522 316-263-6883 WICHITA GAY & LESBIAN CHORUS 2 64 1544 4 I you get in FREE ~1 Coronitas .1t Draws [] ~ P:cart=Jam tick-ct 91vcaway ~t.50 Red Hot Shot~ Boxers & Bowtics Competltlon. Ladi¢~-On-I~, Balloon Drop £ive Sumo l;Urestlino! ~q’i.chita’s. Hottmst The,Parachute Page 6-A ORGANIZED MAY 20, 1956 Fred W. Phelas. Pastor ~7~.~N[ 91327392.28 3701 W~t 12th * POo Box 1886 . TOPEKA. KANSAS 66604 O(fice: 913,273-0325 Lib~a~: 9 I.tt 273-0338 November 13, 1993 Plasma Alliance, Inc. 1515 Ease Central Wichita, ~sas 67214 LEX~T~CUS 18 22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. Dear Citizens: WBC has received reports that you ~axe a fag working there ruined jim Watson Jr, who is militant fag agenda and who may have AIDS or HI~. ~n light of the mounting anecdotal evidence such as the fag denklSh in Florldawho deliberately infected and killed ~im Bergalls and ~hers to take the onus of AIDS off the fags in light of the d@vastatlng risk posed by a tainted blood supply, and in llght of hhe reliability of t~ information~on Watson coming as it does from one very near to him. WBC believes this matter should be inveshlgated, and we’d appreciate receiving information from you thereon at ~our earliest convenience. Your consideration is appreciated. Fred Phelps CALL TROY E~TLE£ FOR A FREE CONSULTATION REALTY EXECUTIVES OF WICHITA 316-722-9393 Now Open the Right u ’94 GPON$ORII~G NEW YOUTH GI~OUP The ~ita Cha~er of Parents, Families, and Fde~s of L~ans and Gays is s~n~dng a new teen su~ po~ group, P~OJECT ACCEPTANCE. This group ~11 provide a pla~ o~ a~an~ for gay, lesbian, and ~xual yo~h and their fdends in which adult facilit~o~ and the youths’ ~er are ~o~ive and affirming. We therefo~ provide: *An edu~4acil~at~ w~kly group for youth (ages !4-18) *A ~fe pla~ for young gay, bian, and bi~xual individuals to cia{ize and suppo~ each other. s~bst~nce abuse, AiDS and other ~mpo~ant i~es. vadous social opportunities as well some decor items for their morn. There will be a list posted of specific books, videos and items such as bowling passes or gift certificates to the movies. These lists will ~ available at Visions and Dreams and Fantasy. Some ofthese books cost as little as $4. We would then ask that as you wrap your present and put it under the tree that you take a moment and write an inscription into the front of the book. Please He from your heart to the young person that might need your encouragement. If you would rather send a cash contribution to this project-please send it to our P.O. Box 686, Wichita, KS 67201-0686 and label it Project Acceptance Christmas. Please help us to make this Christmas a meaningful one to our younger brothe~ and sisters, A special than~s to Linn Copeland and Raye Ann Tucker and Renee FMtcher for their sssts~ance and support. RE$OUflOES AVAILA~LE T~UG~ ~C~]TA ¢~AP~E~ ~F ~oF~G V’qiTH AR~S THAT ENCIRCLE (Being gay in Wichita Video - now available for $20) SPFJ~KERS ~UREAU VIDEOS; BOOKS;PAMPHLETS RESOURSE BOOKLET STORIES BOOKLET ...... The And Dedication Of New Building Praise Fri. Sago Dec.11 12:00pro Anniv. Banque~ (Reservations Required) Sat. Dec~11 7:30 Rev. Jud7 Horn 2519 E~LNeoN Decol0 7:30pro Rev. Thomas Hirsch SATURDAY- DEC. 11 & SUNDAY DEC.12 S 0929o95 Call For Appointment (316) 651-0603 Fundraiser For You can ~ave up to 25% offyour long distance charges compared to the rat~-~ of AT&T. MCI or SlaSnL N~"ran Swrrc~ Ton,~x 1-800-546-0556 The Parachu~ Page FamilY Portriats Available amof--~e CloSet.~I. .- WichitaPraise&W0rshipCenterwill " and Onto Th,ePhone be holding a fundraiser by selling professional family portraits to be taken Saturday-Dec: 11th, and Sunday Dec.-12th dudng the mornings. This will be at the.new building at 2519E. Lincoln. The cost will be $29,95 which includes 1-8x10, 4-5x7’s and 10 wallets size photos. - The photos will be back in time for Christmas. The photographer has said that those who have animals may have ,their picture taken also. You must make an appointment by calling the office at 651-0603, a $9.95 deposit is required to set apppointment. The photography will be taken by L.G. Smith Photography, a family owned and operated business in Wichita. Call \Xfirh Pride. Switch to CommuniwSpirit Te cpho ~e Long Dis~uace ~bdas". COM3T~J!VITYSPIRIT ,.Make The Sv:i:ch "Ibdav 1-800-546-0556 The Heart The Parachute Page tO-A IECEMBER for all: You’re ~robably ready for a little R&R after all ~e activity of the past few months and aow you finally get it. Relax, enjoy, md loaf your way through the holidays. ~II]~S Maz: 21-Apr. 20: Far away ~eople and places are on your mind. so ;o ahead and take that trip. Now is the :ime toformulate long-range plans for ,~e future; make your New Year’s ~solutions early. rAURUS Apr. 20-May 21: Your ioint finances are in the spotlight now. Marital or other partnership assests are :asier to handle than usual. You get what you want, so go for it. GEMINI May 21-Jtme 22: You are able to.negotiate successfully with both mrtners and competitors because you :an balance others’ needs with your )wn. Make the deal this month. ~AHCER June 22-July 23: Work akes a turn for the better. You can :ount on being busy; if you stay rganized and pay attention to details, ’ou can also count on being successful. ,EO Joly 23-AUg. 23: You get the ~un award this month; romance and )ther pleas~es are in the scene. You mow hOW you lik~e.m sliow off, so go d~ad and be the life of the party:. " VIRGO Aug. 23Sept. 23:.T~e all hat old, emotional garbage to the ~eeycling center this month. You are ,,oing to need room for the bigger and )ettcr future you’re planning right now. Eta~a spr~.e~m 50~-253-5445 LIBP~ 8€1)L 23-O¢t.23: A busy month of talking, visiting, and running hither, thith~ and yon. Relatives and neighbors give advice that l~ds to new opportunities, so pay attention. SCOI~IO OCt. 23-Nov. 23: Finances ’aren’t much of a problem this month, so you arc able to give the gifts you want to-you get good stuff too. A new door to fumm financial gains opens now. SAGITI’ARIUS Nov. 23-Doe. 22: You get better looking--new clothes, new hair, maybe just a newly cheerful expression. If you’re thinking about s~arting anything new, this is the best month to do it. CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 21: You’re in the background this month, but you kind of like it there. Support comes from hidden and unexpected places. Ditch your usual suspicion and accept it gracefully. AQUARIUS Jan. 21-Feb. 20: You’re always a friend to the world and, this month, you can have fun with community projects and group ventures. You meet people who will give a boost to your ambitions. PISCF_~ Feb. 20-M~. 21: Everybody is watching you now, but there’s no need to get rattled by all ~ attention. You get to achieve the goals you have been w~ing on, so revel in the limelight. Visit ’~our store in mystical, mctaphl~ical l~m’~ka. Springs. We downtown at 95 Spring Street; or call 1Hm’and Jan at 501-253-5445. €~lle~Ubles, I~ttery, Glassware ~ntique and Used Furniture ~praisal, Auction, & Estate Ser~ice~ Available 43O last I~arly Wiclfita, I~ansas 1 pal I~ ~plll Always Euyin~! 19rcprietcr CJ. (~han Wichita’s. Community Re~dtor® "FIGHT THE RIGHT" Pl~os~ h~lp ECpUALITY KANSAS defeat the Cornfield R~solution. Send~a donation oF anV amounL to: 1221 N. Waco, Wichita, KS 67203. So much has to b~ don~ b~for~ th~ Kansas Hous~ vot~ in January. ~i~ate Office Office Phone 722-9393 10300 W. ~nlral, Suite 200 Cellular 648-4944 Wichit~ ~ 67212 Personal Fax 722-1914 Equality, Justice And EQUALITY Inclusion For All People KANSAS NEEDS YOU TO HELP! For Volunteer Information Call Jim Watson 265,7240 OR Doug Glaze 267-7248 2% ofy~.~ur IOfig distance b~is donated to the gay, i v-!esbian;, or.~AIDS group ---.~.- - -~ -~of¥our choice: Save up to 25% offyour long distance bill compared to the rates ofAT&T, MCI ~cks. LI=TT~ 1’0 THE EDITOR ~ Three~¢~rs to Kevyn Jacobs for denouncing NAMBLA.. Just like Mr. Jac0bs, I’ 0nce-felt hypocdtloai denouncing the right .of a minority group like NAMBLAwhile speaking out for the rights of the gay community. Buti don’tfeelthat way any more. There is a great diversity in the gay world I realize. And there’is a colorful and pleasant variety of people and their tastes in the gay and lesbian commun~ too, That’s fine. To each his or her own. But in my heart I can no longer keep silent about anyone who would sexually seduce children. That’s sick. And Ys wrong because children, young boys or girls, are innocent. Andto make matters worse; the fight-winged movement uses g~oups like NAMBLA to smear and scandalize the gay community. We must let society know that we are not a bunch of pedophiles. Therefore, we must also stand up against NAMBLA. If you are a member~of NAMBLA, that’s your business but don~ go using the precious.gay-community for your agenda. The gay movement must stand up and say thatwe are not a movement of pedophiles or into bestiality or anything like that. We are honest, hardworking, decent people who only wish to spend our lives loving someoneanother decent adult ~ of the same gender.. NAMBLA would greaUy damage all we have worked for in the gay fights movement. S~ncereS/, D.L ~I-~EXUAL ~UPPO~T GI~OUP Revolutions Bar 902 W. 7th, Junction City, Kansas 8:00pro ~o 2:00am $2.00 Cover/ Live DJ BRING UNISEX GI~AB BAG GIFT For More lnfo Contact Jeff (91~) 225-6125 (913) 238-6374 l AN AN ADULT BAR WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME 124S. W. 8TH, TOPEKA ,KS. The Parachute Page 11-A HELPING PEOPLE WITH AIDS THE DEFINIATION Acquired immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the most serious epidemic to strike the American public in the last 50 years. This disease has no respect for income, color, gender or sexual orientation. Expe~ts conservatively estimate that approximately 6 to 7 thousand Arkansans have been or will become infected with AIDS, based on national averages. With the rising costs of medical care and drags for PWAs (Persons with Aids), such as AZT, DDI; etc., the need for financial assistance has become more and more urgent. Many organizations were formed for education awareness but none for direct financial assistance until the birth of HPWA. THE HISTORY When the AIDS cdsis began to extract its t011 on the Arkansas community, a group of.concerned indi, viduals metin February 1988 determined to form an organization dedicated to providing =assistance to those in need. HPWA is an Arkansas non-prot’R charitable corporation established to assistindividuals who suffer from AIDS. HPWA issues direct financi~al .payments for medical bills, nursing care, pharmacy bills and living expenses and any emergency funding necessary. No monies are distributed directly to PWAs. Through these direct financial payments, HPWA strives to allow PWAs to continue to live their liveswith dignity and self esteem. Funding for HPWA is dedved from volunteers from all walks of life who raise needed monies through fundraisers and pledge drives. No member of the HPWA staff receives compensation for his/ her services. Ninety percent (90%) of funds raised by HPWAare dedicated to direct assistance payments. The Board of Directors of HPWA is composed of professionals and lay members from vadous fields including education, business, medicine, law, health and theology. Currently based in Little Rock, HPWA offers assistance to all Arkansas residents who meet the required criteria for funding. HPWA is a duly licensed chadtable organization and maintains complete financial records available for public inspection dudng normal business hours. THE CRITERIA HPWAis vitally concerned.with the accountability of its fund-raiS- 2) Each applicant must submit a complete ~’mancial disclosure of all monthly income or benerds received by them.- Mandatory receipt of or application for S.S.I. benefits is required. 3) Each applicant must permit a home visit(s)-by HPWArepresentatives. HPWwill contact and coordinate funding through a social worker of the PWA’s choice. 4) A thorough verification of the PWA’s expenses must be provided. Following receipt of a written application for assistance containing the information listed above, representatives of HPWA will conduct a home visit with the PWA to determine the degree of assistance needed. A formal recommendation for assistance will then bepresented to the Board of Directors of HPWA forfinal action. Distribution of funds is determined on a case-by-case basis. Some restrictions as to funding requirements exist. All information conceming individual cases is kept strictly confidential. HPWA does-not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, gender, or sexual orientation. ing and disbursal efforts. To receive ¯ .- ~THE NEED assistance from HPWA, the following criteda must be mat: 1) Each applicant must submit a written confirmed diagnosis ofAIDS from a licensed physician. Christmas Ozar HPWA is constantly in need of .Volunteers and funding. HPWA ex~ tends an open invitation for you to become involved in its ongoing effortto minimize the burdenthat AIDS extracts from oursoclety. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THE WAY Join HPWA or its branch organizations in towns throughout Arkansas. Organize pledges and fundraisers through HPWA. Inform fdends and family about HPWA and the dsing AIDS epidemic. NOWIS THE TIME TO ACT. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO HPWA ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. HELPING PEOPLE WITH AIDS P.O. BOX 4397 LITTLE. ROCK, AR 72204 2710 Asher Monday- Friday 4pm-lam Saturday lpm-Midnight 501-663-9886 Little Rock, Arkansas B Ft.Smith, Arkansa~ B 1004 Garrison (501)783-9347 Ope~ Mon-Fri 8am-lam Sat 8am-12am The Parachute Page 12-A . OZARK PRIMITIVES \~,~’75-/_ ,.o. Box 263 ~Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632 (501) 253-6148 DINNER Located on Hwy 62W 58 Kingshighway Eureka Springs, AR. 72632 Victorian Reflections Helen .Jeffrey ¯ TLffany & Fenton Lamps ....:.~Victoriana.-~l~welryI 19 Spring. 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Relax andmjoy thepicturesque setting of our tree coveredhollowfor an unfo~lemale e~erience. #7 Lema St. Eureka Springs, AR. 72632- 1-800-515-GLEN WHERE Fm uns Sweet Savage RON’S’PLACE 523 W. Poplar Box 367 Fayetteville, AR. 72702 501.-442-3052 Dec. 1 1 Sweet Savage Tommie Ross Ginger. ST. ;John Arin .Austin " 10 O’CLOCK NEW YEARS EVE WITH FRIENDS STJOHN PARTY COMING IN KARL NEW COMER MORE! HLM STAR FEB.5TH YEAR - FEB 12 Ginger St. John IRANCH & RESORTI PO BOX 2281 . Athens. TX78751 ¯ ~903) 338"2288 December 1993 DearMichael Howdy! Ijust returnedfrom afabulous vacation at Meadowood Ranch andResort. The resort was beautiful; it was once owned by a wealthy oil baron. It’s located on 650 acres" ofgreen hills’, meadows andforests.t I wenthorseback-Hding on Friday andfishing (caught a 12lb. largemouth bass) Saturday, following a delicious" breakfast on. thedecks overlooking the gorgeous countryside. I tanned poolside, played tennis and volleyball, Then I went hiking with some friends I met here.~.saw some dee "-.-"~tn one ofthe coolpmeforests. pictures. Wanted to get this letter off to. you. Can’t wa# to return to Meadowood. The Parachute Page 15-A W@ Have Moved! Wors 2514 East Lindon $ nday 316-651-0603 PROBLEM! Ask for Michael 5ertsch BRING IN THIS AD FOR $1OO OFF ANY DEAL! Going Up ~. D~P~"~T: R~TUR~: Friday, February 4, * 994 at ~:30 pm tax included Includes: Transportation = Lodging = Ski Rental Limited to first 40 people Sleeper Bus Will need $ 50.00 Deposit Down by December 11, 1993 Balance Due By January 15, 1994 Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper periodical Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [1993] The Parachute, December 1993; Volume 1, Issue 9 Subject The topic of the resource Politics, education, and social conversation toward Tulsa’s Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual communities. Description An account of the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma was a monthly newspaper; the only publications available are August 1993-December 1993. The newspaper brings up important, evolving topics of marriage, Pride, TOHR, HIV/AIDs, events, advice, and politics all at the local and national level. This document is available in searchable PDF attached. It is also available to be seen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center with permission. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Parachute of Oklahoma Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chuck Breckenridge & Wayne D. (assistant publisher) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 1993 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Orin E. Shank (general manager) Cookie Arbuckle Stephen Scott Babby Michael Camfield Kevyn Jacobs Scott Curry Kim Ridenour Tom Neal Kelly Kirby Paul Scott Danny heinsohn Kim Watson Ann Marie Lochner (volunteer) J.T. Simpson (volunteer) Donna Payne (volunteer) David Stokes (volunteer) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Online text PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource newspaper periodical Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tulsa---Oklahoma Oklahoma---Tulsa United States Oklahoma Tulsa United States of America (50 states) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Parachute/Dennis R. 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Boren to Nickles oint 1988-89 aware recommend both allowing and rejecting homosexuals in thd n~litavy. I agree with cun’ent military leaders who overwhelmingly support the policy as proposed ih the ate bill which 1S tli~ result ofmonthS and Rand reports but that the ofstudy and expert testimony in the Senator’s deci~ionwas also influ- Senate Armed Forces co~ittee. enced by the testimony of’the Joint The~licy is in line with myrespon- Chiefs of Staff. siNhty to vote in the best interests Staff persons indicated that ofthd entire state and nation?’ Boren’svdtewasinpa~motivated When asked if anyone on by the desire to prdt~t Congres~ Nickles’ staff actually hadvead the smnalprerogative toregulate h~- military fit. ~ess stm Mr. Schultz tary affairs from the Executive refused to answer " Branch. They added that the Sen- that the ~ ate had been involved ment fit to ~orces co.tree s~e ....(who) AYrican,Amed, commissions, .... wh) !i ~e~ t, ’k most again, given the earlier study (in1978)i:) ghts and the whole issue of discrimination in; the Armed Forces which ~+been so crimes, incredibly prominent lately? ls there ~, ~ that there is discrimination that only to 6ur~mploy here with the Boren & Nickles cont#medfrom page 1-b unfairly and he was asked if the Senator felt that they were fail, Mr. Schultz refused to say more than the Senator stands by the statement above. When asked how the Senator’s personal religious -views may imquence his decision in these issues, Mr. Schultz again stated that the Senator stands by the statement above. Mr. Schultz did confirm, however, that Nickles is a self-avowed, practising Roman Catholic. Nickles’ staffdid note that staff persons had meetings with Lesbian & Gay Oldahomans who were in D.C. for the March on Washington for Lesbian/Gay/Bi Equal Rights. There were not any records ofany meetings in Oklahoma. Nor could they identify any meeting where Nickles himself met with Lesbian & Gay community leaders or citizens. Portions ofthe information in this article were usedwithpermission from the Tulsa office of the Associated Press’. 585-3405 TULSA 171hS Main Savage Talks continuedfrom page 1-b. pretations ofthem are pretty subjective. I certainly have not had it pointed Out tome that we in any way discriminate in either our recruitment, our employment or our promotion of people based upon their sexual orientation.... TN: Is that something that you would expect to come internallyfrom city sta~. Yes, it may come from inside a department...it may come from a city councillor, it may come from an interest group from the outside that brings to our attention thatas theyobserveit....I have had just about every issue except for that one brought to my attention. TN: I guess I’m kind of curious, do you think that that would be a reflection ofa not (having) a problem or ofpeople not feeling protected in order to speak out? I really couldn’t speculate on that...we have spent the last couple of years focusing very directly on an individual’s capability.... and tmining....(also) the police department (has) under way diversity tmining....for all of their officers....they deal with every segment of the community on a daily basis, they need to be sensitive to cultural differences.... TN: Does the in-service training cover Lesbian & Gay issues? SS: ....I don’tknow the actual curriculum. I suspect that it is one very much of how do you interact with people regardless of who they are.... TN: My reading ofthe city charter is that currently the mayor has the power to issue an executive order banning dis. crimination on the basis ofsexual orientation? Given that power, would you be willing to.... Hilary Kitz: (the ad hoc task force of the TulsaHumanRights Commission) is sayingthat there’s stateprotection thatdoesn’t 1565 South Sheridan, Tulsa 918-834-4234 The Silver Star Saloon Proudly Presents Live from Nashville Friday, October 15, 10:30 pm, $3- O A Major Event Benefiting R.A.I.N. Saturday, October 30, $5 cover Don tMtss Thts One. Beer Bust, Wed-Sun. " Disco Nile, Every Thursday include sexual orientation and....what they’re thinking about doing is looking at supporting a change in the state law. TN: It’s talking (the city charter) about organization ofthe city, "the mayor may by executive order...assign newfunctions or duties to any division or department..."and clearly one of those functions could be to respect certain principles and regulations in terms of hiring, promotion, etc. the things thatyou say already that the city is at least informally doing. SS: I think that we say that generally in our personnel policy. TN: But it’s not in any documentation, and both the personnel dept. people and the employees I interviewed understood that there werenoprotectionsforLesbian & Gay employees for on the job discrimination or in terms of hiring.... SS: I don’t think we even through our hiring practices are allowed to ask questions that would reveal that kind of information. TN: But sometimes that kind of information is going to be visible or relevant and certainly the Lesbian & Gay employees I interviewed as backgroundfor this story are scared to death ofretribution in their departments. SS: I try to steer away from generalizations like that...and without the fact that they, either through their supervisor or to me have brought any of these concerns forward (that) is pure speculation as far as I am concerned....If in fact there is a review underway with a proposedchange in the state law, we’ll look at what is being stated.., TN: You know that the city, and many have, can go beyond state and federal regulations? SS: I tend to look in dealing with policy initiatives, changes, tend to try tobaseany change, any policy direction on what has been demonstrated as a need....In terms of whether or not someone is hired or not hired or promoted because of their sexual preference, other than being asked the question (by the reporter) it has not even come to me as an issue. I do know that there is this task force which is looking at it from a community standpoint but in terms of the City of Tulsa and its employment practices, it has not been raised even as a problem. TN: Unfortunately, it’s a catch-22 situation for Lesbian & Gay citizens who lacking any protection, then (are at) risk raising a complaint, since that kind of discrimination is not illegal. What I’m saying is the lack of complaint is not necessarily the lack ofa problem. SS: Well I agree with that but there has to be some way to assess the extent of the problem also before moving forward. In terms of using this provision under the city charter as a guide, I don’t know I would have to ask for a legal assessment. TN: If it were possible, would you be willing to issue an executive order? SS: I would give it consideration. TN:...Probably there are about 37,000 Lesbian & Gay citizens in the city of Tulsa, conservatively estimated. How would youfeel as a candidate in submitting to candidate .screening & con~dering taking donationsfrom the Lesbian & Gay communities,.openly, not openly? SS:....I probably received 30 or more questionnaires to complete on behalf of a variety of interest groups....to the best of my ability I completed every one I received.....I would be just as open to talking to any organized group.... TN: So would accept an invitation to a LesbianlGay town hall meeting? SS: I try to make myself available. 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This ~th a.s~cial ~i~i~Wt0 I~sUans and ~.. ~;~;~~:. ~’~;’;:~n~ eventis a5K toUrof:d~ntown OKC: gay.men~, b~t jS.0~ent0~l[.~0p~.e.. :_;~~:~;~a~:~~s~ Walkers.:are cha!lenged ~ to ~aise .~;.~-~: ..~.lfy0u ar~re-~pi~p~mn~ . vitedto a~e~d andbdng~~ 0f.any~ ’ $20.00 or more ~rkilometer: Lutheren~ Orthodox; :o~Roman /kind t0re~i~.a ~al.ble~ng 0n~ It is time. to..m~gnize that AIDS is Cath!oicandfel! unwe!~or.di~~ -thisday;A~:~mivalispl~n~d~h~ affe~g aliofu~:~,Fmm.family memenfran~ i~d, you ~11 .find a loving .... displ~yp_fmm~]o~l.~t shops;; a-d~: hers, n~door neighbo~..-~nd home inthe E ~.C, ~e~eGod’s love obedi~nce:demonstration:~,will:, be .. wo~e~, t~e HIV ~d~asedoes not is un~nditionaL - given,.and:animals will be.available. - discdmin~e. By.pa~ici~ting in the The.sacrame~s are:avail’ for adop~0n~ Anyone intere~ed in .. walk; :people,demOn~te their con, able’to.all ba~iz~:~Chd~ians~.:and - having.a..~0th.or dippl~y.~t the car: . ~ms-for this:~ly;disease. The. evewoneisen~urag~.to~.~akeof- niva. l-~(.g..m...b.-m.- em..,..v.e~t.,_ e.z...c-") ~,n,-c~._o-n- ¯ mone-y b,rough~t, t:n~~il’hm distributed the Holy Eu~ad~-:no.cl0~.com~ " ta¯ ~-t..h--e~.-~cn.Urcn, ~:. o.r.t.u.n.. n-er~~m.o..~..ao-~ m....u..:~~.".~-m~-.,un~~z~:.~~.-.u~~ 0,-~anitzon (942,6313), Plea~ be sure t ¯ .. . :~. ....... . munion hem. O~ination tothe pde~-~ ~e or leash: our .~t ~s a-~ro-d zatlons offenngd~[e~AIDS ~l~s.. hood.~or diaconate is o~ntoall;..in~ at~or t~e0~ion~ - ~ v =..,~. - ThOse o~anizati0ns am: AIDS cluding homo~xuals (no vow of~li..... O~. O~ober’24,-a~shop ~aste~ ~ho~ALMS.~(~Ii~n¯ bacy required) women and .men, on Finan~al Planni~; ~lls and: E~ ¯LOVe Ministering. ~up~n),~.Loaves singleor ma~ed. The .E.C:C is not - t~es.~ll ~ held,at New Horizons. and.Fishe~, the NamesProje~,. Oa: pro-a~ion,, b~ is. p~oi~ Vol- Gue~..s~akem O~ald Han~ and - sis:Re~ur~ Center, ~er O~ions,. unta~ e~ha~asia ~o~ ~ons~ffer- - A~ates~ll-~ on hand to pm~nt.- - Inc..;- Oklah0maCi~Ama HIVIAIDS ~,, e~_ ~......N= az=,=’-’~= ~ ,~ = : much.ne~ info~at~n o~ the Coalition; Oklahoma ~ Hemophilia¯ ,,,u--,~...............-....-........ - ..... -~ "- "....... -uesti0ns"A. =in Our Iovinn G~ does n~ eni0v .mp~._a~ zo_-pn~er q z~ ~: :. foundation; .Planned,~renthood 0f ~a~chin,.~o~e su~~ . ~ , ~oinner,.~innin~ ~1 :~m; Central Oklahoma, R~ ~Ro~ Men, .~ne ~:p.u is pg~a~~. ~ll~in ~2:~pm. The Oklahoma nominmion, ~n newcnu~o~n= CRy ~mmun~y is inv~ to ~end. inga~the n~on. There am now CODA, a re~vew~ group for AIU~ Ne~om (UWAN), churches~ in several ~ates... If you c~ependent people, is cu~ently ~ci~ion, and The ~nds Hour. haver.a !~u~i~l church background, ¯ meeting. ~ N~..Ho~ons. on Tue~~ If~you ~11 not ~. able to.~end you ~!1 feel ~ home in the E~m~ni; - --days at 7:00~: Anyone inte~- this year,- ~twould like tO help in the calCatholic Church; Holy Trinity: in attending this 12step meeting is. E.C.C is Iocated. at 2328 .N: very welcome tojoing the.group~. *~=,.,~*h.r =,, *h= Uo,,A,*h., Z~ar~ NewHOdzons is interested in pmvid, ,.,~,~L,~,.~, ,,, -...........~.-,,~ "inn m~.~.tinn ~nRP.R for~ Woman’s ~hepping Oen_ter, pk~,h.o_m.~, city. ~;~r~-u-~" C~l~i~-an’~- ~ (~rt~m .and l Massesa~ on.¯~unoayaz ~u:~u.a~..:. bugle corp. Anone interest,edinstarand~ Wed_nesoay~at!7:0Op~m,~, uap ~,. ~ing and organzinO thebe~ groups (405)-942~,2604.~and~, leave.,-a-.pleasecallg~42-6313,: ’ . ~ messageand Wednesday at 7:00,pm. :-Regularchurch service ,are- lend at Call (405) 942-2604 and leave ames- New, .Horizons .at-,11amon Sunday~ sage formore:inf0rmati0n~ f0i~ mb~e momigns.~ the add,ress is-3136 information, ?. ~. .- .~ - .. --Portland, in-OKC... ~-~--..-- .... fight against A!DS, other oppor~unities are-open to you. Please send.: yourtax-deductible donation-to AIDS Walk Oklahoma, P.O. Box 60958, OKC< OK. 73146~0958. Also these organizations are constant!y in need. of volunteers., ~ If~you -areinterested in volunteering, or wishadditional information aboutthe AIDS Walk. You~ may call~405,.525-AlDS ~ " forMen & Women~. ? Eur Tan Beds .~.~. 50cents off T~s $1.00 off Styles with this ad. General Gay & Lesbian Discussion Groups Mondays,6:30 at Red Rock - New Group .starting ¯~Thursdays, 6:30 at Red Rock Couples of Mixed, HIV Status Contact Jim Carter for details. YGLA; Young Gay & LesbianAlliance ~uesda.ys, 6:30 at O~is for individuals ~ ofpanicipants.~o ensure gro~:compatibilityi theirlov_~i~ones and IHV. Prevention Education. R0ckMHC, 4400No er znelr.-former empi0yer~sgroup ~".. participant:snoul~l-requeszreinstate~;. .... availabieunderthe policy!unlessac0n- ..... d~eene..ficiad~es to remain. ~~,~e~~,e~J~;~,n,.. ::,, .:co~.~age :is_~q;~ admini~ered, the-. , there is generallyno .further:coverage AIDSFOR AIDS- ~ m.~e~l.~i.c~al plan until th_ey:becon~e e!i-, ment,-pay all, unpaid~OBF~pre- versionhad been ~ . IBY :Cookie Arbuckle gible for Medicare undertheage of. ~,ciaims. " " " ~: ’ ’ ConverSions-: . - ° ~ ;, ,: leaming!aboutyour personai~finahces.: ’-- -tot_ a total=of 29 months., Theref0rei= ;. pmns include an option,toexteno~,!. group;planT~);~ere~:am no heaith~sta~:~::’-~: ¯ ;- ~,~ ~, ~,an l~-very empowedhgff~i~o.u~a-re!-!-~ ; :the, ~11,month se~ond continuation ::, ~ , group ~edical:be,e~for.a~jjmitedi; ~ mentSreq~estbd~zi~litheymust be ap.. -, ~,.,,; ~:,~..ing~care states,~,~tli~people in ¯ :i ?ciary ~who~:was ndt-.disabled when , ployee disabled, ~Whe~n~ their" :termination:Because~,~h#converSion ~~.: .iiir0nically they d,o not tal,k about.,-: corn,eSdisabiedandis una~etOcon,- :--direct]yrel~e~,~ to the:caU~;L0f~Ji~:;; ~ ~have both a disabilityeXtensi~Oft~h~=Tt >~7~money and :money is Ihe. ultimate :~ tinue wotldng~ The employer termi, " " ability, are. cO~iered:.;The e~e~i~n ~ =efits and Conversion coverage at, the , i ,’~form-of ernpowerment:,~ Financial¯ i hates!hem ,fi~om-the. a~ive group may be for~90 days~ onb yeari!: or-:,-isame~time:~.-~.he disability extension ¯ :,-~ -= planners int~rested,Lin working Jnthis ,~ medical~planand offersCOBF~: The ": ore depending upon thei~cbntract: clause~ysformedicalC0nditionsihat :,~! market should approach O!her Op. ~: empl0xee~..then;e!e~S COB/~i ,and ~ There is no.,,charge ,fo!~’,~Ove~age_ caused th~disa~bility, while theconver, - - ¯ tionsand learn, how-roger involv.~ed... ’applies for:iS0dal~Secu.~ybenefits,~. duringrth~extensidn. Disabilityex~. " sion pays ciai~not~relatedtb~the di~- OOI offers a ~ri(shop entitled Fi- " (eitherSSDF,l:~Se~tForSSl~tle. tensions are different fromCOBRP, . . :ability. ,Whe~:;thedisabilityextension~ . nancia! Planning/c(~unseling for IIXVI). IfS0cial!~e~dtydetermines~. ~: Disabi!ity:-SecondContinuations. ends~ tile conversion:~.poiicycan, be: : those who are ready to start the pro- i~ the disabilitystarted~onor befOr~lhe :The -Disability Continuation ~,is-a come the primalsource of coverage. ., cess needs to cali,for an appointment.. ~i! COBl~qualifying~ eVantis.the em:~ saparateanddiscreetform~of medi~- .ConversiOnmedical policies rarely con,: We~,will be offering-sh,o~t articles in- ,,i~ pioyeewould be entitlediocontinue cal insurance-portability, : ’i rain the.same level,lof benefits ,that the Parachute,lfo~the next several ~COBI~ coverage ,foran additional Afewwordsofwamingare :~ ¯were pro~ided ¯under the-group~plan months.!fyou have a topicofchOice, 11 months..~e COBI~ planadmin: necessary. COBI~ must be elected . and,rtheycan be; expensive. - I~view call~OOI !:andwe iwill: researchand = istratormum be nOtified of the SSA ~ priorto exercising a. "disability ex’ , 5.~: all conversion ~options to determine-" wdte~he~articie~.......... ..... .-~ ._.,-: disability approval;Within 60 days of- : < tension;, howeveri~ disabi!ity~ e~eln~=."~ :L whether/it, is .affordable--and exactly COBRA DISABILITY SEC- recelpt’~fthe.dete~inationlet~er~) ~.- sionsmay be ava.ilabie~afteP cO~. ~.-what’benefltSWould be provided. You OND CONTINUATION (ELEVEN .-....¯- COBRA: ;.-’OVERLAPPI.NG --;. BRAends; The disability-extensi.on:., .may have~coveragegaps=.’ -.W.hlc.h-.yo.u’.ll~ ADDITIONAL MONTHS) Cobra allow WITH NEW GROUP INSURANCE must be requested-in wdting and needto-coverinSome~otheiPWay,¯ :=;~.~. certain disables employees tocon- BENEFITS:.;COBRAcoveragemay you Should-ask the, claims depart~~. Toconvert group-medical insura~i~ tinue theircOBRA ~.veragdpast the be retained even-afte[ ~z COBRA " . ment for information about how. to .= ~- application must be. obtelnedfromthe 18-months cut-off, to 29 months. To participant had¯obtained new grOup apply for the extens!on. Since the ¯ employer plan administrator.Finally,i it .-- be ;eligible for’. second continuation medical insurance coverage if the- extendedr coverage is only for re- ~ is important.:tO’ note .that- employees- ,~. Coverage, the COBRA beneficiary newemployees health plan.limits - lated mediCal~expenses caused.by ..~houldnevervoluntadlyquitebecause . ~must have.-been~disables as.-deter- ~ coverage with respect-to pre-exists: .. ¯ the d’.Bability, it isimpe~ivethatthe~ .{they havebecomedisabled,~-Instead; ¯: -. .;mined by-the SocialSecudtyAdmin-.. ing ~nditionsi~ ~ ¯ .- ~; . :~-.. ~ physician fu!ly-discioseAheeXa~ ~ a medicalordisabilityleaVeofabsenCe ~ .~. -,~istration~SSA)atthetime0fthequali- ~i ?A~former~COB~participant ::~ cause 0fdi~sabi!ity.. (for examPle:~ should, berequestedT~otherwise .fying event. COBRA ,premiums in~ may~request;~reinstatement of? co;.... :-AIDS, ~mcer or!heartdisease),.lt ~. employee,s dgM:.tolong:term¯disabii=~: crease from !02% to 15(P~ dddng the BRA. coverage to cover healthcon- is important to have .all- disability_5:-~ity benefits and lifeoinsurarice m~ybe extended.11 month pedod ofCOBRA .ditionsthat Weredenied as preexist-.: related, conditions~ included.:.in,. ~the ;;:~;jeopardiZed, ~;~ .-:~. ;- - < .>;;~.-~.~ cover¯age, ing conditions uoder a new group physici.an~s diagnoSis~nc~tjUSt;0ne-~.... . ~ ; ~ + i ....: ~;i/ ~ .~_ The intent ofthe secondco~, medical plan. While.the.new regula-.~:;, specific~glnessrOrConditiOn..once............;~ _- ~ : ~ .?; ¯. tinuationjs to.allewdi~sab!ed.:.~BRA~. ;.i. !ions do not explain how retroactive th~!disabiiity extensio~hasexpired~ ¯ with alcohol and other drugs can be all too ea . -of .. us..dieof.alcoh. olism. than of HIV.: Play, But play like your communi is dependin.g on you. Bis. " Always growing. ¯ O ¯ Always safe. " OO0 . A Service ofth~ Oasis Resource Center. ~0 ~o!Unteer ea!L405:~525-2437...... ..... ~ "Oklahoma’s Gay and Lesbian Information Source." I picked u.pthe August edi.tio.n of th.e Gayly ana nave read the article titlea: OKC/March on Washington Trip Filled With Mistakes. I was one of the passengem.on that van to D.C.. I find sedous aiscrepancies regarding the accuracy of all that has been reported’ by Ms.Hand. I received the last available seat on the van. I didn~ know how was sponsoring the trip but didn’t care since for this 37 year old Okie this was a once in a lifetime chance to be a part of this histodc event. It was Tuesday evening when a fdend told.me there might be an open space on once of the vans. They woul.d call aro.und .to se..e if anyt.hing was ~eft. Weanes~ay afternoon i re-- ceived a phone call from Dale, from the Tdangle office, telling me.I could go on their van. I asked what,the fee would be to. cover my part because I am on disabi!ity I do have to budget m.y money. ~ was told. .not to wo.rr~. aDout thatnow Dutto take care or when I returned. I was to contact John Carter and that we would be aware that I was coming. Since I only had about 48 houm. .to .prepare. for the. tr!p, and still not De~lewng ~ was actually going, things were hebtic to say the ]ea~’t. After the trip had begun and we all st.arted. to get to know each other is wnen learned of various fund-misers that had made it possible for the PWA’s to make the trip. I was filled with a tremendous gratitude, and was minded of the many times I had given ,.m,on..ey at fund reisers for.things just liKe thiS. My fdend that told me about the seat left on the .van informed me at the time.that all I needed was enough money for my own use, such .as fo.oki, entertainment, souvenirs, etc.. Decause everything else would be taken care of such aslransportation and a place to stay. I was never t.old that would receive.any money to_De speno while in D.C. that would have been a Letters to the Editor nice tou.ch but after being, involved with funo reisers myself I would have been very su.rprised if that kind of money would have been left over to -spendin such a waY. I was so glad to get to go i would have slept under the stars on the front lawn of the White House. I was not aware of howthe money was raised for the trip mainly due to the fact that dudng the pdor year I had been serious]y ill from AIDS complicatio.ns .and had been mostly confined to pea. But I refuse to be defeated by this .virus.so. I c~...ntin.ued to fig.hi my.way Pack to nealtn. !examinea my pnyslcal and mental status anddetermined that I would be able to manage the long mad tdp. If I’d had any indication that my health would placed myself at risk or would have been a burden to the other passengers I would not have gone. I I take argument with Ms. Hand’s reporting of-the events surrounding Jeff~ P_e.n,~o..n.s e.ventu.a.I hospital~atio.n in u.u. If ! nao any lingenng aoubts about my own ability to make the tdp I was doubly concerned that Penson was making the trip since he appeared to be the one of us who might need the most looking after. Penson was on infusions but lie administered his own treatment. Jefftold me himself that he had ~ends in D.C. that he would probably be staying with and that his team of Dr’s ano nurses were going to be in D.C. for the March. I remember feeling relieved that someone familiar with his history and condition would be there if he nbeded them. I am also of the opinion that Kem Wallace even though it Was apparently not her given responsibility to monitor the condition of those of us with HIV and AIDS could and would have administered first aid, and or alerted the appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency. I worked for eight years in the health field specific.. ally in th.e area of emergency meaicine ana quietly took it upon myself to keep an eye on everyone. just in case something came up that I might be able to help w_ith. Every so often I would ask how P’enson was feeling but .he denied having any problems. /~s a point in fact when we arrived in D.C. the first .thing Penson did was to take off at break neck spe.ed rushing aroun.d the_capitol complex area waving a large t-reedom flag due to his excitement at being inD.C., again for another rally. He was told by at least m.yself .and one other persbn that he snould s~ow down or he would exhaust himself. He simply would not listen. Furthermore, lhelieve it would have been negligence if John Carter had been. the one to .do all the driving. If it haa not been for Ms.Wallace and her stamina we might all have been killed in an acciden~ I give due creditto Carter because he was a valuable part of our group, t But,-Ms.Hand, to single ou and crucify_ Mary Arbuckle for every single problem that popped up is surely unjustifiable. It is true there ~heorueldmhaanvey.btheienng.asontheadtiffceoreunldtlyabnudt ! sa.w no. .one 9o hu.ng.ry, t.h.ere was all Kinas Ol iooapacKea in the van, we stopped at about every fast food. place between here and the east coast, and stopped_ at .several.ni.c~. restaurants, we stayea at the Hodday Inn, where everyone had a place to sleep. I could not keep quiet after reading what I consider to he a vicious two page attack on a person that did the best shoe knew how. As Ms.Arbuck has herself admitted, mistakes were made, she admits she should do many things differently. Kenny Lackey OKC. To The Editor of The Parachute: When I read the letters published in the September issue of The Parachute regarding Paula Hand’s "attack" and "bashing" of Mary Arbuckle and/ or Kem Wallace over their tdp for PLWA’s to the MOW, I wondered if the Gayly Oklahoman published different regional editions. It appeared some read a different article than I. After reading these letters I notice that Mary is a member of the staff of your publication. ! question, the, if these letters are not simply a reaction of personal ~ends who feel compelledto defend Mary’s integrity, something which was never really questioned. Loyalty to a friend is an admirable trait. However if a friend were to tell me he or she had a mistake and wanted to apologize for it, I think it would be a disservice to my friend to dismiss the apology by ~ating or implying, "Never mind, you are perfect and infallible. From my read- Ing of Paula’s article, Mary agree’s some mistakes were made. I admire Mary for that honestly and integrity. I also admire her for wanting to offer such a trip and her honest efforts to make the arrangements. I ask those who wrote the letters to The Parachute if they are not, by failing to acknowledge what Mary herself has, denying her things she asked for. In case any reader wonders, Yes, I am a friend of Paula Hand’s. i also know Mary as well as her mother. I admire all three of these women and respect their contributions to our community. Although I attended the March, I had not heard anything about this controversy until I read the article in the Gayly¯ Thus I consider myself objective in my appraisal. John Kalhoefer OKC OGI~A I~o~jolh~: M~.OGI~A, Todd V,~sd,~, Ms.OGI~A Cobol Mis~.OGI~A Vi~:to,,io AIII,~n. 1st I~unn¢,,s up w€,’€: I::)ot~.d Wilson,Mo,,tj A,,buckld, ¢,nd D~hjo the[ to move thing serwce ;: forcefull Oklahoma and Grant .... I~ ;could have iu but them Were only two volunteers, Brace Britt and and in lu..... AssociationD~or. "Oklahoma’s gay. to im cal factors am ne~ssary for proper i i ~ ~bn~ activation of your immune system, lesbian, and bisexual communi~ is d~ ~ vidu’ Th~se ~p00nds are produced by producing exceilehtwork, a~dit’s ,~mfk ." ~’, ~’ ^,r~ .~,~..€~ various ~ite bloodcells and acti- iahat all Oklahomans should have greater , =, ~ ~, ~,.~ V,=u~-=o, ...... e individuals under ~xtreme vate other white blood cells to d , access to." Let;tim world know, you are,.. printed on the highest qua Ity 100% heavy cOtton ~ees and Tanksl Avaitabe in blacL gray and white. Basebal caps (with st t~h log0) also available In b ~k& white only. Shirts: $15.00 Caps: $12.00 (add ,~.00 for s & h.) Mai/ check or money order to: Meant To Be Fit 1001 R.W. 18th St. Qklahoma City, OK 73106-6416 (credit card orders ca/# 1-800-546-8689 Visa, Mastat~ard, Discover, Ame~can Express accepted.) DRY CLEANERS Hendcksen and will be directed by _Deve_iopment Director _Mic.hae! Camneld. The Will Rogers L;emer at 4322 N. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ____________________________________________________________ Flash From The Past by Tim Turner And help from others... When you look at some of the photos from the Playroom Club era, 1978 to 1986, it almost seems as though everyone was happy and gay during that period in time. From what I remember, we were. We worked hard and we played hard, like most Americans at that period in history. The end of the Free Love Era certainly was not evident in the gay club scene in the late 70's. AIDS was pretty much unknown, at least in our part of the world, life was good...spirits were high, there was uncharted territory. Around 1970, I got to hear great stories of the first known gay bars in the Tulsa area. Tropical Gardens, as far back as the Early 40s, operated by two sisters in an old filling station; The Blue Note Lounge located on North Denver during the 40s and 50s; The Blue Haven opened November, 1948 by the 'much loved' Producer, Activist and Entrepreneur, the late M.C. Parker. M.C. Parker and Tim Warren would later cultivate and produce the largest, most spectacular Oklahoma Gay Event in history, the Miss Gay Oklahoma Pageant at the Camelot Inn. (Tim Warren, his life partner forty years his younger, was later murdered and his body discovered in Mohawk Park. The murder was never solved, as well as most gay murders in our city as I recall. ) M.C. was a promoter, he contracted sponsorship by major brand names such as Phillip Morris and Halston and achieved an estimated attendance of over 2000, and that's not including the number of baptist protesters outside the hotel. The Camelot was sold out for this event for one of the few times in it's history, it was said, and was never the same afterwards. The entire event was, to say the least, amazing... especially for it's time in history. We could talk about it for hours over cocktails sometime. The Milwaukee Tavern, a 40s and 50s lesbian bar located at about 15th and Cincinnati; Bishops Bar, 40s and 50s located downtown with a mixed crowd, but a popular gay hangout; The St. Moritz 40's and 50s located on South Main which was THE place to go and was closed down after a move, in anticipation of Liquor by the Drink... which didn't pass. Little Mexico, late 50s, owned by Thurman Glynn. The Doghouse, owned by Bob Johnson. The famous Skoo-Bee-Do Club owned by Paul Scott who, rumor has it, met with a curious and untimely death in Hawaii. Then there were the clubs I have personal memories of. At 20 years old I actually had no idea there were nightspots that were frequented by crowds of gays. I actually thought that there might be at least ten other gay people in the whole State of Oklahoma. That was, until I ventured into Friends Lounge at 3rd and Utica, owned by Tracy McLaughlin, aka Tony. Tracy has always been somewhat of my mentor as far as the club business. He ran a tight ship and a good bar. He worked hard and loved giving the kids a safe place off the streets. Friends Lounge was famous for it's Friday night drag shows and was a coming out place for hundreds over the years. Unfortunately, much of the potential profits went for court costs and attorney fees over time. Frequent police raids and obvious, blatant incidents of harassment were much too frequent and it was my first personal experience of bigotry, political and social intolerance. I was amazed to realize that at the same time I had discovered a multitude of others of the same sexual orientation, I was also unknowingly transcending from a safe, accepted majority into that of an often misunderstood and shunned minority. The battle, for me, had begun. Tracy did a lot toward gay acceptance in Tulsa and for Oklahoma. Most of which today's generation will never realize. But Tracy never wanted the spot light, he only wanted to be left alone and given an opportunity to make a living and provide a place for gay people to go. Equal treatment to straight bars. I will never forget, with amusement, one time when Tracy was to appear in court on a trumped up charge of some kind, I asked him if he had a good attorney and he told me he didn't need one. When I asked why not, he told me to show up in court and see for myself. Tracy showed up in court with five stunning, outlandish, drag queens and the case was thrown out before they had a chance to parade to the witness stand. The Judge didn't want his court room turned into a circus, although the police had already taken the first step towards that end. Friends lounge would later move West down third street to be called Tracy's, then The New Edition and later sold to Jimmy and Roy and became the new location for the Tool Box, which moved from downtown where Renegades is still located. Around the same era, things were hopping downtown. (The Fruit Loop as it was called.) Friends Lounge was less than 5 minutes from the famous pink pool table in the Zebra Lounge on Main Street, owned by Tom Oliver, which was just around the corner from the Taj Mahal, owned by Norma Peterson and later purchased by the late Pete Longenbaugh and Robert Kowalski (aka Sugar). Sugar was the victim of a brutal knifing inside the Taj Mahal after hours....also unsolved. The Fruit Loop was notorious for hustlers and parking lot parties for 'after clubbers' and those too young to make it past the I.D. check at the clubs. The police seemed to just allow it for a period of time then would randomly decide to clamp down... but the revelers would return and the cycle would continue. About the only dance club, The Gala at 11th and Lewis, (Just under the Meadow Gold Milk Sign), eventually to be re-opened as Tim's Playroom Club, (Yours Truely) had been closed for about 5 years, and that left Mary and Jody's The Club" on Memorial which had a very strict door policy and was a good distance from the downtown action. "The Club" was probably one of the most versatile gay/lesbian mixes next to the Gala of all times. We all partied together, both inside and out. I saw the vacancy for a dance club and had the itch to get into the gay club business myself. I eventually met a new acquaintance who's uncle (uh huh) purchased a huge brick 13,500 sq. ft. masonry building at 911 S. Main, which was very close to the action and would fill the void in the club scene. With a lot of ambition, sweat, learning experiences and a little borrowed money, Tulsa's grandest, most beautiful Art Deco Disco to date (one of the first) opened with a frenzy. I'm thinking that it was about 1974. Bright red walls and bar lined with metal flake padding, mirrors out the ying yang and a beautiful Art Deco stage with Silver Lamé curtains, The Queen of Hearts Club and Cafe would be short lived, but it introduced Tulsa to a new era of national advertising, dance clubs with professional sound and light shows, DJ's, pageants, national entertainers like the Laughing Kahunas from Hawaii and Sami Joe Cole known for her hits, "Tell me a Lie" and "It Could Have Been Me", and brought hundreds more out of the closet in Tulsa and OKC. It also began to draw more attention from the city fathers which meant more media coverage, more cops....more lawyers. After the Queen of Hearts closed, it became New York, New York for a while and then was purchased by Evelyn White who named it The Fountain of Youth, then The 911 Club, then Papillon. After Evelyn sold it to Bill Oliver, who closed the Zebra after some 20 years, it became Caruso's. People loved the club, as did I, and didn't want to let it go. Carusso's was later demolished for parking space along with Mary's, our favorite wino bar which was snuggled between Queen of Hearts and the Tiffany Club at 915 S. Main, owned by the late Jim Smith, Robert Wilson and some other idiot. Anyway, at least my first 'dream club' became established in the minds of many. I then dabbled with Tim's Anything Goes Club, a plush conversation cocktail lounge at 58th and Peoria in the rear of the center and gave it up as "too quiet" after a short time for the opportunity to manage the New Plantation Club with some guys from Dallas, at 51st and Yale. Eventually, through trial and error and with a tip from a well known and much appreciated Tulsa Newspaper sports writer, I opened the type of bar that I was most comfortable in.(Trashy Classy, as some called it, very much like Tramps is today!) He pointed me to a location that had been a well known gay hang-out for close to twenty five years (Including the next seven) and had been closed for the previous five years. Thus, becoming one of Tulsa's most controversial yet fun, notorious and nationally known gay clubs ever, Tim's Playroom Club. Eventually we joined in with the OHR Blueboys and helped gay softball achieve fame in Oklahoma. We had national invitational tournaments in Tulsa as well as traveled to Houston, Dallas, Kansas City , OKC and Wichita. It really helped put Tulsa on the gay map. We once played in one of the nations largest invitational gay tournaments in Houston among a field of twenty two teams from places such as New York, San Francisco, Atlanta and won the Most Spirited Team (Miss congeniality) award. I still think it's because we had the best-looking team there and we made more friends in the bars. Team Photo Doubling in size in just a few years, The Playroom would offer a diverse crowd a variety of entertainment and events. From a Cruise Bar at noon to a wild, thumping Dance bar at night Tulsa got it's first feel of Cerwin Vega Earthquake speakers in a bar that pounded away at the fifty year old brick walls causing them to crumble. It also got a close up look at dozens of Tulsa's Police Officers who constantly toured with flashlights in their hands and disgust and smirks in their faces. It was an ongoing battle. We had it set up so that whichever of the staff went to jail for whatever trivial or trumped up reason, Team B would contact the attorney to bail out Team A and reopen immediately. During the seven years of operation there were more than fifty arrests of myself or staff members and resulted in NO CONVICTIONS. Imagine that. Eventually, with the help of KOTV Channel Six who did a thirty minute segment on Tulsa gays, most of which was filmed in my bar and called "Strangers In The Night" (of which they no longer recall or can find a copy of in their archives), and aired it during prime time, a face to face discussion with then Tulsa Police Chief Jack Purdy and a meeting with a nationally recognized attorney who could not represent us because of conflicting interests, but made a strong recommendation to the Police Department Internal Affairs that they cease the harassment and change their policy and treatment toward gays or face another Stonewall or worse, a lawsuit. Things got much better for a few years. Some policy changes were eventually made and the attitudes seems to have improved somewhat over time. Although there were still questions, such as the tragic and unbelievable unsolved multiple murder of manager Robert Kowalski (aka Sugar)and another, which inadvertently closed the downtown version of the Taj Mahal. There were several other unsolved gay murders in Tulsa before and after that incident. (another story) Pete tried moving the Taj to 11th & Lewis behind the Playroom, in the old Zebra Club, but I don't recall that it lasted too long. It surprises most to hear that there were as many as thirteen active, open gay bars in Tulsa during this time frame and most were successful. Great clubs with another complete history behind them, such as Zippers at 33rd and Yale owned by the late John Willis and of course the legendary Bamboo Lounge on Pine Street which has reopened a couple of times since the infamous late Gene Curnigan.Tulsa Mining Company, Seekers Choice, Over the Rainbow and Dante's, just to name a few, but none bring back the memories of the early days like the old downtown scene as seen in many other larger cities. Due to the eventual adoption of the much misunderstood at the time, and misconstrued by the public, Liquor by the Drink, I realized that the end of the club business, as I knew it, had come. Gone were the back-door bottle club days. The bulk of the profits would now be re-directed from the owners and investors to the government coffuers, using a common method known as overtaxation and regulations.....or progress, as some would call it. But that is yet, another story all together. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [c. 1990] Tulsa Gay Bar History by Tim Turner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tim Turner Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tim Turner Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tim Turner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource About 1990 911 Club Art Deco Disco Bamboo Louge Bishops Bar Blue Haven Blue Note Lounge Bob Johnson Camelot Inn Caruso's Dante's Doghouse Evelyn White Fountain of Youth Friends Lunge Fruit Loop gala Gene Curnigan Jack Purdy Jim Smith John Willis Little Mexico M.C. Parker Mary's Milwaukee Tavern Miss Gay Oklahoma Pageant Mohawk Park Morma Peterson Murder New Edition New Plantation lub New York OHR Blueboys Over the Rainbow Papillon Paul Scott Pete Longenbaugh Queen of Hearts Renegades Rober Kowalski Robers Wilson Seekers Choice Skoo-Bee-Do St. Moritz Strangers in the Night KOTV Sugar Taj Mahal The Club Thurman Glynn Tim Turner Tim Warren Tim's Anything Goes Club Tim's Playroom Tom Oliver Tool Bo Tracy McLaughlin Tramps Tropical Gardens Tuffany Tulsa Bar History Tulsa Mining Company Zebra Lounge Zippers