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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1990)
Peacock in the Park Seattle bank offers gay “affinity” card he non-profit Pride Foundation in Seattle is promoting a credit card program where Seafirst Bank will channel a percentage of charges back into the foundation to fund local gay and lesbian charities. The turquoise credit cards will have "The Pride Foundation” printed on them along with the foundation’s logo, the bank name and the Master Card or Visa identification. To request an application, write to: The Pride Foundation, 1535 11th Ave., Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98122. N T Gay and lesbian attorneys on the move designed for active- wear and generously cut for com fort, these garments are prewashed and preshrunk for long lasting fit. (they're as com fortable as they look). 796-0725 404 NW 10th Mon-Sat 10-4 • . . Between the L in e s ... B Y J A C K R I L __E Y related information of interest to all or some bar members. We wish our fellow attorneys well in their project. number of attorneys from our commu nity want to form a statewide organiza tion to provide a little networking for lawyers who serve gays and lesbians. Goodbye Donny Moon and Bob But it is not without controversy among a few members of the Oregon State Bar Associa hey didn’t have any undergraduate course Police hunt yet another killer tion. in Obituary 101 when I attended jour The group used the association’s newsletter nalism school at Western Washington Univer arry James Thalman, a 52-year-old this spring to encourage interested attorneys to sity some 20 years ago. Then again, I never Portland artist, was found dead July 11 in contact the association for more information thought I’d be writing obituaries about friends his home on SE 28th Avenue, stabbed to death about setting up such a group. That prompted when I was in my early 40s. by an unknown assailant. one irate letter from an attorney in Madras who I need both hands and all fingers now to Sound familiar? makes it very clear he doesn’t want his bar dues count the friends and good buddies who have Another killer is loose in our community spent "promoting homosexuality.” been killed by AIDS in recent years. But come and I ’m damned tired o f reminding people that In a letter to the editor in the bar to think of it, an equal number of acquaintances it is not safe to pick up a stranger in this town. association's publication For the Record\ have been cut down in their prime by another Thalman may have been a little more vulner attorney Doug Shepard wrote: "The ‘Gay and deadly disease—alcoholism. able because he had just undergone drug and Lesbian Attorneys Consider Forming a New Donny Moon was found dead in his room; alcohol treatment. Group’ article in the April edition really has me dead of total liver failure according to the City steamed. I could hardly believe it. They want to If you have any questions about the fellow Coroner. Our friend Bob, a few days later, died form a state bar association after going to the on the barstool next to you, just ask the in a hospital of cirrhosis. Both had yet to see 50 Lavender Law Conference (??) in San Fran bartender. With few exceptions, bartenders on winters. cisco. What really gets to me is that my bar Stark Street can give you a pretty good idea It is no secret that the gay and lesbian dues are being spent to promote and support whether your potential night’s companion is community has more than its share of alco homosexual behavior in one form or another.. . safe. holics. Some of us find a little solace in drink what next? Will my dues be used to print publi If you have any information about Harry from the ravages of loneliness, alienation and cations in the name of homosexuality? I am Thalman, call Portland Police Bureau homicide discrimination that follows those who choose to disgusted.” detectives Dave Rubey or Tom Morely at live a life of freedom. The editor replied that it is newsletter policy 796-3479. W e’ll toast to them both and pledge a little to encourage the publishing of general, bar- temperance . . . tomorrow. A A PORTLAND TRADITION ext year I want to get some linen and a nice picnic basket with some fluted champagne glasses. Elaine’s Peacock in the Park get together in Washington Park this summer was that kind of affair. This was my first visit to the fourth annual la-la, and believe me, it was one hell of a day. This year’s performance, stretched out over three hours under perfect blue skies and puffy clouds, again helped raise funds for scholar ships in the name of Elaine’s mother, who died enuring a court function. In-all, it was a fitting tribute and proof to me that the community can come together in an informal atmosphere and family-like setting with good feelings all around. W e’ll be back next year with China, Les and Grayson. City of Portland Bureau of Police T H Looking for a challenging, fulfilling career, with excellent salary and benefits? » Interested in making a change in your community? Portland Police Bureau can offer you the opportunity. The City of Portland is currently accepting applications for the position of police offers. The police Bureau is offering a free workshop Saturday August 4th to assist in test preparation. For more information or an application please contact: Portland Police Bureau 1111 S.W. 2nd, room 1542 Or call Officer Carolyn Crawford or Officer Larry Anderson at 796-3200. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
