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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 22, 1999)
news N ike S ays ‘N o ’ From distribution saints and sinners to coffee and compost, queer community businesses are buzzing with activity 401(k)? Roth IRA? TSA? SEP? (Call Floreid Walker for an Unabbreviated Explanation.) Today's investment and insurance products can be perplexing That's why you need an experienced Senior Financial Advisor like Floreid Walker. She'll take the time to listen to your needs and goals, and explain in detail the options that are best suited for you Call Floreid Walker today T his month marks the first anniver sary of the “new” It’s My Pleasure and the Sacred Grounds coffee house in Portland. It was one year ago that It’s My Pleasure owner Holly Mulcahey made the hold move away from hustling Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard to the shop’s current locale at the intersection of Northeast 64th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard. Sharing adjoining space at the location is Sacred Grounds. W hile Mulcahey the auf? Dependency Conference, co-sponsored by the Oregon Health Division and set for March 15 in Portland. roving that gay and lesbian leaders are not all “one-issue” activists, William Warren recently been honored with a distinguished ser vice medal awarded by the Portland Police Bureau. The award is presented to members of the community who are recognized for exceptional accomplishments that further the goals of the P < by Marty Davis remains owner of It’s My Pleasure, and Becky Bilyeu and Bonnie Westfall co own the coffee house, there is defi nitely plenty of interaction between the two facilities. In addition to providing your favorite coffee bev erages, Sacred n n i n i „ ^ . . , Co-owner Becky Bilyeu stands outside Sacred Grounds coffeehouse Grounds is the com police and/or enhance the livability of the city’s munity resource center for the two establish neighborhoods. ments. Warren was chosen for his efforts in develop Here you’ll find Just Out as well as other ing strategies and setting up programs that community publications and resources. The resulted in neighbors reclaiming the crime- lending library resides within the coffeehouse ridden Lents Park and is the spot where myriad meetings and class es are held. t the Equity Group’s realty office on New to the venue are musical performances Northeast Broadway in Portland, Millynn on Fridays and Saturdays. With no cover charge James has earned her Accredited Buyer’s Repre or fee, the coffeehouse provides a comfortable sentative (A BR) designation from the Real atmosphere for friends to gather and enjoy a Estate Buyers Agency Council of the National relaxing evening in a nonsmoking environ Association of Realtors. ment. The number of gay- and lesbian-owned cof s dreary winter weather continues, avid feehouses is on the rise throughout the region, gardeners hunker in their homes with cat and in future issues we’ll be profiling more of alogues and brochures and yearning thoughts of these businesses. spring, warmth, worms and compost. With tough competition from the large While there’s nothing anyone can do to has chains, gay-owned and gay-friendly shops and ten the arrival of the next planting season, there restaurants depend upon the community’s sup is someone as close as the phone to help you port for survival. plan and prepare for fertile soil and sunny days ahead. ust Out says, “Welcome!” to the staff and stu Just dial 234-W ORM and you’ll reach Karin dents at the University of Portland, where the Kelley, the self-proclaimed queer Compost administration has approved the distribution of Queen. Kelley operates Earth Angel Worm and Just Out on campus. Garden and she’s ready and willing to provide Meanwhile, across town at the Nike campus you with red worms and compost consultations. in Beaverton, a similar request for permission to Operating year-round, Earth Angel is a pur drop off a stack of Just Outs has been denied. veyor of the VermiCompost method of com The reason given is that Nike doesn’t allow the posting with worms. It’s all natural and all distribution of materials representing "special organic. Kelley can provide the worms, the bins interest groups.” and the instructions. So, do you consider gay men and lesbians to (With the Y2K computer bug waiting to be a special interest group? Let Nike know your immobilize our food supply, a healthy and boun thoughts. tiful garden could be a very appropriate avoca tion to be considering.) ichael Mickow of Portland Creative has been contracted by the Marion County ■ Have you reached a milestone in your career? Health Department to coordinate the Three- Been singled out for an award or know someone County Health Conference, an HIV health who has? Is your business expanding, or just open- conference for Marion, Polk and Yamhill coun mg? I f you have an item that would be o f interest to ties slated for April 29 and 30. our readers please call, e-m ail or fax Marty Davis at Mickow was also awarded the coordinating the Just Out office. bid for the HIV, Mental Health and Chemical A A J M to set up a consultation FLOREID WALKER Senior Financial Advisor 503.238 6036 800.48T6626 Voicemail 503 291.7713 www.waddell.com Let us show you what a WADDELL <SarREED Financial Services I s a Roth IRA right for you? Call your personal financial advisor from Waddell & Reed and w ell explain: Roth IRA can mean to you! ■ Contribution limits ■ Withdrawal provisions ■ Converting your old IRA into a Roth IRA WADDELL «SrREED Financial Services waddell.com Member S1PC The people with a plan fo r you. 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