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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 7, 2000)
4 R75??I3 o iit JFamiCyLife C enter •7fo P otter s H ouse M im stnes \\ ant inner peace? Open vour heart to Jesus now! JOIN’ US SUNDAY AT 10:45 A.M. Websice: www.pK5ttershousemmistnes.org 3 8 3 0 SE 6 2 ™ AVE. • PORTLAND • 5 0 3 - 7 7 5 5 0 2 4 DON'T JUST ENJOY THE VIEW OWN IT 70— volunteers just on Sunday! This, I am told is a record for Portland’s pnde. T c n c E rtro R : Oi 12. 2CCC. sometime between 6 and : x p m . something \en »tong happened to me. ^ h a L vou ask’ A black gentleman about age x said he » ’as ¿»ring to take mv life. OK. so »hat. vou sav. This happens all over the city. I ;v *n : out that I am a pre-op transgendered woman This p ervn had a problem with me being »here I was at the time. I ¿id tvx take the person senouslv, and this i m g jf f could have c o s me mv life. He pulled mom his bag a pair or scissors. This got my arten- n :r. ven ouickh anc put me in a state of panic at the same q b k . 1 > e had 1 - hours to dunk this over, and the statement 1 »an t to mane is 1. No one has the ngjhi to take mine or anv other s life; 2. If 1 or arccner or mv brothers or sisters are not bother- me vexi w s »alk a»*av and don't put vour hate _r»:c. me or another— vou're not God! In closing as: like even other woman in this a n 1 no» have to really take a close look at personal sa*en ! ¿mess this guy » as someone n_ts enough to ness with a 6-foot-2-inch, 25C- pound Hack »vxnan and to: the second time in her 38-\ear xjm ei put me tear ot God in her. I » .2 not re violated ike that again. D eanna L innharie B ryant Portland P rirfe p o tp o u r r i Niow you can enjoy the beauty of waterfront living at an exceptional value. Columbia Point West condominiums offer you commanding v i e w s of the Columbia River. Mount St. Helens, and Mount Hood within a resort*like setting. Whether you choose the one or two bedroom floor plan, you‘11 appreciate the quality craftsmanship that shows in details like woodbuming fireplaces and tile countertops. Call Columbia Point West to schedule an appointment today, and discover the very best way to enjoy the river. From home. COLUMBIA POINT WEST Hours: llam -6pm daily except Wednesday Jantzen Beach f Havdcn Island E u t 308 TO THE EDiTSt 1 had a wooierful expenence at the Portland pnde paraoe. and I thought that it would be a hea rtwarming storv to share. Standing m e bl c c before the Pioneer Cour thouse Square. k u r voung women pushed their wav : me mom to »-arch the parade next to me and mv m enc A t first 1 »-as annoyed, but I loos ener _r »Tthm the spirit of the event. Thev »■ere ven voung and ven enthusiastic. roor enm »as enthusiastically greeted bv us a rc me voung women. Bv the time the PFLAG contingent recar to pass, the mood »-as quite convTvia_ One of the women ran out to hug an o o e r »’o o a n » h o »-as marching with PFLAG. 1 aseemec it » as net mother. 1 felt touched that the m >mer would »-alk in support for her voung c a r r e e r 's hfestvle- i h a : happened next brought all o f us arru rc her to tears Out of' the last line ot' the ; r —“ C j contingent »aixs an older gentleman * th grav ham and the typical carnage of “dad." * rien he reacnes the voung girl, who at this t.~ie is crvng as sne spots him, he hugs her and te,^ rer. *This is for vou honev, 1 love vou." and goes hack into the PFLAG group to continue tr»e march. It was the most touching thing I nave experienced in a long time. All the girls gs merer around her and hugged and cned. and the rest or us surrounding her were laughing, erring, hugging each other. For me. and probably for the rest of the peo ple ». io witnessed that wonderful event of a^^eptarce. our pnde weekend was made. S tephanie S waja 5er*u. O r . To the EnrroR: 233 N. Havden Bav Dnvc. Portland. OR 9 “2 1 “ Ph >05*“ 33 *4884 Fax >03#289»6O49 coxa mbiapoint.com Jeff Burkhart. PC. Never, in all of the years that 1 have involved »nth pnde celebrations acras country, have been more impressed wii people of our community. » c j j í e .V an editorial several montl me tack c4 volunteers |“A Vextru J V^unteerv’ March 3|. I ieel you ne e .V '. mat tor this war s pride event, the tu <* m ir a » lw been tncrediNe. In ,u secunn team, »e had over 7 0 - , « , ,ha,'s 1 think that a m ajor kudos to these volun teers is more than needed. Each and every one of these hardworking team members volun teered to miss out on some o f the entertainment and the fun in order to handle the “hate monger troupes,” lost children, drunks, injured public, and immense crowds. T hese incredibly patient, coolheaded, fast-working volunteers deserve our thanks and should be recognized publicly. With out their help, you can imagine what could have happened when our “friends” from the “hate mongers league” showed up, or what kind of real damage might have been done by them and oth ers. From our security ch ief and hoard member Dana Rosenlund to a very patient David Church (who spent most o f his time watching and protecting the vehicles under the Morrison Bndge), many people volunteered, bringing their personal know-how and their expenences to help any and all in need. These volunteers put themselves last so that everyone else could he put first dunng pride weekend. So, if vou know one o f these people who gave so much, stop and thank them for giv ing up their personal comfort and pleasure to ensure yours. Though 1 will probably “catch it" for this, a very big “thank you” to the officers of Port land’s police department for the help and assistance dunng pnde weekend. T h e officers made a point of being visible and available to help us for the » h o le weekend. Also, to Lt. Mike Crebs, our new liaison to Pride N orthw est Inc., who arranged for the officers to be present and avail able all weekend. Putting politics aside, for it has no place in this issue, the help »-as and is very appreciated. So, to all the people involved with the success o f this year's pnde event, thank you! N ancy C ook Portland Pnde 2CM? Secuntv and First Aid To the E ditor : O n behalf o f the squad, “thank you" to Misha, the G L B T com m unity o f Portland and the Rose C itv Softball Association for having us back with open arms. This past tnp »-as really special because we actually got to know our family members in this beautiful citv. L v*k forward to our return visit in 2001 ! Hugs and kisses especially goes out Ron and Garv of Balloons on Broadway. Without them, » e would have never succeeded in our showing this vear. W e love vou. M idori S our West Hollywood Cheerleaders T o the E ditor ; Dancing Trees M arimba Band would like to express our thanks to the Portland Pnde 2CVX) organizers tor the opportunity to share our Zim- habwean-inspired music in celebration of Pride 2c\\\ All of the Trees, gay and straight, were proud to be part o f this local celebration and very appreciative of the opportunity to dedicate our performance to being in solidarity with gays in Zimbabwe, most notably Gavs and Lesbians ot Zimhahwe, an organization that is leading the Jo M a HL£R PimLmd To the E ditor . This letter is simply to thank Pride Nort west and the volunteers at Pnde 2COO. 1 was a part o f a vendor booth and e\en