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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 2000)
125 Laune Morton and her receptionist, Hank Continued from Page 24 vating for useful infor mation— tips for house breaking, new menu ideas and the latest info on ch toy technology. “O ne of the things I w< newspaper to be is as congenial as dogs are in the park,” M orton says. (Clearly, she isn’t referring to my 12-pound terror, who herds herding dogs round and round at our favorite park.) “W e’re trying to create a sense of com munity among dog people, to be an open forum and facilitate comm unication,” she adds. “W e’re working our way through the serv ices and facilities in the area,” Morton says, explaining one regular feature will be “Meet the Trainer.” O ther stories will cover fly hall teams, how to pick the right puppy, taking Phideaux skiing and whether your Bichon needs insurance. A nd a Web site is up and woofing where each issue will be archived. But the paper won’t he all bark and no bite. Morton plans to tackle the messy issue of public off-leash areas. Her premise is that because 35 percent of taxpayers own dogs, either 35 percent of all parks ought to have dog running areas or else 35 percent of each park’s area should be so equipped. offices and anywhere dogs and their peo ple congregate. “Fans of the paper who live near Gabriel Park requested a distribution box be placed near there,” Morton says, clear ly thrilled. “The response has been tremendous— 10 to 12 calls and e-mails a day. We’ve even had requests for subscrip tions,” she exclaims, amazed at how quickly her paper has been fetched. Morton has good reason to be proud. The first two issues are a fun mix of hard-nosed news and wet, sloppy kisses. But starting a successful business is not as easy as she makes it sound. “1 think lesbians have to be more independent,” she admits. “We have to accept that no one else is going to support us.” She does, however, have the full emotional support of her partner. And what brought Morton to Portland 13 years ago? “Same old story— a woman— Marcia,” she laughs. So it’s a good thing Hank has a new assignment. “1 used to say I used my dog for reconnaissance,” M orton admits, laughing at what is still a surefire way to meet other lesbians. ■ m She’s also going to discuss animal shelters and no-kill policies. “Do we think animals are disposable?” she asks. Dog Nose News seems to be off to a good Subarus start— 16,500 copies of the first issue were printed, an astounding beginning for an untried commodity. Morton has had great suc cess placing her paper in pet stores, vets’ is not above using her dog, Rose, for her alluring qualities. She is the Enter tainment Editor of Just O u t and can be reached at oriana@justout.com. ORIANA GREEN ^H ealtku Nont/uueAt Tfets YOU BET! 7~ke N aturaiA iter/iat/w ta P e t Facets andSuppiies 9 AH M aturaiFoods 9 F e rla iRemedies 9 Homeopathic Remedies 9 Pesticide Free 9 B oois 9 Treats 9 Toys 25% Discount on First Purchase Just Mention This Ad • Expires October 5, 2000 1408 SE 39th (39th & Hawthorne) Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 236-8036 Clearance Sale on All 2000 Subaru Outback Wagons in Stock, Including Outback Limiteds! 2001 Subarus are here! S U B A R U ' I he Beauty of All Wheel Drive. www.wentworth.subaru.com Expires close of business 10-5-00 WENTWORTH SUBARU 07 SE Grand »4 Blocks South of the Convention Center • 503-232-2000
