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elebrity scratcher Darcelle (right) earned $360
for the Greyhound Pets of America Northwest
chapter during the Oregon Lottery’s annual Scratch-
It for Charity event Dec. 6 at Lloyd Center. The
organization finds loving homes for retired racing
dogs. “We are truly thankful for what she did,” vol­
unteer Kevin Friends said. “She didn’t know any­
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\ \ 7 ells Fargo Bank and Portland General
V V Electric both have decided to restrict the
money they donate to the local United Way, the
Oregonian reports. Both corporations, which an­
nually donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to
the nonprofit, say they don’t want their employ­
ees’ contributions to go to the Boy Scouts of
America because it discriminates against gays.
Later, Wells Fargo clarified that it contin­
ues to support some Scout programs. The
hank reported that it received many calls
from customers threatening to close their
accounts in protest of the decision to restrict
its donations.
The United Way of the Columbia-
Willamette came under fire in October when its
hoard of directors made policy decisions that
ultimately allowed continued funding of the
Boy Scouts of America Cascade Pacific GHindi.
Although the nonprofit says it opposes discrim­
ination and urges its partner agencies to adhere
to nondiscrimination policies, it doesn’t require
agencies receiving financial support to have
such policies.
The decision by Wells Fargo and PGE didn’t
faze local Scouts.
“Our values aren’t for sale," executive direc­
tor Larry Otto told the Oregonian. “We aren’t
going to be trumped by anyone’s dollars."
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ocal well-wishers evidently are making a dif­
ference in A nn Sheperd’s life.
The longtime activist for the rights of sexual
minorities and founder of the Parents, Families
and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Portland
chapter suffered a stroke Thanksgiving morning.
It left her speech, vision and ability to stand
severely affected.
But her daughter, Susie, said her mother is
cheered up to no end” when she hears about
the e-mails and messages of support. She is feel­
ing better and even ventured out into public
recently. W hen Shepherd attended church
Dec. 10, the congregation greeted her with an
enthusiastic ovation that rocked the sanctuary,
Susie said.
After Just O ut reported about Shepherd’s
health problems, Susie said the community’s re­
sponse was tremendous. Even strangers are com-
ing up to offer their support.
After a two-week stint at Providence Hospi­
tal, Shepherd is at home, where she receives
physical, occupational and speech therapy five
days a week. Her family reports that her dog is
extremely happy to have her home.
To contact the Sheperds, send e-mail to
traskgirl@aol. com.
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will cease production after this season.
Paramount has decided it will not stop mid-
season, however, because many stations across
the country have nothing to replace the contro­
versial talk show. Television stations across the
country have encouraged the studio to cease
production because they can’t sell enough
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