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Amy Anderson (center) leads a group in prayer June 15 at Pioneer Courthouse Square
P rotesters P ray
for
P ride
ice efforts. This year’s nominees are Connie
Fenne, Donna Laperle, Charlene Montierth,
group of nine Christian soldiers marched
through downtown Portland during a
Ken Spurlock and Winfield Vermillion.
rather unusual demonstration June 15 to protest
For more information call event coordinator
Pride 2001 being held on Fathers Day.
Michael Sager at 360-992-/032 or send e-mail to
Organizer Rick Christman left a message
Saturday intheprk@aol. com.
with Just Out emphasizing he is not anti-gay:
“Of course, that’s what you guys are about. I am
not against you guys having the Gay and Pride
Festival, but I am against the groups having
afe chools ill
them on Fathers Day.”
ies a low eath
Christman said he also has no problem with
gay fathers. “I have nothing against that,” he
ow that the Oregon legislative session is
wrapping up, the Safe Schools Bill is
stressed.
receiving last rites. House Bill 3247 would have
The protest walk—starting at Pioneer
extended protection to sexual minority students
Courthouse Square and ending at the North
and those who are perceived to be gay.
Park Blocks—sent mixed messages, to say the
“We are unable to move the bill forward, but
least. Adding to the confusion was the fact that
we had an opportunity to educate a lot of mem
the march was led by a lesbian.
bers of the House and Senate on this issue,” said
Amy Anderson insisted that when Christ
CM Hall of Basic Rights Oregon. “We will be
man asked her to participate in the protest two
working over the interim to reintroduce the bill
weeks earlier, she was under the impression that
so we can build support among a broad coalition
it would focus on corrupt church leaders who
exploit single moms. “I’m here to pray that the
of legislators to get it passed.”
The legislation never made it out of the
entire city of Portland come together with one
House Judiciary Committee chaired by Rep.
mind and one accord,” she announced.
Max Williams, R-Tigard. His office did not
Anderson said she has no problem with
Pride. “I’m gonna be there—are you kidding
return calls seeking comment.
me?!”
When Just Out informed Christman of
Anderson’s misunderstanding about the
estaurant ishing
protest’s purpose, he said, “It’s about morals, so if
for a
ew
ome
she doesn’t have morals, then I guess we have a
problem.” The march went on regardless.
he gay-owned restaurant No Fish! Go Fish! is
being forced to change location because Port
land Community College needs the site for facilities
expansion, The Portland Tribune reports June 29.
ancouver ride
The eatery, located at 634 N. Killingsworth
elebration rows
St., signed a five-year lease in November. How
O aturday in the Park will be longer and green-
ever, the “right of eminent domain” allows PCC
O er this year. Southwest Washington’s sev
to scoot No Fish! Go Fish! off the property to
enth annual Gay Pride celebration will last from
make room for five Cascade Campus buildings.
noon to 8 p.m. July 14 among the trees at Esther
The 20 homes and businesses on the con
Short Park in Vancouver.
demned property receive a 60-day notice before
One of only four recognized Pride events
they must vacate. In return, the owners get “just
statewide, it features no march or rally—just
compensation” as determined by a jury.
laughter, music and community, organizers say.
“I think we’re done fighting,” remarks Sean
The celebration will include a beer garden,
Brown, co-owner of the restaurant. “It’ll be dif
retail vendors, and business and service organi
ficult to move, but it seems like they’ll meet
zations reaching out to gay, lesbian, bisexual and
their legal obligations to us.”
trans residents.
Brown and his partner, John Doyle, will try
Most of the operating budget is built on
to relocate before they are asked.
booth fees and sponsorships. Individuals and
organizations donating $100 will get their
oundation wards rants
names on the official Saturday in the Park
wo Portland nonprofits that work with the
T-shirt and will be able to advertise at the event.
sexual
minorities community recently
The celebration began in 1994 after the fail
received grants from the McKenzie River Gath
ure of anti-gay Initiatives 608 and 610. In 1996,
ering Foundation. More than $300,000 was
the annual Community Pride Award was
awarded to 61 grassroots organizations challeng-
launched to recognize individuals’ tireless serv
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