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submitted formally Feb. 25, then sent to staff for
a report.
If the ordinance has no major problems,
Renfro said the council likely will set a hearing
date for sometime in April. He is confident it
will pass, especially since conservative Glenn
Wheeler resigned Feb. 4.
The Statesman Journal asked Lon Mahon,
Oregon Citizens Alliance chairman, for his
thoughts on the proposal. Not surprisingly, he
said there should not be a legally sanctioned
right to have homosexual sex.
“They already have the same civil rights as the
rest of us do,” Mahon told the newspaper. “They
don’t need their sexual orientation protected.”
For more information call Cary Renfro at
503-363-6036 or Marilyn Johnston at
503-588-6261.
S a l e m P o l ic e S p o n s o r
S econd F orum
he Salem Police Department will sponsor a
second forum for the sexual minorities
community Feb. 27.
It will build on topics brought forward in a
meeting last month as well as any new issues of
concern to gay, lesbian, bi and trans people.
The forum will start 6:30 p.m. at the Salem
Senior Center, 1055 Erixon St. NE.
Cary Renfro of the Salem Human Rights and
Relations Advisory Commission is pleased with
the progress that has been made so far. “It is
excellent to see the responsiveness of the police
department to this issue, especially the support
received from Lt. [Dan] Cary, the liaison from
the police to our commission,” he said.
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For more information call 503-588-6230.
P rev en t P aperw o rk
P r o c r a s t in a t io n
D
id you make a new year’s resolution to
finally get around to all of that paperwork
you keep meaning to get done? The Eugene
chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Les
bians and Gays is playing host to a user-friendly
workshop that will help you keep that promise.
Attorney Ellen Adler explains wills, trusts,
medical and financial documents— how they
work, why they’re crucial at all income levels and
how to lower your stress by taking care of them
now. The free workshop starts 6:45 p.m. Feb. 18
at First Congregational Church, 1050 E. 23rd St.
For more information call 541'302-4422.
promlike setting, giving a special quality to the
entire evening.... Thomas Lauderdale’s music was
so powerful and brought out emotions 1 hadn’t
expected to feel.”
Nancy Federici, who was also a member of
the dinner host committee, was thrilled with
the outcome. “It was a very high-class event for
St. Helens people to enjoy. I was especially
pleased that St. Helens High School and Scap-
poose High School catering students were
involved. It was an excellent way for these
young people to witness justice at work and be a
part of it.”
The organization also took the opportunity
to acknowledge the work of people who have
upheld human dignity in the region. Wren
Christopher, a kindergarten teacher at Warren
Grade School, and the AIDS Prevention Team
of Columbia County received plaques in honor
of their efforts.
Event organizer Ellen Lager was pleased that
the group is helping residents “realize it’s cool to
be progressive.” She and her family and friends
who attended “had a wonderful time and will
definitely be there next year.”
For more information call 503-543-8417 or write
to P.O. Box 1350, Scappoose, OR 97056.
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R a is e s M o n e y
C a m p S t a r l ig h t
a ll
fo r
packed crowd of lovers and friends alike
watched the crowning of the 14th Mr. and
Miss Sweethearts of Portland, Rod Rockafeller
and Ifeelya Right, during the “Candyland” ball
Feb. 10 at Darcelle XV Showbar.
Established in 1989, the Sweethearts of
Portland assists in raising funds and support for
sexual minority organizations. The nonprofit
has raised tens of thousands of dollars for groups
including the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship
Fund, Princess Diana Fund, Tijuana A ID S
Foundation, Friends of People with A ID S
Foundation, Esther’s Pantry, Bradley-Angle
House and Our House.
This year’s ball raised $7,075.75 for Camp
Starlight, which provides services for kids living
with HIV. Eight contestants sold raffle tickets,
with prizes ranging from dinners to a Xerox
printer.
The winners were crowned by outgoing Mr.
and Miss Sweethearts of Portland Erik Rock
afeller and Chastity Frustration. They raised
thousands of dollars during several events
throughout the year, including a Kissing Booth
at Pride 2001. JH
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Compiled by J im R a d o sta , P enny L ockw ood
E hrenkranz and M isha R ockafeller
C o l u m b ia
C o u n t y C it iz e n s
C elebrate
H u m a n D ig n it y
he Columbia County Cit
izens for Human Dignity
raised almost $5,000 during an
awards event Jan. 26 at St.
Frederic Parish in St. Helens.
About 200 people— including
a county commissioner, a cir
cuit court judge and represen
tatives of all walks of life from
housewives to college profes
sors— were treated to a
performance by Pink Martini’s
Thomas Lauderdale.
Board member Marjorie
Kundiger was “surprised to see
how the beautiful decorations A ID S Prevention Team of Columbia County members G rade
transformed a gymnasium into a Slosky and Pam Powell display the plaque they received Jan. 26
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%A/oga o f the breath
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birthrights o f every human being. Neither at home nor at
school have we learned how to handle negative emotions
or rid ourselves o f unwanted stress.”
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physically, emotionally and mentally renewed.
The Art o f Living Course
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The Art o f Living Foundation is a
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