apri) 5. 2002 * J u s t o u t g
ummmìnews
Injured?
...Call me
S
Proudly serving our
community since
1989 in personol
injury claims
including:
• Auto & Motorcyle
Accidents
Hala Gores, P.C.
Attorney at Law
Free
Former Oregonian Jared Phillips (second from right) is one of seven student leaders helping
organize the Day of Silence Project
T he R ight
to R emain S ilent
across the country will take a vow
S tudents
of silence April 10 to call attention to
copyright permissions or fees will be associated
with its use.
• The text of the theme must be incorporat
ed in the design. No particular font is preferred,
but triangles separating the words should be
included.
• The design will be used in conjunction
with other text, such as the event’s time, date
and place. Entries need not include this infor
mation, although suggestions for its placement,
typeface and font size may be indicated.
• Entries must be submitted on 8.5-by-ll-
inch white paper. Print your name, phone num
ber and mailing address on the back of the design.
The committee will select the winner start
ing 1 p.m. April 7 at Northbank Tavern, 106 W.
Sixth Ave. Entries may be delivered to the
meeting.
anti-gay discrimination and harassment in
schools. The national youth movement is
sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight
Education Network.
The Day of Silence Project’s Western
regional organizer is Jared Phillips, a 10th-
generation Oregonian who grew up in the
rural community of Days Creek, located 10
miles north of Canyonville along the South
Umpqua River. He now lives in Prescott,
Ariz., where he attends Kestrel High and
serves as president of the alternative school’s
gay-straight alliance.
“The Day of Silence means making impor
tant GLBT issues visible to a population that, Call Jane Arends at 360-699-5232 to mail an
in general, may not even know that these entry or to arrange another time to deliver it.
issues exist," Phillips told Just Out. “Why
fight with words and violence? You have to B uckwalter W ins
hear the voice that tells you the difference
P ublic H ealth A ward
between right and wrong, and being silent
rans activist Lori Buckwalter recently
gives you the opportunity to acknowledge
4 received $5,000 from the Friends of Public
that voice.”
A total of 18 Oregon high schools have Health for her advtx:acy work. She serves as the
registered so far: Ashland, Centennial, Centu- j executive director of It’s Time, Oregon!
The Genius Award honors a person working
ry, Corvallis, Estacada, Forest Grove,
Franklin, La Salle, Lake Oswego, North to improve public health in areas such as envi
Salem, Oregon Episcopal, Parkrose,* South ronment, service, policy, participation, preven
Eugene, Southridge, Springfield, Valley tion, wellness and education at the community
Catholic, W ilson.and Woodburn. Students level. Buckwalter, who was nominated by Out
also will participate at two community col side In, will give most of the money back to the
leges (Lane and Mt. HcxxJ) and four universi homeless youth agency to launch a project that
ties (Oregon State, Pacific, Portland State and will help low-income trans kids change their
legal identification.
Western Oregon).
“I feel really gtxxJ about it and I feel really
A “Breaking the Silence Rally” will be held
3:30 p.m. at South Eugene High, 400 E. 19th honored, but there’s so much more work we
Ave. The event will feature students, teachers need to do,” she says. “I just need to use it as
and community members from more than five another opportunity to raise awareness of issues
area schtxils along with guest speakers, music i in the trans community."
and poetry.
For more information about the rally
call Sifra Morrison at 541 -342-4251
or e-mail indigogirl_4@yahix).com.
W eekend W orkshops
E nhance R elationships
he Gottman Institute in Seattle is present
ing two upcoming weekend workshops on
“Honoring Gay &. Lesbian Relationships.”
V ancouver P ride
They are based on a pioneering study by a
A nnounces D esign C ontest University
of Washington researcher who
he organizing committee for Saturday in studied same-sex couples for more than 12
the Park 2002—the eighth annual Gay years. John Gottman says gay men and lesbians
Pride celebration in Vancouver, Wash.—is seek- j manage conflict in positive rather than nega
ing a graphic design to feature on posters, pro tive ways and are rarely belligerent or domi
motional materials and souvenir T-shirts. A $50 neering; instead, they are often affectionate
prize will be given to the entry that best illus and humorous.
When negative emotions arise, damage is
trates this year’s theme, “Freedom, Diversity,
usually not done to the relationship. And, when
Community.”
The event will he held from 1 to 8 p.m. damage does occur, gay and lesbian couples are
July 13 at Esther Short Park. Contest entry masters at making repairs.
requirements include:
Continued on Page 10
• The design must he original work so no
T
T
Consultation
No Fee Unless
You Recover
503 /
295-1940
12th Floor
621 SW M orrison
Portland
F o t f t.Awn 4WtA ,».v>
M
M
5
•nte
A-ssoC
S
3
BToUeT
rketef
..n e e d B aV
* t * p e r ' lWe ^ ,e t' e t
• Bicycle &
Pedestrian
Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
« 0
• Wrongful Death
• Defective Products
• Insurance Claims
You Deserve full
Compensation for:
• Pain & Suffering
• Medical Expenses
• Lost Earnings
• Property Damage
• Car Rental
Integrity,
Experience
oResults
Who can you turn
in times like these?
There is no question the markets are more volatile these days.
That’s why more people are turning to independent advisors to help
them achieve their financial goals. They want a financial planning
professional who is on their side with the freedom
to recommend
www.griffonfinancial.com strategies and
investments
best suited to their individual needs, without any
pressure or incentives to sell proprietary .
products.
Our mission is to provide excellence in
financial and retirement management to
help people achieve their dreams.
G riffon
F in a n c ia l
G roup , LLC
Financial and Estate Planning Services
Antoinette's Direct Line: 503.52S.2S00
Toll Free: 888.434.5552 • 503.203.S585
5440 SW Westgate Drive, Suite 110 Portland, OR 97221
Securities and financial planning offered exclusively through
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member NASD/SIPC