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jiina 7, ?nfl? * fTTìTìUTrTRTlnews Vreamtime Meditation Systems Injured? B aird H osts O pen H ouse U .S. Rep. Brian Baird, D-Wash., played host to the Sixth Anniversary Open House of Cascade AIDS Project’s southwest Washington office May 29 in Vancouver, fie is a new mem ber of the nonprofit’s hoard of advisers. CA P has served more than 500 families with ...Call me keep the program fiscally sound." Kohn said federal funding has not kept up with HIV treatment costs. “In addition, Ore gon’s program has had a dramatic increase in enrollment, created by the state’s economic downturn and loss of jobs. We’ve also seen sig nificant increases in the cost of drugs and health insurance.” Simple/ Affordable/ Relaxation-based Guided Meditation Programs with Integrity Proudly serving our community since 1989 in personol injury cbims including: All You Have to Do Is Listen. • Auto & Motorcyle Accidents Hala Gores, P.C. — li. • Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents ★ Living Smoke Free ★ Health & Diet ★ Self Esteem ★ Relaxation Heal, Transform, Energize! Attorney at Law • Medical Malpractice Free • Wrongful Death Consultation • Defective Products No Fee Unless You Recover • Insurance Claims 503 / You Deserve Full Compensation for: 295-1940 • Pain & Suffering 12th Floor 621 SW Morrison Portland Ervie Scott McMaster McMaster .» Co-Founders • Medical Expenses • Lost Earnings • Property Damage P O R T L A N D AREA • Car Rental BUSINESS ASSOCIATION U .S. Rep. Brian Baird (left) listens to Craig Hartzman, Cascade A ID S Project board president, during an open house May 29 in Vancouver, Wash. HIV or AIDS and educated 10,000 youth and adults about prevention in southwest Washing ton. Board president Craig Hartzman is a long time Vancouver resident and a vice president of C.E. John Company Inc. in Vancouver. “This is still a very, very difficult illness,” Baird said. “We must get that message out." CAP A nnounces P rogram for HIV*P ositive G ay M en ascade AIDS Project has launched a pro gram to benefit Portland’s sexual minorities community called The Pink Link. The social group for HIV-positive gay and hi men offers a safe haven for interaction as well as developing friendships and fun in a casual and supportive environment. The idea was put into motion by C A P staff member Misha Rockafeller. “We have been hearing for a long time that there was a desire for a group like this, and to he able to offer it.. .is really exciting," she said. The Pink Link meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Suite 300 at 620 S.W. Fifth Ave. Group mem bers will plan and participate in fun outings and events, including happy hours, movie nights, hikes and outdoor activities as well as discussion groups and occasional speakers. Confidentiality is assured. The facilitators would like HIV-positive gay and hi men to feel free to participate in the group as they like, without fear. For more information contact Philip Knowlton at 503-223-5907 or pknowlton&cascadeaids.org. AIDS P rogram F reezes N ew E nrollments P ublic health officials at the state Depart ment of Human Services announced May 16 a temporary freeze on new enrollments into Oregon’s prescription dmg assistance pro gram for people infected with HIV and AIDS, effective immediately. “We deeply regret having to take this step," state epidemiologist Mel Kohn said. “We know this will have a serious impact on people who need this help. But the reality is that we are in a serious deficit situation and must take action to Integrity, Experience o R e suits Program staff are developing strategies and new guidelines to keep the program fiscally bal anced for the current year, according to Kohn. “As soon as that work is completed we will review applications on the waiting list and let people know of their status," he said. “Mean while, we will work with community partners to do what we can to help those people who are affected by this freeze.” d re a m tim e sy ste m s.c o m Call Toll Free 1 877 846 8447 . - - - A ttention A ll P ackrats ! T j ortland drag personality Ariel View is hold- I ing a “Spring Clean for Pride” through June 30 to benefit Women’s Intercommunity AIDS Resource and Tod’s Comer. She helped raise more than 1,600 pounds of items at a similar event April 21. “We are attempting to fill the clothing and housewares closets of these two organizations to the rafters,” she said. “June is Gay Pride Month, and what better way to show the support of the community hut by...making a differenceT WIAR helps women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and plays host to the annual Camp Starlight event for kids. Tod’s Comer, a division of the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation, helps men living with the disease. For more information call 97 1 -207-4312 or e-mail M issArietVleuMaol. com. FOR TH E FIR ST TIME A RO U N D HERE T H E W O R D “H I P ” I S N ’T F O L L O W E D B Y T H E W O R D “R E P L A C E M E N T . B ureau S igns P artnership A greement he Portland Police Bureau signed the Sex ual Minority Partnership Agreement dur ing a meeting June 1. Tire document is designed to signify the continued mutual commitment and working relationship between the law enforcement and the queer communities. The Sexual Minority Roundtable’s goals include sponsoring personal safety seminars, offering recommendations for humane confine ment and addressing youth needs. “The partners will work together to enhance public safety, liv ability and general concerns of the community relating to law enforcement and sexual minority individuals," according to the document. T Continued on Page 13 ? > . . «y y 1 <\ H Who would have expected it. A new line o f sleek, mid-century furniture and accessories right in the middle of our store. Cool daddy 0 . 1100 SE Grand Ave. 503.238.1900. Mon-Sat 9:00-6:30, Sun 11:00-5:00. ^ E J ( j Y E R A T I O N* INTRODUCING M ID-CENTURY FURNITURE r o iT U N D
