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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 6, 2002)
saptamtoar 6. 200 2 rïïïïnTïïTn^ netüs briefs According to investigators, the women had been living together in a domestic rela tionship for several months at a home in the 7800 block of Northeast 65th Avenue, where Roberts still resided. Public informa tion officer Henry Groepper said it is the first female-on-female murder investiga tion he can recall at the Portland Police Bureau. According to Larsou, it could take up to a year before the case goes to trial. He could not provide further information because the investigation is ongoing. A mendment A pproved Lisa Marie Roberts W oman A ccused of S trangling P artner Portland woman was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with one count of murder in con nection with the strangulation death of her female partner. Lisa Marie Roberts, 37, was lodged without bail in the Justice Center Jail and arraigned Aug. 19. A woman discovered the naked body of 35-year-old Jerri Lee W illiams on May 25 in a grassy area off the parking lot at Kelley Point Park. “ 1 don ’t believe the murder took place at the park,” Detective Mike Larson told Just Out. he United Way of the Columbia- Willamette no longer can receive money from the Multnomah County Char itable Giving Campaign, commissioners decided Sept. 5. The program allows coun ty employees to support several nonprofits through payroll deductions. Under an amendment proposed by Commissioners Maria Rojo de Steffey Salemites express themselves during Capitol Pride 2001 and Lisa N aito and approved unanimous Kitzhaber will receive awards for their support. ly, umbrella organizations and their member apitol ride akes agencies now must comply with the county’s The Capitol Pride festival will take place from rand eturn nondiscrimination policy in order to partici a 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Millrace Park. It will 1 apitol Pride— the Willamette Valley’s pre feature speakers from a wide variety of local, pate in the campaign. Because the United mier gay, lesbian, bi and trans celebra statewide and national nonprofit organizations. Way continues to support the anti-gay Boy tion— makes its return to downtown Salem on Entertainers include the folk duo Pam and Scouts of America, it has become ineligible for funding. Maggie, songstress Kate Sullivan, the diversity Sept. 13, 14 and 15. group Shout Out, Confluence: The Willamette A kick-off dinner will be held 7 p.m. Sept. 13 Charities have until June 2004 “to get Valley Mixed G A L A Chorus, Catholic School at the 300 Club, 300 Liberty Ave. SE. Keynote their act together,” Rojo said, before the girls, belly dancers and a drum circle. Oregon’s changes are enforced. About 10 percent of speaker Marcy Westerling of the Rural Organizing top drag queens— representing Portland, Project will discuss the importance of grassroots the county’s 5,000 employees participate in efforts to defeat anti-gay measures, and Salem the annual campaign, which raised $116,000 Mayor Mike Swaim and Oregon Gov. John last year. Continued on Page 10 C G P R M when It comes to buying or sellin g a home! Hire an experienced team player! M illynn lam es N W Portland's only M -Su ittó hotel/ Broker. 6RI,ABR Retro-hip decor ■ Way comfortable king suites Fully-featured kitchens and wet bars ■ Original artwork by local artists Proud Sponsor of the Portland Fire Artistically landscaped rooftop garden ■ Convenient on-site parking Located along a celebrated streetcar line Supportuuj dtíertity ut our commmtf/i Portland Metro real estate is HOT! Mortgage rates are sizzling! It’s a hot time to buy or sell a home! Call NOW for a free consultation! S 0 3 .3 3 0 .H O H E (4 6 6 3 ) • 50 3.224 0 54 3 or 800 224 1180 • • 9 * 2025 n w. northrup, portland, or 97209 • q * • * w •orthrupstation.com ■ reservations@>northrups»tiormcom % 1 . 800 . 825.9948 www.millynn.com Email: millynn@aol.com
