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Funeral & Cremation Services rT~“' he G reater Seattle Business Association I and the Pride Foundation recently announced that applications are available for their 2003 scholarship programs, which build leadership and promote diversity in the Pacific Northwest gay, lesbian, hi and trans community. The awards of up to $5,000 each support col lege, creative or vocational training and are open to residents of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska who demonstrate commitment to human and civil rights for all people. Applications are due Feb. 3. T he business association’s program has awarded 125 scholarships totaling more than $200,000 since its inception in 1990. The foun dation has given about $300,000 to more than 200 recipients. For more information call 206-363-9188, 206-323-3318 or 800-735-7287 or visit the Internet sites unvw.thegsba.org or unvw.pridefoundatton.org. W ell-wishers can send e-m ail to Traskgirl@ aol.com . G ood N ews , B ad N ews in A shland new gay bar has opened in Ashland, according to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Political Caucus of South ern Oregon. Abajo, which is owned by Pat and Mike South, is located at 76 N. Pioneer St., directly below Tabu, a “Nuevo Latino” restaurant. A grand opening celebration will be held starting at 9 p.m. Jan. 3. There is no cover charge. W hile the gay bar is a sign o f progress in the relatively conservative region, Ashland recently received some bad news from Par ents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. According to the nonprofit organiza tion’s December newsletter, the Rogue Valley chapter was disbanded when the outgoing president received no response to her pleas for new leadership. A A nn S hepherd ’ s C ondition D eteriorates For more information about A bajo call 541-482-3900. P KBOO S eeks P roposals ortland PFLAG pioneer Ann Shepherd has been placed on in-home hospice care, accord ing to her daughter Susie. 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