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C on tin u ed from P age 7
already have established
relationships with street
kids.
A committee was as
signed to determine con
crete aspects of this idea
and given the task of find
ing a person of color to
serve on the round table.
All are welcome to share
their ideas during the next
meeting from noon to
1:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at
1132 S.W. 13th Ave.
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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
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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.
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For more information about A bajo call
541-482-3900.
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KBOO S eeks P roposals
ortland PFLAG pioneer Ann Shepherd has
been placed on in-home hospice care, accord
ing to her daughter Susie. A nurse said Shepherd’s
body had deteriorated to the point that it no longer
could use all of the medications being pumped into
it to return her to a regular heart rhythm.
Susie predicted that once her mother’s
lungs are relaxed by the hospice medications,
BOO-FM is taking proposals for a weekly,
30-minute, locally produced gay, lesbian,
bi, and trans news and public affairs show. The
community radio station especially is seeking
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About 70 people brought hags and boxes
com e.” A hospital bed has been placed in
filled with personal hygiene items, phone cards,
Shepherd’s dining room so she “can look out
clothing, food, household items and cash contri
side and watch her beloved squirrels and birds
butions. In addition, PLA donated $500 to each
and see both the inside and outdoor Christ
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