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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 2003)
decamber 5. 2003 .? J n t M t f . j 3 nTîTîTTHWTTlnews briefs Y oga T eacher I nvites G ay -B asher to O regon Continued from Pane 11 NeighborhixxJ Involvement specialist Paul Dinberg, he suggested that we form a fixit patrol as a means to observe and be a visual deterrent against the drug dealing, prostitution and other negative influences ot the neighbor- hixxl, including abandoned vehicles and aban doned homes.” Mayor Vera Katz and Police Chief Derrick Foxworth accompanied the community fixit patrol Nov. 21. Members addressed the strengths and weaknesses of the neighhorhixxl and dis cussed crime and livability issues with business owners and residents along the way. A core gnxip of eight people patrols the neighhorhixxl twice a month. The community associations goal is to recruit enough members to go (H it every weekend. “So far it is going OK but could be better,” Kemp says. “The residents here in Vernon are still very apprehensive in getting involved.” For mine information call 503-823-4763 or e-mail pdmber^Qci.Portland .or.us. S enior C elebration he Elder Resource Alliance celebrated its second anniversary Dec. 3 at Friendly Hixise Community Center. The organization helps provide access to social services for sexual minority senior citizens that respects dignity and choice while raising awareness of their unique needs. This year it educated home care providers about resources for this underserved population, played host to an open hixtse, conducted a training at Portland State University and received grants from Port- T A T rans T raining R eceives G rant B asic Rights Oregon’s Education Fund received a $4,900 grant from the Seattle- based Pride Foundation to continue and expand the Trans 101 community training program devel oped and presented by its Trans Advisory Gnxip. Trainings have been given to BRO’s hoard and staff; a grixip of 17 Oregon state legislators; 40 Kathy Bambeck discusses publicity and special activists in Eugene; the staff of organizations like events during the Elder Resource Alliance’s the Fair Hcxising Gxincil of Oregon and Just Out; second anniversary celebration Dec. 3; inset, and members (if the gay, lesbian and bi communi sexual minority elders mingle ty who harbor much misunderstanding about gen land’s Equity Foundation and Seattle’s Pride der identity and how to be strong allies to people who are trans. The money will allow BRO to pay Foundation to continue its work. stipends to volunteer facilitators, cover travel ERAs next event is the LG BT Senior Game expenses across the state, improve the cumculum Day Extravaganza from 2 to 4 p m. Jan. 21 at and develop a Trans 201 curriculum. 1727 N.W. 26th Ave. Members, friends and family of the sexual minorities community are “This training program has grown rapidly over invited to play cards and their favorite board the past year in response to overwhelming need from community members for information abtxjt games while snacking on light refreshments. gender identity," said R i*y Thorpe, BRO execu tive director. “The Pride Fondation funds will let For more information call Eileen at 503-224-2640 us meet this need fully.” or Paul at 503-988-3620. EUROPEAN DESIGN heterosexual yoga teacher from Oregon was gay-bashed Oct. 28 in Cape Town, South Africa, according to The Cape Argus. James Girixl, 42, was at Sandy Bay with his girlfriend, 33-year-old Birgit Stoll of Berlin, when they were approached by three young men. One of them began making effeminate gestures and shouted, “Why are you here, you faggot r After explaining that he was straight, Girixl suddenly was hit three times— on the temple, under an eye and on the mouth— and was left with chipped front teeth and a black eye. “1 fell to the ground, and there was blixxl everywhere,” he said. According to News24, Brian Joseph, 22, pleaded guilty Nov. 4 to assaulting Girixl with intent to inflict grievous bixlily harm. The pros ecutor withdrew similar charges against Garth Cason, 21, and Edwin Pool, 20. “GinxJ said something and walked up to me, and 1 hit him four or five times with my fist in his face,” Joseph told the court. “It was just the wrong day for me.” Girixl told magistrate Gafiesha Mohamed he wanted to extend an invitation to all three to his yoga lectures in the United States. He said that Joseph had a lot o f anger built up in him and that he would like to see the man get help. ‘T h is whole case was a totally premeditated hate crime,” Girixl said. “These guys used the perception that I was gay to execute hate speech and violence. ” j n Compiled hy J im R aixtsta and T imothy K rause Moonlight Mac Servicing Old and New Macs Since 1989 Repairs • Troubleshooting • Upgrades Consulting Services • Network Setup New and Intermediate User Training (503) 236-3345 • nip@mooriniac.coni www.moonm ac.com It's a you parade. Heizog-Meier Chris Mercer/George Kettner 5 0 3 644-9121 Drivers wanted. - Serving the Portland Metro area for all your Escrow and Title needs • Residential • Commercial 1 3 mi 1 l* ■ 1 _ I • 1 0 3 1 Tax Deferred Exchanges • Reverse Exchanges • Business Opportunities Put my experience to work for you! Æ etc N orthwest T itle 503 - 350-5099 fx: 503.226.7399 of Oregon, Inc.
