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11 aìà HILLSDALE VETERINARY GROUP Continued from Page 9 many other leaders have been reluctant to do so, and I am grateful for his clarity of moral purpose and compassion. W e know the extreme right will attack him for this, as they have tor his speaking the truth about other national issues.” Calvo says she supports Dean because he is a person who will do the right thing when it comes down to the wire. She cites his support for Vermont’s civil unions law and his opposition to the U .S.-led war on Iraq as examples. “Dean has already changed the face of politics in this country,” C alvo says. “Look at the groundswell of support he had prior to all the slick media hype designed by people who are in the business of selling tampons, beer and soup to the American public during Super Bowl halftimes. W hen 1 think of Howard Dean, I think of fresh air in a cheap cigar-smoke-filled back room. I believe it will he a great moment in American history when Howard Dean is elected president of the United States of A m erica.” Dean supporters hold meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at multiple locations across the country. T h e gay bar Hobo’s will play host to an “A ll G L B T I &. Portland counterprotesters faced off with the Rev. Fred Friends Dean M eetup” 7 p.m. Phelps in 2 0 0 0 , when he picketed Waddell & Reed Feb. 4 at 120 N.W. Third Ave. For more information visit UHmv.deanforamerica.com. To get involved with Out for D ean, e-mail dean_gurl@hotmail.com or visit groups. yahoo. comjgroup/outfordean'portland. R e l a t io n s h ip C lasses O ffer H elp for U n iq u e C h allen g es >* ay men and lesbians face the same relation ship challenges that come between many het erosexual couples. Yet there are issues unique to the queer community— issues that can best expressed in the company of other couples facing the same prob lems. Portland Community College will offer such a forum, led by a professional relatioaship counselor, with an upcoming noncredit series. Facilitator Mariah Ureel will lead students through the Gay and Lesbian Relationship Series, offering supportive and lively workshops that include humor, techniques and practical solutions. If you are looking for deeper intimacy, less strife and more fun, one or all of these work shops may he for you: • T h e language of love: “You say tomato and I say asiagoT’ This workshop covers basic princi ples and skills needed for respectful and effective communication in order to he understcxxi. • Healthy negotiating: W ho calls the shots? Learn how to navigate power struggles, differing agendas and expectations to arrive at solutions that strengthen your bond and your future. • Sustainable passion: Feeling more like best friends? Are pets instead of passion between you? Explore some underlying causes and find creative solutions to keep true intimacy, romance and affection alive and well in your relationship. ■The series will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 24, Feb. 7 and Feb. 28 at Zimmerman Community Center, 916 N.W. Lovejoy St. T he cost is $20 a class. C For more information call P C C Community Education at 503-614-7308. 6359 S W Capitol Highway Portland, Oregon 97239 (503) 246-4660 O v e r 17 years o f e x p e rien c e and com passion. • • • • • • D entistry Internal Medicine Surgery G eriatrics Pain Management Preventive C a re NEW CLIENTS M E N T IO N T H IS A D F O R A FR EE EXA M . More Choices, More Freedom, More Potential, More Locations! , W illa m e t t e Financial Group LLC Retirement Life Insurance College Planning Sustainable Investing Longterm Care Floreid W alk Call one of us today for more information! 3 5 2 9 N E Broadway J J f Portland, OR 9 7 2 3 2 5 0 3 .4 4 5 .9 3 9 0 ext.101 floreid@wfgadvisoiB.com m 3 5 5 0 Liberty Rd. Salem, OR 9 7 3 0 2 5 0 3.56 6 .7 2 6 6 ext. 10 8 greg@wfgadvÌ8ors. com www.wfgadvisors.com A n t i -G ay P reacher H eaded to B ea v er to n he Rev. Fred Phelps, the notorious anti-gay preacher who picketed Matthew Shepard’s funeral, is coming to town next month to protest 20 photographs that will he displayed by the Beaverton School District. T h e district is spending $ 1 ,6 0 0 to rent the ; touring exh ibit In O ur Fam ily, which ce le brates families o f every kind, including those with gay and lesbian parents. It was created by— in the fire-and-hrim stone language o f Phelps— “th e d em onic travelin g perverts [doing business as] Family Diversity Projects,” a nonprofit organization based in Am herst, Mass. Phelps and his followers from the Topeka, Kan.-based W estboro Baptist C hurch are furi ous with “the sodomite whorehouse and prop aganda m ill masquerading as Beaverton School District and the Pied Piper-from-Hell Su p erin ten d en t Jerom e C o lo n n a leading 3 5 ,0 0 0 kids into lives of sin, shame, disease, death and eternal dam nation." T hey will picket Feb. 9 at the Arts &. Com m unication M agnet Academy, 11375 S.W . C en ter S t., and at district headquarters, 16550 S.W . M erlo Road. Phelps also plans on protesting “the queer- friendly dog kennels masquerading as chu rch es in Beaverton” Feb. 8. A lthough he did not specify w hich welcoming congregations are on his hit list, a likely target will be Sou th- m inster Presbyterian C hu rch, 12250 S.W . D enney Road. Basic Rights Oregon is discussing possible responses to Phelps’ visit. “Clearly, it is important that we take a stand against extremist hate groups like this,” execu tive director Roey Thorpe said. “T his is not what our community stands for, and we should find some creative, nonviolent ways to send that message.” |T1 T C om piled by JlM R ado STA and M eg D aly 7 C .nser“ »"‘ V |_eS*>t a !Tt y Ä & 1** When you buy or sell a home with me, you'll know your dollars are helping support a greater cause. I contribute at least 10% of my earnings to community and environmental organizations. Millynn James m i, ^ M, w. equity group 5 0 3 . 3 3 0 . HOME ( 4 6 6 3 ) 1. 8 0 0 . 8 2 S . 9 9 4 8 w w w i m l l y n r i c < >1 1 t I n i n i : n 1 1 1 l y r 11 vc / i < » I c < >n 1
