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acni 2. 2004.'J lM t O U t|7 Continued from Page 5 individuals who do these sort o f things to learn love for them selves and respect for their life. T h en they will have som e respect for other people’s lives. G eneration after generation for decades end up cannibalizing the next generation for lack o f guidance, self-love, self-respect and having an “education” that barely enables m il lions o f “educationally challenged” to read the Time for a financial check-up or a second opinion? words off some hate-filled “rap” C D holder. Making excuses for the violent actions of oth ers— be they family, friends or, to use one of the endless moronic abbreviations in current nomen clature, “best buds”— is not going to change any thing. Silence is not “cool.” Silence indirectly con dones such actions and will result in only more dead kids, dead parents, dead older people.... J o h n B o y n t o n ‘A Vancouver, Wash. Se cu ritie s offered exclusivety through F inancial G roup , LLC n o ta b le s R A Y M O N D JA M ES lliftninç A In* Antoinette Laferriere, (F P ® - President, Griffon Financial Group, LLC * Financial Advisor 503.528.2800 • 5440 SW Westgate Dr., Ste 110. Portland OR 97221 www.griffonfinancial.com • 541.317.1617 • 131 NW Hawthorne Ave., Ste 105 Bend, OR 97701 Portland General Electric presents NEW FRONTIERS IN DIVERSITY DIVERSITY SUMMIT 2004 Gail Ann Dresner (left) and Dolores Linda Foglio were married by Dennis Lawrence at 3 p.m. March 7. The wedding was held at their home in Beavercreek. Pres ent were many friends and family as well as their two Belgian draft horses and assorted farm animals and beloved dogs, Lucky and Rosie. The couple, who have been together 10 years, honeymooned in Germany and Italy last month. Learn how to build a stronger, more competitive organization Bob Berger (left) and Dave Ressler were united in marriage March 5, gaining legal recognition for their nine-year commitment to each other. The Rev. Kurt Granzow offici ated in the lobby of Keller Auditorium. “ The 4 1 /2-hour wait for license and cere mony were nothing compared with the joy of finally tying the knot,” the couple told Ju st O ut. “ What a great day for us all!” ready to face the challenges of the 21st century at PGE's Diversity Summit 2004. It's an opportunity for anyone interested in diversity issues in today's workplace. Register online to attend classes with worldwide leaders in diversity issues, network with the region's top organizations, and learn from outstanding keynote speakers. Keynote Speakers W e d n e sd ay A p ril 28 Madame Jehan Sadat. world-renowned peace and civil-rights activist and widow of the late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat O re go n C o n v e n tio n Center 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Judy Shepard, champion of hate-crime legislation in memory of her slain son Matthew Shepard For more details and to register, visit PortlandGeneral com/DiversitySummit Mark Williams, author of the highly acclaimed book 10 Lenses: Your Guide to Living and Working in a M ulticultural World / \ Mitch Zahn (left) and Steve Wagenhoffer were married March 3 at One with Heart. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Z. Arthur Buck Jr. of United Church of Christ. Zahn has a master’s degree in public administration from University of M assachu setts in Amherst. He is the H IV prevention manager with the Oregon Department of Human Services. Wagenhoffer has a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Golden Gate U ni versity and is a former public school adminis trator. He stays at home raising the couple’s children, Alex and Scotty, both 9. He also is a community volunteer and serves on the Love Makes a Family board of directors. The couple, who have been together 12 years, encourage donations to Love Makes a Family and to the political campaigns of Multnomah County Chair Diane Linn and Commissioners Maria Rojo de Steffey, Serena Cruz and Lisa Naito. T E/ Lizajane Gray would like to announce that her mothers, Sarah Gray (left) and Car rie Andrews, were married March 8. The ceremony took place on the grounds of Union Station. A reception followed at the office of Love Makes a Family. In lieu of gifts, the family requests that donations be made to Love Makes a Family. THANKS 1+ TO OUR SPONSORS: Pruvidm cr Health System A caring «U ff. Did you know Just Out publishes free wedding announcements? Submit your story and photo at www.justout.com! # PACIFIC POW ER fYedMtyet Standard Insurance Company Legacy Health System «•• I TRI©M ET nw Port of Portland Natural Hewlett-Packard Company Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Oregon Wells Fargo PortldndGeneral.com/DiversitySummit
