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_____ July 2.2004 ’ ju»t Olii5 PT^TTTTTFn ^WV t^iat Portland Pride 2004 is all wrapped up, J ' tell us how you feel about the changes made to this year's celebration, particularly the new parade route. Did you notice any improvement, or should things have been left alone? s a member of the board of Pride North Having one stage was nice; I didn’t have to west, as well as part of a contingent in the run back and forth to see speakers and listen to parade, I personally believe Pride 2004 was groups. a I can see where two stages create move resounding success! The weather was coopera ment, but there was the bull and slide at the tive, and the festivalgoers and parade watchers other end creating a draw. It didn’t seem to keep seemed to be having a great time. 1 saw smiling too many people away; there was a lot of traffic faces, friendships made or rekindled and the at the booths and stage. community as a whole enjoying itself. The one thing that I would like to see next Pride Northwest has received a good amount year is fewer DOGS. I got tired of having my of positive feedback, and we’re thankful to those drink drank by a dog when 1 sat it down while who have taken the time to let us know how watching the stage. Not to mention having my they feel about the weekend. We worked hard to butt sniffed and ankles licked and getting tan produce a fun, inclusive event for the entire gled in leashes. Most of the dogs were really too community and welcome constructive feedback warm and didn’t look like they were having a that can be used to continue improving Pride. good time. We’ll be talking about Pride 2004, accepting It was funny to see two dog owners and their applications for new board members and gather small dogs get tangled around a pole as the dogs ing ideas for Pride 2005 during a community greeted each other and practiced their own ver fomm 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Central Library, sion of knot tying! Then there were the almost 801 S.W. 10th Ave. All are invited to attend! dogfights that were mostly barking and growl Finally, Pride Northwest would like to thank ing. I would be afraid to take my dog to some everyone who participated in Pride 2004— thing like that just for the liability of it biting a whether you were a vendor or sponsor or attend child or other dog, no matter how well-behaved ed, performed, spoke, marched, volunteered or it was. just cheered from the parade route! Without Overall, as my fourth Pride it was great. you, it just doesn’t happen. I look forward to next year and volunteering again. A THE ANDY WARHOL COLLECTION HAS ARRIVED ________ L- PORTLAND HTS DUPLEX $525,000 Stunning craftsman renovation. 3bd & I bd units views! LIVE NEAR THE PARK! $199,000 Great 3Bd/2Ba family home in Aloha. Lg 8.668 sf lot. Vaulted ceilings. +newer roof and exterior paint. SORRENTO RIDGE $270,000 Lg family home 5Bd/3Ba over 2300 sf Comer lot. Cedar siding, fenced backyard. LUXURY CONDO ONLY MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN $127,000 T obin B ritton Pride Northwest President and Parade Chairwoman Portland • • • • • • liked the new route and didn’t see any prob lems with it; everything went smoothly once we were started. There was a snag at the setup of the parade. No one was there to direct vehicles that were told to be there at 9 a.m. It was almost 9:30 before anyone showed up, and there were many groups already there. Seemed better organized at that setup point last year. Who knew that the one year I didn’t volun teer they had really nice shirts! They were orange, my favorite color, and the printing was readable. 1 didn’t check the sizes, but in the past when I have volunteered there were limited sizes—mostly smaller sizes and the largest being extra-large. So 1 didn’t get to wear mine, any way. Have a nice pile of shirts for company who need a clean shirt, though! I I Bd/1 Ba unit w/ covered patio and valley views. Over 17 acres of lush landscaped grounds. Huge clubhouse with the works. A lice L ynn he change in the parade route or the cele bration didn't make any difference to me. As long as Pride Northwest chooses to hold the parade on Father’s Day, I will not attend. Surely they could find another day or weekend. It used to be held on Saturday, and that worked OK. Also, moving the Sunday startup time to 11:15 a.m. made it very difficult for the church groups who have become an important part of the community. My church, Metropolitan Com munity Church of Portland, had to cancel one Sunday morning worship service to be in atten dance at the parade. If the parade was held on Saturday, this would not be necessary. 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