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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 2004)
n'li];ì in v i a c i October 1.2004 'J U S t inewsbriefs T he O r e g o n ia n S a y s N o o n T 36 he Oregonian opposed Ballot Measure 36, which would amend the Oregon Constitution to ban same-sex marriage, in an editorial that ran Sept. 30. “Many gays and lesbians in our state already feel excluded,” the editorial stated. “The passage of Measure 36 would make that official. It would declare gays and lesbians and their fami lies secondary, and their protections are inferior. That takes us in a wrong direction.” HIV B reakfast D ate C h anges he public is invited to learn more about Our House of Portland during an HIV Networking Breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 3 in Room B30 of the Public Services Building, 155 N. First Ave. in Hillsboro. The event was previously scheduled to take place Oct. 6. The nonprofit organization provides Oregon and Southwest Washington’s only network of integrated health care and hous ing services for people with AIDS. The quarterly breakfast meeting is sponsored by the Washington County HIV Preven tion Program in an effort to engage colleagues to come together at the table and share information. T For more information call Jonathan Cueto at 503-846-3769. three decades. He also volunteers with the National Railway Historical Society. Ewen and his partner, Mario J. Dean, also work with North west Senior Theater, a group that takes shows to retirements homes and other venues. Ewen said when he first started volunteering with PGMC more than a decade ago, “the chorus had a title that was very neutral.” “We finally said, To hell with that, we’re going to be Port land Gay Men’s Chorus!’ ” he recalled. He said being openly gay has “certainly become easier than it was when I came out” in 1979. Ewen, who grew up in Northeast Portland, came out just after his partner was hit and killed by a semi-truck downtown. Prior to that, he said he thought his co-workers were aware of his sexual orientation, “but you didn’t wave a flag or wear a button that said, Tm gay,’ ” he said. The awards ceremony will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 on the fourth floor at Northwest Natural, 220 N.W. Second Ave. The Silver Hall of Fame is an annual event to recognize the contributions of outstanding elders to the health and vital ity of life in metropolitan Portland. W y d e n C o -S p o n s o r s P erm anent P artners A ct % .S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has joined 11 other senators in sponsoring the Permanent Partners Immigration Act in the U.S. Senate. The act, supported by Immigration Equality, the Human Rights Campaign and other groups, is a bill pending in both houses of Congress. It seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by adding the words “permanent partner” wherever the word “spouse” appears. If passed, it would allow a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in a committed same-sex relationship the ability to sponsor his U I r v E w e n t o R e c e iv e S il v e r A w a r d Irv Ewen of Portland will receive a Silver Award on Oct. 7 OUt 7 i ongtime community volunteer Irv Ewen of Portland will I . receive one of this year’s Silver Awards, sponsored by Elders in Action, Oct. 7. Multnomah County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey nominated Ewen for the award. “It’s an honor,” said Ewen, 71, who identifies as gay. Ewen, a retired employee of the Multnomah County Plan ning Department, is the rehearsal manager for the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus and has volunteered with the Portland Opera for Continued on Page 8 Bridge City Family Medical Clinic, PC Forty years ago, a postage stamp was 4y, there was a pay phone on every comer, and interest rates were low. Quality Health Care For Men, Women and Children o f all Ages Sexually Transmitted Infections Physicals • Pap Smears • Birth Control Diabetes • High Blood Pressure • Asthma f 1 Minor Injuries • Colds • Flu • Ear Infections I 4P m \ Rushes • Immunizations • Stomach Problems Sports Physicals • Bladder infections r~r~s » Ten Bunker FN P One trend is back. 2*21 NF.5Slh Avenue (Cross Street Sandy Boulevard) Portland, Oregon 9 7 2 13 It may be another 40 years before interest rates are this low again. Why wait? Call Bridgetown Realty to get the he I p you need. We ’ re friendl y, knowledgeable, and always looking for one more satisfied customer. illamette Financial Group, ♦ R e tir em e n t ♦ Life In su ra n ce ♦ C o lleg e P la n n in g ♦ L on g - T erm C are ♦ S u sta in a b le In v estin g Greg Look Rguimsfl 503 . 287.9370 A ! rusted Same in Kcal Estate Since I97U Floreid Walker bridgetownrealty.com 3550 Liberty Rd. S g J Salem, OR 97302 503.566.7266 cxt.114 greg@wfgadvisors.com 3529 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97232 503 445.9390 ext.101 floreid@wfgadvisors.com Call one of us today for more information! www. wfga clviso rs .com
