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june 12005 » nTTTTHÜT^Ine ws briefs Continued from Page 11 C orvallis R esidents C hallenge the L aw W eekly A small group of same-sex couples ' and opposite-sex advocates visit the Benton County Courthouse each Friday at 4 p.m. to request a marriage license. Undeterred by the passage of Measure 36 and increasing sentiment against same-sex mar riage, activist Julie Williams notes: “The real issue is about our real lives. The right to marry is the birthright of all people. We feel that the dis crimination associated with constitutional law Just out J 3 ' that Oregonians supported needs to be expressed daily so that people other than gay people can see it, feel it, know it for what it is.” Each time the small band has gone into the courthouse, a straight couple has been in the process of applying for a marriage license. “Each time, I think we educated another Oregonian,” notes Coleen Belisle, another activist. “I hope that every day some county clerk somewhere in this state will have to deny someone their civil right to marry. We will keep going until we get one. For us, it is not about politics, it’s about our basic human desire to participate in our com munity as whole people.” Bartender Chris Blachly enjoys a quiet afternoon serving drinks at Scandals, which is to remain in its current location until Sept. 1. S candals to S tay P ot U ntil S ept . 1 A crowd gathers weekly outside the Benton County Courthouse to challenge marriage laws. You may have read the premature reference ; in another local paper to the “former site of ; Scandals.” Do not be alarmed. Scandals is not moving until Sept. 1, and then it is not moving very far, according to ' owner Glen Dugger—just to a new spot in the neighborhood. A new facility with the same feel—a comfortable, well-lit watering hole— will replace rhe current bar at Southwest Stark Street and 11th Avenue. The Clyde Hotel will be transformed this fall into the Ace, and a restaurant will replace Scandals; Dugger thinks it will be gay-owned. He sees the hotel as part of a revitalization of Stark Street that does not include, as it has in other cities, the closing of the gay neighborhood. PORTLAND PICTURE FRAME “Some people have called it the ‘death of Stark Street,’ but I’m not sure about that. I think it will be g(.x>d for business,” he notes. The controversial move of the Pride parade away from Stark Street has prompted business owners there to get together and hold a street party on the Sunday of Pride Weekend. “Whoever planned the parade has ignored the gay community completely,” says Dugger, with a touch of frustration in his voice. But he’s not letting this stop him. “So we’re having our own party. We’re still here. The business owners have really cooperat ed wonderfully. There will be live acts and DJs and dancing in the street.” |H Compiled by News Editor SARAH DoUGHER, who can be reached at sarah@justout.com. texti les* housewares »crafts «clothing instruments«books*jewelry«toys coffee and chocolate tool > ■— Give spring a jump start with some fresh art for your walls! Bring this ad in for 20% off arty prints or preframed art May not be combined with other offers, does not include E-Series. Coupon must accompany order Expires b/4/05 503.236.1400 2801 SE HOLGATE BLVD. Open TUES-SAT 10 to 6 3508 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, Oregon 97214 503-234-4049 www.globalexchange.org w 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 Broket; Graduate Realtor Institute ABR: Accredited Buyer's Representative 503.330.HOME (4663) 1.800.825.9948 RI/M4X equity group www.millynn.cor 11 Email: millynn(§)aol.com HAMILTON ARMS CONDOMINIUMS Available N o w ! 709 SW 16th Avenue • Portland Oregon 97205 503.227.3617 Enjoy urban Ide! A great location at an affordable price. Walk to Downtown, the Pearl, and NW 2.3rd Avenue. Studios & I Bed rooms $117,000 to $240,000 Sales Office Open Thursday — Monday I lam to 5pm • 1920 s Charm • New Appliances • Original Built-ins • Tiled Kitchens • Hardwood Floors • On the MAX Line ham i Itonarmscondos.com
