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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 2005)
October 2L 2005 » JllSt OUt 7 OUT standing just Janette Kaden Shares the Wealth asking Are gay bars important to you? he title on Janette Kaden’s business card is “furry god mother.” In actuality, she is the co-owner of Tin Shed, a happening restaurant on Northeast Alberta Street and 14th Ave- nue, and Hair of the Dog, a new dog gtwming and self-wash shop on Alberta and 12th. “The restaurant has blessed me with money, and since money doesn’t really* motivate me, 1 thought it would be really cool to give someone their dream, too," said Kaden, who describes her sexuality as “open to individuals.” Kaden granted the wish of her house mate, Sarah Sterner, by funding Hair of the Dog, just as Sterner completed her certification as a dog groomer. Kaden and her Tin Shed crew continue to adjust to the growing volume of cus tomers since they opened three years ago. When the restaurant started, Kaden Janette Kaden and Bean are sparkling clean thanks cooked, waited and bused tables and to Hair of the Dog, a self-wash and grooming shop. washed dishes. “From those humble beginnings, we now well. She frequently donates gift certificates to have 38 employees on staff and we see a couple schools, teams and churches, and she partici thousand customers a week,” she said. pates in the Tail Wag, an annual benefit for the Kaden is a stickler for quality ftxxl and clean Oregon Humane Society. She recently threw a liness, and she credits her staff with creating the fund-raising party at Tin Shed to benefit those comfortable and diverse atmosphere. affected by Hurricane Katrina, raising nearly “We know our customers by name, and we $6,500. know their children’s names and their dogs’ “All ticket sales and profits went to hurri names,” she said. “It feels more like community cane relief,” said Kaden. “Waiters even donated than commerce." their tips.” Kaden gives back to the larger community, as —Jaymee R. Cuti jH E rin T heuninck M itch B ridon Dish Dragon Owner, Spunk “Not at all. We’ve reached a point in stKiety and espe cially in Portland where people are going to be who they are, wherever they are, regardless of whether they put a sign on the dtxtr that says gay.” “Yeah, it’s a social outlet. You have straight bars, so why not gay bars?” C hris G adbois A ma B entley Produce Buyer Musician “If 1 were single, I’d find them an important way to meet people, but there are other ways for the gay community to meet, especially in Portland.” “They’re important community meet ing places, just not for me. The fact that they’re so deliberately a scene is very off-putting." Financial Group, LLC f Corps House R&'M/X equity group national Gay & Lesbian Taskforte Lesbian Community if Habitat for Humanity Basic Rights Oregon ♦ Retirement ♦ Life Insurance ♦ College Planning ♦ Long - Term Care ♦ Sustainable Investing Floreid Walker Greg Look 3550 Liberty Rd.S?™ Salem, OR 97302 503.566.7266 ext. 114 greg(a> wfgad visors.eon 1 3529 NE Broadway?™ Portland, OR 97232 503445 9390 ext.101 f)oreid(a>wfgadvisors.com Call one of us today for more information! www. wfga d vi so rs. com ACLU Our Family Realtor Since 1990 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. 503.3 30.HOME(4663) 1.800.82S.9948 Broker; Graduate Realtor Institute ABR: Accredited Buyer’s Representative www.millynn.com millynn@aol.com Current Doctor not treating you like the Bridge City Family ^Medical Clinic, PC AO Most Insurances Accepted Queen. Sexually Transmitted Infections Pap Smears • Birth Control Diabetes • High Blood Pressure Asthma • Physicals • Rashes Minor Injuries • Ear Infections Immunizations • Bladder Infections Colds • Flu • Stomach Problems /?y Appointment you are? fad 'A Monday - Friday! 2821 NF 58th Avenue (Cross Teri Bunker [Jo-5:oopm 503-460.0405 Fax: 503-460-0434 www.bridgecitymedical com Sands Boulevard)
