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MARCH 21, 2008 Pamper Yourself. Come In To A Clean Home After A Hard Day Beary Clean 503.206.1222 • 503.644.6814 northwest Health Department Launches STD Prevention Web Site thia Rose, newsletter editor; Cassandra Walters, public relations; Jackie Spratten, activities; and Linda Brown, member at large. Move In/Outs • Regular Schedule • Special Occasions The Multnomah County Health Department has launched KnowSexPDX.com, a Web site and Visit My Website: www.BearyClean.net “social marketing effort” aimed at educating banquet were the Ellen Summers Memorial “African-American youth, young adults and com Award, for outstanding service, to Linda Brown; munity members about STDs and the importance the Roni Lang Services Award to Cristine Bur of treatment and testing.” nett; the Harriet Stites Woman of the Year award, Acknowledging that HIV and sexually trans mitted diseases are disproportionately affecting for the person best exemplifying the feminine African Americans across the county, sometimes at a rate five times higher Debutante Award, for contributions to the organi Homes • Apartments • Offices • Free Bids FORMAL & CASUAL ANNOUNCMENTS • Single to Full Color Printing « • Mailing Services • Helping people print since 1980 • Complete Prepress printing services • Xerox Color • Pick up & Delivery Tel 503.281.8666 • Fax 503.249.1440 • www.impress-usa.com Honors given Dec. 10 at the group’s holiday gender, to Maria Dean; and the Olivia Perala BILL SCHMELING 8 justput than non-Hispanic whites, the agency’s aim in launching the site Feb. 7 is seeking to balance pre vention and awareness McVittie-Law PC education for minorities Your Partner In Estate Planning with the “pervasive media Planning to ensure your goals for your assets, your loved ones, and your healthcare are protected. hypersexual imagery of marketing that portrays African Americans,” ac Call now to schedule your free consultation cording to health depart $03,224.6611 ment program manager Tricia Tillman. Visit us on the web at mcvittie-law.com The Web site features bumping hip-hop beats, Your #1 choice 24/7/365 colorful graphics, interac Past recipients of the Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship attend "A Class Act 2005": from left, F.G. "Jamie” Troy, Stephen Manning, Trung Tu, Connie Lukes, Beth Mason and Geoff Bosman. tive displays and resource listings, including H1V/STD testing and support sites. The home page claims there’s “A whole zation from a first-year member, to Aurora Baarley. lotta disease goin’ round” in the African- longest-running transgender social groups. It is American community and offers a theme re planning for its 27th anniversary, and past mem current to the campaign: “My Life. My Decision. bers are encouraged to share stories or memora I’ll make the right choice.” bilia from the early years. Call 503-533-8787 for The campaign was designed and developed by LINNTON FEED & SEED 10920 NW St. Helens Rd • Portland, OR 97231 • Phone: (503)286-1291 GARDENING SUPPLIES ORGANIC FERTILIZERS BEDDING PLANTS HARDWARE FENCING PLUMBING more information. county staff in consultation with African-American community members like the 503 Youth Health Coalition. Bars, businesses and church groups have signed on to participate in the campaign DAY OLD CHICKS POULTRY SUPPLIES ORGANIC FEED The Northwest Gender Alliance is one of the through postering, dissemination. e-mails and information A Class Act Benefits Future Lawyers The 14th annual “A Class Act,” a classical music and decadent dessert revue benefiting the Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship Fund, will be held 7 p.m. April 25 at The Old Church, Alliance Bestows Awards for Service The Northwest Gender Alliance has appoint 1422 S.W. 11th Ave. The scholarship benefits third- and fourth-year law students who pledge to donate their legal expertise to fighting bigotry and ed a new 2008 board and awarded a group of activ discrimination, ists several noteworthy honors. New board members are Sheryl Weiller, vice minorities. Three of Portland’s finest classical musi president; Susan Lalone, secretary treasurer; Cyn cians—cellist Barbara Johnston, clarinetist Randy particularly toward sexual I’m. AVAILABLE, „ whenyou are!” Careful and energetic handling of all your home financing needs MORTGAGE Advocates 6700 SW 105th Ave., Suite 200 Beaverton, OR 97005 Toll Free («77) S2(>99(X) Fax (503) 297-0824 E-Mail. c< >lleenw@rntgadv(>cates.c(>i n www.rntg;idvocates.c<>m The Northwest Gender Alliance honored, from left, Cristine Burnett, Maria Dean, Aurora Baarley and Linda Brown.
