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AUGUST 1,2008 letters JUStlOUt 5 TRANSITIONS Dick Walker, 1935-2008 Think for Yourself To the E ditor : In response to the letter “HRC Shirks on Senate Race,” whether the Human Rights Campaign endorses a candidate or not is not important [July 3]. What is important is obtain ing a Democratic, filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. If we are to further our causes, now is the time to strike. If we are fortunate enough to elect a Democratic president and hold the majority in Congress, we can get things passed and stop at tempts by Republicans to prevent gay marriage nationally. I say we can make up our own mind on who to vote for. We do not need any formal organization to tell us that. D avid F letcher Salem Open Invitation To the E ditor : 1 am a child of Twin Falls, Idaho. When 1 left Idaho for college here in Oregon, 1 wasn’t yet out, yet 1 knew that the life 1 wanted to-have for myself could not be reached staying in my hometown. 1 grew up understanding that you were welcomed and accepted as long as you didn’t rock the boat. Within Idaho’s families, they know their chil dren, their siblings and their co-workers are gay and lesbian. However, there is a fear of the differ ent, whether it is with the GLBT community or the divorced or widowed. 1 think inviting South Idahoans to Portland Pride is a nice gesture [“Like a G lxx I Neighbor,” July 18]. Going to Idaho to give GLBT groups our support and solidarity and reach out to the greater community that we’re all human would be the greater gesture. M ary S lavin Portland With Friends Like These To the E ditor : Regarding rhe July 18 article “McMenamins Buys Former Club Portland,” it is disappointing that Just Out would interject a smug and pointless condescension directed at the former patrons of the Club Portland building by referring to them as “the dance-happy queens of the old Silverado and the doped-up dudes lounging in their birth day suits at Club Portland.” With journalism like this, who needs mali cious bigotry? K im B arigar Portland Submit your letters to the editor, commitment announcements, transitions or list your events online at www.justout.com CLICK ON THE READER SUBMISSIONS BUTTON. Dr. Richard E. “Dick" Walker of Lake Oswego died May 31 in Terrebonne. He was 73. Walkerwas born April 14,1935, inShelbyville, Ill. He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1953. After high schixil he attended University of Illinois and graduated in 1958 from Millikin University in Decatur, 111. Walker taught industrial arts at Lakeview High School in Decatur from 1958 to 1961. He received a master’s of education from University of Illinois in 1962. Then he became a profes sor at Northern Illinois University from 1962 to 1964. He received a doctorate of education from University of Northern Colorado in 1967. He was a professor at St. Cloud State College from 1967 to 1972, then Western Oregon State College (now Western Oregon University) from 1972 un til retiring in 1996 in many roles including chair man of the special education division. He married Beverly Ann in 1959. They di vorced in 1989 but maintained a friendship. Walker was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, joining in January 1963. He helped with the Casey Eye Institute and Meadowixxl Springs through his involvement with the Elks and served as chairman of the Children Eye Clinic since 2005, the Physical Handicap Committee from 1979 to 1982 and the Meadowixxl Springs Committee from 1982 to 1985. After his retirement, Walker enjoyed travel ing. He visited Europe, Africa, Central American, Australia, Hawaii and Fiji. He also liked cooking and dining out. He enjoyed being with his daughter and grandkids and spending quiet time at his second home in Terrebonne with his partner of 19 years, Marc Walters. Walker was one of the gay and lesbian seniors honored by the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus in a Vintage Voices performance and video montage. Walker was in the Human Rights Campaign Federal Club and was active in the Portland Cookboys. He also served on the Oregon plan ning group for HIV prevention. In addition to his partner, survivors include his daughter Teri L. Smith and husband Bret of Portland; grandchildren, Kelby, Mackenzie, Kixly and Claire Smith; and sister, Judy Brewer, and husband Jeff of West Lafayette, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Jodi Walker. Donatiorfe may be given in Walker’s name to Our House of Portland, 2727 S.E. Alder St., Portland, OR 97214. For more information call 503-234-0175. Diversity Matters - In Your Life, In Your Investments Initial consultation with no charge or obligation • Comprehensive Financial Planning (Fee Based) Our professional TOill arrange your delivery • Life & Disability & LTC Insurance * • Inheritance & Estate Planning • IRAs, Roth IRAs, Rollovers • Tax & Retirement Planning DOMESTIC PARTNER LAURELHURST DENTISTRY Don Duncan owner Teleflora C larice J ohnston Investing. With a plan? 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