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24 lUStOUt NOVEMBER 21. 2008 GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN gearing up for winter? our staff can help Mountain Shop carries the latest skis, snowboards, cross country equipment and snowshoes. Whether you are an avid outdoor enthusiast, or just getting started; let us help you have a perfect winter. shop online! www.mountainshop.net 628 NE Broadway Portland, Oregon 97232 We know that your business is unique. Shouldn't your SBA Loan be too? At Key, understanding why your business is different from everyone else’s comes from being different ourselves. We’re an SBA Preferred Lender, with dedicated SBA specialists located across the country. That means we do our own underwriting. You get local approval and faster turnaround from a community bank with nationwide resources. As one of the top 25 SBA lenders in the country, we offer: • Low down payments • Longer terms • No balloon payments • Competitive interest rates • Flexible repayment options • Quick, simple application and approvals Whether it’s new construction for expansion, purchasing a new business, or even refinancing your current business debts, Key has the loan that’s right for you. kx)k hack at Portland’s gay rights movement raises the memories of many whose compassion and vision left a mark on the city. Their accom plishments live on at the Keeston Lowery Rose Garden at Portland City Hall and in charitable events such as Peacock After Dark. Lady Elaine Peacock’s real name was Woody Johnson, but she was best known as the former Rose Empress who founded Peacock in the Park in 1987. Along with board members, she began the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship in 1989, which has given more than $ 162,000 to students who are- >r whose parents are—queer. Lady Elaine started the Alternative Connection news paper in 1991 before her death in 1993 at the age of 32. “Lady Elaine had such a magnetic per sonality and was an amazing performer,” said Kimberlee Van Patten, a close friend. “Lady Elaine was a person everyone want ed to be around and has been missed by so many people, gay and straight." Oregonians re spected Keeston Low ery for his zeal for life, love for Portland and dedication to civil rights. He was instrumental in the founding of the Right to Privacy Politi cal Action Committee, the political organiza tion of Oregon’s gay and lesbian community. Lowery served as a longtime aide to Portland City Commissioner Mike Lindberg and devel oped Portland’s Civil Rights Ordinance, which banned discrimination based on race, religion, gender and sexual orientation. City Hall main tains the Keeston Lowery Rose Garden, built as a memorial. “Keeston Lowery was an uncompromisingly humane spirit and devoted himself to securing the human rights of gay and lesbian communi ties,” said Lindberg. Lowery died Aug. 29, 1993. After coming out in the mid-1970s, San ford Director began transforming Portland’s gay scene. He created rhe “Foxy Lady and Mr. Hunky” contest for the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court, which raised money for charity. In the early ’80s he created “Turnabout,” an annual event that recognizes Pride of the Rose Scholar ship recipients. During the 1980s, Director was instrumental in forming numerous nonprofit organizations, including Esther’s Panty and the Lucille Hart Dinner. His tireless work earned him the title of “Portland’s honorary gay mayor” before he died in 1992. “Sanford knew everybody,” said Frank Schreckenberger, president of the Imperial Sov ereign Rose Court board. “When you ran into Sanford, he always had tick ets to any event and was so well con nected because of his outreaching and caring personality.” —James Maxwell Lady Elaine Peacock and Sanford Director (inset) were regarded as Portland gay royalty in the '80s and '90s. studio dr. tina tsai, O.D. optometric physician To find out more about Key SBA lending, call Joe Eustaquio at 503-235-9355 or visit key.com/sba. www.jfrey.fr *S8A loans are subject to credit approval. Certain restrictions may apply. Key is an SBA Preferred Lender KeyBank is member FDIC. ©2008 KeyCorp I the-eyestudio.com
