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C.D. Ward
T.J. Kelly
Chaz Storm
Marion Wilson
Greg Steele
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4
CONGRATULATIONS
To Our Tulsa Pride Festival
Give-A-Way WINNERS!
TULSA, OK_ \Xlhat a rantastic turn out for Tulsa Pride held June
10, 2006. In spite of the sweltering heat thouFands turned out to
celebrate Tulsa's "Pride Not Prejudice" Festival. Thanks to th& hundreds
who stopped by the STAR booth to say hello and to those
who entered our Pride Give-A-Way drawing.
The $40.00 Gift Certificate donated by Earl Wheeler of Glenpool
Flowers and Gifts in Glenpool, OK who has served the Tulsa
Metro area for 22 years went to Tom Votaw of Tulsa.
A 540.00 Gift Certificate from St. Michael's Alley Restaurant, a
wonderful dining experience located at 3324L E. 31st Street in Tulsa
was won by Da\·id Bryan of Tulsa.
The RCA DVD Player contribution from Michael Leach and the
STAR went ro Aaron Christensen of Tulsa. Thank you 1ficnael for
all your help and contributions.
Ralph Smith's name was drawn for the free 1 year subscription ;:o
the STAR.
*
( 1 ) - 6
l2roudly serving 1UJsa & OKCls (Jl.,B''f communities since 198
Arkansas & Oklahoma's Most Read GLBT Magazine.
Stonwall
Responds to lnhofe
· "No Gay" Claims
(\'.\'edm.:sday,June -::, 200:j)
"As you see here, and I think this is
maybe the most important prop we'll
have during the entire debate, my wife
and I have been married 47 years.
We have 20 kids and grandkids. I'm
really proud to say that in the recorded
history of our family, we've never had
a divorce or any kind of homosexual
relationship."
-United States Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK)
"Championing family values means more
than repeating rhetoric. It means that we
must value ail members of the American
family," said Jo Wyrick, NSD Interim Executive
Director. "I remember being taught
by scripture that love is kind, it does not
boast. Unfortunately, the Senator's words
were nor kind and through his boasting,
Senator Inhofe has further demonstrated
that Republicans are choosing to only offer
political rhetoric designed to appease campaign
donors rather than serve to actually
secure the stability of the family."
Senator Inhofe made his statements late
yesterday on the floor of the United States
Senate as pan of a Republican effort to
lobby public opinion on the issue of the
Marriage Protection Amendment (MPA)
which the Senate will vote on today. The
measure is expected to fail, and is opposed
by the majority of Americans according to
recent opinion polls.
Tnis is not the first time tha~ Senator Inhofe
i:tas issued aggressive anti-gay srarements
from the Senate. In 2004, the Republican
from Oklahoma made it clear to reporters
that he ·.,ouid never hire an openly-gay
Republican. Responding to allegations rhat
a member of his staff was g:w, Senator
Inhofe toid the C:iicagc Trib~.ne that the
allegations were fab:e since he wouldn'~ hire
a gay applicant .a due to the possibility of a
conflict of agenda.''
J\i2ny prornioent Republicans have been
noted t(J include openly-gay members
of their imn1ediate family including 1/ice
and
Alan Keyes.
the STAR 5
What Does Pride
Mean to You?
Every June, the debate begins: Is Gay Pride still imponant? Do we
need the parades and festivals? Is a month to celebrate homosexualitv
really necessary? Many claim that these public dispiays of all
thi~gs ga)· do more· harm than good. Yet, in these times of widespread,
government-sanctioned homophobia, pride events are more
popular rhan ever. What gives?
The simple answer may be that pride is empowering. Many gays
and lesbians feel isolated in a heterosexual world, bur pride eYents
remind rhem that the\· are far from alone. Being surrounded by
thousands of other p~ople like them is an affirming feeling.
The answer really isn't that simple, rhough. The truth is pride means
different thine:s ro different people. Pride doesn't last for only one
monrh a vear ~and it isn't always about waYing a rainbow flag. \'l~'ith
this in mind, I decided to inte~iew four young, openly gay men.
The conversarions were informal and far from scientific, but I discovered
some interesting similarities in their answer~.
Ley came out between the ages of 13 and 14, Brandon at 14, Matt
at 15, andJonarhan at 17. All four boys reported that thefd always
;ust know rhev were gav from their earliest memories. "I ngured J • V 0
something was different around fifth grade," Ley explained, "but
didn't put a word ro it umil sixth or sevenrh grade, and didn'! accept
that it really applied to me unril eighth grade.''
Their experiences are far from unique. According to Caitlin Ryan,
director of adolescent health initiative~ at San Francisco State
Universirv, who is conducting a long-term study of gay, lesbian, and
bisexual youths and their families, the average age for coming out
is dropping at a rapid rate. For many years, most gay men came out
between the ages of 19 and 23. Some srndics report that age has
dropped ro 14, and it's getting younger ail tl>e time.
A recent Time Magazine article offered more insight. Forty vears
ago, most gay males said they knew :hey were gay at age 14. Mal?
teens today say they've known since they were at least 10 years old.
What bro ugh~ about tJ::iis drastic drop? Experts disagrez on_ t~e
details, but most agree it's a resuit of incrca5ed exposure. K;cts are
aware of what it means to be gay much car:ier today ti1an m d:e
past. That means, as Ley described, they are able to put a name to
their feelings of being differe<J~ at rou!1ger ages.
:\fatt said he had labeled himself ··gav'' by the time he was 10. Still,
e"',rcn in his case "lvherc he had no quahns about gay, it rook
him five vcars to come out \'\fhy th<: delay?
E,\'en though kids are ccnning to terms '\.Vith their sexuality a.t n1uch
:~,:~~~: :::~, (:~,:~:;: t::!~onside/~h:
1
;i!:::;~:~e,:/f it's s~;;:n~:r
and fan1ily., thlnk ho\\' rnuch harder it is for a young teen. ,..rhc
prospect of getting kicked our of your horne ar t".vel .. \,~t· or thirteen i~:.
rnuch more young
"! was just sick of holding the secret in;' Matt told me. "It felt like
a giant weight on my shoulders that was constantly forcing me to
lie and cheat the people I loved. I finally cold myself that people's
opinion of me might change, but only for the better. The friends
that I might iose (which happened ro be none, rhankfully), would
nor be missed because they obviously did not love me in the way
that I loved them.''
Jonathan, who brags he was almost kicked out of first ~ade for
kissing a boy, came out for similar reasons he wanted to be honest
with his friends about who he was dating. "I didn't want to be
someone who couldn't be happy about a date and giggle with my
friends because I wasn't out. I wamed rhem to cheer me on, and tell
me that it ,vas gonna be fun, and ask me questions about the guy."
Brandon boiled it all down to a simple: "It just felt right."
The key to each of these boys coming out at such an early age was
pride. They were confident enough in who they were to share that
with those around them. W1rnt I found most interesting, however,
was the way pride :neant something slightly different to each of
them.
To Ley, it meant not being scared ro be who you are.
for Brandon, being proud meant standing up for a worthy cause.
To him. pride was more about celebrating our accomplishments and
looking forward to where we want w be.
Jonathan took a more personal approach. "Pride means living life
- with all its obstacles and hardship and stereotypes and still have
the abil.itv to look in the mirror and tell yourself that you're still
here. No· matter who vou love or what brand of clothing you use to
define yourself, nothi~g can change you. You are you -- and if I can
say that to myself, that's pride."
Matt's response perhaps best sums up the changing attitudes about
pride. "Pride, for me, is a very important thing. No matter what
asoect it is, you have ro be proud of who you are. If they had
an' "Americ~n Mutt" Pride Month, or a "Brown Hair and Brown
Eves" Pride Month, I'd be out waving my flag. Gay Pride Month
i/no different. It's ;us;: another aspect of myself, a tiny portion of
·Nhat makes me unique. r\ lot of peopie don't see the necessiry of
gav pri~11 e b ecausc 1· r t,s e1' rh er too out t h ere (.t o o queeny, •, oo " g ay " ,
wi1atever), or it's not necessary because throwing a rainbow flag
around doern't accomplish anything. Bu~ being proud of who you
a:e is1,'t nccessarilv about proactively accorr:plishing something. h's
about letting the public know that you are happy with yourself aad
cvernl:ing about \"<>u. But it's not reaiiy about other peop:e I'm
1Jro,~d of ·:,,.+10 I a~. reg-ardless oi h<Jw others feel. Cnfortunatdy,
I\·~ become ·-:en· mud; rer:10.-ed from a lot of the "traditioaal'' gay
pnde. l no longer attend the meetings of the Pride 1\lliance at my
... nor d\) I 1;articioate in the Pride Parades. lt's not that Pm no
longer proud -- l;elt I'~ here and I'rn queer, baby! Ifs much more
ab(;{Jt the fiicr that rm at a po1nt in 1ny life .., vhere rm trying to ~:~);:~:;n other ~::~:.~c;:~~:dl~;:s;:~·r!:Y:~:~ll:,!;}~t;~~;v~~~~ ::~ ;;~~
,..
0 Advettising in the STAR is just good business cents.
Heart to Heart
Pride means many things to different
people. The parades and festivals are still
meaningful to many, while others prefer a
more personal approach. \Vhatever it means
to you, find a way to celebrate it!
* Tulsa Rough
Riders Fundraise
For AIDS.
TULSA, OK_Tulsa Rough Riders through
various fund-raising events during ;:he
month of June raised $236.00 for charity.
The events proceeds will be given to St.
Joseph Residence organization of Tulsa. St.
Joseph Residence is an assisted living cemer
for low income people living with AIDS.
The group presented the proceeds to the
Director of St. Joseph Residence during
Pride Month 2006.
Tulsa Rough Riders recently presented
"colors" to the Tulsa Eagle, making it
the "HOME" bar for the club. \'fay to go
RoughRiders!!!!
"Homophobia is
a crime,"
An estimated 2.4 miliion peopie took to
the streets of Sao Paulo (wer :he weeicenci
to celebra:e the Brazilian city's 10th annua]
Gay Pride paracie, the Associated Pres~
reported.
l~he thetne for this year's event \Vas ''J:iomophobia
i~ a ,. to highiight propo,ed
anti-discrin1ination la~.vs. Discritnination is
still widespread across Brazil. Eighty-enc
Brazilians '\Vere ki!led 1a~t ';:,7ear because of
their sexual orientation} activ'"ists say,
Proposed la,;;vs vlou]d aHo\v san1e-sex civil
uni~ns throughout Brazil; are nu\1,~
permitted ortly in the southernmost state of
Rio CJrande do Sul.
Salt Lake City
Police Set Up
Recruiting Booth
at Gay Pride Event.
by Tonya Papanikolas
SALT LAKE CI1Y, UT_From baton-like
performers to floats that encouraged wlerance,
the Gay Pride parade was a colorful
affair.
"The parade is a chance for people to get
up and express who they are in a very public
way."
Law enforcement agencies were there not tO
keep the crowd under control, rather they
used the festival as a recruiting wol.
For severai years now, police officers and
gay community members have joined
together to work on a public safety committee
that addresses issues of understanding
between the two groups, but this is the first
time police agencies have formally recruited
at a Gay Pride event.
Police officers told us they've traditionally
been weak in recruiting from the gay
and lesbian community and they want this
community w feel comfortable with law enforcement.
To do that, they say gay, lesbian,
bisexual and cransgender people need to be
represented.
The Gav Pride Festival ar the Citv and
County ·building boasted music, food and
a lot of different vendors. This year, police
officers wanted a booth.
Capt. Kyle Jones, Salt Lake Police Department:
"The iirsr purpose is to let the gay
and lesbian communitV know that police departmen~
s in this valley are gay-friendly. Our
:,econci purpose is to do some recruiting."
Seven different police departments and
dispatch centers sent representatives to give
out information and talk t0 people about
iobs manv in the g·;r,1 and lesbian community
have traditionaliy·;b\ed av.-:-ay from or feit ~
locked out of.
Brian Reeder: ''The police force, it's gener~
lly somethi?g y::;u don~t _fe~l is frien~ly rt)
the gay< and 1esb1an populanon. But tney
seern to be. S<J that7s a
Capt.. Kyie Jones: "I think t'.1ere's an impression
that police officers are homophobic.
Years ago that may have been the case,
but it's not tl1e case now.''
The booth drew a lot of people curious to
see what police were doing there.
Todd Crane: "I think it's awesome. I think
we need to have more community im-olvement
with the police."
Others were truiy interested in law enforcement
jobs. Terry Reid: "I'd apply. I'd apply
for a dispatcher."
Brian Reeder: "Now that I know they're
willing to openly accept gay and lesbian
people, it's definitely a career option I
wouldn't rule out."
Terry Reid: "I applaud them. That's great.
That is great. I think we need to break down
these walls and get diversity"
The police departments say the more gay
and lesbian officers they have working for
them, the more the gay community will feel
its issues are represented. Police want ro
send a clear message.
Capt.. Kyle Jones: "We don't care about
who you are or who your partner is. We care
about, can you do good police work?"
The festival coordinator said that the Gay
Pride movement began in New York in
1969 when gay people got fed up with
police harassment in bars and started rioting
and fighting back. So, he said to haYe officers
here at the Festival this year sho-ws how
far the reiationship has come.
*
Quotable Quotes
In ]\iash-,-ille, 16 billboards went up \Vtth
this quote: '-(Jay and lesbian people have
families, and their families should haYe
protections, v.rhether by marriage or civil
union. :\ constitmionai amendment banning
sarne~sex marriages is a forrn of g;.1y bashing,
and it '\Vou}d do ar all ro ntotect
traditional marriages."' ...... .
Coretta Scott King 2004
theSTAR 7
Con atulation to andy Cayne,
MISS OKLAHOMi\ CONTINENTAL 2006-20070
by Greg Steele
Photo's by Chaz
; .::::::/ ,:,
0;.f)6ti~·}J~
. TULSA, OK_Held at Club Majestic in Tulsa, OK, this years
· · Miss Oklahoma Continental pagaent wasn't just another
· drag show. With the Eiffel Tower as a back drop, the show
. had a definite Gay Parisian theme. The opening number
· displayed more feathered ladies than the Moulin Rouge.
.. It was quite spectacular! The five contestants competed
· in four categories. Talent, Swimwear, Evening Gown and
Question-Answer.
Kandy
. · Cayne, a native
Tulsan residing
in Dallas, TX
swept three of
· the four catego-
. ries with Mendigan
!man Star
winning a well
deserved talent
· trophy.
Mendigan Iman
Star from Arkan-
. sas won First Alternate.
Second
Alternate winner
was Mya Mokha
· Iman from Oklahoma.
A special award was given to Tulsa's own Miss G~y
Oklahoma America 2006, Tabitha Tayior for the best
show production, an episode of Twisted Theatre. ·
Billed as the most fascinating pageant in Oklahoma, the
Miss Oklahoma Continental Pageant is open to contestants
from all states to compete. Contestants in this
years show hailed from Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma.
The pageant is a franchise of JF Enterprises of Chicago
Illinois and is in it's 27th year. Oklahoma Continental is
owned and operated by promoters James and Monica
Freeman of Tulsa.
If you missed this years show it will be avaiiable on DVD
soon. The 2004 and 2005 pageants are currently available
on DVD and can be purchased through the website
listed below,
Previous years Oklahoma Continental winners were:
Miss & Mr. Oklahoma Continental 2005 - 2006
Ebony Hall - Daniel Xavier
Miss Oklahoma Continental P!us 2004-2005
Domonique Daniels,
For more information visit the Miss Oklahoma Continental
website at: www.okcontinental.etechsolution.ca
Ph,;t;J L.·fL w Right. ;'\[iss Oklahoma r:cntmental 2005 !fall, ~\f1,,
( lldai1om:, Conrinentii 2006 "Kandy Cavne'·, ,'\,f1s, Continentai 0i2.::ionaL 21;!1!,
"Dunani(pe Shappelle"
NE DI
SPRING FIE
ION FOR
MO. PRIDE.
By Kay Massey
Springfield Pride Block Party, Photo by Teresa Goodrich.
BENTONVIILE, AR~The Northwest Arkansas (N\X'A) GLBT
Community Center, a newly formed community outreach organization
in Bentonville/Rogers, decorated their van for the drive from
Rogers, AR to Springfield, MO on June 18th to prove their community
pride, as ,;veil as to advertise Springfie!d1s Pride Festival tl1at
ended pride week "'Nith a bang . .l\. Block Par~y was staged on
Commercial street which is also the location of the Gay and Lesbian
Community Center of the Ozarks (GLO). The event was well
attended by over 2,000 people. There were drag Icing and queen
shows all day long. Some of the speakers addressing the crowd
were the Mayor of Springfield Thomas J.. Carlson and Midge Potts,
a transsexual running for US Congressional seat in Missouri's 7th
district against Roy Blunt, as well as many others.
'While all of the action was going on in the street, inside the Gay
and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks (GLO) a silent
auction was being held to financially support the Center. Another
fund raiser earlier in the week for the GLO Center, by Queen City
Cab3:tet. Queen City Cabaret brought in $8,000 for the community
center. The money will be used for the organization's operating
expenses.
The GLO Center took over the Annual Pride festival recentiy after
ShoMeMoPride, the previous organizer, went defunct and turned
the Festival over to the GLO Center. The GLO Center and Springfield
MO Pride coordinated efforts to put on one heck of a show
this year in support of Springfieid Pride.
NWA GLBT Community center had a large banner for e,eryone
in attendance to sign as a pledge of suppor: to t,'Je GLO Center
for the nexr 12 months. The banner was filled ',virh signatures by
attendees throughout the day and \Vas presented to the centers nev.r
Director Bill Harmon by Kay Mas$ey and CaroI Ri,;crs, Co-Directors
of the NWA GLBT Commi.:.nity Center, at the end of the
event. The banner ~~vill hang inside of the GLl) (:enter until next
:fear's Pride Event as a reminder of Pride 1n Springfield, and as a
pledge of support tcJ the GL() CenteL
Be seen with the SIAR, Advertise with us! 9
Lesbian
Notions
by Libby Post
JULY 2006
TWO Is Better Than, "Won"!
If Wayne Besen has his way, the "ex-gay" myth will be no more.
The author of Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals
and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth_ launched a new organization
recently, Truth Wins Out (f\X'O), at the National Press Club in
\'vashington, D.C Named as a direct challenge to the Love Won
Out conferences sponsored by Focus on the Family, 1WO's mission
is to expose the lies and deceit of the "ex-gay" movement and to
strip the Radical Christian Right of its "love the sinner, hate the
sin" facade.
"The ex-gay ministry is the heart and the Achilles heel of the
Christian Right," Besen told me in a recent interview. "They use
these ministries - like Exodus International to shield their hate.
By [TWO] showing the ex-gay movement for what it really is, the
Christian Right wiil have to return to fire and brimstone. We want
Americans to know this is a hoax like selling swampland to senior
citizens in Florida. Right now it's a monologue, and they're doing all
the talking. We're going to make our ,·oices heard to the American
people loud and clear."
With the White House in the pocket of the Radical Christian Right,
the rhetoric of "ex-gayness" has become a GOP political truth.
\'vhen Bush held his press conference in early June to push for the
Marriage Protection Amendment, which would codifv discrimination
into the U.S. Constitution, Alan Chambers, Exoclus' president,
and Randy Thomas, its director of membership, stood by his side.
Their presence increased and solidified the political capital of their
lies and deception.
In a press release issued after being invited to the Wnite House but
before tl1e oress evem;,Chamoers said, "The lives of thousands of
former homosexuals, like me, verifv that homosexualitv is not an
immutable trait, therefore marriag; is not a civii right r~ be casuaily
granted to any group who demands it. Nor is it a rdationai right of
passage w Ix: awarded to those demonstrating a comrnitted, emotionai
bond. t;bmatdy. tbs debate is about nothing !es, than tile
preservation of future gcnerations.H
~' 01;1~one needs' :. ~o 1l et ('' • . • • 'd' r .. ~nam.bers 1n o~ a secret - \Ve~ve: bec~1 a~ 1ng
to tuture generations tor qu1te some nme no\V :and haYe r:.1.1sed son1e
~:,;:71~ek:1:s·s:~:;:>;;~~;l:::e:;,;;~~:~\
1~J1 ;(:~ !'.:;;~~:~:t:l~:~d
that deny gays and lesbian$ \vho are out and proud the abiJity to
\Valk do,vn the aisle? Belie\'(' rnc., I7rn for him Ch·1rnber~; i:.::
one of those folks \vhosc I,,(;J~T
re;.-okc iong ag<;,
10 the STAR
card I'd h,ri.'c liked to
But it seems to me that Chambers is realh- it!St a cioseted bisexual
clearly, he can do it with men and wom~:1, - and that's his prerogacive,
But by telling gay men and lesbians that we can enjoy "freedom
from homosexuality through the puv.rer of Jesus Cl:rist:' and bv
making a political crusade our of it, he has crossed ~t proYerbia:
line in the sand and needs to be met '.vith equal ferocity.
TWO and Besen are definitely up w that task.
"I think we need to get a lot more aggressive in tl1e movement,''
said Besen. "\Ve hai.e a tendency to ignore the attacks under the
premise of raking tl1e high road. I think our community is fed up
with being swift-boated [a referen,ce to how John Kerry's campaign
was sabotaged bv Republican operatives who claimed to be Viet
Nam vets and undermined the senator's war record].
"TWO is the group that will fight back. We'll make sure our community
cannot be collectively character-assassinated," said Besen.
"\Ve wam to be rhe war room for our movement to resnond to the
Radical Right." •
Right now, TWO is just Besen and some volunteers \vho soend
their rime researching and gathering the information they ~vill
need to continue to debunk rhe fallacy of ex-gayness. He intends
to move the operation to Washington, D.C., bur keep his-present
Miami office so he can maintain what he calls "the Florida turnpike
connection" between T\"(10 and Exodus' headquarters in Orlando.
Not wanting to become an LGBT organizational behemoth, 1WO
still needs to be supported by rhe community go to www.truthwinsout.
org, watch some of the unbelievable video clips of "ex-gay,"
born-again therapist Richard Cohen, and then click on "contribute"
and do the right thing.
"Truth Wins Out will put a laser-like focus on this issue things will
happen because we cause them to."
Spoken like a man who believes in the poy;er of the LGBT community
a power that still has not been fully realized, but with Besen's
help will stop the insanity of people nati!1g themselves because of
whom they love. When tl:at happem, then love and truth reallv do
win! ·
*
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the STAR 11
th" ampa~ n
New Epidemic
NEW YORK, NY_On rhe discovery of
AIDS 25th anniversary in June, the gay
community is grappling with a new epidemic
a dramatic increase in the use of what
many consider to be the most dangerous
drug in the United Stares Crystal Meth.
In an effort to combat abuse of this highly
addictive drug,
New York
City's Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual
& Transgender
Community
Center
(the Center)
announced
the launch
· of a new ad
campaign with
the message:
"Silence= Meth."
The phrase "Silence=Meth'' is a slightly
modified but equally haunting reinterpretation
of ACT UP's famous "Silence=Death"
campaign during the 1980s AIDS crisis,
when posters bearing the words
"Silence=Death'' were plastered throughout
New York City. The posters became a wakeup
call to action for those most vulnerable
to AIDS - gay and bisexual men.
"Twenty-five years ago our community refused
to be siiem about AIDS," said Richard
Burns, Executive Director of r;1e Center.
'Just as the ACT UP caippa;gn a;erted tl1e
gav community to AIDS in the 1980s and ✓ ✓
90s, the Ce;:iter's 'Silence=Meth' campaign
will focus attention on the danger of Crystal
Meth and what the entire community mt.st
do to he'.p prevent abuse and addiction to
,his drug."
1\ffecting all races, age~ and sexual onent:.1~
cions, <:rystal IV1eth is a po\\.·erful rnood •alteriag
stimulant that has been ~weeping
through com1nunitics across the United
States" In Niarch 2006, (~ongrcss passed the
(~ombat r"letharnphctamine 1\ct, ,..vhich restricts
the sale nf nver--the-courner coJd and
cant pseu<loephcdrinc~ an
12 the STAR
med to illegally manufacture Crysta! Meth.
Although seizures of "Moonshine Metn"
labs ha,-e slowed slightly under the new law,
the drug still holds a right grip on many
commwtities across the country including
New York's community of gay and bisexual
men.
"The ACT
UP ads put
our government
on
notice that
the gay
and lesbia!1
communir:,·
would no
longer tolerate
its silence
on the
devastation
of AIDS.
Today, we
need to keep talking within our community
about hm01 co address rhc impact of meth
use and we also need to hold government
accountable for giving us the necessary
resources to effectively implement meth
prevention and ,reatment," said Barbara
Warren, the Center's Director for Organizarional
Development, Planning and Research.
"Crvstal fvieth nor only affects the user, but
eve;vone in the user's iife friends, family,
cow~rkers, community and society. No one
can afford to be sile:1t about Me:h."
"The 25-year separation of rbe t\vo campai<'
ns is panic;.;.larlv relevant because the
epidemic; are so ci~>sely connected;· Burns
said. ''The relationship between Crysta!
;\!eth and HIV/AIDS has become clearer
o;·er the past fevv years with studies showing
that Crvstal Meth u~ers are :11ore likely w
engage· in unsafe sex and that f1 IV-:___positive
n,1:.::n are 1nore likely to use: c:rystaJ ,~..,,feth."
In a 2006 survey of gay and bisexual 1ncn in
approxitnatcly one in four
indicated the use of C:rystal ~feth in the period
of srx r11onth$ pnor to tlie assessn-1(~nt
In a "~.,, •. ,n,• 0
In addition to its counseling services, the
Center has addressed the Crystal Meth crisis
through its community forums, education
campaigns, public polic~ advocacy efforts,
and independent research. Congress demonstrated
in 2005 its support of tr..e Center
by allocating federal funds for the expansion
and enhancement of the Center's Crystal
J\Ieth prevention and counseling programs.
The announcement of the "Silence=Jvfeili"
campaign came just before June's National
Gay Pride Month - an event marked by the
annual parade through New York City on
the last Sunday of the month.
*
New Nutrient-Based
Approach Shows
Promise Against
Deadly Bird Flu
Symptoms
Clinician and Researcher Dr. Tim Guilford
is investigating a promising new treatment
for bird flu, which has potential for substantially
reducing the mortality rate associated
with H5N1 infections. Dr. Guilford explains
his strategy in layman's terms during
interview with Dr. Shoshana Zimmennan of
Bird Flu Beacon.
Los Altos, CA (PRWEB) June 6, 2006 -One
of the main causes of concern about
HSNl Avian Influenza (bird flu) is that
approximately 1/2 of the confirmed cases
have died. Experts attribute this mortality
rate to an unfortunate immune response
called a "cytokine storm." This ofte:1 fatai
side-effect is triggered when a virus gets
past ~he frontline defenses and rhe immune
system over-reacts. Dr. Guilford iikei;s this
occurrence to urban v,1arfare, in \Vhich the
,veapon:.-; used to take our the enemy also
inflict hca·v}~ civilian casualties. •~"Without
instructions tc back <Jff, the immune system
not only destroys the virus but the tissues
around the virus, causing such acute respiratory
distress (/tR~DS) that the i1ninunc sysrcrn
can readily kill the infected indi\tidual as
..._-,,.~eJi as the ,-irus.'~
the process in sorne\vhat more
ciinlcai tern1s, l)L (;uilford says~ '~In pan-
Continued next page . ..
Your Health:
TNF (tumor necrosis factor) from immune
and epithelial cells to help kill the virus.
However, the virus produces a protein that
causes the energy producing mitochondria
of the cell, located in the cell's nucleus, to
become suddenly sensitized to TNF. This
causes the mitochondria to break down
and release substances that trigger rapid
cellular death. While fighting a virus, excessive
TNF can simultaneously attack cellular
membranes and inrercellular biochemical
machinery. When enough of these mechanisms
are compromised in the lungs, Acute
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) occurs,
and it is ARDS that can lead to death
from bird flu."
Dr. Guilford notes the need to both
strengthen the body's frontline defenses and
to inhibit the damaging effects of a largescale
release of cytokines. He points out,
"There is accumulating e,--idence indicating
TNF is modulated by antioxidants in
normal tissues, especially the antioxidant
called reduced glutathione. People \¥1.th
acute respiratorv distress svndrome have
been test~d to be low in reduced Rlutathione
in lung fluid.'' ~
These findings have put Dr. Guilford onto
the trail of a potentially effective treatmem
for the disastrous effects of HSN1 infection.
He is currently investigating the use of
liposomal encapsulated reduced glutath.ione
to maintain normal glutathione levels. He
says, "Medical research w date has previously
focused primarily on stopping replication
and proliferation. However, if glucathione
can be shown in clinical studies ro modulate
the cytokine storm, it will prove to be an effective
and inexpemive approach to dealing
with virai infect.ions. Currently we have ver:
few medical tools for the cvt;kine storm. ,
and tbs approach appears promising." ·
* Photos Needed for
World AIDS D Remembrance
Service
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK_\Y/o:dd AIDS
l)ay P~men1brance Service v1iU be held
Thursda); 1'1overnber 30, 2006 at l\1avflo'..ver
Congregational Church 3901 N\:\' 6.3rd
Street, Oldahoma City, OK 73116. There
,;viU be a reception foUo,.,-ving the service.
or colleague of yours has died of AIDS,
please send a photograph(s) of this special
person in a jpeg or TIF format to the following
e-mail address to be added to this
presentation: patta1@cox.net For more
information about this presentation, please
e-mail Pat Hernandez at patta1@cox.net.
Startling statistics-
- Nearly 5,000 Oklal1omans are currently
living witl1 HIV/ AIDS. This number d~es
not include those individuals who are infected
but unaware of their infection.
- 15- to 24-year olds make up the largest
number of HIV infect.ions in the world.
- African Americans are disproportionately
affected by HIV: thev account for 33% of
total AIDS cases in the U.S., while comprising
only 11 % of the U.S. population.
Approximately 40 million people worldwide
are living with HIV/ AIDS.
- More tnan 25 mill.ion people ,vith HIV/
AIDS have died since the first AIDS cases
were identified in 1981.
- The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevent.ion (CDC) estimate that more than
one mill.ion people in the U.S. are living with
HIV infect.ion, one-quarter of whom are
una,vare of heir infection.
Join our efforts for a healthier Oklahoma.
For more information about World AIDS
Day and how you can become involved, go
to ,vww.aidswalkokc.org.
*
MISSOURI
AUGUSTBTH
COMMENTARY
by Michael Dee
'.'Different strokes for different folks'' is· the
old .saying that my grandmother used to teli
me sometimes. This is.altfine and dandy
but if you do want to be all that diff ercnt
then you have to stiffer. the consequences.
You can wear any kind of hairstyle that you
want but if you can't find a decent job due
to your hairstyle then perhaps you need. to
re-evaluate your self The same thing about
clothing .What employer wants to hire ·
somebody who doesn't fit into .their idea of
what they Wa.D;t t:hen: company to· represent.
The same widigoing out to din!"lei: or to a ·
bar. . t:hing to weai:
to a' Jot Of QUVS • ·.· .
and gals:wea~gWetnto H:te··oars: ~r one
. . . :r for.
mpubμci
us:
·most
, . . . yrhor~~;!;~~tt l:Ioestb dress shabbv. . . . . ·• · . . .
~~. · t'waiit 'to
fort·to. thetitselves lbl)kS~er. ' ... ·.. ... ) ..
,;'.:
I doti't care if vour ·
dragor"dr~ir' ·
.best. As a ma
in ieath(ll' and
E~~r notice •
· feans? It nsed
~e .t~ :go to th
gr<:at I ~~;..is· o
noticed that .
~ndlooks HOT!' Wh, ..
in the Mid:w:est? ·
,', ,,', ' ;,'' ::>, ', ,;',~i' ,,,,':',:< ,,:
»;'};to wnnts to go t.o a hru: and see a burich
of ~!eazy q..~ssedpeople withbasebill d:ps
on (and sometipies bac'.kwa!i:ls) . .Guess ..
thattlicy ~e ttving · · ·. , · ·
Well, th~y are ~otl
enough reputation the .,,.ray it is without us ·
contributfo£ to it more. Be nroua of who , ',' ':' '. i: ..-. 'j:. '1./", ,,,'~y ,,', ''.',',,"t:" :>>,;' ';::., ' you are anct maxe tne Dest out of lite..
Arkansas & Oklahoma's most read GLBT Magazine * 13
ast Out
by
Liz Highleyman
JULY
2006
Summary : Past Out is a retrospective of key moments,
personalities, and subjects in LGBT history. Each
installment brings the past to life by exploring the diversity
of the gay pasr and its impact on the queer ptesent.
How queer was the Weimar era in Germany?
The era of ti1e \X'eimar Republic (1918-1933) ,vitnessed a flourishing
of the arts, liberalization of sociai attitudes, and the emergence
of a vibrant queer culture in Berlir. and other German cities. But
a conservative backlash, economic depression, and the rise of the
Nazi regime reYersed this progress after little more than a decade.
Like much of Earope, Germany was devastated by \X'orld \Var I.
Hungry for peace and cager for change, the country ousred the
monarchy of Kaiser \Vilhelm II in November 1918 and instituted a
parliamcman· democracy led b:i the Socialists. The following year,
the legislature drafted a ne,v comtiturion granting gender and class
equality, prirncy rights, and indi\·idual liberries such as freedom of
speech and assembiy.
Thus beg;m an era of rcmarirnble artistic and intellec.:ual ferment.
The realms of literature, drama, music, architecture, and ,he new
medium of iilm expioded. Philosophy and political theory enjoyed
a renaissance as weil. and medicine and science flourished, with new
advances in fields ranging from psychology to physics.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, a:1d transgender people were in the thick
of these de,·eiopme!lts. By this rime, G~rn{any already had the
strongest gay righ,s mm·emcnt in the worid. In 1897, Dr. Magnus
Hirschfeld and ethers had founded the Scientific ffomanitaria!1
Commit:ec the first:-c\·er i10me,sexrn,; rights group devoted to ~eform
of Paragraph 1 the (;cnnan ]a\v criminalizing sex ben.veen
men. In 1919, Hirschfeld opened the imtirnte for Sexual Science in
Ber~i:1, which h(,used i library, rnuseu;n, .1:1d c;inic. The mcvemc!·:t
\Vas even large (~nough t<, have internal schis1ns: 1\dolf Brand's
Gemeinsc!uft dcr Eigenrn (Comm;;nitv •.if Seif-( hvners), tot;ndcd
in 1903, cckbratcd :~;;sculmc culture a~d rejected Hi;·schfdd'~
medicaiizcd Yicrr of hon1osexuality.
c;ay social life fiouri~~hcd dunng the 1920~. \X>'hilc there v;ere hubs
of activity in cities such as :\.lunich, and (:olognc'.} Berlin
",.l?as \Virhout doubt rbc center of cp.1ecr culture. ;\nracted by the
heady attnosphere ,c1nd a ">;~vcak currency that n1ade li\~ing relatively
cheap, gay::: and lesbians flocked to the capital frorn across (;ennany
and around the \vorld. one --•en""''''' there ~~\~ere 35!\000 gay men
14 the STAR
pher Isherwood's Goodi)yc to Berlin (1 ?39\ \vhich inspired the
play and film _Cabaret_. Berlin boasted dozens of g:1y, lesbian, and
transvestite nightclubs, leading Hieschfc1l'd to note thar "Cranians
[his term for homosexuals] }ia;-e been $Ceo arri,·ing frcm the depths
o: the provinces weeping rears of JG,· ,,t the sight nf rhis spectacle."
Manv sue!: Yenues ·.,ere concentrateci in the Schoneberl! and Nollend~
rfpiatz neighborhoods, which ,emain centers elf g,~y lire today.
One of these, the Eldorado :~ightc!ub on :;\fotzstrn,se, sported
large signs over the entrance announcing "\·ou've ;:()und it1" and
"It's OK Herc!'' In addition, there were numer<ms cafes, bathhouses,
fetish clubs, bookstores, theaters, anci hotels rn,,m- op::::ated D\'
gay entrepreneurs as well as an c:stimateci 2,00() male, pr~1srimtcs. ·
Lesbian and bisexual '.':omen ,,·ere acfr,c in mixed-gender homosexual
organizatiom such as the League for H .. 1man Rights, ac' well
as in the burgeoning \,·omen's mo\·ement, '.wirkicg for cduca!ional
reform and the right to employment o .. :tside the l;<!me. B:; one
estimate, there were some 50 lesbian \Tm1es and organizations in
Berlin, including bars often frequented by burch/ t'em:ne couples
- salons, bowling clubs, and li-,-ing collecti-,es. Se0:cn'il well-kn,rwn
lesbian literary figures called t!:e city home, 1Ecluding w:iter
Christa \'('insloe (author of the noYei that .._,:as r.he basis of the Elm
\fa[dchen in Cniform) and American joumaiist Don rhy Thompson.
The new press fo:edorn enc<ll!ragec rhe cstablishn:em of some 3(1
queer iiternry and political publicatioGs, ,d1ich were sold Oj)enly
on newsstands and boasted a combiced circulation in the millions.
Among these \.Vere Branci\, Der Eigene (One's Own1 thought to
be the first-eYer gay mag .. zinc - Die freundsd:aft (Fncmisbr:), Die
Insel (fbe Island), Frnucnliebe ,.1.Xomen's LmT), a,1d Garconne.
But many Germans, disturbed b,· the era's cuh,ral chan(.'.es and economic
h;rciships. yearned for a ;eturn t,J uad:tiona! -.-ah;cs. Religious
conservatives decried si1ifting gender roles and pcrcei-.:.:d \ ices ,uch
as homosexuality, pornography, and abortion. "'T'hc nation's problems
were blamed on Communists, f c·x,, feminists, and hcmosexuals.
· ·
Adolf Hitler exploited these fears and preiudices to consolidate his
political power, aided by factionalism on ,he left. He was appointed
chance!lor in January 1933, a:1d the staged Retch~tag tire the folkr,
ving momh pro;·1ded a pretext for su,pcndin,',': ci·:•il hbcrtlcs. Ir:
Iv1ay, the Inscitute for Sexuai Science was ,ackcd ard its :rnnerials
burned bv right-wing: youth. Homosexual pabhcations ,,ere banned
and venues \Vere shurtert:d; the F~ldorado ~,.vas conYcrted into a Kazi
propaganda ccn:er.
In l 935~ Paragraph 175 \vas strcngtl1\.~ned. An cstin1atcd 5J)00 to
~5,(~(!0 a~cu:ed ho1n,?~cxual r:1cn ,·vcre sent tn conccntrauon carnps.
/\mid this ciltnate ot tear and an untt)ld nun1.ber of gutcr
grated to safer ccn.uurirst or con-H11ittcd suicide.
Yanishcd into a srili greater
s Brief
s Possible"
HAIR SUIT EXHIBIT
by Steve of Oklahoma.
ELECTION REMINDERS
Bv Victor Gorin
In order to vote in the upcoming July
25 Oklahoma Primary election, you must
be registered to vote bv JL,ne 30. If you are
registering by mail your card must be postmarked
that day or sooner.
Oklahoma has a closed primary system,
so Democrats can only vote for the Democratic
candidates, and Republicans may only
vote for Republican candidates in that election
to choose their respective nominees for
the General Election.
Within Oklahoma County there are 2
GLBT candidates running for office in the
Primary Election on the Democratic side,
Rhonda Rudd for State Senate District 46
and Al McAffrey for State House District
88.
If there are runoff elections, they will
happen August 22. In order to vote in tha::
election you must be registered by July 28.
In order to vote in the November 7
General Election you must be registered by
October 13.
Remember that you can register at any
county election board or tag agency in
Oklahoma, and other locations as well.
Registration has never been easier, and after
registration you \\'ill receive your voting
card in the mail which will have your polling
place on it.. If you have been convicted
of a felony you can still register ro vote if
you are not serving time either in lockup,
probation or parole (off paper). Other than
that, you only need to be a US citizen ,vho
has attained 18 years of age or will turn 18
before the next election.
If you are already registered, you don't
need to register again unless you have
moved or haven't voted for 4 years. If
you have moved since you last voted and
registration is still open you may register for
your new address, or you can vote in your
last polling place and register for your new
address at thi1t time. Remember that within
the same county voting system you cannot
change your party affiiiacion bet'.veen June
l and August 31. Also be aware that if y.:,u
register Independent, you belong to no
party and will not be abie w v(ne in primary
elections. If in doubt caJJ your county elec-•
rion board :and can confirm your status.
/tiso remen1ber that even if registration is
closed before an election, you may rnaiJ or
n..1rn in a voter application card and -...-ote in
elections foHow~ing the one
\'{lith each state\v-ide tJt
co1nes
before those elections you may Yote at your
Election Board H a.n1. until 6 p.1r1. 1
the next day Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1
p.m. and the following Monday from 8 a.m.
until 6 p.m. Polls are open on election days
for 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Other assistance is available in the form
o!' absentee voting and other forms of
speciai assistance if that is needed. Your
participation is vital, especially ,vith the
current political climate in America. Please
exercise your right and duty to vote.
*
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/
By Greg Steeie
Micah Barnes
JULY2006
Singer, Musician, \/'✓ riter
Micah Barnes to headline
"Summer Diversity
Weekend" in Eureka
Springs, Arkansas.
EUREKA SPRINGS, AR_lf you missed the
Spring Diversity Festival in Eureka Springs
with the GAYCO show, this is another great
opportunity to get out of town and enjoy some
fantastic entertainment, good food or just relax
for a very fun weekend. The Summer Diversity
Weekend kicks off August 4th and runs
through the 6th. Micah Barnes will headline
the weekend with a performance at the Old
Auditorium in downtown Eureka Springs,
Sat. August 5th.
The LA Weekly said Barnes is ·'Bowie meets
Brecht in a dark alley". The Bay Area Reporter
rote "Barnes' vocals combine the dramatics
Freddie Mercury, the passion of Eddie Vedder,
the mournfulness of Morrissey with the
sweetness of Micheal Stipe". "Micah Barnes
eludes all the musical cliches. His lyrics, often
dryly comic, are a product of his quick intelligence,
a mischievous sense of humour, and
a bubbling show biz savvy." - The Globe and
Mail.
For more information and updates on Diversity
Weekend go to: www.diversitypride.com or
www.eurekapride.com
Tulsa's "PRIDE NOT PREJUDICE" GLBT
Festival, A Musical Success!
TULSA, OK_What a line up of entertainment at Tulsa's Pride
Festival or: June 10th. The talent was awesome. exceeding
rnost performances that I've paid to see! Th;s years entertainers
will be a hard act to follow for next years troops. Tulsa·s Tabitha
Tayior (photo at right) 'tv1iss Gay Okiahoma Ame~ica' is a sor:gstress
we ca:i a!i be proud of. A tremendous entertainer· Fro,n
r'oon to five o ciock they sang and p!ayed in unbearable heat
~rhe Council Oaks VVornens Chorale. Council Oaks lv1ens c:11t>·
cale, !v1ary King1 iviark [)odson and rnany CJthers ,,11; io 1.:;11~ei tairh-jc'.
a:12 crovvci
~ ~
ANCHORAGE,ALASKA
by Donald Pile & Ray Williams
ay men's resorts seem to be
everywhere and it is often very hard to find a
resort that is strictly for Lesbians. We have
found two really great ones and they are located
on both ends of the country. For Lesbians
wanting to get a way from it all and travel
we highly suggest these two places.
PEARL'S RAINBOW, the Distinctive
Resort for Women in Key West, Florida, offers
the perfect escape from the everyday world
for lesbians and gay-friendly women. Just two
blocks from the southernmost point in the continental
United States, they offer guesthouse
ambience, bed & breakfast chann, and resort
amenities in a collection of historic, renovated
buildings set amid tropical landscaping .
. . ... . . . . . .. . . . Continued page-18
Out on Vacation
"LESBIAN RESORTS"
Photo: Pearl's Rainbow Lesbian Resort
And their superb staff will make vour vacation
unforge~table. The,' offer 38.rooms
and suites in their 5 historic buildings.
They have 2 heated swimming pools and 2
outdoor hot ~ubs. The extensive sunny and
shady decks. The Strand
Restaurant serves breakfast
daiiy with Brunch on Sunday
and Chef Lisa's Dinner
in the Strand on weekend
e,0enings. Tl:ev also ha,·e
Pearl's Patio which is :heir
outside poois1de bar and
grili.
Their :ooms range from
the simple re the debxe, 2E
v.,ith features you'd expect
in any hotel. Thick, thirst;towe,~
and quality tropical
t(Jiictries pamper ycu. 1\
C()mplirr1entary light continental
breakfast starts yuur
tnorning, and fuli cooked
breakfasts are al~~o a"',.,~ailable
daily. J\ .. poolside bar
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pools rejuvenate you. Hot cubs melt your
cares away. Chef Lisa Haas prepares breakfast
in The Strand restaurant, and dinner on
Friday and Saturday e·.,enings featuring her
eclectic island cuisine. All in a comfortable,
welcoming atmosphere just for women.
They are located at 525 United Scree;: Key
West, Florida 33040. Their toll free ;;umber
is (800) 749-6696 and their website is: V>'WW.
pearlsrainbo\\,com. To get to Key \X,'est,
iris best to fly into Ft. Lauderdale (rather
than rvliami) and then rent an amo and take
off for a fabulous scenic (and scarv) drive
thru all the Keys until you finallv K~v West.
After arriving in Key \'{fest, park you~ auto
and you can walk anywhere in town.
On the West Coast, try the Casitas
Laquita in Palm Springs. Owned by Denise
Roberson and Joanna Funaro, this ~vomen's
resort is wonderful. Once you enter the
gate you are in a different world of peace
and tranquility. It is located on 12 acres of
private spiritual grounds. The mountain
views are truly breathtaking'. They have
several choices of accommodations including
casitas or one and two bedroom suites.
Photo: Casitas Laquita in Palm Springs
the SIAR, TRAVEL SECTION
Ail accommodations comes with T\~ phone,
a Full kitchen and data ports so vou can
check your email or surf the web. The
rooms are decorated with tribal arcifacts and
each room is different and it would reallv be
hard to decide which to s!ay in. Everything
here is spotlesslv clean. They have a total
of 15 ditlerent ;ccommodations m choose
from. Our favorite was the one bedroom
suite with its own prirnte backyard for your
own personal use or for your guests.
Doreen is the manager when the owners are
out of tO\vn and she is EXCEPTIONAL!
She is a real dear! For more informacion
about Casitas Laquitas, check out their
website at:www.casitaslaquirn.com. Their
toll free number is 877-203-3410. And
when in Palm Springs, BE SURE and
dine at ~feb:yn's Restaurant located in the
Ingeleside Inn just west of downtown. The
owner, Mel Haber and his srnff are extremely
gayilesbian friendlv.
For all of our Lesbians sisters, we HIGHLY
recommend these tv,ro resort~ where vou
will feel VERY comfortable and retu;n
home with memories forever! The staff
of both of these
resorts will be more
than happy to give
you any and all information
O!l what
is happening in the
towns.
For any questions
about gay traveling,
email Donald and
Ray at gaytravelers@
aol.con1 or
'l .. ~isit their \1,rebpage
at: http:// \V\l/Vv:
hometown.aol.
com/ gaytravelers
0
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by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
"Dania Beach, Florida"
Visit the "New and Exciting" Dania Beach, Florida ,vhich is a
GREAT alternative to Ft. Lauderdale and South Beach and just
minu~es from either. Reiax and party in Dania Beach and enjoy their
small town atmosphere. Dania Beach is fast becoming THE place
to stav in Southea~t Florida and for gays the LIBERIT SUITES is
the ONLY place ~o stay!
Dania Beach locateci right on the Atlantic Ocean is a wonderful geta-
way for people living in the Midwest. It
is just a close drive
~o Ft. Lauderdale
or to South
Beacn but much
iess expensive
than either. The
city of only 28,000
is extremely gay
friendly and filled
with lots of antiques
and gift shops. With
its ideal location,
warm and sunny
climate and wide
range of ameniries
and attracrions, the
Greater Dania Beach
area has something
for evervone. Situated
between' Ft. Lauderdale
and Hollywood, Dania
Beach is minutes from
class arc museums, con- certs, plays, festivals, and other
cultura'. events. Professional sports ranging from football to hockey
to rodeo are also readily avail;ble. DaniJ Beach itself hosts a Jai Alai
fronton, a local perfor~,i~g arts theater, a natural hisron· museum
and rhe IGFi'>.Fishing Hallo~· fame.
Dania Beach is int:ernationaJJv kno,vn for its marine industrr l\1annas,
· reoair and storage facifaics, prominent shipbuilding compan,::s.
a!1d d;ckage for crnioe lines and other vessels are found all o·:er
Dania Beach'$ numerom waterways and canal~. Port Everglade~.
which spans over 2100 acres and occupic, part of Hoih'wood,
Dania Beach and Ft. Lauderdale, i~ (;!H: ,he 11;1.tio:1's ;:cp ,eaport:0,
~:t:~e~~:(~:·!~~:a~~~~:-T.~~~:::t;i\::~:~~~~;~:(:~~?:/~:~;;:,;:~;l~;~t( lfl
I)an1a Beach area plays ho~t to the largc~t nautlcal SY,iap shop, the
Dania ?vfarine Flea \'iarket.
~TRAVEL
Thanks to Joseph Van Eron and Jack Zimmerman who own the
Libert\· Apartments & Garden Suites, it h:as even gotten more gayfriendiv.
These two e-entle!rcen ha-;e literally turned the enrire cir,
a:ound in it's th.inki;;g a, far as a gay tourist center.
The Libert, Suites is locared at 1501 and across the street at 1500
S. \v'. Seco~d Avenue w~1ich is just one block \'fest of :he main
rughway thru the center_ of to':vn. It is the pe~frct p~ace for gays ,in
the Midwest to go to relax and haYe a great nme. \X-e get so urea
of "simple rooms" when ,ve travel. But at the Liberty Suites, all
rooms are aparcmen:s complete with kitchens, full size refrigerators,
ovens, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, cooking utensils
and complete with desk, linens, china, housewares and anything
eise oossible that vou wo'.l!d need. The bedrooms are huge and so
are tlle living ro~rns and they are decorated beautifully.
Just fly or drive dm.vn and you
can move right in for
a week, a month or
e. Your suitcase
l of bathing suits
is all you need.
Every apartment
mes with your
wn private teiene
and Cable
VCR. For
than wl:at
t accommoons
charge
a simple
mat the
u can get a
huge apartment
for less than
that! Grocery
and liquor stores
are within walking distance. We always
go to the fresh produce market~ and buy the freshest grapefruits
and ora:1ges. Since almost e:erybody in Florida loves to walk, 1t ts
about a mile from che beach and what .1 ;vonderful walk it is. And
most important, the Liberty Suites is pet friendiy so bring your
pets wifi~ you. Did we mention about their off street parking?_Dici
~ve mentio,. their on-site laundry facilitiesr _l(,e and Jack r:.ave cione
C\'ervthin_g perfect S() that you \Vill ha~,,rc a \-ery relaxed and carefree
stay.
\X'e baYe staved at the Liberty Suite5 fo~ i:he past fe,,.' years and it
iust keq)$ e;~mng better :;ni lx:tter The grea;:est thing is that you ;;~,~~;1;~:~~~;;7~1::::: ;::~;'ri:r.::::::~~ii::'.l!.'.:i'.:~~:::
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Arkansas & Oklahoma s most read GLBT Magazine 19
Photo below; A view of one of the several glaciers you'E see while
traveling on the Alaska Railroad's Glacier Discovery Train. (Photo
by Andrew Collins)
July 2006
by Andrew Collins
Anchorage, Alaska
Although it's a bit less than a century old, Anchorage has deveioped
into Alaska's largest city, with a population of about 260,000.
It's also an excellent jumping-off point for countless adventures
into the surrounding wilderness, from sea kavaking in Prince William
Sound to hiking at Denali National Park to skiing at i\lveska
Prince Resort in nearby Girdwood. But don't overlook the city
itself, a lively cultural hub v.'ith great shopping and dining and
immediate access to tl1e great outdoors. It's also the heart of the
state's relativelv nascent but increasingly Yisibie gay scene.
Summer is the most popular time to come, ·.vhen Anchorage
abounds with flowers in private and public gardens as well as in
wi!1dow boxes and hanging baskets on porches. The sun ri~e~
around 4:30 in the morning and doesn't set again umil almost midnignt,
allowing for ample time eacl: day to ~ec the sight~. But snowsports
Eans and bargain-seekers migh1 wane to consider 2 winter
,·isit, when hotel rates drop precipitouslv along ,.vid1 temperatures
(expecr January highs tif about 2G to 25 degr::c:s, Ycrsu,; 60- to 65-
degree high~ in July).
J\.nchoragc -...von't likely dazzle you~ dcAvnto\vn '\Vas largely destroyed
aunng a mar:sive 1964 ca:thquake, and much c,f the reconstru~
tion leaves a lot to be desired aesthetically. But it's nonctheiess
;h~u~:;~~;::~ ~;:t::::t~~~~~~ t~,:;ed:~t~:;~:tj !\la~ka ~~~~~;1!or
J\nchoragc Syrnphony ()rchestra~ 1\nchoragc ()pcra, and J\laska
Chamber Singer~
'The A.nchorage Ivfuscurn of }1istory and J\rt is a \vorld-class facil\
Vith an extensive tro,te of art and artifacts th~n trace the
of the region
perform2nces.
UF '""hrcugh th<~ rr-c,rl:•rr- ·1,;n. ·\n,J the /\.. hi.ska
you can learn abcjut rbc state's
csbii)ir·,s rki-:;.:r•.: v;d .::en11n:lf"-. and
Anchorage has long drawn outdoorsy types, as there are plenty of
ways to get your blood pounding ,vithin city limits, and you're also
,vithin driving distance of many great destinations for recreation
and nature-watching. You can hike miles of trails at Chugach Staie
Park, which fringes the city and extends for some 60 miles into
rhe wilderness to the south, offering climbs to numerous peaks
with elevations as high as 8,000 feet. Another grea~ venue is Eagle
River Narure Center, which offers hikes, naturalist programs, and
bird-watching outings among many o~her activities that showcase
the region's abundant flora and fauna. And that's just scratching the
surface don't overlook the Alaska Zoo (an excellent place to see
black bears up close) and the Alaska Botanical Gardens.
From a culinary standpoint, Anchorage has truly blossomed of late.
There are certain foods that appear routinely on area menus, parricularly
reindeer (often in the form of sausage), eik, and other area
game along with plenty of local seafood, from wild salmon to raw
ovsters to fresh berries. Kincaid Grill has been a pioneer in creatIYe
r~gional dining, as chef Al Levinsohn is constantly coming up with
excitine: new takes on Alaskan cuisine, from Kodiak scallops sen-ed
with a;; Asian ponzu sauce and stir-fried veggies to roasted balibut
Nicoise with olive tapenade. Another top choice is Sack's, a slick
contemporary dining room filled ,vith modern art and ser-·ing such
inno·,ative creations as pan-seared New Zealand rack of lamb ·.vith
blueberry-port demig!ace. Grab a table along the sidewalk in good
weather.
You'll find sophisticated contemporary cuisine at Mick's at the Inlet,
including a knockout elk chop ,vith goat cheese brioche pudding,
Bearnaise sauce, and a berry relish, and roasted skatefish wing with
blood oranges, fennel, chives, and olive oil. Drop by Cafe Savannah,
a cool little capas restaurant and wine bar with authentic Spanish
cooking, for the likes of Portobello mushrooms stuffed with chorizo
and Manchego cheese, and calamari with lemon-garlic aioli.
For a light meal and great people-watching and mingling, check
our Glacier Brewhouse, which is known as much for its delicious
house-brewed oatmeal stout and red-currant Iambic beer as for
tastv comfort food, such as seared ahi runa and Thai chicken pizza.
Ga-;-friendlv Sassafras Coffeehouse is a fine spot for a ligh! meal,
coffee. and ·free wireless Internet - it's right across the street from
Nord;trom's, by downtown's 5th Avenue Ma!L Try the rurkey-bacon-
avocado wrap.
;\Jso a block from the mail, Cyrano's Theatre Company cc)mprises
a performance space, arty bookstore, and pctic cafe (calied Twig's)
,;vhere you can grab a chicken-pecan salad or a ci.;p ()f seafood
chowder. The ,.heater p:oduces ,;.,ell-acted piavs throughou: the y;car
and has a strong gay following. The queer nightlife scene 1s limired
~~f ~~;;,:Eif £~:v!~i~!;~;::i::~:::::~'.:'.:,:~:~:;.1.~,
male-oriented and cruisy Raven~ ,vh.ich is JUST arc,uncl the corner.
I"herc arc several accomrnodations here that 1narkct to gay
n,:1wr~, among 1hem the i\laskan Leopard B&~~-;:;,1,:.::;t~~)i~:~sc:
crepes and sourdough \t,~affies arc a1r1ong the
and delicious breakfasts for \1/hich the inn bas a
20 Arkansas & Oklahoma ·s mo.st read GLBT Magazine
loyal following, and the owners can also organize a wide range of
wildlife tours throughout the surrounding area. Just on the edge
of downtov;n, the gay-owned \X'ildflower Inn contains three guest
rooms wit!:: sophisticated but comfy furnishings, including a beautiful
J\ifission-style bed in one and TV /VCRs in all of them (plus
Wi-Fi throughout r.he house). It's a great choice if you want to be
within wa!bng distance of museums, restaurants, and nightlife.
Another highly popular gay-owned property downtown is the
Copper \X'hale Inn, an urbane late-1930s house (a rare survivor of
the '64 quake) with 15 rooms, most of them affording panoramic
vistas of the surrounding mountains and Cook Inlet. Of larger
mainstream properties, one of the most luxurious is the Marriott
i\.nchorage Downtown. This airy, contemporary high-rise offers
dramatic views of the distant wilderness but also affords easy access
to local sights and restaurants.
You can make a number of excellent day trips or short overnights
from Anchorage. One of tne best full-service resorts in Alaska is
the luxurious ,'\lyeska Prince Resort, in the small village of Girdwood,
a 45-minute drive south of the city. In winter, it's the state's
top venue for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding,
snowmobiling, snow-tubing, and sledding. You can also take the
aerial tram up to ;\ft. Alyeska, ·.vhich has a restaurant at the top. In
summer, you can book a tandem paragliding ride off the rop of the
mountain.
Anorher option is the two-and-a-half-hour drive m Seward, a
slightly gritty old fishing town on the Kenai Peninsula. It's gradually
developed into a popu.iar cruise port and leisure destination,
thanks to its proximity to aarure and also the Alaska Sealife Center,
a marine-life research facility where visitors can observe the habitats
of 2,000-pound Sre!lar sea lions, diving puffins, and dancing King
crabs, among other creatures native to this region.
Just outside of Seward, you can visit Exit Glacier - in facr, you can
practically drive your car right up to the edge, as it's the most accessible
glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, which encompasses
more than 900 sguare miles. From the parking area it's a flat 15-
minute hike to the foot of the glacier. where you can get some great
up<lose pnotograph~ of this hulking, slowly retreating mass of ice.
Downtown Se,;rnrd has a handful of restaurants and som·e1ur
shops, mostly aiong 3rd and ~th .JTem,es. anci the community also
has plenty of tour oper,,tors offe:ing kayaking trips, fligh::seeing
excursions, and sailing ad\'cntures.
Perhaps the n1ost dramatic ,,vay to get ar<)und the region, especially
if you're a fan of "Vintage trains1 is to book {:>ne of the popular sightseeing
runs on the Alaska Railroad. There are extensive wurs lasting
frotn t\VO to 10 days through the J)eoali National Park's backcountry
and up into the /\.retie Cjrcic, as \veU as easy day trips that depart
,Anchorage :ind take you through rugged Chugach Forest, past soar ..
ing glaciers and 3cross \vildHo,ver-stre~v.;n meado\vs. f'vfany of these
trains ha~.re giass-dome alloYving incredible photo ops. These
coiorfu1 jaunts n;1rratcd by experienced naturalists offer the perfect
chance to
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GAY TRAVELERS:
are true gay icons in the community and they deserve e~·ery bi~ of
recognition that they get. They have both worked extremely hard ar
building up Dania Beach and the whole communiq-, both gay and
straight, are so proud of them.
So the next time you are ready to take off for a week or more,
check out the Liberty Suites at: http:/ f,,vww.LibertySuites.com.
Their toll free telephone number is 877-927-0090 and their fax
number is 954-342-8944 or you can email them at: JJ@LibertySuites.
com
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Travel Plans
by
Dougias Glenn
As much as I like ;:o talk to a real person it just doesn't pay anymore
to do so. Take booking flight for instance. When I callee! my
favorite airlines recently to book a flignt I was told rhat if I booked
on line there would be no charge but if I did book over the phone
that there \Vould be a $10.00 charge. And this was the airline company
I was talking with! Talk about a rip-off! They want me to fly
with them, give them my hard earned money but then they \Vant ro
charge me for calling them and purchasing a ticke~! Well, needless to
say, I DID go on-line and book the flight and saved myself S10.00.
However it really irritated me to no end to ha\·e to do that.
\'\'hen I did go on line I was amazed at the different prices for
different times of the day. First and last flights of the day \\:ere iess
expensive and flying in the middle of the week (Tuesday, \\'.'ednesday
and Thursday) had cheaper rates also. Saturdays seerns ~o have
cheaper rates also. But forget about flying out :\1onday morrijng
or Friday afternoons as that is \vhen ail tbe businessmen do there
traveling.
I have found to always book directly \vith the airlines rather
than going thru a second source such 2.s a booking site. linles~ you
read the small print you wind up paying services charges that completely
wipes any savings tha, you think that you arc getting. When
I was going traveling overseas I sometimes use a m,vcl agency but
they also charge anymore. \Vhat happen.ed t0 sen-ice? A good \veb•
site to check out for best air fares and that is: http:/ iairconsumer.
ost.dot.gov / publications /bestfare.htm
It used to be that flying was so much fun but now it is such a
hassle, with parents and their children screaming and yelling and
shoving and pushing and well, guess you kinda get mv drift. Now it
is a total nightmare to just get a seat. But, since other than d,+,ing
that is the only alter:1afr1e I just ha,,e to grin and bear it. I alwa;·:,
taKe a good book or a couple of good magazines to read because
you never know when there might oe a delay.
(Jood luck v1ith your flight'.
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Salutations Kittens--Uncle Mikey here fresh from the pages of yet
another fabulous pride season, and what a season it is. Ende Mikey
is hurriedly gathering his second wind in time for the fourth. I
would like to rhank the many men who made this season so enjoyable,
and will be sending out thank vou notes accordingly. To all
those tasty treats ready for the independence celebration- heyyy!
Dear Uncle Mikey,
My boyfriend and I attended pride as a couple this year for the first
time. We agreed that we were building a monogamous relationship
which went straight out the window two hours into it. He acted as
if I were keeping him from having a good time and then we got
into a fight in the middle of the after pride events. I feel as though
this is a sign and that he is not that serious about me after all. He
ended up in our suite with another man, and asked me to join as if
there was nothing going on. What's the deal, am I wrong to think he
crossed a line?
Pride drama
Dearest Pride-drama,
Kitten, Uncle feels your pain but aliow me a moment to giYe you
another POV Even the ~ost -.veil intentio!l men in the world can
fall Drey to the OYer abundant bou:;r,c at a oride event. Fact: He
oro~ght his game home to shire wi:h his beloved, which oi:rvious!:,
suppor~s a lack of coRJmi.:nicacion here. \'fhat man is going ,o bring
home a trick- Unle~s he i$ simply a drama seeker, this action tells
r:1e tnere needs to be more cohc~iYe communication. Kitten, I couid
nor help but catch that mu didn't teE the nory o+ rejecting this
blunder, feeEng that it was a night tc remember for all., not thac 1
am judging. I \Vouid rnost assuredly address this J~sue ho,;_1f·e·\"er, if it
\Vere me~ 1 \Vould haYe taken pictures for our anniversary a]bu1n,
Smooches- t :. Mikey
Dear l]ncle l\1ikey~
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1:~.~;~}~;~s:~L:::c;/;~;:~,c;~~~:i1r!:,.-:~~'.1
:nforgettable
places. f-le \1.ras passionate, attentive, grv'ing, intense sexy
and sc; romantic he absolutely rook 1ny breath. L.ooking into hi5
eye:::. 1 feit alive. ;lnd :as if \VC \\~ere S(•tne h.o\v C(:.innected. J feH
26 the STAR
name, and do not know where to 6nd him. I don't'k.now ,vhat to
do? My friends think I am making it up, but this man took me mind
body and soul. What can I do?
Lookjng for Gabe
Dearest Looking,
Kitten, you have fallen pray ro '.vhat Cncle c,;lls, rhe goiden-boot1·call.
The hottest, sweatiest, most passion you have ever felt before
as in your fe,·erish adolescem dreams. Hown·cr, this was a one time
shot-~ao pun intended. You have to except this and move on holding
this night as cherished moment in time. Kitten, I have known
this occurrence before.
Uncle had a friend we will call Steve, well Steve hGoked up with a
one name woeder who rook him w such pas$ionate heights he acruaHy
cried recalling the night t0 me. He became obsessed wicl1 finding
this trick in the night while losing site cf realty. He neglected his
job, his friends, his entire existence became a search for this man
of many orgasms. It was so sad, we tried e~;crything including an
intervention, when we realized ,ve lost him to this unknown sende~
of passions embrace. \'?ell, iong story short, be lost nis jobs, ignored
his friends, his apartment! Kitten, it was rent comrolleci., I swear it
brings a tear to my eye still yet.
3'foral: Kitten, if this man is meant to be than he shall return, i10we\
·er do not get hung up no matter ho\;• nung he was. I ,et it go while
moving forward chalking the nig!:t up for what it was, a wonderfu:
Golden-booty-call, you shali tell generations to come Queerdom.
Kitten, it is better to ha,-e hit that than to neYer ha,:e known it at all!
Smooches-U. Ivlikey
Uncle :,Iikey,
Is a threeso~e with your brother-in-law and boyfriend wrong?
Seriously considering it.
Dearest considering,
Not with the right lighting and mocivation. Bon appetite!
Ki~tens- A quick noteworthy mome::11:. Look ~o the right of Uncles
corner here. Al! I can say is yummy! Hey john and Paul...A delicious
recipe for a tasty meal, a sweet drink to wash it down and !wo cute
d , h - . . d 11 csserts, ,v at a recipe 1n eea:
Kittens, Uncle mus, once mo:-e take m,· leave, (1uicker than a trick
dot,:n the fire escape. I have to send n1y faithful house-boy to get
Cacies buli-; deln-er•, of Gatorade. [ swear sm~1mer heat has such an
effect <)11 lJncle. S01ne say sununcr furt~ I say summer ioYe. lJncle
\\~ant~ to remir1d one and aH to piay safe during the stunmer sizzic.
Remember to iove yourself, and luve one another; se':~:-cral times a
day if you ~. .v ;,inr to get really gc,od! I-iappy fourth (}uccrdorn--1
salure yc,u, in more \vays than one.
Sn1ooches l]ncle :vljkey and 'Tiddics too.
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10 Large Potatoes.
1 cup chopped Celery.
1 cup chopped red onion.
1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles.
4 Boiled Eggs.
1/2 cup Real Mayonnaise.
1/2 cup Ha!f & Half cream.
1 Tablespoon Season Salt.
1/2 Tablespoon White Pepper.
In a large pot boil potatoes until tender.
Rinse with cold water, peel potatoes and cut into cubes.
In a large bowl add potatoes, seasoning, mayonnaise
and cream. Mix very weil, then add celery, onions, pickles,
Mix together boiled eggs then add to bowl. Chill for
about 2 hours and serve.
"HAVE A GREAT 4TH of JULY"
This months recipe is a delicious martini.
Serve these up some evening for
a nice cocktail hour (or 2 or 3). Jazz r
music goes very well with martinis so I
suggest a little Diana Krall on the stereo
and you'll have a great and enjoyable
LEMON DROP MARTINI
(6 parts) Absolute Citron Vodka
(2 dashes) Dry Vermouth
Fresh Lemon
Granulated Sugar
1 Rim a chilled martini glass with sugar.
2. Combine Vodka, Vermouth and fresh
squeeze of !emon with ice in shaker and
shake well.
3. Strain into martini glass and garnish with
a !emon twist
4. EN,JOY !!!
HAVE A SAFE JULY 4TH CELEBRATION!
Oklahoma's most read GLBT Magazine 27
Scopes
by Jack Fertig
JULY 2006
"Be ready for adventure, Cancer!"
Mars opposing Neptune makes chemical overindulgence
easy and dangerous, especially when you're
showing off. Venus in Gemini encourages flirtations,
but she's square Uranus in Pisces, so confused signals
can build false expectations. Or maybe you reaily
do want more than you admit.
ARIES (March 20 -April 19): You can't win in games or investments
now, but you can have lots of fun with the former
if you aim for idealistic benefits rather than mere victory.
Idealism in community service will make you a winner in
ways no game can match.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Trying to look good at work
will backfire. Just do your job and let accomplishment
speak for itself. Calling in o!d debts could yield some happy
surprises. It's also a great time for new pen pals or oniine
contacts.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You're suddenly looking awfully
good, and you can use that for promotions or raises.
Take pride in your listening skills and flexibility, and stay out
of arguments! Anything you say will be held against you.
CANCER (June 21 00 July 22): No insurance or real estate
deais for you this week! Sex mixed with booze or drngs is
a dangerous combo - isn't it better when you're really all
there? Be ready for adventure in both flesh and spirit. The
world is opening to you in new ways.
LEO (July 23 $ August 22): Your adoration of the limelight
is annoying your co-star and aggravating misunderstandings.
Humility is your best feature, when you can manage it.
Discretion and social service wiil prove surprisingly beneficial
to your-sex life.
V!RGO (August 23 - September 22): Calm down, meditate,
and re!ax your fraglle nerves. Work is going better
than it seems. and you're sure to get noticed with some
support from your colleagues. Even if you're having some
awful snafus, others will understand and forgive.
LIBRA (September 23 00 October 22): You're ready for adventure,
but it could easily be a misadventure, and that's a
drag. Focus that urge for innovation at work where it's more
likely to make you shine. ~
SCORPIO (October 23 00 November 21): Past or present
issues with your parents seem especially complex now and
can creep into dealings with authority figures. Sexual role
play can shed some iight on those dynamics. Otherwise,
the boss isn't your mommy or daddy, and vice versa. Stay
present in the moment.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 $ December 20): You're
especially prone to exaggerate now and overwhelm people
with stories. Keep the truth clean and simple, but freely
regale your friends with wild yarns and jokes. Your spin on
legends and folk tales can be surprisingly seductive.
CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Your sexual
charm is strong, but has to be played carefully. Knowing the
right time and place for it is the trick. Your current attack of
klutziness may actually help a bit, giving you an endearing,
vulnerable quality.
AQUARIUS (January 20 $ February 18): Your partner's
wishes are much clearer than yours. That's making you feel
put down, but you just need to articulate. Sing out, Louise!
Pleasures that seem indulgently expensive are really accessible
if you budget and plan.
PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Be careful of hubris.
Fall back on your usual modesty at work. Fun and games
at home are where you now excel and can crow shamelessly.
Surprise some friends with new recipes and afterdinner
entertainments.
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Arkansas, Bentonville (479)
NWA GLBT Ctr - - - - www.nwaglbtcc.org- - - - - - --479-586-1062
Arkansas, Eureka Springs
Diversity Pride Event - - - - - - - - - - - - - -www. ersitypride.com
A Byrd's Eye View- - - - - 36 N. Main- - - - - - - - - -479-253-0200
Caribe Restaurante- - - - 309 W VanBuren- - - - -479-253-8102
Henri's - - - - - - -19 1/2 Spring St - - - - - - - - - - - -479-253-5795
Lumberyard Bar&Grill- - - 105 E VanBuren- - - - - -479-253-0400
MCC Living Spring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -870-253-9337
Swiss Holiday Resort- Hwy 62 at Hwy 23 So.- - - 888-582-8464
Spexton- - - - - - - - 17B Spring Street - - - - - - - - -918-829-0824
Tiki Torch- - - - - - - - 75 S. Main Street- - - - - - - - -479-253-2305
Tradewinds Lodge -141 W. YanBuren- - - - - - - - - 800-242-1615
Arkansas, Fayetteville (479)
Common Ground Restaurant- - - 412 W. Dixon - -479-442-3515
Condom Sense - - - - - - - - 418 W. Dickson- - - - - -4 79-444-6228
Curry's Video - - - 612 N. College Ave- - - - - - - - - -479-521-0009
Passages - - - - - -930 N. College Ave- - - - - - - - - -479-442-5845
Pride Street Live- - 523 W. Poplar St-- - - - - - - - - - 479-587-0557
Tangerine Club - -21 N. Block Ave-- - - - - - - - - - -479-587-9512
Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
Kinkeads- - - - - - -1004 1i2 Garrison Ave- - - - - - - 479-783-9988
Red Rock City - - -917 N. "A" St. - - - - - - - - - - - - 479-242-2489
Arkansas, Hot Springs (501)
Jesters Lounge - - - - 1010 E. Grand Ave - - - - - - - 501-624-5455
Arkansas, Little Rock (501)
Back Street - - - -1021 Jessie Rd- - - - - - - - - - - - -501-6642744
Diamond State Rodeo Assoc.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - www.dsra.org
Discovery- - - - -1021 Jessie Rd- -- - - - - - - - - - -501-666-6900
Sidetracks - - - 415 Main St - -North L.R.- - - - - - - -501-244-0444
The Factory- - - - - - 412 Louisiana St.- - - - - - - - - 501-372-3070
Kansas, Junction City (785)
Xcalibur Club- - - - - 384 Grant Ave. - - - - - - - - -785-762-2050
Kansas, Pittsburg (620)
PSU-QSA.- - 1701 S. Broadway- - - - - - - - - - - - -620-231-0938
River of Life Church.- - 1709 N. Walnut- - - - - - - -Service 11AM
Kansas, Wichita (316)
Our Fantasy/South40- - - - - 3201 S. Hillside- - - - - 316-682-5494
Priscilla's- - - - - 6143 W Ke!iogg Dr- - - - - - - - - - - 316-942-1244
Club Glacier- - - - - - - - - 2828 E. 31st South- - - - - 316-612-9331
Missouri, Ava (417)
Catus Canyon Campground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 417-683-9199
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Ree's- - - - - - - 716 S. Main - - - - - - - - - - - - - -417-627-9035
MCC Spirit of Christ- - -2902 E 20th, - - - - - - - - - - - -- - Sun-6pm
Missouri, Kansas City (816}
40th Street Inn- - - -www.40thstreetinn.com- - - - - -816-561-7575
Concourse Park B&B - - 300 Benton Blvd -- - - - -816-231-1196
Hydes KC Gym & Guest Hs - 1.-N.w.hydeskc.com - 816-56H010
Missie B's- - - -805 W 39th St- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -816-561-0625
Missouri, Lampe (417)
KOKOMO Campground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 417-779-5084
Missouri, Springfield (417)
The Edge- - - - 424 Boonv!HeAve- - - - - - - - - - -417-83i-4700
GLO Comm. Ctr- - -518 E. Commerical- - - - - - - -417-869-3978
Martha's Vineyard- - - 219 W Oiive .. - -- - - - - - - - - 417-864-4572
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Priscilla's - - - - 1918-S Glenstone - - - - - - - - - - - -417-881-8444
Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - - - - - - - - - - - -417-864-0036
Rumors - --1109 E. Commercial- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 417-873-2225
Oklahoma, Enid (580)
Hastings Books- - - -104 Sunset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 580-242-6838
Prisciiia's- - - - - - - - -4810-A West Garriott- - - - - - - 580-233-5511
Oklahoma, Lawton (580)
Triangies- - - - - - - - - - -29 SW "D" Ave - - - - - - - - 580-351-0620
ingrids Bookstore- - - - - 1124 NW Cache Rd- - - - - -580-353-1488
Oklahoma, McAlester
McPride- - - - - - - - - - - POBox 1515, - - - - - McAlester, OK 74502
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
American Crossroads B&B - POBox 270642- - - - - -405-495-1111
Boom Room- - - - - - - 2807 NW 36th St- -- - - - - - - -405-601-7200
Border's Books- - - - - 3209 NW Expressway- -- - - 405-848-2667
Club Rox- - - - - - -3535 NW 39th Expwy- - - - - - - - -405-947-2351
Christie's Toy Box- - - -3126 N. May Ave - - - - - - -405-946-4438
Eastern Ave Video- - -1105 S Eastern Ave- - - - - - - -405-672-6459
Fat Cat Bingo- - - - - - 3130 N. May Ave - - - - - - - - -405-942-8875
Hollywood Hotel- - - - 3535 NW 39th Exp - - - - -405-947-2351
Hi-Lo Club - - - - - - - 1221 NW 50th- - - - - - - - - 405-843-1722
Partners- - - - - - - - - 2805 NW 36th St - - - - - - - - -405-942-2199
Pec's- - - - - - - - - - -3535 NW 39th Expw - - - - - - -405-942-2199
Priscilla's- - - - - - - - 615 E. Memorial- - - - - - - - - - - 405-755-8600
Red Rock North- - - 2240 NW39th St- - - - - - - - - - - 405-525-5165
Rudy's P!ace-- - - - -3535 NW39th Expw- - - - - - - - -405-947-2351
Phoenix Rising - - - - 2120 NW 39th St- - - - -- - - - -405-601-3711
The Park- - - - - - - - 2125 NW 39th St - - - - - - - - - -405-528-4690
The Rockies- - - - - - 3201 N. May Ave - - - - - - - - - 405-947-9361
Topanga Grill & Bar- - - 3535 NW 39th-- - - - - - - - -405-947-2351
Tramps- - - - - - - - - - - -2201 NW 39th-- - - - - - - - - -405-521-9888
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
Bamboo Lounge- - - -7204 E. Pine - - -- - - - - - - - -918-836-8700
Border's Book Store- - 2740 E. 21st- - - - - - - - - - 918-712-9955
Border's Book Store - - - 8015 S. Yale - - - - - - - - - - 918-494-2665
Club 209 - - - - - - - 209 N. Boulder - - - - - - - - - - - - 918-584-9494
Club Majestic- - - - - - - 124 N. Boston - - - - - - - - 918-58'i-9494
Ciub Maverick- - - - - 822 S. Sheridan - - - - - - - - -918-835-3301
Dreamland Bks -- - - 8807 E. Admiral Pl - - - - - - -918-834-1051
Elite Bookstore - - - - -814 S. Sheridan- - - - - - - - - 918-838-8503
GLBT Comm. Ctr- - - - 5545 E. 41 st- - - - - - - - - - - 918-743-4297
Hideaway Lounge- - - - - 11730 E. 11th- - - - - - - - - -918-437-0449
HOPE Clinic- - - - - - - 3540 E. 31st- - - - - - - - - - - - 918-749-8378
Jazz·s Lounge- - - - - - 426 S. Memorial - - - - - - - - - 918-836-8544
Midtown- - - - - - - - - - 319 E. 3rd- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 918-584-3112
Nite Spot - -- - - - - -3007 E. Admiral Pl - - - -- - - - - - 918-834-3007
Our House, Too - - - -203 N Nogales Ave- - - -- - - - -918-585-9552
Prisci!la's - - - - - - - -7925 E. 41st- - - - - - - - - - - - -918-627-4884
Priscilla's - - - - ·· - - 5634 W. Skelly- - - - - - - - - - 918-446-6336
Priscilla's - - - - - - - 11344 E. 11th - - - - -- - - - - - - -918-438-4224
Priscilla's - - - - - - - - - 2333 E. ?1st- - - - - -- - - - - - -918-499-1661
Renegades- - - - - - - - 1649 S. Main - - - - - - - - - - - 918-585-3405
Rob's Records- - -2909 S. Sheridan Rd- - - - - - - 918-627-1505
Sterling & Co. Saion- - -1606 E.15th St- - - - - - - - - 918-742-9999
Tulsa CARES- - - - 3507 E. Admiral Pi.- - - - - - - - - - 9"18-834-4194
Tuisa Eagie- - - - -1338 E 3rd - - - - - - - - - - - - -918-592-1188
TNT's - - - - - - - 2114 S. Memoriai- - - - - - - 918-660-0856
Whittier News Stand- - 1 N. Lewis- - - - - - •· - - - - 918-592-0767
~le!iO\\f-Brick-Rd- - - - - - - 2630 E. 15th~ - - - - - - ~ ~ 918-293-0304
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The Star Magazine’s first issue began February of 2005. Before this issue was Ozarks Pride (2004) and The Ozark Star (2004). Follows is The Metro Star (2008).
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Micheal Dee
Kay Massey
Paul Wortman
Carlotta Carlisle
Libby Post
Andrew Collins
Donald Pile
Ray Williams
Micheal Hinzman
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Victor Gorin
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LOCAL NEWS N NAT[ON&L NEWS N WORLD NEWS ~{ L[FEST}[Lg ~5~ [~’[~ N , N
THE PREMIER SOURCE FOR GLBT OKLAHOMA FlashBack
The STAR Exclusive Lily Tomlin Intervie~v
Front Cover March 2007......>
Oklahoma News Flash Backs -Page 3-4
Photo Flash Backs - Page 8 & 11
VOLUME 8 ISSUE 1 Twitter.corn!MetroStarNews ~ MetroStarNews.com ~EE ! JANUARY 1,2011
Ask, on’ Tel heads
By Rex Wockner
Obama plans to sign the bill quickly,
but that will nor end the ban. Gay
servicemembers will need to stay in the closet
for a few more months.
After Obama signs the measure, he and
the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff must certify that
the military is ready for the change and
that it will not harm military readiness or
effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting or
member retention.
Then after that DADT repeal will take
effect 60 days later. Xhe process is expected to
proceed relatively smoothly.
"No longer will patriots be forced to lie
in order to serve the country they love and
are willing to die f?r," said Human Rights
Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "~his
vote gy:the United Sta{es Senate will have
Presi&nt Barack Obama. ~Wockn~rphoto extremely pOsitive rippl~ effects well b~yo~d
" Dont Ask; Dont Tell. Our government has
,WA~SHINGTON, DC Don’t Ask, sent a powerful message that discrimination,,,
Dont %11, the military’s ba~on open gays, " on any level, should not be tolerated
lS "
headed for the dustbin of history. Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
The Senate voted 65-31 on Dec. 18 to
authorize the policy’s repeal and sent the
measure to President Barack Obama for his
signature.
Eight Republicans joined all but one
Democrat in voting to repeal the ban. They
were Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe
of Maine, Scott Brown of Massachusetts,
Richard Burr of North Carolina, John
Ensign of Nevada, Mark Kirk of Illinois, Lisa
Murkowski ofAlaska and George Voinovich
of Ohio. Democrat Joe Manchin of West
Virginia did not vote.
Executive Director Aubrey Sarvis called on
the Pentagon to cease DADT discharges
during the months between now and when
repeal is finalized.
"I respectfully ask Defense Secretary
Robert Gates to use his a[tthority to suspend
all Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell investigations
during this interim period," Sarvis said.
"Until the president signs the bill, until
there is certification and until the 60-day
congressional period is over, no one should
........Continued See DADT Page-5
Enid P-Flag Presents the
2011 Winter Bal
ENID, OK On Saturday Night,
January 22, 2011 Enid’s Symphony Hall
will coine alive with the festivities of P-Flag’s
(Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
gala major event, the Winter Ball. N~e event
runs from 8 p.m. until midnight and will
include a live DJ, light food, a catered ba,;
and a professional photographer to take
photos of the partiers upon request. Tickets
for the Ball are $10 and can be ordered
by contacting Enid P-Flag. Xhis event is
sponsored by Cross~valk United Church,
Enid’s only official open and affirming
church.
Since opening in March of this year a~
1319 S. Van Buren Enid’s GLBT community
center, which is named simply, "N~e Center",
has been busy and activities are growing.
Through the Center Enid’s P-Flag chapter
provides free counseling find mediation,
and recently added free rapid HIV testing.
Enid’s P-Flag is also partnering with other
organizations through their Bridge Building
Program for which GLBTWA youth and
young adults sign up to assist people in
need of help with tasks such as raking
leaves, putting up or taking down holiday
decorations, delivering hot meals or other
useful activities. Not only does this program
help provide needed volunteers, it also
connects GLBTQA youth and young adults
to the mainstream community and allows
them to share their stories of diversity as the
beneficiaries get to know them.
During this holiday season food has been
donated ftom the Center to the Horn of
Plenty, which is Enid’s largest food bank.
........Continued See ENID Page-15
Metro
to Retire
F .er &
By Victor Gorin
Metro Star Team
Chaz Ward Founder and Publisher ofthe 7hlsa based
Mewo Star Newspaper retires at 71.
TULSA, OK __ "It’s the right time to
retire. The business is changing and needs
younger blood with nexv ideas. It’s been
hard work but very rewarding to inform,
unite and entertain the GLBT community
of Oklahoma and the surrounding region."
Chaz Ward
When Mr. Ward decided ro start a GLBT
focused newspaper he did so with mixed
hopes, appropriate apprehensions, and small
beginnings. The purpose for starting this
enterprise as the Ozarks Star in 2003 was to
provide the unrepresented gay community
of southxvest Missouri, northeast Oklahoma
and northwest Arkansas with a viable voice.
It was just a digest size black and white news
and information magazine with just 12 pages,
four advertisers and a circulation under
700 distributed in Joplin and Springfield,
Missouri, Fayetteville, At’kansas, Pittsburg,
Kansas and Tulsa. Even then he lmew he
~vas getting into a challenging fidd where
countless entrepreneurs had come and gone
in that region alone. Then as now in this area
of the United States gay newspapers deal with
limited advertising revenue because so many
business owners are reluctant to be seen in a
gay focused publication. "The limited revenue
forced us ro rely on part time staff~vorking
primarily as a labor of tove, which makes ir
tough going," said Mr. \Yard.
He would also be dealing with
fear and animosity towards the GLBT
community, but he had seen toughe~~"
times. Growing up in Oklahoma City
as a teenager in the mid 1950s he
faced what was then a different world.
Oklahoma City had only one gay bat’,
the Mayflower, and even that oasis of
GLBT life was subjected to constant
police harassment for which there was no
recourse. Homosexuality was considered
a mental illness, sodomy laws were
tstilt on the books, and gay rights (let
alone marriage) weren’t even considered
worthy of discussion by mainstream
society. Understandably, along with
many other GLBT people, he moved
to California where the environment
was at least a little better, working in
management with a nationa! building
services firm until his retirement in
1994.
He then began buying and
remodeling old homes ro resell, one of
which he turned into a bed & breald’ast
in Joplin that he operated and where the
Ozarks Star was born in 2003. Although
he knew from firsthand observation
what he was getting into, he began his
publication xvith lots of encouragement from
the areas GLBT community. After selling the
bed and breakfast in 2004, he moved to Tulsa
and renamed the paper simply, "The Star."
At that time the largest publication was the
Gayly Oklahoman, which focused primarily
on local news, while the Star dealt more with
entertainment and syndicated columns.
When the Gayly ceased publication in
2006 after 22 years as the primary news
source for the GLBT community and a
restart failed that same year, The Star became
Oklahoma’s largest GLBT newspaper with
a new role to fulfill. Victor Gorin, formerly
with the Gayly Oklahoman, began working
at the Metro Star serving as Copy Editor,
writer, working in ad sales, photography and
distribution primarily for the Oklahoma City
area, joined by writers Robin Dorner and
Jeanne Flanigan. Also coming on board in
Tulsa were writer Michael Sasser, distributor
Bill Francisco and photographer Judy
Gabbard. Later becoming the Metro Star in
2007, the paper had grown to a circulation
of 4000 to 5000, changed from a magazine
to a tabloid, had gained credibility as a
viable source of news and information for
the GLBT community of Oklahoma which
included national news along with local
events and entertainment features.
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Oklahoma Gay Rodeo
Association ~des Again
For 25th ye~ars the Oklahoma Gay Rodeo
Association has held this annual Memorial
Day weekend event which celebrates gay
cowboys & cowgirls with their friends. Held
as always at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds,
the rodeo is like any other with regular roping
and riding events, and unlike most others
with campy "Drag Races" and goat dressing
competitions. This rodeo now ranks among
the top 4 rodeos of the International Gay
Rodeo Association, which comprises over 20
rodeos in the United States and Canada.
Kelly Kirby receives the
Equality Oklahoma’s
Lifetime Achievement
Award
Paul ~hompson was a well known activist
for the GLBT community, starting from the
early 1970s when he w~s arrested for public
lewdness for publicly kissing a man on the
neck. He fought his case and won, and he
continued the rest of his life working to
make things better not only" ~br the GLBT
community but also other marginalized
minorities. He had co-chaired OGLPC
fiom 1992 until tis death on March 4 o~:
this year. He also had co-chaired the OKC
Pride Parade and Festival for many years,
and was instrmnental in arranging the first
one in 1987. In addition he was a tireless
activist with the Oldahoma Democratic
Party:, was an active board member ~vith the
Oklahoma City chapter of the NAACP and
also served on the Martin Luther King Parade
Committee. His life made a major impact on
the lives and future of GLBT Oldahomans
and others seeking justice and equality.
Cimarron Alliance
Foundation acquires
new once and gets a
new Director
Cimarron Alliance dates back to its
original formation in 1995, beginning then
as a Political Action Committee striving
to promote gay or gay friendly candidates
and legislation in Oklahoma. In 1997 the
Cimarron Alliance Foundation was formed
in order to enable the organization to accept
tax deductible contributions and work
towards educational efforts for the GLBT
community and Oklahomans in general
about their issues.
They acquired their first office this year
at 729 N.W. 17th Street, and also hired
their first fulltime Executive Director, Scott
Hamilton. He strives to keep the Foundation
going strong during these tough times
stating, "You keep going because the needs
do not abate just because money is tight. If
you bdieve in social justice that doesn’t stop
until there is justice."
At their 30th annual Equality Gala
Banquet, Equality Otdahoma bestowed their
Lifetime Achievement Award on Kelly Kirby.
A veteran and successful businessman xvith
his own accounting firm, he was honored
for over 20 years of activism on behalf of
the GLBT community in Tulsa. Not going
overboard he stated modestly afterwards, "
I would have to say that at 56 years old the
word lifetime is a bit daunting."
Oklahoma City holds
their 23rd Annual Pride
Parade and Festival
From humble beginnings in 1987, the
Oklahoma Pride Parade and Festival once
again brought people together to parry,
reminisce, and stand together. N~is year it was
accompanied by the banners of Cimarron
Alliance displayed on the lampposts along
the parade route on Classen Boulevard. N~is
time it also began with an outrageously fun
block party on Friday night June 25th on the
39th Street Strip, follmved by the Festival in
Memorial Park Saturday and Sunday which is
the beginning point of the Parade. The Parade
~cked off on grand style at 5 p.m., much
glamorized by this year’s Grand Marshall,
Ginger Lamar.
Miss Lamar ( a,k,a, Queen Supreme,
Beauty with a Bite, Queen of the F---king
Universe) has been a mainstay in the OKC
entertainrnent scene for over 30 years. A wild
emcee never caught short for a wisecrack
or snappy comeback, she has delighted
audiences in a style all her own. Today she
still reigns as the emcee Saturday nights at the
Boom, a proud Oklahoma tradition that truly
did it her way.
Pride Parade and Festival
Celebrated in Tulsa
On June 5 Tulsa held their 14th Pride
Parade, followed by their biggest festival yet
in Centennial Park. N~is year their Parade
Marshall was the Reverend Martin Lavanhar,
Senior Pastor of Allsouls Unitarian Church
ofTulsa. He was honored for his courage
shown when he spoke at a conference in
Uganda rallying against efforts by that nation
to make homosexuali.ty a crime punishable by
the death penalty. Aiding a sister Unitarian
church in Uganda for this cause was a very
risky undertaking but he felt he had to make
a stand saying, "I’m 4! years old and I%e
never been called upon to go overseas to
risk my life for freedom. In some ways this
was that kind of call." When he returned
safely Toby Jenkins, the Director of Equality
Oldahoma stated, "We had to hono~ this
wonderful man, to let people know that
this straight minister fi’om Oldahoma was
only one of m,o ministers who was at this
conference in Uganda."
Enid gets their first
GLBT Commtmky
Center, and holds their
first Pride Celebration
One might not think a town like
Enid, well known for its conservatism,
grain elevators and their powerful football
team( the Enid Plainsman) as a place for
a gay scene, but yet this has emerged. Enid
High School has a Gay/Straight Alliance, a
local P-Flag Chapter ( Parents and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays), and now a GLBT
community center called simply the Center
at 1319 S. V3n Buren. Everything fi’om HIV
testing to dances are held there, ~long with
many groups now forming tip.
~ihis year Enid celebrated their 2nd Pride
Festival as Meadowlake Park came to life
with vendors and entertainers followed by an
evening firewor~ sho,a: This time over 400
people came to savor the solidarity and enjoy
the fun.
SSRA Rodeo -Back a~er
5 years in Grand Style
Back after 5 years, the Sooner State Rodeo
Association was again in full swing. Hosted
this time by the Ramada Inn East, the event
was held on October’s first weekend at the
Bridle Creek Horse Ranch and Resort in
Sperry. Founded in 2002, SSRA is a member
of the International Gay Rodeo Association.
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School Board
As a well known activist who has proudly
marched in OKC’s Pride Parade carrying a
sign that says "Gay Teacher", Joe Quigley has
for years been a tireless advocate for equality
and safe schools for all students, including
those GLBT or perceived to be. For this he
has gained the respect and admiration of not
only the GLBT community but also that
of countless of fair-minded Oklahomans.
A teacher with the Oklahoma City School
District since 1994 with 10 years of
satisfactory appraisals, he was at Northwest
Classen High School when in May of 2009
the Oklahoma City School Board voted to
fire him. Although they claimed it was for
poor performance, Mr. Quigley and his
supporters saw it as a ruse to get rid of him
due to his advocacy for GLBT students.
With the help of the American Federation
ofTeachers he took them to court where
District Judge Barbara Swinton not only
ruled in his favor, but apologized to him
on behalf of how he was treated by the
district. The District appealed, and. Judge
Swinton’s ruling was upheld. The Oklahoma
City School Board has now appealed to the
Oklahoma Supreme Court. At this time
Mr.Quigley is now in a permanent position
teaching English at Douglass High School;
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O ahoma attempts
Exemption from Federal
Hate Crimes Law
In October of 2009 Presiden{ obama signed
into taw expanded Federal Hate Crimes
protections to include real or perce@ed
sexual orientation or gender identity as well
as disabilit)’ and gender. Although this was
hailed by the GLBT community and other
activists as a long overdue step forward, it was
also condemned by some religious groups and
other conservatives nationwide who claimed
that this measure promoted homosexuality
and stifled fi’ee speech.
Oklahoma was no exception, and in
early 2010 State Senator Steve Russell
introduced legislation to exempt Oldahoma
from this provision, prohibiting Oklahoma
law enforcement authorities from
cooperating with the Federal government
investigating these ty-pes of hate crimes. After
overwhehning passage in the Senate, it went
to the State House of Representatives where
State Representative Mike Shelton, in a
brilliant procedure of legislative maneuvering,
got this legislation stopped. He had this to
say as to why-- "There are pastors who wear
the veil of Chrisrianity who support this
legislation. As a Christian this offends me
because the Jesus I know doesn’t stand for
that." Mr. Shelton later received Cimarron
Alliance’s Legislator of the Year Award, an
honor shared with State Senator Judy Eason
McIntyre ofTulsa.
Oldahoma Gay and
Lesbian Political Caucus
Moves from Surv "va
Mode back to Recovery
During late 2009 and into this year, the
Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian
Political Caucus ( known as OGLPC) was
in survival mode. Formed in the early 1980s,
the group had a long history of advocacy and
education for the GLBT community, and was
most famous for their voter guides mailed out
to GLBT voters and their allies. However,
during 2009 and into this year attendance
had fallen to the point that the group could
not function. Paul Thompson, who had been
the male co-chair of the group since 1992,
was trying to revive the group when he passed
away during March of this year.
Determined to carry on the legacy
of OGLPC, co-chairs Jeanne Flanigan
and Steven Dubois have been working to
rebuild the group, and to reform it as a
PAC ( Political Action Committee) that ~vill
enable OGLPC to do fulfill their goals more
effectively.
They look forward greater milestones
ahead.
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Brittany Novomy
made history when
she ran against State
Representative Sally
Kern
Sally Kern had already made a name for
herself long before she sha@d a spotlight
with Brittany. First elected in 2004 as a
self described "Kernse~-~ative", she gained
international notoriety’ after a speech she gave
to a Republican gathering was secretly taped
and posted on youtube. This speech stated
that "gays are a bigger threat than terrorism or
Islam"and that "no societ~r" that has embraced
homosexuality has lasted for more than a few
decades."She led the charge to get the book
"King and King" ( ~ story" for children about
a gay prince) removed from the Children’s
Section of Oklahoma County- Libraries,
labeling it "obscene." She also graced
the front page of the Metro Star when she
presented her Proclamation for Morality at
the Oklahoma State Capitol, which claimed
that America’s economic woes were due to
"abortion~ pornography, same sex marriage,
sex trafficking, divorce, illegitimate births,
child abuse and other forms of debauchery."
In 2010 Brittany Novotny threw her hat
in the ring to give District 84 voters a choice.
An Oklahoma Cite~ attorney and activist
with the Young Democrats, she was the first
transgendered person ever to run for public
once in Oklahoma. However she made it a
point not to focus on that issue, but rather on
things that she felt mattered more for average
raional Oldahomans like jobs, education and
transportation that Sally had neglected due to
her focus of social issues. AJthough she lost to
Ms.Kern in the Red Sweep of the November
general elections, BrittaW still made history
and will no doubt make more in the future.
Tramps continues the
Proud Tradition ofHave
a Heart
An annual event of love happens .
appropriately each year around Valentine’s
Day at Tramps with their Have a Heart
Benefit Show and Auction. It began as the
creation of the late Larry Crosby, then a coowner
ofTramps and Sister Gall Addis who
was then with Catholic Charities’ Loaves and
Fishes Program, which provided meals ~’~r
those living with HIV.Although Larry has
passed away his sister, Canaille Rohn who
is still a part owner ofTramps, along with
the stat~" and many volunteers again made
this event a fabulous success. This year over
$8,000 was raised.
Richard Ogden sworn in
an Oldahoma Regent [
Openly gay attorney and longtime activist
Richard Ogden was appointed by Governor
Brad Henry to the Board of Regents of the
Regional University" System of Oklahoma on
June 10. He was sworn in by District Judge
Barbara Sxvinton.
As a regent Mr. Ogden will be part of that
governing board which is responsible for the
hiring of university presidents.
Tulsa adopts Non-
Discrimination Policy
for City Employees
On June 17 the Tulsa Cit-y Council voted
6-3 to adopt a nondiscrimination policy for
municipal employees on the basis of sexual
orientation, ,~though in 1975 then Mayor
Robert LaFortune commissioned a report
recommending adoption of this policy;
the report was rejected Iia 1994 the Tulsa
GLBT community participated in formal
hearings in favor of this policy, only to be
denied again. The Tulsa Human Rights
Commission had been recommending this
change for over 15 years. I~a-is Wilmes,
Oklahomans for Equality’s Advocacy Director
stated, "This makes such a strong statement
to the region on how Tulsa is a welcoming
and sensible island in a state that is often
ridiculed for being intolerant and unjust
towards marginalized populations." Tulsa now
joins other Oklahoma cities who have this
policy for their employees, Del City, Mtus,
McAlester,Miami, Noble and Vi.nita.
Tulsa School Board Votes
for GLBT clusive
Nondiscrimination
Policy
During September the Tulsa School Board
voted unanimously to include GLBT persons
in their nondiscrimination/anti-bullying
policy for teachers, students and parents.
Tami Marler, a spokesperson for the Tulsa
Public Schools, stated that this change was
made in accordance with recommendations
by the Civil Rights Office of the U.S.
Department of Education. With this measure
they now join the school districts of Norman
and Oklahoma City ~vho also have this policy, .
although Oklahoma City’s policy goes further
in also protecting gender identity.
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Dan Choi hospitalized
Activist Dan Choi. Wocknerphoto
Leading Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell activist Dan
Choi said Dec. 14 that he was committed to a
veterans hospital psychiatric ward on Dec. 10,
the day after the U.S. Senate again refused to
authorize repeal of the DADT ban on open
gays in the military.
On Dec. 18, the Senate reversed course
and voted 65-31 to authorize the repeal. (See
separate story.)
In an on-the-record e-mail sent from his
iPhone, Choi said he had experienced "a
breakdown and anxiety, attack."
"(T)he failures of government and
national lobbying carry consequences far
beyond the careers and reputations of
corporate leaders, elected o~cials, high
powered lobbyists or political elites." Choi
wrote. "They ruin lives. My breakdown was
a result of a cumulative array of stressors
but there is no doubt that the composite
betrayals felt on Thursday, by elected leaders
and gay organizations as wel! as many who
have exploited my name for their marketing
purposes, have added to the result."
Choi was released from the hospital
several days later and sounded like himself in
a telephone interview with CNN on Dec. 18.
Activists hope to force
teaching ofgay history
A bill introduced in the California
Legislature by Sen. Mark Leno, D-San
Francisco, would require that LGBT people
be fairly and accurately included in school
teaching material.
~ihe measure is sponsored by Equality
California and the Gay-Straight Alliance
Network.
~ae bill also prohibits the State Board of
Education from using instructional material
that discriminates on the basis of sexual
orientation or gender identity.
EQCA said that if enacted, the law
"would add LGBT to the existing list of
underrepresented cultural and ethnic groups
(that) are covered by current la~v related to
inclusion in textbooks and other instructional
materials in schools."
"LGBT people should not be pushed into
the closefwhen it comes to what students
learn about history," said EQCA Executive
Director Geoff Kors. "Educating youth about
the contributions ofLGBT Californians and
our state’s rich diversity will help foster true
acceptance of LGBT students and will
ultimately create a safe school environment
for all students."
GSA Network Executive Director Carolyn
Laub added, "LGBT youth are denied a fair
education xvhen they are exposed to harmful
stereotypes in classroom materials and are
excluded from learning about their history."
Leno said that "most textbooks don’t
include any historical information about the
LGBT movement."
"Our collective silence on this issue
perpetuates negative stereotypes ofLGBT
people and leads to increased bullying
of young people," he said. "We can’t
simultaneously tell youth that it’s OK to be
yourself and live an honest, open life when we
aren’t even teaching students about historical
LGBT figures or the LGBT equal rights
movement."
UN secretary-general,
US ambassador attend
LGBT event
United Nations Secretary-General Ban
Yd,moon and the United States’ U.N.
ambassador. Susan Rice. joined a high-level
U.N. panel Dec. 10 that condemned anti-gay
violence and the criminalization of same-sex
relations.
The Human Rights Day event was hosted
by several nations and organized by the
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights
Commission, Human Rights Watch and
other organizations.
"Violence will end only when we
confront prejudice," Ban said. "Stigma and
discrimination will end only when we agree
to speak out. That requires all of us ro do our
part -- to speak out at home, at work, in our
schools and communities."
"Where there is tension between cultural
attitudes and universal human rights,
universal human rights must carry the day,"
he said. "Personal disapproval, even society’s
disapproval, is no excuse to arrest, detain,
imprison, harass or torture anyone -- ever.
... Human Rights Day commemorates the
Universal Declaration ofHuman Rights. It is
not called the Partial Declaration of Human
Rights. It is not the Sometimes Declaration
o~Human Rights. It is the Universal
Declaration, guaranteeing all human beings
their basic human rights, without exception."
Rice told the gathering: "The story ofmy
country is, in part, a story of the expanding
boundaries of rights and dignity -- of the way
that discrimination and prejudice have been
countered by acceptance and equality. I feel
dais deeply and I feel it very personally. Even
at a time of profound challenges at home
and abroad, we dare not give up on the great
causes of equality and fundamental rights.
And that includes the pursuit of full and
equal rights for the millions of people in this
country and around the world ,vho are gay,
lesbian, bisexual or transgender."
"Change," Rice said, "comes from people
... who refuse to move to the back of the bus.
It comes from the leaders, the activists, and
the ordinary men and women who believe
that all human beings have equal worth,
equa! dignity, equal consequence -- and
equal rights. This conviction underpins the
significant steps that the United States has
taken over the past two decades to advance
the human rights of all of those who are gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender."
The event was sponsored by U.N.
missions from Argentina, Belgium, Brazil,
Croatia, France, Gabon, the Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, and the United
States and by the Delegation of the European
Commission.
Illinois passes civil-union
law
The Illinois Legislature passed a civilunion
bill Dec. 1 and Gov. Pat Quinn said he
will sign it into law.
Gay or straight couples wilt be able to
enter into a civil union starting in July. The
unions will carry the san~e state-level rights as
marriage.
~ae vote in the Senate was 32-24. ~e
vote in the House of Representatives was
61-52.
"(These days), legislator after legislator
talks about ’my gay daughter;’ ’my gay
brother,’" Equality Illinois Director of Public
Policy Rick Garcia told Windy City Times.
"The most politically powerful thing gay
people can do is to come out to family and
friends.... Illinoisans are middle-of-the-road,
very steadfast folks, so [ think {’this bill~
passage) bodes well for our community across
the country."
Freedom to Marry Executive Director
Evan Wolfson ~velcomed the new iaw as a
"step," but said "civil union is no substitute"
for marriage.
"States that have created civil union as
a means of both giving and withholding --
providing legal protections wMle withholding
the freedom to marry and all its meaning
-- have found that civil union falls far short of
marriage vcith al! its tangible and intangible
significance in our lives," Wolfson said.
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley
sounded a similar note Dec. 2, saying:
"Eventually marriage will take place. It has to
be.... We have to move faster."
Same-sex marriage is legal in Connecticut,
Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Vermont and Washington, D.C. In addition,
New York and Maryland recognize same-sex
marriages that take place elsewhere in the
nation or world.
Civil-union or domestic-partnership laws
that grant all state-level rights of marriage
are in place in California, Nevada, New
Jersey, Oregon and Washington. Laws that
grant same-sex couples some of the rights of
marriage are in place in Colorado, Hawaii
and Maine.
California is a further case unto itself.
Same-sex marriage was legal from June to
November 2008, when voters amended
the state constitution via Proposition 8 to
put a stop to it. The couples who married
then are still legally married, as are other
same-sex couples who live in California and
got married anywchere in the world before
Prop 8 passed. Gay couples who married
somewhere else after Prop 8 passed, or ~vho
marry elsewhere in the future, receive every
state-level right and obligation of marriage
in California except for the legal right to call
their marriage a "marriage" when they are in
California. They are not recognized under the
state’s domestic partnership law, but rather
are married.cou,p,les who are denied use of the
word "marriage.
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January 1, 2011 5
O ahomans Eqt ality
hires new Execrative
~e Board of Directors of Equal:t).
Oklahoma hired Toby Jenkdns as their new
Execut@e Directoi; beginning his duties
October 1 .He had served on their Board
of Directors since 2008 and has a 13 year
history of volunteering for the organization.
He has been employed at the Tulsa County
Courthouse :[))r 18 years and has for the past 11
years served as the Civil Appeals Court Clerk
to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. He holds a
BS degree in Criminal Justice and a BA degree
in Biblical Linguistics and Pastoral Studies.
He also holds a masters degree in theolo~~
and has done graduate work in the Sociology
of Aging. He has 2 married children and a
granddaughter. He is glad to be there stating,
"It~ a great honor to work for an organization
that saves lives every day. I believe we must do
more tO address to needs of our community
and challenge them to step up to volunteer
service."
Norm Teenager
commits Suicide af,er
Ci W Co nci Meeting
Abo t GLBT History
On September 27 the Norman City
Council voted 7-1 to approve a proclamation
~br GLBT History Month. The Norman
Human Rights Commission wrote the
proclamation after much deliberation, and
there was a great deal of positive publicity
concerning the Council’s action. Howevm;
this approval met with strong opposition
from some Norman residents who showed
up at that meeting to air their protests, many
using stereotypical and negat@e references to
homosexuality.
This was wimessed by Zach Harrington,
a 19 year old gay Norman resident who had
heard similar sentiments when he had been
bullied as a student at Norman North High
School. Although his parents, Van and Nancy
Harrington and his sister Nikki were aware of
and supportive of his lifestTle, the sentiments
he heard expressed yet again apparently were
too much and he took his life at his parents’
home October 10. A candlelight vigil was held
for him October 13.
Margaret Cox, Don
& Mick
Schirron honored at the
Cimarron Alliance
Awards Gala
Margaret Cox was honored with the
Cimarron .Alliance Lifetime Achievement
Award for many years spent to help women
achieve equality through her work with
the Oklahoma Chapter of the National
Organization for \7~/omen, and for ~vork
helping the GLBT community through
Herland Sister Resources and Cimarron
Alliance. Also honored as Legislators of the
Year were State Representative Mike Shelton
and State Senator Judy Eason Mclntyre.
Don Hawkins and Mick Schirron
received the Media Avcard as former owners
of the Gayly Oldahoman, which began
operation in 1983 and was Oklahoma’s
longest lasting and largest GLBT
newspaper. Beginning as a monthly paper
with a circulation of 4000, it later grew to
a biweekly publication with a circulation of
10,000. Due to a changing business climate
and personal commitments, Mr. Hawkins
and Mr. Schirron sold the Gayly in 2006 to
Andrew Hiclcs and the late Heather Harp
ofTulsa. Although reincorporated, the
paper resumed operation in March 15 2006
and ceased publication in December 15 of
that same year. Currently the Oklahoma
Historical Society is copying an entire set of
the Gayly OHahomans on microfilm.
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AIDS Walk O ahoma
"Each Step Brings Hope" was the theme
for the AIDSXX/-alk 2010 which took place
September I9 for the 12th year of this
event. Previously held in October, the date
,vas moved up and the location changed to
the Sonic Plaza in Bricktown, this time also
accompanied by a 5K run that morning.
Money raised from this event goes to help
those in the OHahoma City area infected
and/affected by HIM
Arnold ’%rna Lee"
Smith passes away at 83
As a longtime club owner, activist and
entertainer Arnold Lee Smith, best known
as Arna Lee, left a legacy of pride, hope and
fond memories for GLBT OHahomans.
He was a pioneer, spearheading efforts that
won Oklahoma City’s GLBT community
many freedoms they now take for granted.
When he was a club owner, with a club
called Lee’s Lounge in the early 1960s, he
endured relentless police harassment and
never backed down. Longtime partiers
remember police raids where he was arrested
along with his customers, and he would
bail them out along with himself and
re-open his bar that same night. Later he
opened Oklahoma’s first premier showbar,
the Roadhouse, where many big name
Oklahoma entertainers got their start. Later
he also owned a steamy dance club called
the Outrigger from 1979 until 1981.
After a sojourn in Florida, he opened
another bar complex also called nostalgically
the Roadhouse in 1995, which closed after
a year of operation, and then went partly
into retirement, still doing shows in various
clubs for many good causes. \ghen his heath
failed and he entered the Norman Veterans
Center Nursing Home, he passed away
October 3 I. He was missed by his many
friends, and honored because he madea
difference for the GLBT community of
Oldahoma.
be investigated or discharged under this
discriminatory law. :.. Certification and the
60-day congressional requirement must be
wrapped tip no later than the first quarter of
2011."
Sarvis called the repeal of the ban "the
defining civil rights initiative of this decade."
Lambda Legal Executive Director Kevin
Cathcart called the I7-year fight to overturn
the ban "a heroic political battle by LGBT
advocates who refused to give up."
In a statement Defense Secretary Robert
Gates said: "Once this legislation is signed
into law by the president the Department
of Defense will immediately proceed with
the planning necessary to carry out this
Change carefully and methodically, but
purposefully: This effort will be led by Dr.
Clifford Stanley, Undersecretary of defense
for personnel and readiness. The legislation
provides that repeal will take effect once
the President, the Secretary of Defense
and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff certify that implementation of the
new policies and regulations written by the
department is consistent with the standards
of military readiness, military effectiveness,
unit cohesion, and recruiting and retention
of the armed forces .... I will approach this
process deliberately and xvill make such
certification only after careful consultation
with the military service chiefs and our
combatant commanders and when I am
satisfied that those conditions have been met
for all the Services, commands and units. It is
therefore important that our men and women
in uniform understand that while today’s
historic vote means that this policy will
change, the implementation and certification
process will take an additional period of time.
In the meantime, the current law and policy
will remain in effect."
Obama issued-a statement that said:
"Today, the Senate has taken an hist~oric step
toward ending a policy that undermines
our national security while violating the
very ideals that our brave men and women
in uniform risk their lives to defend. By
ending Don’t Ask, Dofft Tell, no longer
will our nation be denied the service of
thousands of patriotic Americans forced to
leave the militao; despite years of exemplary
performance, because they happen to be ga}~
and no longer will many thousands more be
asked to live a lie in order to serve the country
they love. As commander-in-chief, I am also
absolutely convinced that making this change
will only underscore the professionalism of
our troops as the best led and best trained
fighting f6rce the world has ever known.
And I join the secretary of defense and the
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; as well
as the overwhehning majority of service
members asked by the Pentagon, in knowing
that we can responsibly transition to a new
policy while ensuring our military strength
and readiness. It is time to close this chapter
in our history. It is time to recognize that
sacrifice, valor and integrity are no more
defined by sexual orientation than they are by
race or gendm; religion or creed. It is time to
al!ow gay and lesbian Americans to serve their
country openly."
"First ursday" Art
Opening and E ibit
of Original Works by
Tulsa World Editorial
Cartoonist o Bruce
Planteo
TULSA, OK (PR) __ The January"
Oldahomans for Equality (OlcEq) showcase
and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R.
Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in
downtown Tulsa), will feature works by Tulsa
World Editorial Cartoonist Bruce Plante.
Bruce lcnew, while growing up in
Texarkana, Ark., that drawing and humor
were in his future: He began drawing
cartoons in the second grade and began
performing standup comedy in the sixth
grade.
As a sophomore at the University
of Arkansas Bruce became the editorial
cartoonist for the Arkansas Traveler, the
school newspaper. He graduated the
University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of
Arts in 1977. In 1985, Bruce became the first
staffeditorial cartoonist for The Chattanooga
Times and held that position for 22 years.
On Oct. 22, 2007 Bruce was lured
away from Chattanooga to Tulsa, taking the
position of edit0i:ial cartoonist.for the Tulsa
World, replacing the late Doug Marlette.
In 1989, he creatdd Plante Ink syndicate
which distributes his editorial cartoons to 40
subscribers throughout the United States.
His cartoons have been reprinted in The New
York Times, USA Today;The %~ashington
Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Los
Angeles Times, Newsweek, Newsweek
International (Europe), Newsweek Japan,
Playboy; Sports Illustrated, Discover, CBS,
CNN, college and high school textbooks and
even the Iowa Achievement Test.
In 1985, Bruce won Showtime’s Funniest
Person in Aa’aerica Contest. He performed
standup for 4 years for audiences as large
as 3,000 and speak~s to more than 30 civic
groups and schools every year.
The show begins with a reception on
~lt~ursday, JanualT 6th from 6-9pm and
continues throughout the month, www.okeq.
org
Free help
By Steven Petrow
&even Petrozv is tt§e author of"The Essential
Boot: ofGay Manners &Etiquette. Send
him your questions at qUeerieS@live.com.
"Too affectionate at the mall?"
is not to hook-up; you’re making a political
statement.
¯ Follow the leader: Breal~ only one rule
at a time. Don’t go rogue on your comrades,
(i.e. no name-calling, clashing with police).
° Be clean and kissable: Bring your breath
mints; you may be kissing a lot of strangers.
Don’t hog the best kissers. If everyone else is
moving on to a new partner, it’s time to let
go.
Elton John to sing
against Prop 8
Elton John will perform a private concert
in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 19 to raise
money for the ongoing federal lawsuit against
Proposition 8, the voter-passed constitutional
amendment that re-banned same-sex marriage
in California.
~tle concert, to benefit the American
Foundation for Equal Rigi~ts, which hired
the gay side’s superstar attorneys, Ted Olson
and David Boles, will take place at the Green
Acres estate of billionaire political fundraiser
Ron Burlde.
"We are deeply honored to have the
support of Sir Elton John," said AFER Board
President Chad Griffin. ’!The American
Foundation for Equal Rights stands for the
enduring principle that all Americans are
created equal, and believes that ending statesanctioned
discrimination is a critical step we
must tal~e toward ending the hate crimes and
suicides that continue to claim the lives of
young Americans."
John has not always been a supporter of
same-sex marriage. On Nov. 12, 2008, eight
days after voters passed Prop 8, he told USA
Today: "What is wrong with Proposition 8 is
that they went for marriag.e Marriage is going
to put a lot of people off, the word ’marriage’.
... I dont want to be married. I m very happy
with a civil partnership. If BY people want to
get married, or get together, they should have
a civil partnership.... Heterosexual people get
married. We can have civil partnerships."
Prop 8 was struck down as
unconstitutional at the federal district court
level. The ruling is currently on appeal at the
U.S. 9th Circuit Court ofAppeals, which
heard oral arguments on Dec. 6.
For concert ticket information, e-mail
events@afer.org.
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Tulsa Eagle Staffready to serve the crowd at thier 2009 New Years Eve Black &White Ball,
and did they ever!
Sooner &ate Softball Association Games promised an ex’citing summer 2010. Shown above is
Oklahoma Chaos Team ofOklahoma Ci~ Gorin photo
.............MORE Photo’s on page 11
8 January 1, 2011
AffirmingChurch
in Owasso expands
ministry to gay
OWASS0;OK (PR)~ ~.Table
UCC h~ ~0urd~ and ~fi~ort for
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Youth gr~U~ is c~i~ ~nPlace.
~ey m;et0n F~i~ay ev~fiings from
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3rd Monday in Janua~ they will have
k PF~G meeting from 7’8 p.m. Rev
Melinda Foster leads the congregation
and they meet at 202 S Cedar, Suite
E, Ow~so OK 74q55. Rev. Melinda
Foster can be reached at 918-693-
0458. For more information visit:
http://opentableucc.com/
Nommanons
Comm ity Heroes
TULSA, OK (PR)
Oklahomans for Equality is now
taldng nominations to recognize
individuals or groups who have made
an impact on the work for equality
for the LGBT community. These
awards are presented at the annual
Equality Gala on April 30, 2011,
Tulsa Convention Center Ballroom.
The following awards are presented:
Lifetime Achievement Award-
Recognizes a lifetime dedication
tothe cause of equality for LGBT
community in O~ahoma. Past
recipients include Nancy McDonald,
Dennis Neill and Kelly Kirby.
This award is nor always presented,
annually.
Community Heroes- Recognize
~hose individuals and groups who have
represented or served our community
in the previous year. Many of these
hdroes have "taken a bullet" for our
cause. Past recipients include Council
Oak Mens Chorale, Jim Roth, Carol
Crawford, Tim Williams, and Kelly
Carter.
The Russell Bennett Award
for Spiritual Inclusion - Presented
to a faith leader who leads and
supports affirming the faith of the
LGBT community in our local
congregations. Past winners include
Rev. Leslie Penrose, Rabbi Sherman
and Rev. Richard Ziglar.
Grand Marshal for the Tulsa Gay
Pride Parade June 11 th- Recognizes
an individual who has supported the
LGBT community in a courageous
and visible manner. Past recipients
have been 11 year old Noah Blatt
and the Rev Marlin Lavanhar for his
advocacy work for the gay community
in Uganda.
You can download a form at
http://www.okeq.org/wp-content/
uploads/2010/12/nominationform.
pdf Please return completed form to:
Oklahomans for Equality PO Box
2687, Tulsa, OK 74101 or email paul.
allen@okeq.org
Rev S eve uric
spirit of Christ MCC
2902 E 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
417-529-8480
Worship Sunday 6:00 PM
Community Meal Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
www.socmcc.org
Have a God filled and Blessed Day!
January 1, 2011
Creep ofthe Month
By D’Anne Witkowski
D’Anne ~tkowski has been gayforpay since 2003.
Shes aJ~eelance zortter andpoet (believe ~t:9. When she’s
not taking on the creeps ofthe world she reviews rock ~’
toll shows in Detroit with her ~oin sister
"John McCain"
10 January 1, 2011
I wish I still had my dog-eared and
tattered copy of Conduct Unbecoming so I
could send it to John McCain. Not that he’d
bother ro read it. The U.S. military’s vicious
anti-gay history with its vcitch-hunts and
outright persecution of gay service members
probably isn’t of much interest to McCain.
Especially since "don’t ask, don’t tell" solved
everything. Don’t you dare try
to tell him anything different.
During a Nov. 28
appearance on "State of the
Union" with host Candy
Crowley, McCain actually
had the audacity to claim that
"don’t ask, don’t tell" is an
effective policy that doesn’t harm anyone, gay
or straight, and that the call for its repeal is
just politics.
"There was no uprising in the military," he
said. "There were no problems in the military
with ’don’t ask, don’t tell.’"
"If you were gay it was a problem,"
Crowley interjected.
"No it wasn’t," McCain snapped. "It’s
called ’don’t ask, don’t tell,’ okay? Ifyou don’t
ask them, you don’t ask somebody, and they
don’t tell."
Got that? It works. End of story.
Crowley tried to ask McCain something
else, but he cut her off.
"I understand your point of view. I
understand the poil~t of view by the majority
of the media," he said. "But the fact is,
this was a political promise made by an
inexperienced president or candidate for
presidency of the United States."
In other words, it’s all Obama’s fault. He’s
too young to know what a good idea it is to
discriminate against homos in the military.
Why, when McCain was Obama’s age he had
to walk 15 miles in the snow uphill both ways
in order to make a campaign promise likd
that.
"The military is at its highest point
in recruitment and retention and
professionalism and capability," McCain
continued. "So to somehow allege that this
policy has been damaging the military is
simply false."
Tell that to the thousands of gays and
lesbians who have been booted out of the
military since "don’t ask, don’t tell" was
enacted. According to Servicemembers Legal
Defense Network, that number is upwards
~s"R’s cal~ed ’don’t ~
k, don’t te~,’ okay?
you don’t ask
Ithern, you don’t ask
IsorneSody, and they
~.on’t tell." ~
of 14,000. You may recall
that in 2002, amid a severe
shortage of Arabic-speaking
translators, the Army fired
six linguists trained in
Arabic simply because they
were gay.
Apparently McCain sees
this as some kind of success. "The fact is that
this system is working," he told Crowley.
McCain repeatedly stressed that he
wanted to know what the effect ~vill be of
letting gays serve openly - and that’s the
operative word, "openly." Because gays
already serve in the military, they just have
the weight of a government-mandated closet
on their backs threatening to tumble open
and ruin their careers ar any moment.
"I believe we need to assess the effect on
the morale and battle effectiveness of those
young Marines and’Army people I met at
forward-operating bases that are putting their
lives on the line every day," he said. Never
mind that some of these "young Marines and
Army people" are probably gay.
McCain Said he has had "a number of"
military folks come up ro him and say, "Look,
we fight together, we sleep together, we ear
together." His choice of anecdotes illustrates
one of the main concerns ofhomophobes:
that homosexuality is contagious, and the
best way to guard against it is to make sure
you never l~ow when and if it’s around you
and to punish gays and lesbians who dare
make such an enormous sacrifice to serve the
country.
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F ash Back
TobyJenkins, President, Oklahomansfor
Equality and Oklahoma State Representative
Al 3/IaAd~ey at the 30th Equality Gala, Tulsa.
Photo by Liz Ingersoll, Mia Bella [m~es
@the Copa, OKCfidy 2010. Gorin photo
@ Finishline, OKCJanua,y 2010. Gorin ghoto
@Alibis, OKCJune 2010. Godn ghoto
April 2010 Open Arms Youth Project hosts
P?vm Night. P,vm Queen, Brenda "G,andma"
Bolen and Prom I~%tg, Kim W,§#enhunt. Judy
G. Photo
Best Wishes For
Kel~ Kirby receives Lifetime Achievement
Award, p,~sented by N,znoy McDonald @ the
30Anniversary Equality Gala, ~dsa. Photo
3det,v Star Staff"
Ginger Lamar, Grand 3darshall 2010 OKC
Pride. Do,werphoto
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Sooner State Rodeo Association at the 2010
Tulsa Pride Parade. Judy Gphoto
2011, From The Metro Star Team @ Club 209, ~dsaJanua,7 2010, Ju4y G.
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Oklahoma Gay Rodeo Association @ the
Habana hzn Pool Party 3day 2010. Godn photo
By Rex Wockner*
Judges hint at Prop 8
case twists and turns
9t,§-Gtvuit Federal Court, APpoolphoto @Eric Risberg
The effort to undo California’s Proposition
8 inched forward Dec. 6 when a three-judge
panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of
Appeals entertained nearly three hours of oral
arguments from the attorneys in the case.
In an ornate courtroom on the third floor
of San Francisco’s historic James R. Browning
U.S. Courthouse, amid murals, stained glass
and statues dating to 1905, the attorneys
replayed some of their main arguments and
the judges offered hints of where the case
might go.
The gay side’s lawyers, who include
famed attorneys Ted Olson and David Boles,
sought to defend U.S. District Judge Vaughn
Walker’s ruling from August that Prop 8
violates the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of
equal protection and due process.
They also argued that the parties who
brought the appeal to the 9th Circuit -- the
activists who created Prop 8 and the deputy
county clerk of Southern California’s dusty
Imperial County -- have no legal "standing"
to have mounted this appeal ofWalker’s
ruling.
Those parties are trying to defend Prop
8 because all the public ot~cials who were
sued in the case -- including Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger and Attorney General (and
Gov.-elect) Jerry Brown -- have refused to
defend the voter-passed state constitutional
amendment that re-banned same-sex marriage
in November 2008 after it had been legal
for 4 1/2 months and after t8,000 same-sex
couples had married.
It is unclear if the court will grant the
Prop 8 proponents or Imperial County
standing to allow the appeal to move forward.
~e judges seemed unimpressed by Imperial
County’s desire to be let into the case. Among
other things, they seemed annoyed that the
deputy county clerk rather than the actual
clerk is pursuing the move.
As to whether the people who put Prop 8
on the ballot should be allowed to step into
the shoes of the state government and defend
a piece of the state constitution that the state
itself refuses to defend, the judges hinted
that they might bounce that question off of
the California Supreme Court to see hmv it
feels about the idea. If the 9th Circuit does
that, it could delay appellate rulings on both
the standing issue and the merits ofWalker’s
decision.
On the merits, Olson told the judges that
California has unconstitutionally "taken a
class of citizens and put them in a separate
category."
California gives same-sex couples all the
of marriage under
a domesticpartnership
law,
but prohibits
gay couples from
marrying. Under
another law. gay
couples who
go get married
somewhere else
also receive all
the California
rights of
marriage but
are prohibited
from calling
their marriage
a marriage
in California.
Yet other gay couples, who got married in
California or somewhere else before Prop
8 passed, are considered to be married in
California and are permitted to use the word.
It’s very messy.
All of this is discriminatory, Olson said.
It harms gay Californians. ~here is no legal
rational basis for it. It cannot be "justified,"
he said. "California has built a fence around
its gay and lesbian citizens and around the
institution of marriage," Olson told the
judges. "That is a violation of the equalprotection
clause and it’s a violation of the
due-process clause."
Attorney Charles Cooper for the Prop 8
proponents told the judges that his case in
defense of Prop 8 centers on "procreation."
In Coopers view, it is rational for the
state to limit marriage to men and women
because the reason marriage exists in the first
place is because sex between men and women
produces children. ~e state, he suggested,
has a unique interest in human unions that
are procreative.
At the end of the day, court-watchers were
talking about three things that piqued their
curiosity during the oral arguments:
* Will the case be delayed so the 9th
Circuit panel can sound out the California
Supreme Court on the question of whether
people who put initiatives on the ballot
should be able to defend those initiatives
when they are struck down by courts?
Regardless of whether the judges seek advice
from the California Supreme Court, the case
¯ cannot proceed if the 9th Circuit decides that
neither the Prop 8 proponents nor Imperial
County has legal standing to appeal. If they
do not, Walker’s ruling striking down Prop 8
would come back into force.
* In hearing the appeal of Walker’s ruling,
will the 9th Circuit rely solely on Walker’s
expansive trial record, which seems to
demolish most of the myths, lies, arguments
and opinions that historically have been used
to oppress gay and lesbian people? Or will
the 9th Circuit look at additional sources of
information and seek out other facts . ine
court hinted that it may review more than
just the District Court’s findings.
* And has the 9th Circuit perhaps hinted
that it plans to uphold \Valker’s decision but
in a way that would limit the case’s impac~ to
California, the only state that ever let gays get
married and then later took that right away
from them? The court spent a fair amount of
12 January 1, 2011
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ofBette Davis and other books aboutf!lms and
fihnmakers.
"Kahlua, Cream and Fiasco:
-he White Russian"
My cold lasted another week, so
forget about literary reticence. Let the gross
descriptions fly: Shot spewed out of my nose
like raw scrambled eggs, only darke,; more
translucent, and graced by tiny bloblets of
blood. My lungs hacked up a hocker so gray
it could have come out of an old coal miner.
When I wasn’t wiping smears of sputura
off my hands, sheets and nearby skin mags,
! contemplated my recent poor behavior.
Dan was right: I’d become "an old-fashioned
asshole." Dan was nothing but affectionate
with me, even after I spat goose-shit-green
mucous onto his pillow while he slept. He
deserved better from me. So did my friends.
When I stopped being viral, I invited
Craig and Kyle to dinner. Surprisingl); Craig
didn’t hang up on me when I called. "I’m
sorry..." I began. He cut me off: "Listen,
dollface - I’ll forgive you anything as long
as you keep your tongue off my boyfriend."
"Right-O!" I sang out, amxiery turning me
strangely into Terry-Thomas in some British
war comedy. "How about dinner here on
Saturday? It’s Chicken Cacciatore and an
after-dinner drink that doesn’t suck." All was
well.
Dinner xvas a disaster. Dan was late, so
I had to wield the vacuum cleaner and a
can of Pledge and set the table while trying
to make what turned out to be an absurdly
complicated "hunter’s style" chicken with
only half the ingredients the recipe called
for. (I hadn’t bothered with a shopping list.
"Calling Dr. Freud! STAT!") The result
was a greasy; taste-free horror - no wild
mushrooms, no fresh sage or thyme, clumpy
years-old garlic salt instead of garlic....
"Hunter’s style?" What were they hunting
- something outof Oliver Twist?
Having tasted the cacciatore, I downed
some Tormore Single Malt and became
morose. But when Dan waltzed in mere
minutes before Craig and Kyle were supposed
to show up, my irrepressible life force
returned. [ became hostile. Craig and Kyle
thus entered during the second act of _Who’s
Afraid ofVirginia Woolf_, with me playing
both George and Martha. I behaved terribly;
Dan was rightly embarrassed. I might have
summoned enough dignity not to spend the
whole evening staring at the gap between
Kyle’s bottom shirt button and his belt. a
space out of which a perfect tuft of soft hair
emerged. Craig noticed, much to his giee and
my continuing disgrace.
But dessert was fiibulous! Ttxe White
Russian is one of my favorite cream-based
cocktails because of its subtlety, simplicity
and relative lack of.sweetness. It’s got a little
Kahlua for a cafd au lair effect, vodka for
some kick and thick, chilled heavy cream
for the mouth-to-belly bliss that only cold
dairy fat can provide. Still, two rounds of
White Russians wasn’t enough to make up for
hurling lettuce fragments and bacon chunks
in Craig’s face after discovering that puppy
Kyle had been gobbled up by Jabba the Hut.
Am I still bitter? You bet your elephantine
ass I am.
~-he White Russian
1 part Absolut
1/2 part coffee liqueur
1 part chilled heaW cream
Put some ice in a shaker and add all
the ingredients; put the cap on and swirl it
around a bi{ rather than shake it. (After all,
you’re not trying to make liquor butter.) Pour
through strainer into a good-looking glass
and serve.
time discussing a 1996 case from Colorado in
which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a
state constitutional amendment that deprived
gay people of anti-discrimination protections
that Colorado governments previously had
extended ro them.
A "narrow" ruling against Prop 8 by the
9th Circuit could bring same-sex marriage
back to California but possibly thwart Olson,
Boles and the American Foundation for
Equal Rights’ desire to take before the U.S.
Supreme Court the proposition that samesex
couples have a constitutional right to get
married in all states.
Lesbian becomes Colorado
Supreme Court justice
Monica Marquez became the first openly
gay or l~sbian member of the Colorado~
Supreme Court when she was s~vorn in Dec.
10.
Her partner, Sheila Barthel, helped her
put on her black robe at the ceremony.
Marquez, 41, previously served as deputy
attorney general.
Spacey won’t discuss
sexual orientation
Actor Kevin Spacey told The Daily
Beast on Dec. 15 that he’s not interested in
discussing his sexual orientation.
"I have not given up my right to privacy,"
Spacey said. "People have different reasons for
the way they live their lives. You cannot put
everyone’s reasons in the same box. It’s iust a
line I’ve never crossed and never will."
"You have to understand that people who
choose not to discuss their personal lives
are not living a lie." he continued. "That
is a presumption that people jump ro.... I
iust don’t buy into that the personal can be
political. I just think that’s horseshit."
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Janua~ 20tl
"Take a cSance on ~ove, Gemini!"
Sun squaring Saturn adds the weight
of age and responsibility, but Venus
enters Sagittarius, leading affections
and aesthetics toward new adventures.
She gets in the middle of that square
offering frivolous escape that can too
easily complicate problems at hand, but
she also offers some creative solutions.
ARIES (Narch 20- Apri~ 19):
The responsibilities of work and
relationships can feel oppressive. A
romantic adventure is much needed. If
partnered, plan a getaway. If single, a
stern attitude can be sexy, but balance
it with playful warmth. (Think gym
coach!)
TAURUS (Apri~ 20 - Nay 20}: As hard
as you’ve been working, you’re entitled
to a much-needed release. Find an
appropriate place to scream and let it all
out. If you really need to beat someone
there are eager victims. Just keep it
safe and consensual.
GEN~N~ (Nay 21o June 20): Play only
for funsies. Don’t take any bets. but
take a chance on love or a passionate
facsimile. Incredible sex is no basis for
a solid relationship. Take it one day at a
time and see what else there is.
CANCER (June 21o Ju~y 22): A strong
sense of responsibility at home can be
a millstone or a motivator. Go with the
latter. Once you drag your tush into
action, momentum will make the rest of
it a lot easier.
LEO (Ju~y 23 - August 22): Even you
may have inarticulate moments, but just
take them as a creative challenge. A
little playfulness can boost morale and
productivity. Too much, not so good. If a
few jokes and your dazzling smile aren’t
enough, turn it up slowly.
V~RGO (August 23 - September 22):
Your best investment of time, energy
and money is in your own home and
community. Think ahead before taking
on responsibilities. Spreading humor
and good will at home or close by will
help build your standing.
L~BRA (September 23 - October
22): The weight of the world seems to
be on your shoulders. Opportunities
can be hard to find, but they’re there!
A lighthearted chat with a sister
(genetic or otherwise) can help you get
perspective.
SCORHO (October 23 - November
21): Life is tough, but don’t let current
troubles wear you down. When you
catch yourself worrying, channel that
into constructive thought toward a
solution. Stick to basics and remember
what’s important.
November 22
- December 20): The money crisis
will hit everyone. You may be worrying
too much on a personal level. Focus
on your personal assets, the kind
you would still have even if you were
penniless and naked. Never forget: You
almost always fare better than most.
CAPRICORN (December 21
- January- 19): You’re at the top of your
game, but what’s next? The answer to
that is not as urgent as it may seem.
Relax, indulge in a romantic or sensual
retreat, and the hard questions will gain
perspective,
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February
18): The world’s troubles are the
world’s, not necessarily your own.
Discussing global and personal worries
with friends will help balance it all out.
For answers to the world’s problems
and your own, look across borders and
oceans.
HSCES (February !9- Narch 19):
Put your deep, dark imagination to
work. Even in a bleak future there are
opportunities. You can be inspired to
find them for yourself and to guide
others. Even if the light at the end of the
tunnel is an oncoming train you could
ride it out.
Community for
People iving
with
H V/A DS
A 50I c (3) Not] Profit Organization
Our House, Too offers a variety of
activities for people who are HIV+ and
or living with AIDS to help combat the
social isolation that many of our
people live through each and everyday.
We provide a Toiletry and Household
Pantry for those who are HIV+
and or living with AIDS who cannot
afford to purchase these items for
themselves. We invite anyone who
would like to volunteer or provide financial
assistance to please contact
us by phone 918-585-9552 or e-mail
ourhousetoo9865@sbcglobal.net
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14 January 1,201t
During the Metro Star’s time in
publication Oklahoma and America has
experienced great changes including two
major elections, inclusion of GLBT persons
among those with Federal Hate Crimes
protection, the OKC and Tulsa School
districts adopting policies protecting gay
students from harassment and bullying, the
tremendous growth of Oldahoma’s gay rights
advocacy organizations and at presstime
finally the end of legal discrimination for
GLBT Americans in the US military.
However as 2010 concludes on this
happy note Chaz \gard, at age 7t, has made
the decision to retire after publishing the
newspaper for over 7 years. "It’s time for me
to relax, I want to do some traveling, and will
continue to help advance total equality for
GLBT people."
In conclusion the Metro Star wishes to say
that they were proud to be part of the GLBT
community of Oklahoma and the region,
thanking our advertisers and readers for 7
great years. We come to a close xvith a recap
of the highlights of 2010, and in this last
issue we say thank you and we appreciate
the support everyone has given us.
Another endeavor has been their Cooking
for Ct~ange Program which has been selling
freshly made homemade tamales as a means
for fundraising. A dozen tamales are only
$24 and are available in pork, chicken or
vegetarian style. Contact P-Flag to order
some!
P-Flag Enid also wants .to announce
that nominations are open for their 2011
Stand Awards, which are open to GLBTQA
individuals, businesses, organizations, media,
artists and other categories of Oklahomans
~vho have improved life for the GLBT
community in the state. They are also seeking
similar groups interested in partnering with
P-Flag as a Communty Parmer sponsor
to keep the work of the Center going and
growing. Enid P-Flag is a 501c3 organization
so contributions are tax deductible.
To contact Enid P-Flag one can call
toll free 1 800 878 5298, or logon pflag@
enidglbt.org..
Flash Back
I~cmr & Chaz 200~
January 1, 2011
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PROUD • V N OM UN
"From the day of ourfofi:n,4ifl:g,
we have proclaimed that every
man and woman on this Earth
:h45 rights,, and dignity and
11ttitcbless value because they bear
~rnagc of the maker of
ven.and ta;rth .. »
• Ge~rge W. Bu~h, .
• Toaugb./al. ~J>eech;
January 20, 2005
State~entl?y:M:att Forc=m.a11'✓ •
· μecut~e Djrector, Natio11af~a;r
. andI:.esbian'Fask Force • " ., C ,:•\ ,'" •• " ,,
Page 5
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Little Rock ·
F ayettevitle·~·"'i
Fort .
Spri
Club nv opens in
Kansas Ci
by Greg Steele
January 18, 2005
■
KANSAS CITY, MO- The long awaited
opening of KC's newest club opened their
doors to the public on January 6th.
Studio@NV Video Bar officially opened
at 4:30pm. A year under construction the
dub also has a dance side that will be
open on Jan 21st. The grand opening
private party is planned for the 20th.
"You'll be blown away at the light show
and we have some of the cutest bartenders in
town." said General Manager, Chad
Mantooth.
Located in the site of a former Buick
deaiership, the club will have three bars,
a state of the art dance bar, a video bar
and two patio's. The rooftop bar and
patio is the place for a grand view of
downtown Kansas City. NV plans to
be KC's first GLBT totally nonsmoking
bar. Smoking will be allowed on
the patio. In addition to the club area's,
the building \vill feature 23 lofts to be
named "The Buick Lofts" and will
range in size from a studio to 2500
square feet.
Studio@nv video bar is open at 4:30 to
!:30 Monday through Saturday with 1/
2 price martini's from 4:30-8:30
Monday through Friday.
The Dance Club starting January 21st
will be open Thursday, Friday and
Saturday 1 0pm to 1 :30am.
Located at 220 Admiral Blvd. on the
corner of 7th and McGee in downtown
KCMO. If you need further directions
or have any questions, you may call
816.421.NVKC or check out the
website at http:/ /www.nv-kc.com.
Page 6
Arkansas Anti-Gay
Foster care Ban
Overturned
LITTLE ROCK - Finding that children
are not harmed by living with gay or
lesbian parents, an Arkansas court today
struck down a stllte regulation that
banned gay people and anyone living in a
household with a gay adult from being
foster parents in the st:2.te. The American
Civil Liberties Union brought the
lawsuit ag:ainst the state in 1999 on behalf
of three prospective foster parents.
''Throughout this case, the state has
relied on ugly stereotypes to deny
children in the Arkansas foster care
system the chance of having the widest
possible pool of foster wnilies available
to them,'' said Rim Sklar, Executive
Director of the ACLU of Arkansas.
"We're very pleased that the court sa~
through these arguments and has
recognized that gay and lesbian people
can provide homes just as loving and
smble as anyone else's."
In his findings, Circuit Court Judge
Timothy Fox flatly rejected many of the
claims the state had made about gay and
lesbian people's suitability as parents. In
his decision, Fox wrote: "(Psychology
pioneer) Jerome Bruner has suggested
that one of the reasons people believe in
om system of justice may be as simple as
'ow: faith that confrontation is a good
way to get to the bottom of things.' The
'confrontation' in this case has presented
us all with an excellent opportunity to
replace ignorance with knowledge and to
make an informed decisionbased on
information as opposed to assumption."
Among Judge Fox's findings of fact
• Being raised by gay parents doesn't
increase the risk of psychological,
behavioral, or academic problems for
children.
• Children of lesbian and gay parents are
just as well adjusted as children of
straight parents.
• There is no factual basis for saying that
heterosexual parents might be better able
to guide children through adolescence
than gay parents.
• There are no reasons that health,
safety, or welfare of a foster child might
be negatively impacted by living in a
foster home where there is a gay person
present.
• The blanket exclusion can hurt
children by excluding a pool of effective
foster parents.
"Throughout the trial we presented a
variety of experts who proved that the
state's justifications for this ban were
nothing but baseless myths about gay
people," said Leslie Cooper, a staff
attorney with the ACLU's Lesbian and
Gay Rights Project. "This is a victory
not only for gay families, but for the
many children in the Arkansas foster
care system who now have a better shot
at finding a good home."
After Arkansas's Child Welfare
Agency Review Board established a
policy in 1999 that "no person may serve
as a foster parent if any adult member of
that person's household is a .
homosexual," the ACLU filed a lawswt
in state court challenging the policy on
behalf of three Arlwisans who are
challenging the ban:
William Wagner of Waldron, who
works in an optical laboratory. Wagner
has been married for 31 yClltS and has
two adult children. Although he is a
married heterosexual, be is disqualified
from serving as a foster parent because
his gay son sometimes lives at home.
Wagner .and pis wife hope to serve as
foster parents because they alrea~y
provide em~rgency shelter to teens who
have been physically abused and kicked
out of their homes for being lesbian or
gay and would like to be available to take
care of teens in the foster care system.
Matthew Lee Howard, a teacher, who
lives with his partner Craig Stoopes, a
librarian, in Little Rock. The couple has
been in a committed relationship for 19
years, is currently raising two children,
and hopes to serve as foster parents.
Anne Shelley of Fayetteville is a
community organizer for various nonprofit
organizations and woul9. like to
serve as a foster parent. She is prevented
from doing so under Arkansas law
because she is a lesbian.
Leslie Cooper and James Esseks of the
ACLU's Lesbian & Gay Rights Project,
Grif Stockley of the ACLU of Arkansas,
and cooperating attorneys David Ivers
and Emily Sneddon represent the
prospective foster parents.
1 !
February 2005
by Andrew Collins
"Cooking-School
Vacations"
Photorigbt: You can take cooking classes taught by some
of the leading chefs in the Southwest at the acclaimed
Santa Fe School of Cooking.
Given that many travelers put as much
thought into picking the right restaurants as they
do choosing appealing hotels and sightseeing
attractions, it's little wonder that cooking-school
vacations have become extremely popular in
recent years. After all, if you're already a fan of
eating outstanding food, it makes perfect sense to
explore your culinary passions a bit further and
learn how to prepare the great meals you enjoy.
Whether you're a die-hard chef with professional ambitions or simply a fan of
good cooking who's keen on picking up a few culinary tips, you're likely to find a
cooking-school adventure that suits yow: interests (and budget). Opportunities to
learn bow to cook while traveling range from taking a class or two at a local
cooking school or country in~ to booking a complete educational getaway that
includes several days of intensive cooking instruction as well as accommodations,
meals, and day trips to farmers' markets and restaurants. The cost can range from
$50 for a single demonstration class at a cooking school to several thousand dollars
per person for a wecklong, all-inclusive package. In most cases, you're responsible
for getting to and from the destination.
Although there arc no cooking-school vacations geared exclusively to the lesbian
and gay market, plenty of gay-popular destinations - from San Francisco to
Vermont to Barcelona - offer these food-based educational excursions. Taking one of
these trips can be great fun whether you're traveling with yow: honey or with a
group of pals, but it's also an excellent way to make new friends; indeed, cooking
schools draw plenty of single travelers.
If you're looking for an informal, unstructured experience, where you plan your own
trip but take some cooking courses on your own, consider booking a class or two at the
esteemed Santa Fe School of Cooking, whose instructors include some of the top chefs in this
gay-friendly arts mecca in New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Topics cover a wide
range of food styles, from the cuisine of Mexico to Southwest tapas. Classes arc offered
several times per week and typically cost from $50 to $65 apiece; each one concludes with a
full meal featuring the delicious food prepared.
A number of inns around the country offer occasional cooking-class weekends, which
typically run from two to four days and are especially popular with couples seeking a
romantic retreat. In Kennebunkport, Maine - which is dose to such gay-friendly destinations
as Portland and Ogunquit - the lavish White Barn Inn offers weekend cooking-school
packages throughout the year. These three-day, two-night events begin with a Friday
afternoon tea reception, followed by a tour of the inn's impressive wine cellar, where you're
also treated to a tasting of several fine vintages. On Saturday you participate in a cooking
class in the state-of-the-an demonstration kitchen, followed by a mixoiogy course in the bar.
You then get to sample some of the dishes you saw demonstrated in class earlier in the day
during the six-course dinner on Saturday evening, in the \Vnire Barn's highly acclaimed
restaurant. Guests also receive _The White Barn Inn Cookbook_. Prices start at about $400
per person, double-occupancy.
Vermont, which has become a favorite gay destination in recent years, ... continued page-32
Page 8
' The Queen City of
the Southwest ?
From the Editor
January 20, 2005
TULSA, OKLAHOMA Located in the
center of a potentially gay business boom.
Sound like a fantasy? Well, look what is
within 175 miles, just a three hour drive.
Oklahoma City, Stillwater, Muskogee,
McAlester, Miami, Witchita, Joplin,
Springfield, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, a
huge GLBT population estimated at near
150,000.
Yes, Tulsa, OK
has an opportunity
to become a
major gay /lesbian
city. Shake the
Bible Belt syndrome.
Gay is not
unique in this
year of 2005. Gay
does not have to
be in the closet.
Gay is not a lifestyle,
it is a life! Gay /Lesbian is not a
nasty word with a connotation of deviate.
Homosexuality has been accepted around
the globe and has become common place.
Teen's think of sex as just sex, it doesn't
matter if it is with the opposite sex or
same sex. If you prefer same sex or
opposite sex, no big deal. It's just sex.
What does the Tulsa business community
have to offer the GLBT tourist or those
wanting to relocate? Is there a hotel that
seeks gay business? NO. Is there a
restaurant that caters to gay people? NO.
Is there a predominateiy gay area for
housing? NO. Are there shops that as;;.
for your business? A FEW. Are ,here
gay /lesbian bars? \'ES. Bars, clubs, disco's
country western, cruise, neighborhood,
and just bars. ls that it? NO.
Tulsa has a percentile of GLBT professional
people equal to any major city.
Attorney's, Accountants, Doctors,
Realtors, Nurses, Artists, Writers,
Insurance Agents, Engineers, Business
Managers, Teachers, Pastors and of
course Cosmetologist. A fabulous group
of entertainers, Shopping Centers,
Theater, beautiful scenery, parks, museums,
recreational area's. Tulsa has
everything a city needs to attract gay/
lesbian business. To attract gay business
development and tourism. Except, two
major factors, gay pride and organization!
Tulsa has the foundation for growth with
the GLBT Center, a GLBT Business
organization, we
have a Human
Rights Organization,
we have
GLBT religious
leaders and
community out
reach organizations.
Yes and
how much
support do they
receive £rpm the
over all gay
population. Most
of these nonprofit
organizations say they are struggling
to keep afloat. I asked one business
owner if he belonged to the Gay Business
Association, and he replied, "I didn't
know we had one." Another said he
belonged to the "Tulsa Rainbow Business
Organization" ar one time, but the group
decided to cease because there were only
ten active members.
In the last two months there have been
three gay owned business closing in Tulsa
ti1a~ I know of, maybe more. Could be
the bar market was overly saturated.
Niche clubs seem :o be doing well. That
is a good sign Tulsa has a diverse group of
people who have found a club they enjoy.
Persona]y .............. continued next page
Page 9
Photo: Night Club in the Brady District.
I prefer a nice plush piano bar with
entertainment, hunky bartenders and
good selection of exotic martini's. Fine
wine and food would make my day! I
might rent a booth by the month. If
anyone out there would consider opening
such a place, let me know and I
promise to be your best customer.
As an Oklahoma native, I've watched
the State grow in positive attitude
toward her GLBT citizens. Tolerance
for some, but for the most part the
attitude has changed from gay
bashing and hatred to live and let
live. Just because we can't legally
ma.tty in Oklahoma is no excuse to
sit back and grow stagnant, or move
to Massachusetts.
Star Media, Ltd., the publisher of this
magazine is so confident in the
future of Tulsa's GLBT community,
we are now publishing the STAR
here in Tulsa and will continue to
cover and distribute to the Four
State Region of Arkansas, Missouri,
Kansas and Oklahoma. People
we've talked with, all agree that a
home based news publication is an
essential part of every growing
community. We are excited and
look foiward to becoming a part of
Tulsa's future. Our growth has been
gradual, but strong. This issue is our
largest ever, with 40 pages. Our distribution
has grown from 1000 to 5000 in just
over a year. We distribute free of charge
and depend on advertising from the
GLBT and allied business community for
our existence. Without it we could
Clothing & Gift Shop in the Cherry Street
Image, convenience, quality products and not survive. The response has been
service are key to any successful business. tremendous with the February issue
Offer the GLBT community something having a record number of advertisers.
they want and don't have, let them know We may not be the largest paper in the
you have it and treat them with respect state, but we are gaining ground thanks to
and they will support you. a very supportive Oklahoma community
and the 4 states region.
TIJLSA, "The Queen City of the
Southwest". Possibilities abound, the
potential is here. The Brady District,
Cherry Street, East Village, Mid Town
area's are prime locations to consider for
offices, shops, clubs or restaurants. We
just have to make it happen by becoming
more united in the efforts to serve the
community and develope a strong, well
organized entity dedicated to the success
of all.
"United We Stand, Divided We Fall"
Editor in Chief
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Press Release
January 21, 2005
OKLAHOMA CITY. A fundraiaer to
benefit the. Winds Houa~ will he held
' Saturday, February 26, 2005, at 10:30
p.m., •t Club Rox inside the Hollywood
Hotel & Suites in Oklahoma City.
This will be our second annual fuodra,iscr
for the Winds· House. The featured event
will be a Turnabout Show. in which our
club aiid test:aurant employees will be
perfotmi,ng and contributing their tip11 to
the Winds H~1,1se.
A great tum.out is expected again this
yeat'md we hope to surpass the amount
collecttd at last years event.
MARDI GRAS DAY, . ' . . AKA
FAT TUESDAY
/
Every year, N~ .Q.dlan; shuts down
and throws the· p~ of parties.
Everywhere else · • it's just
another Tuesday Orleana
it's Mardi Gras! Mardi Gas is more than
a single day of ceie\,rition. It's a stiu:c of
mind.
Mardi Gas teflects and defines . the
cultural traditions of Nevi Odcan11. Most
"outsiders" assume ~ Gras takes
place on a single day; this .is true. Matdi
Gms is French fui Fat Tuesday. Some
time ago, the tradition a
fatted ctlf on
beginning of . . . . fast.
Thu,, the c~g of the pb.raae,,::11at
Tuesday.'' ·,·
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2902 E. 20th Street, Joplin Missouri·
Sydney New .Mardi Gras * and Gay Games® Chicago ~
Announce International
Partnership
21 January 2005
U~ I Sydney, .A.u,tralia -- The
Games and the New Sydney
Gay and Lesbian Matdi ~ras t~ay
announced a multi-yeat mtemauonal
partnership designed to s~ngthen two
of the world's largen and most beloved
in~miriooal gay and lesbian events.
In a joint announcoment &om Chicago,
h<>St of Gav Gables VIJ,. and Sydney •. site
of the world's largett LGBT Mardi Gras
festival, the new pattnecship bro~dcn,
the worldwide visibility of both ~eots.
1Utching two of the world's tnost
vibrant and gay and lesbian-friendly
cities, the new .rdationship will also '
enhance tourism and batin,~?Y between
the LGBT communities in the USA and
Australia. , , , , . continued pagc-29
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"Alternatives
to the bar scene"
Some of us really are not all that into
the gay bar scene. Just because your gay
does not necessarily mean you HA VE to
go to gay bars. First of all I really have
never particularly liked the idea of going
to a dark bar to find someone. It is rather
a creepy feeling. First you have to put up
with all the smoke. And then after you
get home you have to wash or have
everything dry-cleaned. It just isn't
worth it. Oh yea, smokers have their
rights? Well, what about us nonsmokers?
We should be able to go
somewhere and not HA VE to have that
ciguette smell and smoke everywhere.
But aside from smoking the bar scene
still does very little for me. I prefer to do
my drinking with friends in my own
apartment or at parties.
friendlyand has lots of straight
customers.
The MCC Church in town is another
place where I have found a lot of friends.
Seems like a lot of gay men attend the
MCC Church with the hopes of finding
someone to share their life "W-ith. I even
attended a meeting of PFLAG (Parents
and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) even
thou I am not a parent of a gay person
and I met some wonderful guys there.
I looked in the last issue of the
Ozarks Star and saw a listing for different
otgllnizations in the area and have
already checked some of them out. You
just have to be forward and talk to
people I guess. I have met guys at the
supermarket, at the malls while shopping
and even when I walk my dog in the
park. I am really not against bars but I
am just saying that the bar scene does not
rule my life. I have plenty of interests
being gay without the bar scene.
I love the Ozarks Star in that it tells
us what is going on in the community
besides the bar scene. Thanks Ozarks
Sou: for being here.
Quotable Quotes
"I know that many of you wanted to see
my husband and some of you had
questions out there. Is he hot? Yeah. Is
he hung? Yeah. Is he [she waved her
hand to suggest bisexual]? Not unless
you can give a better (she mimicked
eating a banana) than me."
Lucky for me I live in a large city and
they have lots of activities going on all
the time. The gay/lesbian community
center is always having entertaining
events going on. I have met a lot of other
gays at dinner parties. My mature friends - Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom, filling
have their Prime Timers organization in for her husband, San Francisco
and they are always having events. Mayor Gavin Newsom, addressing a
In Oklahoma City I usually stay at fundraiser for New York's gay Empire
State Pride Agenda, Oct. 21.
the Habana Inn and you r----------------------can
always meet a lot of
people out at the pool
area. I have driven to
Kansas City and they
have two gay owned Bed
and Breakfast Inns there.
I have driven down
to Eureka Springs,
Arkansas where they say
almost everyone in town
is gay. But the gay
owned bar is only gay
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Page 16
Cable TV Gives Birth
to Slew of New Gay
Programming
Written By Ross von Metzke
On the forthcoming Logo channel.
conceived by figureheads at MTV ~nd
VH-1, programs will range from a series
on coming out experiences produced by
Cher and Chastity Bono to realitv
series on gay cops and gav dream ,
weddings. ,
On cable TV's here!, a gav parenting
series, a holiday drama about, a
teenager's two gay dads and numerous
gay themed films acquisitioned from
film studios across the world round out
the roster of programming.
~~ on the Palm Springs based Q
Televmon, a daily gay talk show and
the gay soap opera Paradise Falls play
mostly to audiences in Southern
California and Manhattan.
For years, mainstream cable
networks like HBO and Showtime have
enticed gay viewers with shows like Six
Feet Under, Oz, The L Word and Queer
as Folk - p~ograms featuring gay
characters without succumbing to the
standards and occasional censorship of
network TV.
No~, chan~els geared toward gay
and _lesbian audiences specifically are
making a play for financial success. Gav
TV has officiallv arrived ,
Cablevision, Systems ·Corp.
a1:1~ounced yesterday that it is offering
dtgi.tal customers monthly subscriptions
Dish _Network offers three-hour payper-
view blocks of the channel for
S3.99.
Regent Entertainment co-founders Paul
Colichman :md Stephen Jarchow founded
here! in August of 2003 and the service
is now available in one form or another
in more than 30 million cable and
satellite TV homes nationwide. It got a
nearly two year head start on Logo
which Viacom Inc. plans to launch '
s~metime this year as a digital channel
with wider distribution.
_"They all want to serve the gay and
lesbian community and they want to
do it in a way that makes money "
:olichman col~ !'lewsday on Tu~sday.
And because it ts a premium service.
anyone who doesn't want gay and -
lesbian programming doesn't have to
get it."
Colichman said here! claimed $15
million in revenue for the first vear and
has pl_a~s to spend $50 million this year
on o_r1gtnal f'.rogramming and acquiring
syndicatton nghts to series and films.
Cablevision's nationwide satellite
se:vice called _v oom carries its own gayoriented
movie channel - DivineHD. A
company spokeswoman declined to say
whether Cablevision will carry Logo
which Viacom had planned to launch
next month but has not said whether
that is still the plan.
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Page 17 Ozarks Star
New Shakespeare Adaption
'The Merchant of Venice'
Rings with Gay Undertones
By Ross von Metzke
Provided by Gay Link Content .
Just weeks after American audiences
historians and church groups gave OHv'er
Stone's Alexander adaptation a big thumbs
down over the bi-sexual references,
another of history's beloved treasures is
getting the gay treatment.
Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is
getting a lot of heat for a scene in which
two male characters, Bassanio (Joseph
Fiennes) and Antonio Geremy Irons), head
up to Antonio's bedroom to discuss an
issue involving a deb~. Just as Bassanio is
leaving, he piancs one on Antonio - and
from the look of things, it's more
than just a friendly peck.
Director Mlchael Radford's
version of the classic story pushes a
lot of buttons and asks a number of
questions, which is whv scar Fiennes
said, he thrives while ~~rking with
the Bard's words.
''The great thing about
Sμakespeare and why he's so difficult
to pin down is his ambiguity," actor
Joseph Fiennes told Reuters. "He's
not saying they're gay or thev're
straight, he's leaving it up to his
actors ... I feel there has to be a great
love between the two characters ...
there's great .attraction. I don't think
they have slept together, but that's
for the audience to decide."
Co-star Jeremy Irons said tl1e kiss
doesn't say so much about the
character's sexualitv as it does about
the time period. ,
"In Shakespeare's time male
platonic iove was the highest form of
love," he said. "Male platonic
affection was regarded as a higher
form of love to male-female, even
husband and wife."
While promoting the film in New
York recently, Radford said he fe~t it
was important to emphasize
Antonio's love for Bassanio because
of the play's final act. in which
Bassanio's feelings for Portia and
Antonio are tested.
Page 18
Illinois Bans Anti-Gay
and Anti Transgender
Discrimination
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Praises Equality lllinois for Its Tireless
Work
WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. 12. Capping an
eleven year effort led by Equality Illinois,
the, ;Illinois House of Representatives
today passed a bill banning
discrimination against lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender persons. The
bill was first .introduced over thirty years
ago in 1974. When signed into law by
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, a
supporter of the measure, Illinois will
become the 15th state to protect gay
people from discrimination, and the 5th
state to protect transgender persons. The
bill cleared the State Senate yesterday by
a vote of 30-27 and the State House today
by a vote 65-51.
"We salute Equality Illinois and its
tireless leader, Rick Garcia, for today's
extraordinary achievement," said Matt
Foreman, Executive Director of the
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.
"This win again shows that dogged work
by state and local leaders and activists can
surmount enormous odds- and is real
salve to a community still hurting from
the results of November 2."
A non-discrimination bill first passed
the House in 1993, also because of the
work of Equality Illinois.
The law will add "sexual orientation"
to the state's existing nondiscriminati·on
statute which already bans discrimination
in employment, housing, public
accommodations or credit on the basis of
race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age,
disability, marital status and milit~ry
status. The definition of "sexual
orientation" includes provisions to
specifically cover transgender persons. A
non-discrimination biil first passed the
state House in 1993,
"The passage of this bill is a major
advancement for transgender people,
both in Illinois and countrywide,"
continued Foreman. "Once again, a state
has proven that when we dare to dream
to protect our entire LGBT community
with one bill- to cover everyone, legislators
respond. The activists in Illinois have done
a tremendous job." ·
Illinois becorp.es the fifth state to pass
explicit transgender-inclusive language in
its discrimination law, joining California,
Minnesota, New Mexico, and Rhode
Island. In addition, 72 cities and counties
have transgendet-inclusive nondiscrimination
laws on the books. With
the addition of Illinois, 27% of the U.S.
population now lives in a jurisdiction
with transgender discrimination
prnte~tion. Eight states have enacted
transgender-inclusive hate crime laws.
In addition ten states ban anti-gay
discrimination - Wisconsin, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, and Hawaii, New Jersey,
Vermont, New Hampshire, Nevada,
Maryland and New York.
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NSD Statement on
Claude Allen White
House Appointment
January 06, 2005
Washington, DC - Today, the National
Stonewall Democrats (NSD) issued a
statement on President Bush's
appointment of Claude Allen as White
House Domestic Policy Advisor.
"The architect of domestic policy for
the White House should be an advocate
for every American family," said Dave
Noble, NSD Executive Director.
"Claude Allen has advanced ideological
extremes in family policy that have
endangered the health of gay youth. His
record indicates that he would prompt
the White House to promote anti-gay
policy and attitude within the
administration. As an organization, we
are troubled by this appointment."
Allen was previously nominated by
President Bush for a seat on the 4th
Circuit U.S. Appeals court, but had
failed to receive Senate confirmation.
Allen is a staunch conservative and
abstinence activist. He has served the
Bush Administration as Deputy
Secretary of Health and Human
Services, where he has been described as
the administration's key advocate for
abstinence-only programs.
Claude A. Allen worked as an aide to
former Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC). In
1984, while serving
as press secretary
chapters across the nation. NSD is
committed to working through the
Democratic Party co advance the rights
of all people regardless of sexual
orientation or gender identity.
www.stonewalldemocrats.org
for the Helms'
senate campaign,
Allen accused
Helms' Democratic
opponent as having
ties "with the
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The Point Foundation
A Scholarship Lifeline For GLBT Students
Scholarship opportunities for.
exceptional students, ..-gardless of
their ~exual orientation or gender
identity; ·
The Point Foundation is the first and only
nationwide LGBT scholarship·.
organization that focuses exclusively on
granting assistance to. undergraduate,
graduate and post7graduate students of
distinction. Point Scholars are chosen for
their demonstrated leadership, scholastic
achievement, extracurricular activities,
involvement in the LGBT community and
financial or emotional need.
The most recent scholarship awarde.d was
announced on January 12, 20Q5. An
academic honorarium was .awarded to
James· Barnett, the. 18-year:-old: n9n9t'. .
student who was expelled in December
from Trinity Christian Academy 'in
Addison, Texas, in the greatcf·Dallas
mcttopo tan are . . . '. discovered Barnett W!1S · gay and
hosting My-Boi.com, a supportive Web site tor GLBT youths, school .oftidals
reportedly outed him to .his parents, who agteed to withdraw him fro'!Jf:thc academy
at the school's request, Barnett said. His parents then threatened to witliliold
financial support for colle~ in the fall, Barnett added, if he did not agree to go to a
college in Texas. Barnett hopes to attend school out of state. ·
The amount of the Point Foundation award will be determined after a financial
review in the spring, the foundation said fa a press release. 'We ~e·plea.sed to.present
this honor.aiium to James, an outstanding student turned away s~ply because of· his
sexual orientation," Vance Lancaster, executive director of the Poihl: Foundation,
said in the written statement. "This is a sadly common and vei:y real example of why
Point Foundation scholarships are necessary." .
The honorarium is ·separate from the Point Foundation's._an'nu,aI grams to GI.BT
scholars, which will be determined in April or May for the 2005.:2006 school year.
Applications are due March 1. · ·
"The Point Foundation is honored to. be in the position to bring this support to
James," Lancaster said. "As the Point Foundation grows, we hope to create a world
where students are not marginalized or turned away because of their sexual ·
orientation or gender identity--ever."
The application process is open to ill LGBT students nationwide regardless of levci
of education.
Application Period S01.rtS January 1, 2005
All applications must be received by March 1, 2005.
All additional materials must be received by March 15, 2005.
A decision will be made by May 1, 2005.
You can apply on-line at ( www.thcpointfoundation.org/apply.html)
Page 23
I Dee
A New Year and a New
Beginning
Well, first of all I want to say that I
am a PROUD gay man. It is just that
simple! I love my life and I am in it for
the long haul. I love living in the
Midwest and enjoy the changing of the
seasons. But, I am getting to the point
where things are going to have to change
in my gay world. I am tired of being the
scapegoat for all the stupid religious right
wing nuts, the Republican politicians and
the do-gooders of America. I own a
home, pay property taxes on it and have
a good job. Most of the people that I
work with know that I am gay and
understand that I was born that way. My
neighbors are very nice and seem to like
me as a neighbor. I keep my house in
good order and of course my lawn and
patio is the best kept on the block. But
this is 2005 and things has just GOT TO
CHANGE in my gay world. I am not
going .to tolerate being a second class
citizen anymore. I just won't do it! NO,
no and NOi
So, what am I going to do about it? First
off I am NEVER again going to hide in
the closet. I am NEVER again going to
tell someone that I have a girlfriend. I am
NEVER again going to be ashamed when
I walk into a store with my partner as we
are buying furniture or anything else. I
am NEVER again going to be
intimidated by any sales clerk or anyone
when I am shopping. When we check
into a motel or hotel I will ask for one
bed for both of us and think nothing
about it. I am a PROUD gay man and
the rest of America will just have to get
used to it.
I have met a few gay men who live in
Europe and they all are amazed when
coming to the United States how
intolerant so many Americans are to gays
and lesbians here. They think of America
as a land of guns and of right wing
religious nuts. They think that small
towns means small minds and I am
beginning to think that they are right. I
would love to live in a small town here
in the Midwest however I have just
learned that it is much easier foi: gay
people to live in larger cities.
What kind of America do we live in
when the State legislatures pay more
attention to gay civil unions than they
do to educating the children of America.
What right in America does some right
wing religious nut have to try to force
their religion down the throats of other
people. One's religious beliefs should be
kept to them.
Another thing I am going to do this is
year is NOT put up with bad or inferior
service ANYWHERE. You go into a
store to purchase something and the
clerk is on their cell phone talking to a
friend and trying to ring you up at the
same time or your waitperson is having a
bad day and wants you to feel sorry for
them or you walk into a bar and the
bartender is busy talking to his regular
customers and doesn't have time to get
you a drink. Nope, I am not going to
cake it any more. I am sick and tired of
having to deal with this, not only in the
straight community but in the gay
community as well. I love to hear of a
gay business that has gone out of
business and say that the gay community
.doesn't support them. Ha! If they gave
good service and appreciated their
customers they would have lots of
business. Just because a business is gay
owned that is not a sufficient reason to
give them your business unless they do
give good service.
So things are changing for me this year. I
am going to be much happier and I have
to bitch a little more to get good service
and what I deserve then I will. It is just
that simple!
Page24
Paula Martirlac has
b_ec;ri. writing for the gay and
lesbian press for more than 20
years. She served for three years as
the co-chair of the board of
directors of New York City's
Lesbian, ·Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Community Center,
where she founded a
Lesbian Notions
by Paula Martinac
FEBRUARY 2005
On The
Move
The week before George W. Bush's second
inauguration, 22 national gay-rights
organizations issued a unity statement, putting
forth in clear and almost stirring prose their
continuing commitment to working for a wide
range of issues to achieve full equality for
LGBT people. One of the things that struck me
about the joint statement was its dual definition
of "movement'' - first, as ''ao organized effort to
promote or attain an end," but also as simply
"the act of' moving." (YOU can read the full text
at www.lambdalegal.org and the websites of
other national groups.)
That second definition is profound, but it's
one we often forget. Indeed, it can be hard for
groundbreaking reading series individual gay people - esp_ecially those living in
called "In Our Own Write." ' hostile states - to see that we're in "the act of
______________ __,, moving" toward the attainment of'civil rights.
Many o( us are? in fact, &cirig brutal attacks from some. of the same people who
helped Bush. Wlll four more years in office. The joint st:u:ement from· otir national
l~ders, then, caμ help us stop and remember that even though the progress of civil
rights is maddeningly erratic, it is still progress.
. WJ;iat'~ con~sing, I thln,k, is that the word "movement" implies going. forward in a
linear fashion, like when you get in your car to go from point A to point B. But.
when rou think about it, driving is often not that direct. You may start off,malcing
great nme, but the~ th_ere might be traffic, an: accid~nt, or bad weat:her; yoμ: might get
a flat; or maybe you hit a detour for roadwork, which sends you off in another
direction or even in a circle. Ultimately, you get to poiot'B", but it took a lot longer'
than you hoped. · · ·
Recent even~ in g:iy politics look a lot like that driving metaphor. In the space of
11 short months tn 2003 and 2004, we saw two amazing triumphs: the U.S. Supreme
Court struck. do~n the remaining state sodomy laws, and same-sex couples began
le~y n:iarrymg 10_ Massachus<:tts. B_ut not long after, 4,000 lesbian and gay couples in
Califorrua had their legal marrtages annulled by the state. And in a political slam
dunk, 11 state anti-p,y-marriage amendments passed in a single day. As 2005 dawned,
however, we saw victory again: Illinois joined the list of states .with
antidiscrimination laws.
This is "movement''? Bumpy times like these could really throw our community
off-balance if we didn't keep the bigger picture in view - that vie are in the business of
fighting for nothing les~ than equality, like so many other groups (blacks, women)
before us have been dotng for decades, even centuries. And unfair as it may seem, the
road to _equality is:°'~ sI?~oth; neither blacks nor women: are anywhere nearing the
completion of their mdividual struggles for full rights.
Consider a little gay history. The fight against sodomy laws, for example, was a
long struggle. We all know about Michael Hardwick's challenge to Georgia's law in
~e eatly 1?80s, and the resulting antigay Supreme Court decision in 1986. But by the
um5 th~ high court heard _Bowers v. Hardwick_, legal analysts had alreadr, been
tuiilg attn at state sodomy laws for decades, witnessing the first victory over this
heinous legi~lation in Illino~s in 1961. And it had taken another agonizing eight years
for a seconct state, Connecticut, to follow suit. ..... continued nex page.
Page 25
lo addition, most of us are familiar
with the marriage-equality movement
that burst into public consciousness in
Hawaii in the early '90s and brought us
civil unions in Vermont and ultimately
the marriage victory in Massachusetts.
But the first same-sex couple to apply for
a state marriage license did so in
Minnesota back in 1970, when a lot of
people in our community weren't even
born and no anti-gay-marriage laws
existed. That couple is still in the news,
too: earlier this month, Jack Baker and
Michael McConnell sued to have their
marriage, which was performed by a
Methodist minister in the Twin Cities
recognized by the Internal Revenue '
Service. (Ibeir case, by the way, was
thrown out.)
History also teaches us that
"movement'' doesn't mean that evervone
walks together in lockstep. Both the·
black and feminist movements witnessed
considerable infighting over issues and
tactics. And the gay movement is no
different - within a day of the release of
the "unity" statement; some LGBT
activists rushed to criticize the major gay
organizations for putting marriage
equality so far down on its lists of goals,
which they said could be viewed as
retreating from the issue under pressure
from the far right. One Illinois activist
dismissed the national gay groups as
basically inconsequential and "out of
touch."
But while we're squabbling among
ourselves, let's remember that
"movement" may involve taking a step
forward, a couple back, and another off
to the side before we are able to go
forward again.
Quotable Quotes
"We need to educate the younger
generation of gay men because many
think that living with HIV is a real
doddle. They don't realize that there's
no cure; it's treatment for life and the
meds can have horrible side effects."
- Gay actor Rupert Everett to the
British AIDS magazine Positive Nation,
November issue.
HRC RENEWS CALL FOR
REPEAL OF 'DON'T ASK,
DON'T TELL,' AS PENTAGON
PONDERS TROOP SHORTAGE
'Any policy that keeps patriotic
Americans from serving during
wartime is bad for the nation,' said
HRC Political Director \"\'innie
Stachelberg.
Press Release:
Friday,Jan. 7, 2005
WASHINGTON-The Human Rights
Campaign today :renewed its call to repeal
the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
policy, in light of a report in today's
Washington Post stating that Army
officials are considering changing
Pentagon policy to allow for longer and
more frequent call-ups of some reservists
to meet the demands of conflicts in Iraq
and Afghanistan.
"Any policy that keeps patriotic
Americans from serving during wartime is
bad for the nation," said HRC Political
Director Winnie Stachelberg. "'Don't Ask,
Don't Tell' is deeply hurtful to gay and
lesbian service members and their families
and is costing the nation valuable service '
members."
According to the Servicemembers Legal
Defense Network, more than 9,000 service
members have been discharged since 1993
under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy at a
cost of more than a quarter billion dollars to
U.S. taxpayers.
According to the Washington Post story, a
temporary increase of 30,000 troops in activeduty
ranks that was authorized last vear will
probably need to be made permane~t.
"In addition ro the men and women who
have already been discharged, this policy is a
deterrent to countless other gay and lesbian
Americans who cannot join the military for
fear of discrimination," said Stachelberg.
"Allowing aii Americans to serve openly and
honestly is good for the country. It's common
sense."
The Human Rights Campaign is the i.t.rgest national
ksbian, gay, bisex11at and rransgtnder politicai
organization with members throughout the country. It
effectively lobbies Congress, pr<roi<k5 campaign
support ,md educates tbe public to ensure that LGBT
Amtricans can bt open, honest and safl! at home, at
u;ork and in the community.
Page26 Ask Uncle Mikey
Advice Column!
February 2005
Hello Kittens, Uncle here bringing another
week of advice on life and love, and all matters
between. Uncle smells love in the air this
Februarv Kittens. Valentine's Day will soon be
here. It 'is the first time in youth, which we feel
the excitement of being admired by another.
Getting those little cards and candy ~e~s, be~ns
our young journey for love. W ouldn t 1t be ~ce
kittens to be able to have a heart box as we did
when we were kids? Watch it fill up with those
cute little cards. Uncle gets so sentimental during
the holiday celebrating his favorite past time, the L---------------' pursuit of love. So, grab your valentine and
sn e while we see what the mailbag has brought us this week.
Mikey, . ,
I have this problem. I am attracted to guys in their 20's up to their l~te 30 s. I a short,
slim guy who is 60 and dresses casually young. The only guys that hit on me are older
than 50 or are married. I'm looking far a LTR. I'm not a bottom and guys tend to
think I am due to my small stature. Can you offer any advice ?n how_ to attra~t the
younger guys to me? I want them to want me for who I am. I m not Into paymg a
guy to pretend to love me.
Help
Dearest Help, . ,
Kitten, if it is a LTR you seek, first and foremost, you must realize that you cant tag
fate or the goddess of love with such conditions. You ~ust ?pen yo~ heart t<;> ~; so
that you do not miss the love, fate might offer. Guys 10 the~ twenttes and thirties,
well, who is not attracted. It is wild and untamed youth, which may be
overshadowing your sight here. The male form ca°: do that. As_ for your stature, well
great things come in small packages. There is nothing wrong with ?1at, show ?1em
when it is time just what you are made of. Thirdly paying a guy will never brmg you
love so don't even allow vourself to entertain such notions. If they do not see the
hidden treasure that you ~re, than allow them to move on. Confidence in_ yourself
sounds like a much need tool here. Do not allow age to bring fear and sel!. doubt. Age
is nothing more than a state of mind. Here is wishing you many successes 10 loves
endeavors during this the season of the hunt.
Reme~ber Kittens, with age comes benefits, and I don't m~ax_i blue_ cross. I mean
experience, and method. Youth as I said is wild and untamed, 1t 1s durmg these years
that we find ourselves, and become the treasure we are now._ Give me a. man rl:at has
perfected his craft any day to someone who will surely ~e all over me like a wild
tornado, well ok, maybe a twister now and than, but still remember the worth of
experience.
Dear Uncle, . .al
I met a woman a week ago and can think of nothing else. ~ o1:1y met he~ t~ a so~
situation and do not know if she is seeing anyone or even tf sne woul~ oe 10tcr~s,cd. I
have a hard rime telling people how I feel, and making. the first move ts something
that I rarely do. So, how can I let her know that I am mtercstcd before someone else
comes along, if she is free in the first place?
Wanting in the West
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Dear wanting,
Kitten, you arc just a stalker in the
making darling. Shy is so out, in this
world of fast love. You must grab what
you want, before someone else does.
Work it, attitude women. What kind of
lesbian arc you? I have never seen a shy
lesbian before. I think that is an
oxymoron to say the least. You will
never get what you want like that, you
will be left to sit in the back of the bus
alone. There are many predators of love
out there, it is time for you to present.
Tell this female you are smitten with,
that vou would like to take her to the
truck rally or whatever it is you lesbians
do. Allow things to flow from there. If
there is interest, you will get your
moment to make vour move. The smell
of gas and oil in the air, the roar of the
trucks, love can't be far behind. You will
live life full of, what if, unless you get
strong and show some self-confidence.
Remember Kittens, it will be the one
with the confidence, which will be the
winner of the spoils. You must not allow
society to dictate rules of love and self
worth. Everybody has his or her merit; it
is just a matter of showing that to the
world at large. Set new rules, and play
the game the best you can. You will be
glad you did.
Well, that is about all the rime I have this
week Kittens. Herc is wishing you all
well in your game of love, this valentine
season. Uncle has a special Valentine this
year. His name is D, and he has no idea
of the love fest awaiting him. Until we
meet, again remember,
It is the queer with the positive mind,
which will get their valentine Smooches
Uncle Mikey and Tiddles too.
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Deep Inside
Hollywood
by:Romeo San
Vicente
FEBRUARY 2005
Jonathan llliys Meyers Goes
fromVelvet __ to ~Elvis_
He was a bisexual David Bowi.e-csque
creature in Todd Haynes' _Velvet
Goldmine_, and now Jonathan Rhys Meyers
will get his chance to be an Elvis
impersonator. The Irish actor, who's also costarred
in crowd-pleasers such as _Bend It
Like Beckham_ and flops like _Alexander_,
has started shooting the 1V miniseries
_Elvis_ in New Orleans with a cast that
includes Camryn Manheim as Presley's
beloved mother Gladys, Randy Quaid as Col.
Tom Parker, and Rose McGowan as AnnMargret.
Gay production duo Robert
Greenblatt and David Janollari (_Six Feet
Under_) are on board to run the project, one
that saw nearly 500 would-be Kings audition
before the pouty-lipped U.K. import was
chosen. And given Rhys Meyers' lithe frame,
Romeo assumes the series will cover more of
Presley's hip-swiveling years and less of his
pantsuit-and-giant-gold-belt era. But then
again, they can do a lot with prosthetic
makeup these days.
Hannigan's Back _In the Game Devoted
lesbian _Buffy_-heads - among whom Romeo
counts himself an honorary member - have
been waiting for Alyson Hannigan's return to
1V for some time now. And for a while
reports were surfacing that the former
Willow would have her own sitcom,
a la Mary Tyler Moore. Now she does. Sort
of. The actor has joined the cast of ABC's
midseason sitcom _In the Game_, which stars
Jennifer Love Hewitt as the CEO of an
ESPN-like cable sports network. Hannigan
will play Hewitt's childhood best friend, who
quits law school to become her pal's assistant.
_Married with Children_ star Ed O'Neill
takes on the role of Hewitt's father, a
_Monday Night Football_ .producer who
goes to work with his daughter. Meanwhile,
Hannigan won't merely be playing Rhoda to
Hewitt's Mary - producers are stressing the
fact that she'll have storylines of her own.
_Now_ Romeo's game.
Cunningham Sells His _Specimen_
Ghosts? Terrorists? Aliens? Has _The Hours_
novelist· Michael Cunningham been tiling
lessons from Stephen King? Readers will find
out in May when the Pulitzer Prize winner's
new book, _Specimen Days_, bits bookstore
shelves. A trilogy of stories, _Specimen_ will
feature an Industrial Revolution-era ghost
story, a modern thriller about a suicide
bomber, and a futuristic tale of
extraterrestrial refugees flooding into
Manhattlln. And the copnccting ,presiince . .in
these three titl~s? wilt Whitinari, o( course -
call him. this novel's Virginia Woolf.
Mean.while, i:Lonreaders will have a slightly
longer wait for the film version, the rights to
which have just been purchased,
prepublication, by gay producer Scott Rudin.
This collaboration is Rudin and '
Cunningham's second, following _The
Hours_; and if the movie ends up half as
strange and intriguing as the book, Romeo
will be first in line.
Tyra Banking on Talk Show She created
and hosts the gayest show on television
what else but UPN's _America's Next Top
Model_? But that was only the beginning for
Victoria's Secret model-turned-media-mogul
Tyra Banks. Now she wants to be inside your
home every weekday. Warner Bros.
Domestic 1V is excited about this prospect,
too, and has just started selling Banks' new
five-a-week syndicated talk show, the
eponymous _Tyra Banks Show_, to regional
outlets. So far Denver, San Diego, Spokane,
and Portland, Ore., are committed, and deals
are being negotiated with Disney, Viacom,
and Tribune Broadcasting. If all goes as
planned, Banks will soon go bead-to-head
with Oprah and Ellen. Hope she bas better
luck wiili ratings than Tony Danza. Or Jane
Pauiey. Or Tempest Bledsoe. Or Dr. Laura.
Or [fill in the blank].
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Gay Games from pg-11
"Syaney and Chicago are forever
destined to be entwined in the minds of
the LGBT community worldwide," said
Kevin Boyer, Gay Games VII Co ViceChair.
"Sydney hosted a glorious Gay
Games VI in 2002 and Chicago will host
Gay Games VII in 2006. We've watched
as Australians and Sydneysiders preregistered
for Gay Games VII in
extraordinary numbers - the highest
registration numbers per capita of any
nation on earth. The legacy of the Gay
Games is strong in Sydney and we
welcome the opportunity to partner
with New Mardi Gras to strengthen the
LGBT community there while we
prepare to welcome Aussies to Chicago
in 2006." ·
"Mardi Gras is bigger than Sydney," said
Mark Ort, New Mardi Gras Co-Chair.
"People from Beijing to Barcelona look
to it as a beacon for the fight for equal
rights, acceptance of the GLTBQ
community and a celebration of its rich
culture. The Gay Games and our friends
in C:hicago share these same values and
goals and is an ideal match for our
organization. Our new relationship with
the Gay Games in Chicago will further
enhance our reputation as an allinclusive,
international event ·while we
both work. toward equality for all."
Fellow Co~Chair Steph Sands added,
"Sydney and the <rty Games• movement
already enjoy close ties. We hope the
new alliance will help to bring more
. people to Sydney for a wte qf a queer
Aussie summer."
"Cliicago continues to be. a true partoer
to the international Federation of Gay
Games and. our pari:iciRani:s worldw;idc"
said Kathleen Webster, Federation· of
<rty Games co-president. "The spirit and
success of the 2002 <rty Games are a
testament to the Sydney community's
commitment to sport and to the
international LGBT community.
Chicago has shown itself to be a worthy
successor. Just as the lesbian and gay
sports and culture community will
forever remember the Sydney skyline
and harbour and their legacy to the Gay
Games movement, athletes and artists
now tum their attention to Chicago with
its outstanding sport traditions, unique
architecture and miles of lakefront parks.
We're thrilled with this new parmership
between Sydney and Chicago."
About New Mardi Gras
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is
an iconic event of international renown and
is Australia's largest a;;nual outdoor event
enjoyed by over one million national and
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over 100. events, Launch, Fair Day, the world
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About Gay Games VII
Gay Games VII Sports and Cultural Festival
will tiike place in Chicago 15-22 July 2006.
Over 12,000 athletes from more than 100
countries will compete in 30 sports ranging
from softball to dancesport, swimming to
tennis. The weeklong event will iriclude
band, cbeerleading and color guarq
performances, chorus, an ancillary arts
festival, arid a series of community-organized
socW events and parties. The opening
ceremony is scbednled for 15 July at Soldier
Field, the lakefront home stadium the
Chicago Bears. Closing ceremony will be 22
Juiy at Wrigley Fi'eld, the home of the
Chicago Cubs, lo~ated in the heart of
Chicago's largest LGBT neighborhood.
Games vfl is now
, or:g.
In ~ddition.to New Sydney Gay and
Le~biao Marcti ·Gras, other, earty global
. . . Games VII iriciude
. Media Group (Chicago,
USA) ~ plus more than 30 business
sponsors.
About The Gay Games
The Gay Games was conceived by Dr.
Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete,
and was first held in San Francisco in ·
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February 2005
"Entertllin, Llbra!"
es
Mercury and Venus enter .Aquarius, then aspect
Uranus, introducing wild new ideas and aesthetics.
Meanwhile Sun conjoins Neptune, also in
.Aquarius, making it a wacky, mystical, very queer
week! Be ready for anything.
ARIES (March 21 to April 20): You have
some wild ideas for getting ahead in your
work, but check with colleagues and
superiors, whom you're likely to upset if
you go off half-cocked. Listen to friends
for new spiritual insights.
TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): New ideas
that seem totally crazy at first are worth
discussing with experts. Your assessment
of your own abilities is way off - but are
they better or worse than you think?,
That's what you need to check with the
experts!
GEMINI (May 21 to June 21): Everybody's
full of wild ideas right now, and you
have a grand head start in that
department! What you have to say
should be saved for appropriate and/ or
receptive audiences. listening can also be
a fascinating experience.
CANCER 0une 22 to July 22): Your
eagerness for sexual experimentation is
cranked up a few notches, and your
partner is more than ready to cooperate.
It could be a wonderfully transcendent
experience. Drugs are tempting, but they
are really more distraction than help.
LEO Ouly 23 to August 22): Relationships
are work, and new issues are erupting-to
work on. It's all quite manageable,
although likely to be confusing at first.
Some of the most importll.llt messages
aren't rational or verbal, so get
confirmation!
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22):
You're getting playful in ways that may look
like perverse workaholism - or simply
perverse. If you have a sense of humor, it
doesn't matter what others think. Guard
your health, especially against infections and
working (or working out) too hard.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 21):
The stars say to entertain at home,
whether a big bash, a cozy little tea,
or an intimate rendezvous with one
special person. Most importantly,
however you do it, give it an
eccentric, festive twist.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21):
This is an, um, _interesting_ time to
open communications with family
members and find out about old secrets
and scandals. It may not be pretty, but
you don't scare easily. Go ahead and
rouse those sleeping dogs!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 20): Disagreements lead to
very interesting discussions now.
Keep an open mind, be ready for a
challenge, and remember that your
logic is off this week. Argue from the
heart if you like, but your brain just
isn't there for it.
CAPRICORN (December 21 to January
19): Go on a shopping spree and dress
up in some new styles. Give yourself
wiggle room to go over budget.
Spending some extra on yourself is
importmt for your self-esteem. Trying
a new look is even more important!
AQUARIUS Oaouary 20 to February 18):
You're usually so certain of yQurself,
but not this week. That's good for you,
although uncomfortable. Letting go of
old ideas will free you up for ne:w ones.
Spend time meditli.ting; make note of
your dreams. Take time for a small
retreat.
PISCES (February 19 to March 19): Friends
will help you discover things about
yourself you never knew - but what will
they learn in the process? Keep your ears
and mind open and your mouth shut.
You need to confide in someone, but be
very careful who it is!
Jt«fe Fertig has been u,or/eing as a
professw,u/. astrologer since 1977 and is a
founding member of the .Associ4tion for
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for consultations at 415-864-8302, through his
webnU!at
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Ree's• - - - 716 S. Main - - • • - - -417-627-9035
MiHOUri, Kansas City (816)
Buddies•• - - - - - 3715 Main St··· 816-561-2600
Belle Star's- - 1321 Grand Ave- - -816-421-1288
Club NV - - 220 Admiral Blvd- - 816-421-l'<VKC
DB Warehouse- 1915 Main St- - -816-471-1575
Missie B's- - - -805 W. 39th St- - -- - 816-561-0625
Sidestreet Bar. - - -413 E. 3rd- 816-531-1775
Sidekicks Saloon 3707 Main St- - 816- 931-1430
Missouri, Springfield (417)
The Edge- -424 Boonville Ave- - - - --417-831-4700
Martha's Vineyard- 219 W Olive -417-864-4572
Oz Bar- 504 E. Commercial•• - - • -417-831-9001
Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - - -417-864-0036
Rumors - --1109 E. Commercial- 417-873-2225
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Boom Room- 2807 NW 36th St- - -405-601-7200
Club Rox- - - -3535 NW 39th Expwy 405-947-2351
Copa- . - - - - - -2200 NW 39th Expwy- -405-525-0730
Finish Line - -2200 NW 39th Expwy- • 405-525-0730
Hi-Lo Club - - 1221 NW SOth- - -405-843-1722
Udo- -- - - - - - -2200 NW 39th Expwy- 405-525-0730
Partners- - - - -2805 NW 36th St 405-942-2199
Sisters- 2120 NW 39th St• - - - • -405-521-9533
The Rockies- - -3201 N. May Ave• - - - 405-947-9361
Topanga Grill & Bar- 3535 NW 39th--405-947-2351
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
Bamboo Lounge- no• E. Pine• - •- 918-836-8700
Club Maverick· • 822 S. Sheridan · 918-835-3301
End Up Club- - 424 S. Memoriai- 918-836-2480
Heads & Tails- - 7944 E. 21st - - - 918-660-7878
Club Maiescic- 124 N. Boston - - -918-584-9494
Renegades- - 1649 S. Main - - - -918-585-3405
p;ay-Mo,-Cbb- - 1'.'37 S. Memorial - -918-838-9792
TNT's 2: :.i S. Memonal- - - 9:8-660-0856
Missouri, Joplin ( 417)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott- - - 417-624-7800
Missouri, Ava
Catu5 Canyon Campground- - -417-683-9199
Missouri, Lampe
KOKOMO Campground· - - - · - - 417-779-5084
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
HollywoodHotel- 3535 NW 39th Ex-405-947-2351
Habana Inn - 2200 NW 39th Exp- - -405-528-2221
-OrganizationsArkan,
as, Eureka Springs
MCC Living Spring- - - - - - - - - -870-253-9337
Arkansas, Avoca
Natural State Natwists- - - - - •· - - - -479-451-8066
Kansas, Pittsburg (620)
River of Life Church - 1709 N Walnut -11AM
PSU-QSA.- - 1701 S. Broadway- - - - 620-231-0938
Missouri,Joplin (417)
MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th, • - · • 6PM
UCCFF--204 N. Jackson Ave, - - -10:30AM
Aids Project Ozarb- 513 Kentucky- 41'.'-624-5788
Missouri, Springfield ( 417)
Rainbow Christian Ch-837 W. Madison- 866-6206
Unitarian Universalist Church - - - - 417-833-2723
APO- - - 1901 E. Bennett, suite D- 417-881-1900
ShowMe MO Pride - - - - • - - - --417-864-4459
GLO Comm. Ctr- -518 E. Commerical- -869-3978
PFLAG-Springfield- - - - - - - - - -417-889-1059
PROMO SW MO- promoswmo@hotmail.com
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Cathedral of Hope- 600 NW 13th St- - 232-HOPE
The Center- - 2135 NW 39th St. - - - - 405-524-6000
Oklahoma, McAlester
McPride- - - -POBox 1515, McAlester, OK 74502
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
MCC United- -1623 N. Mapiewood• -918-838-1715
TOHR- - - - - PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101
Tulsa Rough Riders- -www.tuharoughriders.com
GLBT Comm. Ctr- -5545 E. 41st-. - - 918-743-4297
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-Business ServicesArkan5as,
Eureka Springs
Diversity Pride Events - - www.diversitypride.com
Missouri, Eureka
Shelter ln5urance- -Greg Tainter- - 636-938-5500
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Body Swim Masiage Therapy- - - -417-825-5800
Charles Burt Realton-Vicki Bronson-- -434-0077
RE/MAX - -Cathe Letts- - . 417-483-5313
Office Max- -440 Rangcline Rd- - - 417-623-1007
Joan Szymanski- Beauty Consult,- 417-673-1181
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Priscilla's···· 1918 S. Glenstonc - -417-881-8444
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
Quotable Quotes
Century21 • ·4301 NW 63rd #100 405- 840-2106 "Ohio is the new Florida in the 2004
Gushers Restaurant-2200 NW 39Exp405-525-0730
Ingrids Kitchen- -3701 N. Youngs- - -405-946-8444
Jungle Reds - 2200 NW Expwy- - - 405-524-5733
Piece To Remember-2131 NW 39th- -405-528-2223
Priscilla's- 615 E. Memorial - - - 405-755-8600
Oklahoma, Tulsa
Kelly Kirby,CPA-4815 S Harvard - 918-74f5466
Underguy.com - - -825 E. 3rd - - 918-829-0824
Priscilla's - - 7925 E. 41st - - - -918-627-4884
Priscilla's · · · · 5634 W. Skelly - - - •-918-446-6336
Priscilla's••• -11344 E. 11th•••• - 918-438-4224
Priscilla's• - - - 2333 E. 71st • • - - - .,. 918-499-1661
election and we are looking at a recount
headed by Secretary of State Kenneth
Blackwell. The same man that permitted
the use of electronic machines that
provided no paper record. The same man
who presided over a voting system that
resulted in quick, short lines in the
dominantly Republican suburbs, while
the inner cities experienced four and sixhour-
long waiting lines."
- Gay icon Barbra Streisand writing on
her Web site, Dec. 6.
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Cura~ao
courts gay
travelers
Seven years after the Cayman Islands
refqsed to let a gay-themed cruise dock,
another Caribbean island has put out the
welcome mat. The Dutch island of
Cutas:ao is encouraging gay and lesbian
trav;clers to visit with the help of a new
Web site, www.gaycuracao.com. To
receive a free DVD about the island, call (800)
328-7222 or visit www.curacao-tourism.com.
If yoive ever been to Holland, you
knqw .that the Dutch don't raise a blonde
eyebrow over the gay lifestyle. Same is
tru6 in their tropical paradise, Curas:ao.
The motto here: "Live & Let Live."
.An:d oh how you can live.
Curas:ao is surrounded by over thirty
uncrowded beaches, some intimate and
tucked away without another sole in
sight. And these beaches are oh-soinviting
all year round, with an average
air temperature of 85° in the summer
and 81 ° in the winter. And an average
water temperature of between 78° and
gzo.
A short drive in from the beaches, you'll
find Willemstad, one of six UNESCO
world heritage city sites in the
Caribbean. Willemstad is historically
significant, because it is still filled with
Dutch-colonial architecture dating back
to the 17th and 18th centuries. The city
is also home to important. art, maritime
and Jewish· museums, as well as one of
the best anthropological museums in the
world.
A short swim out from the beaches,
you'll find some of the best shore diving
in the world. And further out, top
underwater attractions such as the
famous Mushroom Forest. In either case,
the visibility around Curas:ao is
remarkable, averaging about 100 feet. Or,
to put it another way, it's easy to see
why Curai;:ao should be at the top of
your vacation shortlist.
Night Life and Casino's.
In Curai;:ao, the nights are most
definitely full of life. Pull up a chair on
the beach and relax to a nice breeze and a
soothing jazz 'band. Or tear up the dance
floor at midnight to a hot Latin beat in
one of our many nightclubs. Either way,
you'll find enough here to keep you
entertained till the wee-hours of the
morning. And if you're feeling lucky,
then tty your hand in one of ten hotel
casinos that are on the island. They're
open daily and feature a variety of games
including blackjack, roulette, craps and
poker mach.ines.
The Beaches:
About 40 public and private beaches are
tucked in and around the island ranging from
private, secluded, intimate coves to larger
beaches that are bustling with activities such
as live bands, beach sports, parasailing and jet
skiing. Since the northern coast of the island
is made up of rocky shores and rough seas,
it's the southwestern coast with irs calm and
crystal clear warers which harbors the most
inviting beaches.
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more information and travel arrangemems.
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Dear Editor
I just picked up my first copy of the
STAR; how nice to have a feature article on
the potential for Tulsa to become a Gay
Mecca (February issue). Your observations
were close to target with a few pellets of
shot flying slightly off course.
Tulsa's location is one of it's greatest
assets. From Dallas to Kansas City and from
Nashville to Denver, there is no city more
liberal and accepting. Often compared to
Boston for it's art, architecture and civic life,
Tulsa has: nine welcoming and affirming
churches, a thriving Jewish Community,
several predominantly gay neighborhoods
(Brady Heights Historic District has easily
the highest percentage of gays and lesbians
than any other), a smattering of bars, the
most extensive Gay Pride event in a 3 state
area, the oldest active gay rights
organization in the state (fulsa Oklahomans
for Human Rights • TOHR), and a police
department that meets with gay leaders as
part of their diversity training. In spite of
Oral Roberts University being located here
(or maybe because of it) Tulsa also has one
of the largest PFLAG organization in the
countrv. Additionally, there are many varied
social ~lubs (the leather community is one of
the most vast) and a capital campaign with
alreadv over $300K in funds working
towards building a new and visible Gay
Pride Center (www.pyramidproject.org).
The gay business organization TuRBO is
going strong with almost 100 members
under the stewardship of TOHR; and
several gay restaurants have opened and
closed in the past years • hopefully there will
be more soon.
It is my hope and that of my colleagues
that the new Gay Pride Center will become
an anchor for what will be a Gay District for
Tulsa. Whether that is in The Brady Arts
District (close to the already predominantly
gay neighborhoods and shops) or in a part of
the city that has the right stuff, you are more
likely .:o see a gathering of forces within a
Gay District just like in other major cities.
Not a Gay District to ghettoize our
community, but to give us the strength of
combined spirit.
Best Regards,
T'mo•hv A. Wiiliams. Tu'.sa. OK ~ - ,/ , ,
·Let's Rodeo 2005
by Greg Steele
TULSA, OK. With the Fort Worth
rodeo kicking off the 2005 gay rodeo
season in March, Tulsa's T-Town Rodeo
will begin the four states region's buckin
for buckles show of events on April 8th-
10th at the Tulsa Expo Square Arena. For
more information and tickets go to
www.soonerstaterodeo.com. Sponsorships
are still available.
Diamond State Rodeo, in Little Rock
Arkansas presents it's 10th season with
the "Rodeo In The Rock 2005" April
22nd-24th at the Arkansas Equestrian
Center Barton Coliseum. For more info
go to: www.dsra.org.
Rodeo Wichita presented bv the
Kansas Gay Rodeo Assoc. will be held in
Wichita, Kansas May13-1 Sth. Location tO
be announced. www.kgra.us
OGRA, Oklahoma Gay Rodeo
Assoc. holds their 20th annual "Great
Plains Rodeo" May 27th-29th at the
Oklahoma State Fairgrounds arena.
OGRA is the 3rd largest gay rodeo event
under the IGRA umbrella. For schedule
of events visit www.okgayrodeo.com
MGRA's "Show-Me-State Rodeo"
will take off later this fall September 2nd-
4th. The Missouri Gay Rodeo Assoc. is
in there 13th year and has chapters in
Kansas City, Springfield and Joplin. For
updates go to: www.mgra.us
The International Gay Rodeo f\ssociation
(IGRA) is an umbrelia organization comprised
of 20 regional Gay Rodeo Associatiom
from across the United States and Canada.
IGRA serves to foster the sport of Rocke :ind
Country & Western actiYities. IGRf\, !D
fellowship with its member associai:io,i,<
donates ;housands of doi!ars to char:n- each
year. The Gay and Lesbian Co:nmumt1es ui
the United States and Canada have be::-n
en:dched by the eciucational efforcs of lGR:\
through its sanc:ioning and sprrnsorship ,,f
tne various events and activities which are a
part of what we cali Gay Rodeo.
Your locai Rodeo Associaticn n:::ed,
your support, have fun for a good crns<::.
They Do!
Page 6
MARCH 2005
by Andrew Collins
"Palm Beach, Florida"
With the emergence of South F1orida as one of
the hottest queer destinations in North America,
the pink presence has gradually migrated to
metro Palm Beach, a region not traditionally
known for its lesbian and gay scene. The area's
largest city, West Palm Beach, and its high-rent,
ocean-front neighbor, Palm Beach, are but an
hour north of the gay-popular Ft. Lauderdale,
. . . . and they offer plenty of cultural, dining, and
rughtlife diversions as well as some of the nation's ritziest hotels.
West Palm Beach originated largely as a place to accommodate the countless
cooks, maids, chauffeurs, butlers, and gardeners employed in the great mansions and
resorts of Palm Beach. Although it'1 much larger than Palm Beach ind contains the
region's major airport and train station, for many years it was considered little more
than a pass-through for travelers headed to Palm Beach, and as recentlv as die mid'
90s ':'as ~addled ~th ~gh crime and urban blight. Over the past dec~de, however, a
combmatton of C1V1C prtde, progressive planning, and private investment have
helped turn downtown into a vibrant residential, commercial, and arts district. The
crown jewel of downtown's renaissance, the $600 million CityPlace entertainment
and shopping center has been built to resemble a Mediterranean village - it contains
more than 75 mostly upscale chain shops, a dozen fine restaurants a 20~screeh
cinema, and a massive concert hall. '
Another major draw is the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts -
a ven1;1-e for ~rst-rate ballet, classical music, and Broadway-style musicals. The city's
most 1mpress1ve cultural attraction, the Norton Museum of Art contains a fine
collection of 1_9th- and 20th-century American and European paintings; following
the 2003 operuog of a 45,000-square-foot wing, it became the Tuigcst art museum in
the state.
. Fr~m downtown West Palm Beach, Route A1A leads over the"Flagler Memorial
Bndge mto P:tlm Beach, long one of the wealthiest - and unabashedly snobbiest -
enclaves on the Eastern Seaboard. The gay and lesbian scene is virtuallv invisible
her~, b~t it can be fun ch~g along the town's gilded avenues, trying to guess
which tortress wall or towenng hedge conceals the estll.te of which celebritv.
The s~azzf shopping begins along Royal Poinciana Way, which you'll bit just
after crossir~g th: Flagler Memorial Bridge. The best places for window browsing
and gallery noppmg are the toy-poodle-infested sidewalks of Worth Avenue, several
bl~cks ~outh, where you'll find stores with such ptedous, if gag-inducing, natnes as
Ansto~ds and Au Cas~ere. For a chance to marvel at the island's I~ of·
con~pt~uous c_o~sumpuon, spend an hour or two touring Flagler Museum, :which is
set tnstde Whitenall, a 73-room, turn-of-the-century castle. · ·
As for nos~ing, West Palm Beach's most homo-popular restaut20t, JU,,~
~a~e, ?ffers an inventive, changing menu of contemporary American · ·
10c1ud10g black bean and tomato cakes and goat cheese-and
crepes. It occupies a retro-cool former drugstore (circa 19 , of
the city's antiques row. Cabana, a hip sidewalk cafe with a sexv dinmg·,
West Paim's funky Clematis Street, serves wonderful ... ndt~ :'-}:' ·
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Nuevo Latino fare, including a tender
marinated skirt steak and heavenly
Cuban sandwiches. Wash everything
down with a mojito cocktail.
Across the bridge in Palm Beach,
Chuck and Harold's is where visiting
celebs congregate for a casual meal and
where everybody else comes to peoplewatch
- tty to grab a table outside
overlooking the sidewalk. Bice
Ristorante, tucked in a cloistered
courtyard off of Worth Avenue, serves
excellent Northern Italian food and is
one of the best see-and-be-seen eateries in
Palm Beach consider seared tare tuna
with sauteed butternut squash, crispy
spinach, and a sweet-tangy apricot sauce.
Hamburger Heaven is a jazzed-up
version of the classic all-American burger
joint; this small luncheonette with a Ushape
counter is something of a local
institution in downtown Palm Beach,
drawing equally among the hoi polloi
and the local elite. It's also a favorite spot
for hearty breakfasts.
You'll find a handful of gay nightspots
in West Palm Beach, including Kashmir,
a festive and elaborate warehouse disco.
The area's definitive cruising-andmingling
video bar, H.G. Roosters has
been going strong for years. The crowd is
eclectic, and the staff cute and friendly. A
branch of the famed nightclub in the
Hamptons ( on eastern Long Island, in
New York), the Resort Lounge occupies
a glam space inside CityPlace and pulls in
its share of A-listers, along with plenty of
poseurs and wanna-bes simply hoping to
see some A-listers. Paris and Nicky are
said to be regulars at this riotously
colorful, sexually ambiguous hangout.
The gay-friendly Respectable Street Cafe,
at the west end of Clematis Street, tanks
among the best music clubs in the city,
presenting an eclectic range of bands.
5101 is a low-keyed gay neighborhood
bar, and Cupids Cabaret is a favorite
place to ogle male strippers, with lap
dances being a house specialty. It's the
onlv bar in South Florida where the
dan'cers take _everything_ off.
If you want to be close to gay
nightlife, stay in West Palm, which is
home to the super-sleek Hotel Biba, a big
hit with trendy types, thanks to its
Aveda bath products, glass-tile mosaic
floors in the bathrooms, angular
mahogany furniture, and lavenderscented
closets. The intimate property
has just 43 rooms and brings a splash of
Miami Beach's outrageousness to the
city's downtown.
The Hibiscus House - a 1922 mansion
in one of West Palm Beach's most
historic neighborhoods - is now a B&B
run by gracious hosts Raleigh Hill and
Colin Rayner. Each room has a name
that bears out a particular look. The
Green Room has French doors opening
onto a balcony with verdant garden
views; the Burgundy Suite is bathed in
sumptuous reds. In the morning you're
treated to a delicious two-course
breakfast. The lavish, gay-owned
Grandview Gardens B&B lies within
walking distance of downtown West
Palm Beach's many fine shops and
restaurants. This dashing 1920s Spanish
Mediterranean-style home contains five
posh yet reasonably priced rooms, all
with French doors opening onto
secluded terraces that oYerlook the pool.
Palm Beach is the domain of posh
resort compounds, and no place captures
the regal essence of this wealthy, blueblooded
enclave more persuasively than
the majestic, twin-turreted Breakers
resort, which opened in 1896 and
anchors 140 beautifully manicured acres
of lawns, gardens, and palm trees. The
Italian Renaissance building contains 560
ultraposh rooms, several excellent .
restaurants (Sunday brunch in The Circle
dining room is de rigueut), two
outstanding 18-hole golf courses, a huge
full-service spa and fitness center
overlooking the ocean, and scads of other
impressive amenities. Another popular
choice, if money's not an issue, is the
Four Seasons Ocean Grand, a
contemporary 6-acre oceanfront
compound a few miles south of the
hubbub of Worth Avenue. Although
supremely sumptuous, the sleek design
and decor contribute to a fairly relaxed
mood you'll feel right at hor~e walking
through the lobby in casual threads.
A refined and historic boutique hotel with
a discreet gay :.md lesbian following, the 43-
room Chesterfield Palm Beach feels a bit like
a private European dub, with its museumquality
furnishings, courtly restaurant,
garden courtyard, and afternoon high-tea
service. Rooms are cozy but comfy, with
marble baths, downy bathrobes, and 1~\7,
y,rith VCRs. It's steps frnn~ Worth An::nue
shopping. '"'•····continued page-JJ
Page 8
WAL-MART
CHANGES
FAMILY POLICY
'We hope that with equal
responsibility come equal
benefits,' said HRC's Daryl
Herrschaft.
WASHINGTON - The Human Rights
Campaign appiauded Wal-Mart Stores,
the nation's largest private employer, for
a new definition of family that includes
same-sex partners recognized under state
law.
"We hope that with equal responsibilir-y
come equal benefits," said HRC's Darvl
Herrschaft, deputy director for HRC'~
workplace project. "We are encouraged
by this sign showing America's heartland
employer understands same-sex couples
share the responsibilities that come with
being a family. It's only appropriate for
these families to also receive the same
benefits as others."
Wal-Mart's definition of "immediate
family" was included in a conflict-ofinterest
poiicv the companv filed
yesterday with the Sec~riti~s and
Exchange Commission. A portion of the
policy follows:
"You are responsible for advancing WalMart's
business interests when the
opportunity to do so arises. You ,,;ay not
take any opportunities or use any
con.fidet:tial information for your benefit,
or for the benefit of your immediate family
members, that you discoi:er or obtain
through your employment with Wal-Mart.
Immediate family members include
!whether by birth, adoption, marriage or
domestic partnership or civii union, if
recognized lry your state or other local law)
your spouse, children, parents, si · ,
mothers and fathers-in-law, sons
daughters-in-law and brothers and sistersin-
1.aw. ''
"\X' e will continue our work to
encourage Wal-Mart and other
companies to expand fair-minded poiicies
to areas where same-sex couples are not
recognized by law," added Herrschaft.
"Without legal recognition of same-sex
couples, employers' domestic partner
programs are a critical way to ensure that
every employee's family h~s equal access
to healthcare, medical leave and other
workplace-offered benefits. Companies
that offer these benefits understand that
the strength and stability of every
employee's family life correlates with the
quality of their work and the success of
the business."
Currently 228 - or 45 percent - of
Fortune 500 companies offer health care
benefits to employees' same-sex domestic
partners or spouses. The number has
increased tenfold since 1995, when onlv
21 Fortune 500 companies offered the ,
benefits. Wal-Mart competitors Costco
Wholesale, Best Buy and Horne Depot all
offer domestic partner health benefits.
In July 2003, Wal-Mart expanded its nondiscrimination
policy to include sexual
orientation. Currently, nine of che 10
top companies in the Forrune 500
include sexual orientation in their nondiscrimination
policies, and three of
these companies also include pro_tection
against discrimination based on gender
identity in their policies.
"Every gay, lesbian, bisexual and
rransgender employee deserves to be
judged by the job they do, not who they
are," said Herrschaft. "We urge Wal-Mart
and other companies to add protections
for ttansgender employees so that no
employees are at risk for losing their
livelihood for reasons that have nothing
to do with their work."
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest
nationai lesbian, gay, bisexual and irarngender
political organization with members
throughout the country. It effectively lobbies
Congress, provides campaign support and
educates the public to ensure that LGBT
Americans can be open, honest and safe at
home, at work and in the community.
Page 9 Photo's by Chaz
Up Close
with
Male
Entertainer
Joseph.
Male entertainment, it's hot
or it's not! This 24 year old is
hot! Joseph loves the spot light
and said " I enjoy the enthusiasm
of the crowd and I have a great time doing it. The money is very good also". His
athletic build and handsome face quickly gets your attention when he jolts onto the
stage. The fans in Springfield are all to eager to voice there approval as he flexes every
muscle in his 5' 11" frame and gives a very masculine performance.
Joseph grew up on a farm, a foster home south of Atlanta, GA until he was 18 when
he left and went to work in a logging camp. He moved to Springfield, MO four years
ago where he works for a construction company pouring concrete. With a goal of
attending college to study creative · · writing and
music, he plays the acoustical tar and has
performed as lead singer in a Springfield
straight clubs. Joseph's main is to be successful
in music. In his spare time ri
exercise are his favorite hob
voted him our 2005 Mister OZ",·
Greg Hill.
Currently
performing on
week ends at the
OZ bar in
Springfield,
Joseph has
become a popular
main attraction
and draws a huge
crowd at the
newly reorganized
club. "Joe has
.become such a hit
we have
Talented live entertainment here in i:he four states region has become the signature
of many night dubs and bars. Exceptional performers are highly courted in an
extremely competitive business. Singers, Comedians, Female Impersonators, Musicians,
Musical Groups and Male Dancers WANTED! Club pat.tons love to dance to
the music of a great DJ, but are also looking for an alternative in good live gay
entertainment.
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"Chat Rooms,
Bar Scenes, Ect."
Well, here I am a single gay man and
where oh where do I look for someone?
The chat rooms are really getting more
weird all the time. There are getting to
be way to many "crazies" out there. One
has to be VERY cautious when meeting
anyone for the first time from a chat
room conversation. It is always best to
meet in a bar or in a public place like a
shopping center or somewhere that is
really safe. And of course it seems like
three-fourths of the guys you meet in the
chat rooms turns out to be married
heteros who are just looking for a little
extra action on the side. And that is
NOT something that I am looking for in
my life right now. Then there are the
different descriptions of one's own
assessment of themselves. Nothing
wrong with being 40 or 50 or even 60 or
70 but be honest when giving your age.
A 60 year old cannot possibly pass for a
25 year old. And we won't even go into
the "aol size" difference between 6 inches
and 9 inches. It seems that there is always
somebody for everyone so why lie about
who vou are? Just go with the flow and
enjoy life. Just be very specific in the
chat rooms on who you are and what
vou are looking for.
, The good old gay bars are st ill a s tap .l e
for hoping to hook up with someone.
· someone from out of town comes
through and of course everyone hits on
them quickly. I do like to get out on
weekends and travel to cities usually
within 100 miles of here and that can
sometimes be fun. A new face in town
always draws interest. I have even been
known to hit a few straight bars in a
Holiday Inn, Ramada Inn or some of
the other major hotel chains.
Amazingly I have found several other
gay guys going there also. My older
friends tells me that a few years ago that
almost evervone went out for happy
hour from 5 to 7 and that the bars were
ii.ways packed at that time with people
getting off of work. That sounds great!
Just wish that it was like that today. .
Now it seems that nobody goes out till
at Je1ist 10 PM and sometimes even later.
Since I have to be at work at 8 every
morning that just doesn't work for me.
I.have ii.ways had an aversion to Parks.
They just really never did anything for
me. It was just to public for me.
I ha~e lots of friends who cruise the
parks all the time but it just doesn't
;.ork for me. But with the proper "eye
contact" I have found people at the car
wash, supermarket, shopping mall and
even at Walmart! It just takes a little
more time to search sometimes. But I
won't give up trying to find that
"special" person in my life. I know that
someday, somehow, somewhere he will
come into my life and it will be perfect.
But until then I will just continue to
keep on the lookout for Mr. Right
whether at a bar, on line, just looking in
the BIG world or at gay meetings,
groups or seminars or gatherings. I
won't give up.
But the only problem ----------------------7
the bars that I go to all
the time have the same
people in them night
after night after night. I
have either been with all
of them or have by my
own choice not wanted
to be with them. Once
in a great while
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"Night of
Press Release
Feb 19, 2005
R 2005"
JOPLIN, MO A "Night of Stars 2005"
for AIDS Project of the Ozarks. The
e·.enr ·.viii be held on Sunday, April 3rd,
2nos. The annual fund-raiser will begin at
2 PI\f at Ree's Lounge iocated at 716 S.
Mam. Parking and entrance is at the rear
of the building off of Joplin Street. All
monies raised during The Nignt of Stars
2005 wiil be donated to APO to assist
HIV clients living in the southwest
1\fissouri 1\rea.
The event activities will include an
auction of donated items and services and
a talent show featuring local performers.
AIDS Project of rhe Ozarks provides
care and services to 500+ clients in the
Ozarks and the southwest Missouri
area. Those living with the HIV virus.
APO also provides prevention awareness
and educational information to the
community free of charge.
i\11 contributions and donations are
tax deductible. If vou should need a
letter documenting our non-profit, taxexempt
status please contact Lynn
Meyerkord at 417-881-1900 and the
information will be sent to you.
We are asking for community
support for this event. If you would
like to make a donation or need more
information, please contact Tim Baker
at 417-206-4691 or email
Tim_Baker39@yahoo.com. You may
also contact Richard or Terry at Ree's
Lounge at 4!7-627-9035.
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that cute kid that lived in your
neighborhood?
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. ~y relationshie with, pastors locally and
in Eurdca :sp~ h!ij::b~en;_~eJfipk of
meetibgs archiiia illlfderiominatfon I
belong to. What Latn saying here is that
I never dreamed i:bai: iii<rnv lifetii:ne
opp6rtunitics w~tili ~if~£~ my . life that
would make a difference for anyon~. Or
that those OJ?P:Oftuaj~es w<;nil.1li1~t,;:.
manifest themselves info the supp9rt, ·
encouragement, and care I have .,,: .. ·
experienced in the last 'fow;/ ni9,.pJhs _now.
Here I am the pastor of a sm,alF Cfuistian
church tb,at mini~ters pred · · antly to
the gay, lcs_bian,, bisexual . . ,
Transgendered community arid yet
YOU TOO'G:AN:. .· i .; > · almost every denotnination in town had
· · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · •. · · , • · " me on their pray~r list. Everyone at
, DIFEERENC~ .. · work would say; ."E .iJ>. going to
1n my'.lifcfu¥!;)I;hs,vc-1oyacl, supported; · be' 61(,,.:by thc"way,, }>i.i on:pur
cnc6ufaged ati,d ;even ii.:ritated my sliare ~hurch~s prayer, list:'; ... , .. c:ibout the
of peoples but: always. mowing. that the overwhelming conccB_t' id~o!ved in that.
day w.o.uld,;'c:oine ~henJ :wo'l]ld "londc~ Openly out bt1;f calmiy BJtli;in,bqw I '
what if? In ;..the past fourteen months I stand on: issues' and ~1Ldiis support. .· In
' have hl!d four \gj~es;:,. My ' ' : :odwnciili,,ofriff.etno.d,;ns:Y an_··f·. 9dn1i)Y:' "Jii~.•afr.dosunhd1·th. c
ncutostttgcoμjB.is:tpli!l:isJ;w,i~cthit I w'il.S/ ' .. . . . . ' '
his, 5;Wltb:¥l df:Jl¥~, 1: ' · f;~r-s'tate atca we Fr6miny
have I cfili, make a difference. . dli;i;li~,~til tri.y rctu;n io\vqik;I was
I hav~ found thit l can atid if fcan; so ritver' left alone wit:h some pcdplc even
can YOU! · You sec this past year I was cciniing to .our honic · because. μi,cy. knew
diagnosed with cancer of the lymph my pa;mcr was sleeping dwjpg the· day
nodes in my neck. For two months after (he works graveyard shift). Eipills, cards
i:he biopsy I had a dressing on my neck. and phone c.alls were ·so ov . .. . .. ng at
It's a little difficult to hide a dressing that times that I lit~rally sat and . s
is just' under your jaw bone. Even with a running down my fac<:. 'Th;en came the
short fat neck a turtle neck shirt . good news that there wouid not have to
wouldn't cover it. There were the usual, be any chemotherapy _or radiation
"did you cut yourself shaving" or "is the treatments. Simply cvei:y six-~onth
hickey that big" comments .but then chcck:-ups for the patfcv y~ars to make
there were t:hf words of c~couragcmcnt, s11te the 'ca~cer·hasri'f'r~nirifc.4-
the "I'll remember you in prayer" ar1d Yes, I havci truly b~en bl~;;cd and.
even the, "I have you on our churches God has seen: nic · flirough blessing me
prayer list.'' I suddenly realized that I with family, friends and people in my life
have made a difference in my life with that care. I have to, publicly say Thank
family, friends; at work and church,, you! I do that b,· c~ii:g you to act and
There have b·een difficult decisions made tb do it now. ·. · if I can make a
that have 'not always.been populQ,.r, a- . differeni:_e SQ.
public stand in out 'Iocal ncwseapcr It is'.,fo that we do not let
outing not just myself but our church, a the last ~iettipn/oteak our spitjt or
very public .stand supporting p'ublic dampen our'ieso&e. We ml).§t act always
debate on any issue but to do so without to do what is right even when it may not
hate and personal attacks. and articles in be popular: Io doing so· you will find
this "community magazine'; have been that you ·can make a difference and
used in England, Scotland and Germany. people will respect that. ; .. cont. next page l
1
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Steve Urie from pg 18
Our country is on a slippery downhill
slide to put us back in the closet and I for
one shall not be going back in there. We
must keep track of what our federal, state
and local government is doing. We must
let them know how we feel about it. I
attended a county commission meeting
in Escambia County, Florida where one
county commissioner stated, "I am
voting for this because the only phone
call I received was for it." Just think one
phone call! I attended a Missouri Senate
session where a senator recited a letter
from just one constituent and introduced
a bill on the Senate floor. Just think one
letter!
You could be that one phone call,
that one letter or that one e-mail that
makes a difference for all of us. If I can
do it ... so can YOU!
W c need to oppose an amendment to
the constitution simple because it is
being used to generate hate and fear. The
sample letter below may be copied and
used in snail mail or email. I encourage
you to make the difference. Be that one
call, that one letter, that one e-mail
because it is the right thing to do.
"This amendment is unnecessary,
discriminatory and would amend the
Constitution for the first time to
restrict the rights of a group of
Americans.
Despite being soundly defeated last
year, I understand that this
amendment may be introduced in the
House again soon. I wanted to make
sure you ~_ew that
and freedoms, not to take them away .
Further, this amendment would do
real harm to same-sex couples and
their children, who already do not
enjoy the vast majority of benefits and
protections that married couples enjoy.
Please do not co-sponsor the
amendment. Please urge your
colleagues in the House of
Representatives to focus on other
issues that are priorities. I look
forward to receiving your response."
Until next month, stay out of the closet!
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V AL~NTINE' S
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Instead, it singles
out a group of
people for
discrimination in
the United States
Constitution. The
Constitution has
alwavs been used to
guar;ntee rights
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Quotable Quotes
"Being open about our lives is the
most important and powerful form
of activism at our disposal. Lecturing
our friends and family about gay
marriage isn't nearly so important as
letting them see that our
relationships are as important and
integral to us as theirs are to them. If
we do not treat our relationships as
equal, how can we ever expect others
ro do the same? 'Coming out' isn't a
one-step conversation; it's a lifelong
commitment. And it isn't just about
activism and civil rights. It's about
living your life with integrity and
honesty and, to use an overused
word, it's about pride."
- Washington Blade Executive
Editor Chris Crain in a Jan. 7
editorial. -
The Pink
The Pink Triangle was used by the Nazis
to signify homosexuals. Although,
homosexuals were only one of the groups
targeted for extermination, it is
unfortunately, the group that history
often excludes. The Pink Triangle defies
anyone to deny history.
In 1935 Hitler revised the German Law,
Paragraph 175, prohibiting
homosexuality, by including kissing,
embracing, and gay fantasies as well as
sexual acts. Convicted .offenders- an
estimated 25,000 from 1937 to 1939, were
sent to priso!l and later transferred to
concentration camps. They were to be
sterilized, most often by castration.
Hitler changed his policy on
homosexuality to include death in 1942.
A yellow Star of David under a
superimposed Pink Triangle represented
Gay Jewish prisoners- by the social
hierarchy, the lowest of all prisoners.
Page 23
I Dee
"Ph eIp s" .......I.ll .
Just last month I wrote about a New Year
and a New Beginning. Little did I realize
what a new year and new beginning' I was
getting myself into. My favorite aunt and
uncle recently moved to Topeka, Kansas and I
thought that I would visit them for the
weekend. They have known that I was born
gay and totally accept who I am as does the
rest of my family. We had a great visit and
then decided to go out for lunch at one of the
local restaurants which was located in the·
Gage Shopping Center on the comer of Gage
Street and Huntoon Street. To our
amazement and shock we found a group of
children not over 14 years of age right on the
sidewalk with huge signs saying" GOD
HATES FAGS" and other derogatory
comments. We couldn't believe it! What kind
of a world is this? Upon entering the
restaurant my aunt asked the manager what
was going on. He very nice explained that it
was the "Phelps" group who protests regularly
on that corner as their church is just a couple
of blocks away. I had heard about Fred Phelps
for several years and how he pickets funerals
of gay men who die from AIDS and that he
pickers the University of Kansas whenever
they have a gay-themed concert or theatrical
production. I even read where he goes to
different cities to prorest against gays. There
was a web site on one of the signs that I
quickly wrote down. www.godhatesfags.com.
If you have never logged onto that website I
suggest that you do. It is an intelligent person
who knows who their enecnies are and trust
me, FRED PHELPS is our enemy. He has a
church in Topeka with a very small
congregation mainiy consisting of his own
family. Several of his own children won't
have anything to do with him. He used to be
an at:orney but was disbarred in the Smte of
Kansas. On his website it tells where he is
going to be picketing in the weeks to come.
He even hates the country of Sweden and has
signs saying "God Hates Sweden" just because
the peopk of Sweden are intelligent enough to
extend all of the marital status to homosexuals
as well as neterosexuals.
Can you just imagine if he had these little
children carrying signs and posters that
read, "God Hates Blacks" or "God Hates
Jews" or God Hates whatever"? But
hating gays seems to be alright. The
people of Topeka and Kansas has had to
endure this man long enough everyday
and everyday. But when he and his
group embarrasses me and my family
then enough is enough. He is performing
hate crimes in tbe name of his church
and it is just not right. Even thou I don't
live in Kansas I am writing letters to the
Mayor of Topeka, the Gm-ernor of
Kansas and to several State Senators in
Kansas. What right does this madman
have to spew hate towards us? Again, if
he hated blacks or Jews there would be a
massive public uproar about the whole
· thing. And where are the religious
people in Topeka who tolerate this kind
of behavior? Do they not care what is
going on in their city? Topeka, Kansas
has become the laughing stock all over
the United States. Why aren't there
more gay publications writing about this
man and informing everyone about him?
Apparently he has taken his crusade to
different parts of the C nited States
however he feels more comfortable ·
within the confines of Kansas.
Everyone has a right not to like
someone else but this is a plain and
simple HATE CRIME! There should be
laws against this type of activity. No
American should have to put up with
this kind of discrimination. NO ONE!
What right does this man have to
promote Hatred in America and to bring
small children into his church? All of
this of course is done in the name of
religion so it is alright in their eyes.
Hopefully the rest of my year wii! be
a little calmer and tamer than this last
month. So, things are still changing for
ine this year. I am going to be much
happier and if I have to bitch a little
more to get good service and what I
cieserve then I will. It is just that simple.
Page24
heeii.wnttog. .. e gaJC~nd
lesbi~ pr'esffor ni,ore than 20
years. Sh_e seryed for _tliree, y;ears as
1;11~ co-chai(of ftie)<;>#;d of_ . .
-~{Ji11Is·.~:I-J;xb~;:f, fits '·> .,.,,._.J,. '"" ... ·, ..
Transge1:1<ier CcimmunitJT Center,
where shC f ouri.ded a
gro~dbr~3;'$ng_ .read1~g .~cries
ci'l l,.e. ~a-· "In' ,,.,_O-,!,;u< r. .'" O,~ w" n'' W' ' ri't e.".
Lesbian Notions .
by Paula Martinac
MARCH 2005
Crying
Shame
In a recent development in the J;:{IV / AIDS
, epidemic, two independent research teams
recommended that all Americans - not just
those .who've been deemed "high risk,'.' -~e gay
'm·en and iv drug users - be tested.for the virus.
Clearly, this is good news. The · :
· ·,recommendations are meant to finally make
RN t~sfi#g ~s .routirie and devoid ofstigma as a
Pap tesc, mammogram, or bldod-pressure
screening. · .· . .
. . But could a change implemented, in the third
decade of th~. pandemic really be effe<;t±'{e,
given the sname still attached to HIV/ AIDS
and to homosexuality? Unless a public-health
. policy shift goes hand in.hand with realitybased
sex education, I think it would stand
! little chance of making a ·difference oveitime.
Part of the problem stems from the. fact .that
HIV is still being tied to identity rather·: than
behavior," ~though tl:fe connection is more subtle than in the past. For .example, all
the new.ii repp.i;ts. abolit .th.e 11,~ ~eqical studies. cite=~ people in "mpn . ·
he · · · · • · pf' _as · .the lowest-risk groups for HIV, who t opt
outof; the. . . .. er o ... . just have it once. . . ·
' . At about. the same tip:ie, . anotl:ier. reporc also hit the· news - that a. new ~-:_
resistannhain 'bf HN has appeareo in New· York City in a gay man wh~ ttsed· crystal
meth i!.tid,;acc<>r,d!rjg 't9 -ti;r~' _:New Y'cfrk Times...:, hs,.d f'unpro:eF:ecI sex
of partners:" Tfils lrearkeos •lSaclHo the early· 1980s, re-establishing the .
between.,HJV· and;homosexuality,atid conjuring. up. memories .of that original %ad"
gay map; P!ltient Zeiq,. who was.blamed_ for_bringingi11IV_to the United §tates.
.· IT'he,dang~r in contimμngro,talk,i1bqutns~ categon;,s.1~•.thatmanypeq~le:who
don't use drugs or have sex. with "hunq.i;eds or partners will erroneously :vtew HIV as
of no concern to them .. Consider thai:' heterosexual women 'of color actually ,
acco~ted for 85 percent of new AIDS infections in 2003. Sex with HIV-pos!tive men
is the primary means by which straight women bec~nie ~fected, and many.of· these
women firinly oelieve. they're in monogamous rej.attonships. .
. As one AIDS researcher told JIN Plus_ magazine, "There is a_whole set.of
women who .dori't have a clue that their male· partners .have outside rell!:ti9n.sl;rips."
And there are other wome_n who may indeed be in monogamous hetemsepial
relationships - but with men who. previously had unsafe. sex with other ~co:"
The contiouiqg stigma -;\ttacheg. .• to homosexuality and bisexuality isJ~ely to
blame for thi.s explqsion of HIV ampng those who mistakenly thoughqlj.9' -were safe
fro~ the disease. Many men "on the down iow" put their unknowing female partners
at risk b~cause admitting they like to have sex with men would be viewed.as
disgraceful, unmanly~ Br even sinful. . .
Comvounding tlie problem is our public education system, which, like much
public-health policy; evades the complexities of human sexuality and_ psychology. .
While it reduces money for AIDS programs, the federal government increases funding
for "abstinence-only" sex education, despite a lac_k of .evidence that these programs
work. Indeed, a. report from U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) showed s?me
abstinence-only programs providing false infonnatioo that put kids at risk tor
pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.. . . . . . continued next page ·
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Lesbian Notions . ...
And a recent study in the president's
home state found that abstinence-only
education had not prevented students
there from becoming progressively more
sexually active.
The result is a classic catch-22. The
best way to erode the stigma of HIV
would be to start in the schools with
accurate sex education aimed at helping
all kids acquire knowledge about
behavior that would keep them safe. But
schools have their hands tied by a federal
government committed to the idea that
promoting one kind of identity - being
heterosexual and married - is the panacea
for all of society's problems.
Sadly, that approach is based on the
reality of only a small number of people.
In fact, kids are human, and most
humans - even the deeply religious -
want to have sex, especially when their
hormones are raging. And as Shelby
Knox, a young Christian sex-education
activist whose story will be told on an
episode on PBS's POV series this June,
puts it, ''.ff [ki<l:s] are going to have sex,
they need t6 lrnow the consequences.
And they need to know how to protect
themselves.''
One step we can all take is to lobby
our representatives in Washington to
pass the Responsible Education About
Life Act (REAL), which would create a
grant program for states to offer broader
sex education programs that include
information about contraceptives and
safer sex. Such a bill faces an uphill
struggle in the current climate of fear
and repression. But without an attempt
to address this serious education
shortfall, HIV, one of our greatest
public-health challenges, will continue to
spread as "someone else's disease.''
Gay Buying
rP
at $610 Billion
in 2005
Latest Apalysis by WiteckCombs
Communications
and Packaged Facts
Washington, D.C. February 1, 2005 -
The total buying power of the U.S. gay,
lesbian and bisexual (GIB) adult
population in 2005 is projected to be $610
billion, according to the latest analysis by
Witeck-Combs Communications and
Packaged Facts (a division of
MarketResearch.com). The estimate was
originally derived in a joint study by both
organizations entitled, "The U.S. Gay and
Lesbian Market." In 2004, the gay buying
power projection was estimated at $580
billion.
In releasing the latest projection, Bob
Witeck, CEO of Witeck-Combs
Communications said, "Validating buying
power is a reliable business tool for
companies and policy decision-makers. It
provides the most compelling snapshot of
the economic activity of America's diverse
gay, lesbian and bisexual population.''
Since 1993, Witeck-Combs
Communications, Inc. has provided
expert counsel to Fortune 500 companies
in designing marketing communications
strategies for the gay consumer market.
Quotable Quotes
"Actress Portia De Rossi is having the
tattoo of her ex-girlfriend's initials
· removed from her ring finger now that
she's seeing comedienne Ellen
DeGeneres."
- United Press International, Dec. 28.
Ask Uncle Mikey
Advice Column!
MARCH 2005
Uncle Mikey bringing you the latest in all things
queer. Oh kittens, allow uncle a moment to share
about an experience that Uncle had this week. I
,was sitting by the fire minding my very own biz,
.when I felt my scope go to full alert. I did a quick
ninety degree when our eyes met, uncle felt a
serge. It seemed the delivery guy was there
bringing Uncle a package. He even brought me
some stuff I had bought. It was like a full service
happy train. After I accepted delivery, Uncle
attempted to be gracious. Kittens-word of advice,
do not feed the trick-please. They will never leave
,_ ___________ _, if you do. Well, as they say, it was an easy kill.
Dear Uncle,
My roommate and I have been Jiving together now for a year and a half. Things have
really been nice, as we have built a friendship, and become really close. I now find
myself looking for more than just a roommate, as he drives me crazy, in a good way.
I am afraid though if we play arouna it could ruin the current situation, which is
worktng out so nicely. I watch him walking around the apartment naked, and I have
to take cold showers to control my urges. He is beautiful, funny, rod kind. Should I
tell him about tny feelings for him? I am seriously nervous, as I do not wrot to lose
such a wonderful roommate. It is not easy finding a good one. What should I do?
Confused in the other room
Dear Confused:
Kitten first; uncle would have you define feelings here. As it were, I heard .attraction
and not really feelings. If sex is what we are talking about, I would think twice before
jumping those bones on the way for the midnight snack. Sex could make things
weird. Imagine living with a trick you hne had. Waking up and seeing that face
which, you no longer find remotely attractive. This is potentially harmful . for your
relationship with a roommate. On the other hand, if you have truly built this
mutually rewarding friendship, and there are mutual feelings of admiration, you
could be on the threshold of a love affair. It is the best place to start a relationship
and that is as friends. However, know the risk you take. As if it does not work out,
there is going to be carnage here. So, weigh out your feelings and or attraction
carefully while making the best decision for you both.
Smooches uncle
These is nothing sweeter than forbidden fruit kittens, however there is always the
price in the end. Know this price, and think with your head not your member. We all
know that will save a lot of troublesome aftershock.
Dear Uncle:
There is a man that has been following me around. That is what it.feeis like as I am
constantly seeing him around. He has not spoken to me, or anything, but every time
I turn around there he is. I am thinking he is shy, and wondering if I should make the
first move? Mv best friend told me he is a stalker, and that I should not let him near
me. I work in' a public place in retail, and he always seems to be near watching me.
Stalker guy
Well, kitten there is a iine that comes to mind here. It puts the lotion on its skin, or it gets the
hose again. Have you read the papers recently? One must be careful in this day and :age. While,
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your stalker might have some bragging
quality for afterwards, there might not
be an afterwards. I would heed your
friends advice and keep your distance. To
avoid ending up on the milk carton
kitten. If this mro is worthy of your
interest he will find a way to make an
introduction. If not he is most likely not
someone you want to have a random
hook up with. Kittens-Uncle cannot
express this point enough. With all of the
weirdoes out there, you must be careful.
Forgive uncle here, for a trailer moment;
however, there is ho booty call worth
risking your life. There are too many
outlets for safe encounters and hooking
up.
Smooches uncle
Kittens, sometimes in life, we encounter
problems, which stem from soc.ial
surroundings in our life. Children raised
to believe sexuality is a bad thing, will
eventually face these troublesome affairs,
when faced with their own adult
sexuality. There is no shame in seeking
help for yourself. Anyone that tells you
otherwise, most likely has some social
disorder them selves, like a ass-a-si-diss. It
is important to utilize the help available
to us ill through good mental health
providers. Search out one before going.
There are numerous providers, which are
gay friendly, advertised in most gay
publications. Going to the wrong mental
health provider could only add to the
issues you already face. Here is wishing
you and your willy good health.
Kittens, I guess that about wraps it up
for this month. Uncle enjoys his time
with his kittens. Remember this as you
go at another week of that wonderful
roller coaster we call queer life. Behind
every good man, is another good man!
Smooches Uncle Mikey and Tiddles too.
Unck J6leey is a ch.rllCIC' from Frttl4na writer
Micfud Hinnrun. MuJ,,,d h,,.s 1-i vmtingfor ten
ye,irs. Utilizing his st#dies, and life expmt:nce to hdp
others in his comm,mity, tbroMgh h,mior and s<n1nd
adflia. Mkh,,d 4J1P&iJ his stwdy of pryd,o/,,gy and
autiflt! writing, AS wdl his extensive b.tc/egroMnd in
menu[ he4/th Dim:: c,ir,: to bring" m!fll style and
approach to hdping others. Michad's other works om
be~ at -.KJtJlinlwmtent.com.
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Deep Inside
Hollywood
by:Romeo San
Vicente
MARCH 2.0.05
1 . .
the Prairie
Romeo thinks th:~ oest tiioment to make
the film version of sorr1'gili(ng is when
the adapted intellectual pioperty in
question is long past its initial'burst of
popularity. It's just less foi:ce& and
marketing-team-driven that way. Robert
Altman must agree, '.qecause finally, years
after its 1980s moment in the pop-culture
sun, Garrison Keillor's still-running
public radio program, _A Prairie Home
Companion_, is making its way to the
big screen. And rather than visit the
townspeople of Keillor's Lake Wo~~gon,
the film is a fictionalized behind~tlie.::
scenes look at the production of Fiil
show. Lily Tomlin and Meryl Streep.
(word is, they play a · of singing
sisters) will star alon singer/actors
Tom Waits and Lyle Lovett, and
_SNL_'s Maya Rudolph, not to mention
crooning host Keillor Himself. The .
show's gentle humor sh6uld hit screens
sometime in 2006, which is no wait at all
for patient Midwesterners.
Wham! It's a George Michael Movie
The pop star that no one bothered to notice
was gay even after that "Wake Mc Up
Before You Go-Go" video - is now the subject
of a no-holds-barred documentary. The film
is called _George Michael: A Different
Story_, and it stars the iconic '80s heartthrob
as tour guide to bis own career. Already seen
on British television, the movie recently hit
the big screen at the Berlin Film Festival and
should be making the festival rounds in the
States soon enough. In the film, !'l,fichael visits
childhood haunts, talks for the first time
about his &mily, and touch.es on painful
recent memories as well (his partner was
gravely ill with AIDS while Jl..fichael
performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute
Concert). The testimonial line-up includes Sir
Elton John, Boy George, Mariah Carey, and
Simon Cowell. And Wbam!-obsessives will be
thrilled .to know that Michael is reunited oncamera
with former singing p~tner Andrew
Ridgely fur the first time in nearly 20 years.
Izzard Tries on New Outfits
It's getting so you barely see the man in drag
anymore. Not that cross-dressing comedian
Eddie Izzard's complaining. It's just that bis
mainstream acting career, t.J.ie one that more
often than not puts bim in guy clothes, is
taldng off like never before. The hilarious
Brit has just been tapped to star in an as-yetuntitled
pilot for cable channel FX, in which
he'll play an Irish con man who relocates to
the American South. If it goes to series, he'll
have to find a way to fit in his other planned
roles, like in _Macbeth_ on Broadway.
Meanwhile, £ms can see him soon.in John
Turturro's upcoming musical, ...,Romance &
Cigarettes_, which co-stars James Gandolfini,
Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslct, Mandy
Moore, Mary-Louise Parker, Elaine Stritch,
Bobby Cannavale, and Amy Sedaris. Looks
like those Manolos will just have to cool their
heels for a while.
Latifah's Career Is _Stranger Than
Fiction_Is Queen Latifah on the same path
to Oscar as Halle Berry? The former rapper
and lesbian &vc has Marc Forster, the
director of critically acclaimed films like
_Finding Nevcrland_ and _Monster's Ball_,
in her comer these days, so anything's
possible. Latifah has signed on to co-star in
Forster's latest film, _Stranger Than Fiction_,
alongside Will Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman,
Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Emma Thompson.
It's the story of an IRS auditor who begins
hearing the narration of his life - a running
commentary audible only to him, and one
that begins to affect everythjng he does. No
word on Latifah's role in the film, but if
_Finding Ncverbnd_ takes home its share of
Academy Awards, then expect the buzz
around her and the film to grow iouder as the
year goes on.
Page 29
· Heart to Heart
Born for Love
By Josh Aterovis
once wrote, "All men and ·women are born '
live suffer and die; what distinguishes us on~·
from another is our dreams, whether they be
dreams about. worldly or unworldly thlngs,
and what we do to make them come about ..
We do not choose to be born. We do not
choose our parents. We do not choose ~ur
historical epoch, the country of our birth, or
the immediate circumstanc.es of our
upbringing. We do not, most of us, choose to
die; nor do we choose the time and
conditions of our death. But within this
realm of choice!essncss, we do choose how
we live."
He's right, of course. Life is all about
choices. Every day we make myriad choices,
from the mundane (What will I cat for
breakfast?), to the ~omentous (Should I
come out?).
In 1970, Epstein caused a firestorm of
controversy when he wrote a cover story for
Harper's magazine titled: "Homo/Hetero:
The Struggle For Sexual Identity." In the
article, Epstein wrote: "If I had the oower to
do so, I wouid wish homoscruality ~ff the
&cc of this earth.'' He went on to sav, "I do
think homosexuality an anathema, a~d hence
homosexuals cursed, and thus the
importance, for me if for no one else, of my
defining a homosexual as someone who has
physical relations, for it leaves room for my
admiration for the man who is pulled toward
homosexuality and resists, at what psychic
price I cannot hope even to begin to
imagine.'.' In other words, if you "give in" to
the pull of homosexuality, you are cursed,
but if you resist that choice then vou're okay.
Despite the fact that Epstein is a proud ,
Jewish man, this is a common belief held by
many in the Religious Right. They believe
that honiosi;xuality is a choice.
This bdief is at the core of the debate over
gay rights. Should gays be allowed to marry?
Should gays be protected from
discrimination? Is being gay a sin? It all boils
do · · · · ··· que~tion: is being gay a choice?
. . .. . . rive answer to this, but a
growing body of scientific evidence may be
pointing to a genetic or, at the very least,
biological basis for sexual orientation.
According j:o)he American Psychological
Associarion3s wc:bsit~,' "There arc numerous
theories about the· origins of a person's sexual
orientation; most s9,entists today agree that
sexual orientation kll).ost-likely the result of
a complex interaction of environmental
cognitive and biologfral ~ctors. In mos:
people, !exual orico.tatioq;j~ ~haped at an
early age. There is also · · · able recent
evide?ce t~ suggest tha . . including
g.en:ttc or mborn horm :, ... factors, play a
sigruficant role in a person's sexuality. In
summary, it is important'.'to recognize that
there are probably many reasons for a
person's sexual orientation;and the reasons
may be different for different people."
As reported in New_~cicntist, a srudy
from Oregon Health and Sdence Univcrsitv
in 2002 found that the. br~s of gay sheep ·
(and apparently as mmy. as dne in ten sheep
express exclusively gay sicfμal preferences)
showed small but distinct _differences in a part
of the brain called the J:ij,p'qthalamus when
compared with rams that[tiieferred to mate
with ewes. The diffcrenc"~(~ii.s in a particular
region of the hypothalamus . the preoptic
nucleus. The region is generally almost twice
as laigc in Illms as in ewes, but in gay rams
its size was almost identical to that in '
"straight" females. · ·
These fin4!nga matched those of the
neuroscientist Simori li.eV:ay .in his studies of
the brains of gay men: His work has alwavs
been considered controversial, partly bec;use
the brains he studied were mostly from men
who had died of AIDS. So it was, not clear
whether the differences were reh.ted to the
disease or to sexual orientation. The results of
the sheep srudy would indicate that the
differences in fact were reiated to orientation.
In a separate study released in 2004, a
group of Itltlian geneticists led bv Ancirea
Camperio-Ciani of tne Universig· of Padua
........................... continued pg-32
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A Missouri Discrimination Bill
House Bill 328, introduced by Rep.
Baker proposes to eliminate state funds
to any entity-public or private-that
has a nondiscrimination policy that
exceeds federal protections against
discrimination. While this bill was
introduced in direct response to the
University of Missouri, which last year
added "sexual orientation" to the list of
groups protected under their nondiscrimination
policy, it will have
drastic effects on businesses,
organizations, and charities all over the
state. There are hundreds of public and
private entities in Missouri which rely
on state funds for financial suppon.
Last month, Pulaski County, Arkansas
Circuit Judge Tim Fox struck down a 1999
regulation by the state's Child Welfare
Agency Review Board that said homosexuals
could not be foster parents. Fox said the
board had exceeded its mandate to protect
the health, safety or welfare of foster
children, and he issued an order barring·
enforcement of the rule. Meanwhile, state
legislators are considering a bill. that would
prohibit homosexuals from. ~ecomirig
adoptive or foster parents. Rep~ Bob Adams,
D-Sheridan, and Sen. Jim Holt, RSpringdale,
filed House Bill 1119. The bill
would order the Human Services
Department or any agency involved in
adoption and foster <1Ce not to place a child
with homosexual parents or in a home that
has a homosexual adult. The bill also says
that Arkansas public polity should preserve
public morality with respect to childreh in
the foster care system: ·
"'Lesbianism is so ra t in some of the
schools in southeast ma that they'll
only let one girl go the bathroom ..... How
is it that- that's happened to us?"
Sen. Tom Coburn, (R-OK}
Assoc. Press, October 11, 2004
This is only a sampling of what we
are up against here in America. Yes, it's
time write to your Senators, get out the
protest signs and go back to work.
Holiday party time is over a we must
dig out the combat boots (or Joan
Crawford pumps if your prefer),
prepare to fight a difficult battle to
defeat discriminatory laws that do and
will govern us.
C.D. Ward/Editor in Chief
Heart to Heart from pg-29
may have provided the answer to one of the
greatest paradoxes of homosexuality: the
Darwinian dead-end. How can homosexuality
be genetic when gay men don't have
children? The researchers' findings suggest
that the same genetic fuctors-as yet
unidentified-linked to homosexuality in
men may also be linked to increased fertility
in women. "This is a novel finding," Dr.
Le Vay said. "We think of it as genes for 'male
homosexuality', but it might really be genes
for sexual attraction to men. These could
predispose men towards homosexuality and
women towards 'hyper-heterosexuality',
causing women to have more sex with men
and thus have more offspring."
Twin studies have also revealed some
strong evidence for a biological basis.].
Michael Bailey and Richard Pillard studied
the gayness between monozygotic (or
identical) twins, dizygotic ( or fraternal)
twins, and non-related adopted brothers.
They found that 52% of identical twins were
both self-identified homosexuals, 22% of
fraternal twins were gay, and only 5% of nonrelated
adopted brothers were so. Bailey and
Pillard repeated the study with the samf
results· and later cxp~ririients found· similar
evidence in Jcm,ales .. These studies seem to
conclusively demonstrate that there is at least
some genetic component that leads to the
development of homosexuality.
However, it is important to note that
none of these studies suggests that there is a
single "gay gene." In fact, they all seem to
indicate a more. likely scenario of numerous
genetic and environmental influences. It's
also important to realize that none of these
studies can be considered conclusive. Much
more research needs to be done, but science
seems to be pointing towards biological
factors in detcrmuiing our sexuality.
Is being gay a choice? Only in the sense
that, while we inay not make the choice to be
atttllctcd to the same sex, we do make choices
about whether we act on those attractions or
not. We choose whc.ther we wili live our lives
honestly or in the closet. We choose whether
to iove as our.hearts desire or to deny an
integral part of who we are.
Arc we born gay? Maybe a better question
would be arc WC born to love? Benjamin
Disraeli once said, "We arc all born for love.
It is the principle of existence, and its only
end." If we don't have a choice in who we
love, is it really a choice at all?
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for dinner at the stellar De la Tierra
Restaurant, where you might sample
such globally inspired treats as baked
stuffed baby conch with plantain salad,
and ancho-cinnamon pork tenderloin
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including several one- and two-bedroom
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removed from Palm Beach's stuffy
confines, the Sundy House Inn
nevertheless ranks among the area's most
sumptuous hideaways.
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County Rd., Palm Beach, 561-655-6611 or
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Chesterfield Palm Beach (363 Cocoanut Row,
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Harold's (207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm
Beach, 561-659-1440). CityPlace (700 S.
Rosemary Ave., 561-366-1000,
www.cityplacc.com). Cabana (118 Clematis
St., West Palm Beach, 561-833-4773). Cupids
Cabaret (4430 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm
Beach, 561-642-5299). 5101 (5101 S. Dixie
Hwy., West Palm Beach, 561-585-2379).
Flagler Museum Gust ofi Cocoanut Row,
Palm Beach, 561-655-2833). Four Seasons
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2800 or 800-819-5053,
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B&B (1608 W. Lake Ave., West Palm Beach,
561-833-9023, www.gcandview-gardens.net).
Hamburger Heaven (314 S. County Rd.,
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(823 Belvedere Rd., \YI est Palm Beach,
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Hotel Biba (320 Belvedere Rd., West
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S. Olive Way, Palm Beach, 561-832-
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www.palmbeachfl.com). Raymond F.
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(701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm
Beach, 561-832-7469). Respectable Street
Cafe (518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach,
561-832-9999). Reson Lounge (CityPlace,
700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach,
561-805-9600). Rhythm (3800 S. Dixie
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by Jack Fertig
:MARCH 2005
"Enjoy magic, Sagittarius!"
Sun conjunct Uranus brings wild
surprises and inspirations to light. This
line-up in Pisces will make those
surprises especially mystical, artistic,
and otherworldly.
ARIES (March 21 to April 20): Let one of
your more spiritual friends take you to
church, synagogue, mosque, Wiccan
circle, seance, or whatever. It won't lead
you to any conversion, but vou will
gain new perspectives so that you can
reconsider your ideals.
TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): What does
"success" really mean to you? Think
about it long and hard, and the answer
may surprise you. A shock from your
boss is likely to be a blessing in disguise.
Be ready for new opportunities in
unexpected directions.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 21): Your
mouth is likely to get you into trouble,
but you're used to that. Try keeping
your ears and mind open, instead of
your mouth, and what you stand to
learn can start you thinking in radically
new ways.
CANCER Qune 22 to July 22): This is a
great time to explore new erotic
adventures, and all kinds of barriers can
falL Doubie-check your safety
precautions - from standard prophylaxis
to safe words. Don't be shy; just be
careful!
LEO (july 23 to August 22): Recent
weirdness in your relationship - or
about nor having one - is coming to a
head. It's time to get clear about what's
going on. Even if things get briefly ugly,
they'wili improve in the long run.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22): See a
doctor, acupuncturist, or other health
practitioner right now. There's
probably nothing seriousiy wrong, but
any lingering - or normally invisible
problems are now easiest to identify and
soive.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 21):
Take in the strangest show you can
find. Open your mind to consider
the most preposterous artistic
notions you can expose yourself to,
and find your own creative abilities
stimulated in directions that will
amaze you.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21):
If your home life was ever normal, it
won't be now. Plumbing, foundations,
and parents can offer very rude
surprises, but they're easier to deal with
now than later. Community
involvement offers unusual rewards.
SAGITIARIUS (November 22 to
December 20): Your mouth is further
ahead of your brain than usual, and
your brain seems to be meandering
along some very odd paths. Enjoy
whimsy, magic, music, and art; leave
any mathematical or logical efforts
for later.
CAPRICORN (December 21 to January
19): You like your accounts in perfect
order, but they rarely work out so well.
Any glitches and surprises become
clearer now, probably with happy
outcome. Rethinking your priorities
can also turn up some interesting twists.
AQUARIUS Qanuary 20 to Feb~a.ty 18):
Your favorite hobby, re-inventing
yourself, suddenly presents a crisis
with startling possibilities, as it collides
against your highest ideal, selfawareness.
Letting go of control and
admitting what you don't know - your
two least favorite things to do - open
you up to greater knowledge.
PISCES (Febrwuy 19 to March 19): Deep,
deep in the murkiest depths of your
soul - like some subaquatic creature -
there is a profound revelation offering
both illumination and shock. Take
time out for quiet medit:2.tio~ to get
more enlightenment - and to get
burned less.
Jiuk Fertig !Ms been 'fllorleing as a
-professional astrologer sina 1977 and is a
fo,mding mnnber of the Association for
Astrological Networking.
Page 35
BUSH BUDGET CUTS
HURT THOSE LIVING
WITH HIV/ AIDS, PUTS
OTHERS AT RISK
Gaywire Release:
February 7, 2005
"This budget does not reflect the
concern President Bush showed
during his State of the Union for
H!V and Alps care and prevention,"
said HRC Vice President of Policy
David Smith
WASHINGTON - As President Bush
introduced his 2006 budget today, the
Human Rights Campaign expressed grave
con~em about the requested funding of
crucial HIV/ AIDS programs. With the
exception of modest increases for the
AIDS Drug Assistance Program and the
National Institutes for Health, most
other programs that affect people living
with HIV/ AIDS were flat-funded or saw
budget cuts.
"This budget does not reflect the
c~>0cern President Bush showed during
his State of the Union for HIV and AIDS
care and prevention," said HRC Vice
President of Policy David M. Smith.
"Unfortunately, the President's actions
do not match his words."
The Ryan White CARE Act, which
addresses the unmet health needs of
persons living with HIV/ AIDS, was
highlighted in the President's State of the
Union Address last week. Yet the budget
request for the program included only a
~odest $10 million increase, all of which
1s earmarked for the AIDS Drug
Assistance Program (ADAP). All other
programs covered by the Ryan White
CARE Act were flat funded.
In addition, the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) saw a $4 million cut to
its budget for HIV/ AIDS prevention and
survei~ance. At the same time, unproven ·
non-science-based abstineoce-oniy
programs, which do not include
education about how HIV/ AIDS is
transmitted, received $38 ~llion in
additional funding. A recent studv at
Texas A&M University showed that
teenagers taking abstinence-onlv sex
education programs endorsed. by the
President became increasingly ;exuallv
active, which is the exact opposite eff~ct
that the program is designed to have.
"Programs which focus on abstinence
as the sole means of preventing HIV/
AIDS put oq.r young people at
tremendous risk," said Smith. "The
President has repeatedly stated his
commitment to combating the spread of
HIV. We have to question that
com1:°itment when his ideology
consistently outweighs sound scientific
facts."
"The young people of this country
?eed leadership that recognizes the ·
1mpor~ance of comprehensive prevention
educanon, and we hope to work with
leaders on both sides of the aisle in
Congress to make sure thev get it "added
Smith. , '
Despite the President's recognition
that HIV/ AIDS is a growing problem in
communities of color, the Minoritv
AIDS initiative was flat-funded. Al~o,
$14 million was cut from the Housing
for_ Persons Living With AIDS program,
which helps people living with HIV/
AIDS afford housing.· Having stable
living conditions increases the chances of
~trict adherence to drug regimens, which
1s necessary for fighting HIV/ AIDS and
also prevents the development of
medication-resistant strains of the virus.
Unfortunately, President Bush's
budget also includes Medicaid cuts of at
lea.st $45 billion over the next 1 0 years.
These cuts would greatly affect a ·
program that is responsible for providing
health care to 55 percent of all adults
living with AIDS and 90 percent of all
children.
The Human Rights Campaign is the
largest national lesbian, gay, bisexuai and
transgender political organization with
members throughout the country. It
effectively lobbies Congress, provides
campaign support and educates the
public to ensure that LGBT Americans
can be open, honest and safe at home, at
work and in the community.
Page 36 Four States Community Directory
-Bars- Nightclubs- -Restaurants-
Arkansas, Fayetteville (479)
Studio 716- -716 W. Sycamore- - - - 479-571-130
Ron's Place- - - 523 W. Poplar- 479-442-3052
Wild-On . -3570 W. 6th- - - - - 479-521-9453
Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
Kinkeads- 1004 1/2 Garrison Ave- - -479-783-9988
Club 1022 - -1022 Dodson Ave. - - • -479-782-1845
Arkansas, Hot Sprin&s (501)
Club One Eleven- - 111 Gilden St- -620-4111
Our House Lounge - 660 E. Grand Ave- -624-6868
Arkansas, Little Rock (501)
Back Street - - - -1021 Jessie Rd- --501-664-2744
Discovery- - 1021 Jessie Rd- -- - - · 501-666-6900
The Factory -412 Louisiana St.- -501-372-3070
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Ree's- .. • 716 S. Main•••••• -417-627-9035
Missouri, Kansas City (816)
Buddies - - - - - 3715 Main St- - 816-561-2600
Belle Star's- - 1321 Gnnd Ave- - - -816-421-1288
Club NV - - 220 Admiral Blvd- - 816-421-NVKC
DB Warehouse- -- 1915 Main St- - - -816-471-1575
Missie B's- - - -805 W. 39th St- - -- - 816-561-0625
Sidemeet Bar -413 E. 3rd- - - - - - 816-531-1775
Sidekicks Saloon 370? Main St- 816- 931-1430
Missouri, Springfield (417)
The Edge- -424 Boonville Ave- - - - - --417-831-4700
Liquors & Kickers- -1109 E. Commercial-873-2225
Martha's Vineyard- 219 W Olive - -417-864-4572
Oz Bar - 504 E. Commercial••••• -417-831-9001
Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - - - - -417-864-0036
Rumors - -1109 E. Commercial- - - 417-873-2225
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Boom Room- 2807 NW 36th St- -405-601-7200
Club Rox- - - -3535 NW 39th E:tpwy 405-9-47-2351
Copa- - - - -2200 NW 39th Expwy- -405-525-0730
Finish Llne -2200 NW 39th Expwy- - 405-525-0730
Hi-Lo Club - 1221 NW SOth- - - -405-843-1722
Lido- - -2200 NW 39th Expwy- 405-525-0730
Partners- -2805 NW 36th St - - • - • 405-942-2199
Sisters- - 2120 NW 39th St - - - • - -405-521-9533
The Rockies- - -3201 N. May Ave - • - - 405-947-9361
Topanga Grill & Bar- 3535 NW 39th--405-947-2351
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
Bamboo Lounge- 7204 E. Pine - • •- 918-836-8700
Club Maverick· • 822 S. Sheridan · 918-835-3301
End Up Club- - 424 S. Memorial- - 918-836-2480
Heads & Tails- 7944 E. 2bt - - • - 918-660-7878
Club Majestic- 124 N. Boston 918-584-949-4
Renegades- - 1649 S. Main -918-585-3405
Play-Mor-Club- - 1737 S. Memorial - -918-838-9792
TNT's - .. - 2! 14 S. Memorial- 918-660-0856
Yellow-Bricic-Rci- -2630 E. 15th- 918-293-0304
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Gushers Restaurant-2200 NW 39Exp405-525-0730
Ingrids Kitchen- -3701 N. Youngs- - -405-946-8444
Topanga Grill&: Bar- 3535 NW 39th--405-947-2351
-LodgingMI111ouri,
Joplin (417)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott- - - - - 417-624-7800
Missouri, Ava
Catus Canyon Campground- - - - - 417-683-9199
Mlasouri, Lampe
KOKOMO Campground - - - - - - - - 417-779-5084
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Hollywood.Hotel- 3535 NW 39th Ex-405-947-2351
Habana Inn 2200 NW 39th Exp- -405-528-2221
-OrganizationsArkansas,
Avoca
Natural State Naturists- - · · · - -479-451-8066
Arkansas, Eureka Springs
MCC Uving Spring- - - - - - - - - • - -870-253-9337
Arkansas, Little Rock (501)
Diamond State Rodeo Assoc.- - - www.dsra.org
Kansas, Pittsburg (620)
River of Life Church - 1709 N Walnut - -11AM
PSU-QSA.- - 1701 S. Broadway- - - - 620-231-0938
Missouri,Joplin (417)
MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th, · · · · 6PM
UCCFF--204 N. Jackson Ave, - - - • c -10:30.AM
Aids Project Ozarks- 513 Kentucky- 417-624-5788
Ml111011ri, Springfield (417)
Rainbow Christian Ch-837 W. Madison- 866-6206
Unitarian Universalat Church - - - -417-833-2723
APO- - - 1901 E. Bennett, suite D- 417-881-1900
ShowMe MO Pride • - - - - - . - --417-864-4459
GLO Comm. Ctr- -518 E. Commerical- -869-3978
PFLAG-Springfield- - - - - - - -417-889-1059
PROMO SW MO- promoswmo@hotmail.com
Oklahoma, Oklalloma City (405)
Cathedral of Hone- - 600 NW 13th St- 232-HOPE
The Cente.r• ~ 21;5 NW 39th St. - • - - 405-524-6000
Tribal Fire - - - - • - - - - - -www.tribalfireokc.com
Oklahoma, McAlester
McPride- - •• -POBox 1515, McAlester, OK 74502
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Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
GLBT Comm. Ctr- -5545 E. 41st- 918-743-4297
MCC United- -1623 N. Maplewood- -918-838-1715
SSRA - - • • • • • • • •·· www.soonerstatetodeo.com
TOHR- - - - - - - - PO Box 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101
Tulsa CARES- -3507 E. Admiral Pl- - 918-834-4194
Tulsa Rough Riders- -www.tulsaroughriden.com
. -Business ServicesArkansas,
Eureka Spring~
Diversity Pride Events - - www.diversitypride.com
. Missouri, Eureka . .
Shelter Insurimcc- -Greg Tainter- - 636-938-5500
Missouri, Joplin (417) .
Body Swim Massage Therapy- - - -417~825-5800
Charles Burt Realtors-Vicki Bronson-- -434-.0077
RE/MAX~ - -CatheLetts----- 417-483-5313
Office Max- -440 Rangcline Rd- - 417-623-1007
Joan Szymanski- Beauty Consult,- 4170673-1181
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Priscilla's - • - - 1918 s: Glenstone - -417-881-8444
Oklahoma, Broken Arrow
Spas N Such- - : - 808 N. 15th - • - --918-258-7727
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
Century21 • -4301 NW 63rd #100 - 405- 840-2106
Jungl«;Reds - • - 2200 NW ~wy- - - 405-524-5733.
Piece T~·R~ein~ef-2131 NW 39th~ -405-528-2223
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
Elite Bookstore -,.814 S. Sheridan- -918-838-8503
Kelly Kirliy, CPA.~ 4815 S Harvard- 918-747-5466
Underguy.com .. -825 E. 3rd. - - - 918-829-0824
Priscilla's- __ :7925 E: 41st . -918-627-4884
Pnscill;'.s : · - -. 5634 w. Skelly • • - --918-446-6336
Priscilla:!".; -: i 1344 E. 11th •• - •.. 918-438-4224
Piiscillai- -~ :.·2333 E. 71st, •• - • -- 918-499-1661
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defenseles!, minority Jt~put,licans
tell the ' . th that the
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MONTHLY MAGAZINE
INSIDE
THIS
MONTH
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The Eyes ofTammy Faye Review page- 8
"Heterophobia ?"
Heterophobia popped into my mind the
other day after a conversation with
someone who had been offended by
actions of a heterosexual couple in a
predominantly gay estabUshment. I could
not recall hearing the word before and
decided to consult the old Random House
Webster's dictionary. Guess what, it's not
in the 1991 edition! I suppose I should
buy a newer release with all the new
strange words floating around these days.
The word Homophobia is listed, Homo,
Hetero, Phobia, and Phobic are all listed.
The defmition given for Phobia is: "A
persistent, irrational fear of a specific
object, activity or situation that leads to a
compelling desire to (JVoid it. "
Now, we all know what Homophobic
means. Most of us have experienced
some form of Homophobic attitude in our
lifetime. I think I would be safe in saying
that Jerry Falwell is homophobic, not that
I'm judging Jerry's personal convictions,
but he has been quoted many times
speaking out against the Gay/Lesbian
community. So, would this gay person I
had a conversation with, be considered
"Heterophobic"? He seemed to indicate
that he had a compelling desire to avoid
the activity. continued next page
The Ozarks Star Page3
editor-continuedfi-om page 2
I recall a situation on Interstate 44 east of ·
Oklahoma City. I was driving home from
Lake Eufaula with the crnise control set
on 70, in front of me was car swerving
across the yellow line, slowing down,
speeding up, just driving very danger- .
ously. I hesitated to pass, in fear of gettmg
hit, but finally took the chance. I was
dismayed at what was going on in that
automobile. A man was driving with the
seat back way back and a woman was
sitting on his lap, facing him, gyrating up
and down! Baby, I almost ran off the road
and I got the hell out of there. Sex on the
highway, whow! I should have called the
Hyway Patrol, but didn't. I had a compelling
desire to avoid the activity and the
situation. Did I have a Heterophobic
moment?
Many heterosexuals find gay bars
intri ouing and homosexuals frequent
strai;ht bars as well. The question is, if
gay people are expected not to be too
obvious in a straight club, should we
expect the same from straight people in
gay clubs?
More important is how we as humans
conduct ourselves in all public places. It
is possible to enjoy nightclubing, ha:e .
fun, meet new people without engagmg m
lewd acts. Beware, you may develope a
Privacyphobia!
Can vou imagine a world with no
phobia's? A future world with no gay bars
and no straight bars? Just places for
everyone to enjoy and be yourself
without offending others. Perhaps we
should all begin now to prepare ourselves
for the future.
September 1, 2004
Georgia eb firm
optimizes gay
shopping Website
Southern Web Gro11p improves visibility of
Alabama-based HighQueen.com
ATLANTA (PRWEB) July 25, 2004 -
Atlanta-based Southern Web Group is
pleased to announce the relau:1ch of .
www.highqueen.com, a Website featunng
gifts for gay men and lesbians.
After its initial launch in April 2004, Terry
Woodard and his partner Rick decided to
revamp the marketing strategy t~ward
natural search engine growth. With ten years
of retail experience, the couple launched
Hioh Queen because of the unique and
un~et demand for gay gifts and gay
accessories.
"Southern Web Group is pleased to relaunch
the High Queen Website. The_Website_will
surely become a leading provider of gifts for
gay weddings, gay designers and t~ose
seeking gifts for their gay and le~bian
friends." said Drew Bartot,i, president of the
Atlanta-based Web desiglffirm.
Founded in 1999, Southern Web Group is a
leader in Atlanta's Web design industry and
can be found on the Web at
www.southemwebgroup.com. With a
growing clientele across the country, the
Atlanta Web design firm is pleased to
welcome the High Queen to its list of clients
that already includes the Sout~e~ste_m .
Flower Show, the American Civil L1bertles
Union the Atlanta Lesbian Cancer Initiative
and th~ Atlanta Executive Network.
Volume l Issue 9 September 1, 2004
Dakota Daniels
Hunter Benefit
Shiff en decker Park
Press Release Aug. 23, 2004
Joplin, MO
A benefit for Dakota will be held at
Shiffendecker Park in Joplin on October 9,
2004 from 12:00 Noon to 6PM. All
proceeds to benefit her son Cota. Come
and enjoy the Live Entertainment. Everyone
is welcome.
For more information contact Jake Lee
Bravado Hunter or Pam at (417) 438-9746
The Ozarkd Star Page 5 September 1, 2004
August 12, 2004
1000's
of
Marriages
Invalid?
This morning I waited to hear on CNN
about the California Supreme Court's
decision concerning same-sex marriages
performed in San Francisco. You could
see the cameras and media people edging
their way into the small crowd, Molly
McKay, Associate Executive Director of
Equality California, made her wav
through pages of legalese as we ;11 held
our breath.
Then ,,·e heard the words said aloud for
the first time: "These marriages are
invalidated." You can have a parking
ticket validated and that is simply a piece
of paper. They have decided that as
human beings, loving people, and people
of faith that we do not have the same
worth as a parking ticket.
Put your relationship, your life, your
friendships on the line and let someone
proclaim that you are invalidated.
Can you imagine the tears, disbelief, the
overwhelming disappointment and yes
even anger that must have been felt as
each person comprehended what was just
read to them. As those words were read
aloud and echoed through the air I felt
very much as if I had just been violated
and I wasn't even there.
But here's what I know and hope that
you know. Legislation is only words and
. until the people truly embrace it. .. even if it
had passed the legislature and had been
successfully brought before their State
Supreme Court it would have truly been just
that, "only words."
The issue here is one of rights and the State
Governments around the country, the
amendments being passed, and the scare
influence of the pious religious groups in this
country are setting a dangerous precedent.
They are legalizing discrimination.
But here's what I know and hope that you
know ... as stated by Metropolitan Community
Church pastor from San Francisco, "They can
take away our rights, they can try and make us
second class citizens-but no one can trulv
invalidate us. \X!e know that our loves, our,
lives, our stories, our bodies are not just valid,
but also good, beautiful, and sacred.
My heart goes out to every couple who was
married-. Knmv this: Your love vour .)
commitment and your relationship are validated by•
the God of manv names and bv the community
that surrounds y~u. · ·
No one can take away the joy we felt in those fair
days of February. So let us remember Alice
Walker's vmrds: "Resistance is the secret of joy."
We keep lovingly resisting all that is unjust and
unequal.
In this country there ha,;-e been manv cries heard
round the world, "Remember the Al~mo,"
"Remember Pearl Harbor," "Remember 9/11" and
remember "they can only do to us ,,;-hat we allow
them to."
If you think anything of yourself as a person, if
you think anything of your relationship, if you
think anything of the rights being stripped away
from you then stay in the struggle and remember
why!
Because you count! Because you are validated'.
Remember that in the near future we can stand to
change this country ... there is more to it than what
we are den;ed but it is a great part of it to ali of us.
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Photo by: Ray Williams
September I, 2004
OUT ON VAl.ATION
"Traveling in the gay friendly world"
by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
gaytravelers@aol.com
Now IS THE TIME TO GO TO
COLORADO
If you have never been to Colorado NOW is the
time to go. The travel business is really off this
year in Colorado and bargains are everywhere.
In the past Colorado was rated the most homophobic State in the Union and they have
lost millions of dollars due to the stupidity of their resident's voting record on gay rights
in the past Convention business has dropped considerably as well as other business
activities. Between the general economic woes of the country and the fires that Colorado
had a couple of years ago, they are really handing out the bargains for travelers.
We first drove to Colorado Springs and the weather was beautiful. There are so many
sights to see in the Colorado Springs area and most all of them are free. The Garden of
the Gods, Manitou Springs, The Cliff Dwellings, Pike's Peak are but just a few of the
interesting sights to see there. One day we drove to Cripple Creek, the old mining town
which is now "Casino City" with an over abundance of casinos in the town. Luckily for
us the slot machines were paying off pretty well. On the way back down to Colorado
Springs we got to see a herd of mountain goats that had come down and was mixing with
the autos on the highway. A hail storm about 20 minutes before we got to that point had
left the area full of large hail everywhere. Colorado Springs is the most homophobic part
of Colorado Springs however you would never know it by the gay and lesbian community
there. On Sunday, July 18th they had their PRIDEFEST 2004 and it was extremely well
attended. It was held right downtown in the city park square. The Rev. Elder Troy Perry,
founder of the Metropolitan Community Church was the featured guest speaker. That
was followed by a parade and then a rally, live entertainment, local groups, bands and
singers. They had a "kid's fun zone" for gay and lesbian parents. Vendors included area
banks, lending institutions, political tents (wonder why the Republican's didn't have a
tent there?) as well as Internet companies, phone companies. etc. The businesses in
Colorado KNOW to cater to the gay and lesbian communities! It was one of the finest
Pridefests that we have ever attended.
From Colorado Springs we drove up to the Mountains and ended our day at Vail, the ski
capitol of Colorado. Normally rates for accommodations in Vail are extremely high
ranging from around$ l 50.00 and up. However due to "no business" most all of the
accommodations bad dropped their rates drasticaliy. We stayed at a Lodge for under
$50.00 per night and that included breakfast every morning. A huge swimming pool,
Jacuzzi and picnic tables made for a perfect stay. There were two supermarkets within a
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Volume 1 Issue 9
THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE - A Film
by Fenton Bailey and Randy
Barbato
Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper
stated that "You might be suprised
how much you like Tammy Faye
Baker!" I could not agree more.
She is the kindest person with a
heart of gold. Tammy embraced
the Gay Community when others
turned their backs. Buy this film
and you will love her! Laugh and
cry with her. "Witness the
incredible real-life story of the
spectacular rise, fall and
resurrection of the "Queen of the
Eyelashes." Many times halarious
and oftentimes tragic, it is an
amazing tale of one of the most
adored and reviled women of our
time.Narrated by RuPaul Charles,
this award-winning film chronicles
Tammy Fayes's personal journey
from the geniune love-at-first-sight
ma king of the most successful
television ministry to being
crucified in the court of public
opinion. Extensive, revealing
interviews by those on the
inside will both shock and
endear. Delve deep into the notso-
Christian scandals and
milliion dollar lies that
devastated the empire and
destroyed family. And be
enlightened with Tammy Faye's
unique personal philosophies
that helped her carry on ...
Because in spite of it all, Tammy
Faye never lost hope in two
things - extra thick mascary
and Jesus Christ."
Quotable Quotes
"[Contrary to George W Bush's
statement,] it is simply a fact that
marriage is 'an evolving paradigm.' For
the first millennium after Christ,
Christianity didn't even recognize
marriage as a sacrament. It was
regarded as a purely secular matter of
property ownership. Marriage also
once meant the ownership of women
by men. It was once permanent, and
no divorce was possible. It was once
restricted to couples of the same race.
The notion that it has never changed
is simply untrue. The only relevant
question is whether the current
change [opening marriage to same-sex
couples] is a good one. The president
doesn't answer that question. He
simply asserts it, based on nothing but
bad history and ignorance."
Gav writer Andrew Sullivan, a former
Bush supporter, wricing at
CBSNews.com,July 13.
September I, 2004
Volume 1 Issue 9 Page 10 September 1, 2004
Kerry /Edwards Event
in Joplin
Press Release Aug. 23, 2004
Joplin, MO
Jesse DeGonia will be hosting an event on
Friday September 10th at 6pm to build
support for the democratic candidates running for
office in Missouri. "We must win the state of
Missouri which is THE MOST IMPORTANT
SWING STATE!!!! in the November election. I
have rented the UCCFF building at 204 N.
Jackson, on the corner of N. Jackson and "C"
Street." Mr. DeGonia conveyed to The Ozarks
Star.
Jim Newberry, a US Congressional Candidate who
is challenging Roy Blunt, will be speaking along
with other candidate's to be announced. "The
official Democratic Campaign Video will be
shown, refreshments v,,-:ill be served and free
campaign material vvill be available. The public is
invited." said DeGonia.
Advertisement
Springfield's OZ bar
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Springfield, MO
by Star writer Greg Steele ..
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" a
benefit fund-raiser for Aids Project of the
Ozarks will be hosted by the OZ bar in
Springfield on Friday, September 24th from
5pm to 8pm. The OZ is located at 504 East
Commercial.
All you can eat Spaghetti and Meatball
dinner will be served for $5.00. There will
be contests, games, silent auction, raffle,
live entertainment, male dancers and free
Oral HIV testing from 9PM to 1 :30PM.
Greg Hill, Co-Owner of the club, expects a
huge turnout and invites the entire GLBT
community to come out and support this
worthy event. Proceeds to benefit APO.
Quotable Quotes cactus Canyon Campground
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"Their struggle is a
human rights issue to
me. I have suffered
myself from racism and
se~ism all my life. I know
what it feels like to be an
outsider. I understand
what position gays have
been put in. Many of my
friends were and are gay.
Many people I tune into
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a spiritual level, I'm in
love with all my gay
friends." -
Yoko Ono to the L.A. gay
newspaper Fab!,July 16.
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Chris Greninge
An Inspiration To Our
Community.
by Star Writer Greg Steele
Joplin, .Missouri
Another example of talent and community
spirit gone unrecognized in the Four States
Region.
Chris Greninge, a Joplin business man and
native of Southwest Missouri, grew up in
Saginaw, Missouri and graduated from
Diamond High School, class of 1983. He
attended Crowder College, Pittsburg State
and graduated MSSU in 1990.
Chris and his partner of 14 years,Jeff Daws
reside in Joplin and have restored a beautiful
old Victorian. Chris loves antiques and has
an awesome collection. Old musical instruments
and tea pots are his favorites. Jeff is a
professional photographer and has worked
with Olan Mills Photography for the past 7
years.
A talented musician, Chris began playing the
piano at age 3. Played 2nd violin with the
September 1, 2004
Southeast Kansas Symphony and was the
organist for First Christian Church of
Joplin. Other than his full-time job as a
managing partner of Spain Grinding
Service, Chris volunteers his talent as
pianist, organist, Yocalist and directs a small
orchestra at St Pauls UMC. Then on Sunday
evening he volunteers as pianist and
organist at Spirit of Christ I\ICC Joplin and
it doesn't stop here people!
Chris has long aspired to form a Gay Men's
Choral group and or a LGBT community
orchestra. He feels, as we at "The Ozarks
Star" do, there are many untapped talents
out there in our small section of this
country.
"If we could draw them out of the closet,
get people excited, just in South\vest
Missouri alone, we could have a major
entertainment group. Getting folks together
with a common cause is very foreign to us
because of the negative impression some
have of our LGBT community. People
seem to think they are safer in the closet,
and go out of to\vn for social activities or
just move away. An all Gay /Lesbian
talented entertainment entity would
certainly blow their skirts up in Joplin, that's
for sure!" Chris said with his eye's spatk!ing.
"The Ozarks Star" recognizes and applauds
Chris Greninge for his talent, his giving
nature and most important, his sense of
community and volunteer spirit.
Anyone interested in working with Chris on
this project, may contact him at:
417-782-7985.
Volume 1 Issue 9 Page 12 September 1, 2004
Falwell Sue's.Fallwell
Internet Site.
Source: PlanetOut News
A11g11st 10, 2004
;\ federal judge ruled Tuesday that a gay activist
must change the name of a \'v'eb site criticizing the
Rev. Jerry Palwell, an anti-gay minister who at one
time blamed 9/11 on GLBT Americans.
.B. District Judge Claude Hilton ruled that the
Web site, fallwell.com, was too similar to Falwell's
own name, which the minister has trademarked.
Fallwell.com reads in part, "The Reverend
Jerry Palwell is completely wrong when he says
that gay and lesbian people are sinning and can
change." Lamparello also charges falwell of
breaking one of the Ten Commandments by
bearing false witness against gays and lesbians.
L:1st year, Falwell threatened to sue an ll!inois
man who set up Web sites called ierryfalweli.com
and jerryfallwell.com. That activist, Gary Cohn,
created his sites after Falwell stated that gays and
lesbians were part of 1be re;1sun the Sept. 11, 2001
terrorist :1ttacks occurred.
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note of the words of the scripture, which
they claim to so carefully follow ...
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Volume l Issue 9
2,000 Athletic Model Guild
"Session Videos"
from the 1980s Available
Athletic l'lodel Guild
Release: C-04-002
El Cerrito, California - Certainly the second
and third most common fantasies among viewers
of physique photography are how they would
direct the movements of the models and the
answer to the question: What really happens at a
physique photo shoot?
Athletic Model Guild has announced the
availability of nearly two thousand video tapes,
called "Session Videos" by AMG owner Dennis
Bell, which will answer that question. "These are
tapes made during photo sessions by Bob Mizer at
AMG between 1980 and 1992," Bell said, "and
they show exactly what happened in the studio
from the rime the model got there and began
taking off his clothes, until the session v.ras over
and he started getting dressed again. Bob would
set the video camera on a rripod, and follow the
model with it while he shot his photos. This
"behind-the-scenes" footage includes Mizer
himself directing the models, models bickering
with each other or talking back to Bob, and the
audio which captures the comments, noises,
porn video, dogs barking and phones ringing
offset. But of course" Bell adds, " they also
feature up to 3 hours of non-stop nude
wrestling, spanking, jacking off, and Anal
Erotica (A&E); an exclusive type of
photography th:it m:ide AMG's fortune in the
1980s.
The first successful Video Cassette Recorder
(VCR) for the home was the 1/2 inch Betamax,
introduced by Sony in 1975. "Bob was really at
the forefront
of
technology,"
said Bell. "He
was recording
his models less
than five years
after the first
versions of
home
videotape
recorders hit
the market.
Today, in 2004,
we're taking
those original
Betamax tapes,
just as they
came from his
camera, but
m:i.king high
quality copies on VHS (the format which be:i.t
out Betamax as the preferred home use
videotape format)." AMG "Session Videos "
will be available in one-, two- and three-hour
tapes, depending on what Mizer recorded
originally. "We're dubbing these original
Betamax tapes using professional quality fourhead
Betamax editing and duplication
equipment to standard VHS tapes in the
Standard Play (SP- highest quality) mode." Bell
said he hoped to be able to release the Session
Videos series on DVD within two or three
years. However, plans are presently underway to
release "Session Videos Compilations" on
DVD. More information on that is expected
within the next sixty days. "For now," Bell said,
"we are involved in making a complete
inventory of the tapes rmd checking their
quality. That's nearly 3,500 hours of tape." Even ·
working forty hours a week, every week, it would
take nearly 18 months to complete the task. "But
as I looked at these tapes, I thought the material
was so remarkable, so classic and erotic, it would
be great to make them av:iilable right now to
classic physique lovers :ind long time fans of
i\ AMC. That's why I decided to make copies
T available on a customized basis."
t Bell rhapsodized about the assets of many of the
models he's "discovered" on the tapes. There are
the "men's men," said Bell. "Hairy, muscular, very
macho. Tico Patterson, Joseph Hardee and Steve
Cougar epitomize :i cross between the 80s clone
and a convict." However, Mizer also photographed
wh:it might be called "t:winks" today. "There are
some remarkable session videos of Joseph Phile,
Willie Amstel and Mike Reuter, who also went on
to do a lot of work for the Old Reliable studio."
l'f\
Some models are in one or two tapes, others
appear in many more. Dean .'\dams, for example,
appears in ninety-four videos. "He was nicknamed
'Kermit'," Bel! said, "because he was always
around the pool at the AMG studio. And
whenever Bob needed a second person to be in a
wrestling or spanking shot - there would be
Kermit, ready to jump into the action. Bob
actually received m:iil from customers asking him
to 'give Kermit a rest.' But that was rare. Most of
the guys \Vim appear in multiple videos were
outstanding in appearance: facial, muscular
development or endowment or all three.
Armando Gonzales, for instance, who will be the
cover for an upcoming AMC release on DVD of
'Best Size #35' was in forty four different
sessions. T. J. Swan was a favorite black model,
noted for his great endowment. Eddie Perez was
a popular model who appeared in scores of
videos and wrestled a lot."
Photographs of these models and many more can
be seen :it the AMG web site. (ht.tp;.LL
.llll<l'..l!I.LU1W.1;.UJ..1.l'..Ll.!J.J.J.J~w.1JL..1..1.1.U.L44LL) Ordering
information is there as well. Information is also
available from Bell or his staff at 1-800-AMGDIRECT
(1-800-264-3473), from 9am-5pm
(Pacific Time). Email
ales@Athletici Iodel ,ujld.com Bell pointed out
the current prices are less than half of what
Mizer charged for the tapes in the 1980s.
For interviews, features, etc contact:
~ or :
Arh!e:ic Model Guild, LLC
3020 E: Cerrito Plaza, S..:.:te 114
El Cerriro, CA 94530
Volume I Issue 9 Page 16 September 1, 2004
dbi
by Randy Vineyard
Introducing "T-Town Tidbits" by Star \vriter Randy
Vineyard, An Ozarks Star exclusive. Randy lives in Tulsa and
· will be covering the Star Scene in and around the T-Tuwn area.
Randy has lived in Tulsa since the age of two and wouldn't
consider living anywhere else and loves the Tulsa GLBT scene.
So stay tuned for some exciting Tidbits from T-Town. Randy is
also The Ozarks Star advertising contact for Tulsa.
@. has wonderful gay dubs and nightlife. Por this months column I'll give you a brief look at
each club. We'll begin in alphabetical order so as to not ruffle any feathers.
The BamBoo - A great place to meet friends and enjoy everyone, gay/ straight, and the don't knows,
it's a mixed crowd, for young to older. It has a fabulous enclosed outside patio divided into 3 separate
party areas, one covered spacious concrete expansion with an open sun deck, the other a huge sand
filled area, don't forget ,tanning is must on South Beach. The inside atmosphere is comfortable and
friendly, music is by personal selection. Pool, darts, and video games are a,·ailable, as well as a dance
floor. The club serves a wonderful lunch every Sunday to anyone who walks through the door, and
has dancers from time to time. It is Oklahoma's oldest gay bar dating from the late SO's.
Club Majestic - Tulsa's newest high energy dance club. Located in the Entertainment district of
Tulsa's Downtown Area. A split level building, with bars on both levels. A large dance floor and
seating area along with a lounge spot fill the lower floor. pstairs, the Dj is available for reguests and
a seating and game area are available. This club offers a great light show and wonderful high energy
dance music and video. The crowd fa younger and mixed but everyone plays well together.
Club Maverick Tulsa's only Country, Leather, Levi, Bear Bar. It is the home of Tulsa's Leather
Community. The club offers a large dance floor, the DJ is available for reguests, along with Karaoke
and great music from the past and present, with video. Pool, darts and video games and a friendly
atmosphere, this spacious club with plenty of seating, is sure to suit the country in all of us. For the
slightly more mature GLBT it is a great place to party. •
End Up Club -Tuh,a's Obl'tnale dance revue venue. The club is open daily with dancers and fun
all the time. A nice relaxing
atmosphere. A great center
stage for the guys to dance,
· with ample seating for your
personal enjoyment. The
dancers arc mostly young
men with good attitudes and
high energy.
Heads or Tails A
C?mfo:rtable club, catering to
the ladies who love to play
dll.rts and pool.
continued page-21
The Ozarks Star Page 17
HRC
Endorses
Nancy
Farmer
Missouri Democrat
Running for US Senate in
Missouri, from Human Rights
Commission.
A dedicated ally: Farmer became the first
woman Missouri state treasurer in 2000,
after having served eight years as a state
representative. Prior to holding elective
office, Farmer was executive director of a
neighborhood housing and neighborhood
nonprofit organization. Farmer supports
the Employment oo-Discrimination Act,
the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and the
Early Treatment for HIV Act. She firmly
opposes efforts to write discrimination into
the .S. Constitution, such as the Federal
Marriage Amendment.
A word on her opponent: Christopher
"Kit" Bond (R) has held this seat since
1987. He scored a 1 7°,riaring on the last
HRC Congressional Scorecard. He opposes
both the Employment Ni-Discrimination
Act and the Hate Crimes Prevention Act
and has voted against both bi!ls in the past.
He supports the Federal Marriage
Amendment, an attempt to write
discrimination into the .B. Constitution.
The race: As a longtime incumbent, Bond
has the upper hand in the race, but polls
show that Farmer is closing the gap
between them. Farmer has mounted a
serious challenge and needs as much
support as she can get in order to pull out a
victory. Visir: www .hrc.org/ candidates
September 1, 2004
"A Night to Create Change"
on September 12th to help raise awareness and
funds for marriage equality. Margaret Cho and
Matt Foreman will join all the parties by phone to
give an update on the "State of the hlons."
Por more information about hosting or attending a
party in your area go to
ww-w. thetaskforce.org/ sept12.
We will be having an informational conference call
about this event on Tuesday, August 17th at
7:30pm ET (4:30pm PT) and again at 7:30pm PT
(10:30pm ET). If you have any questions or would
like to hear more about the event please join us.
Contact Alexes Anderson to get dial-in
instructions at aanderson@thetaskforce.org or
202-393-5177 ext 6310.
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l l Creator: Paula Martinac has
been writing for the gay and lesbian
press for more than 20 years. She
served for three years as the cochair
of the board of directors of
New York City's Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, and Transgender
Community Center, where she
founded a groundbreaking reading
series called "In Our Own Write."
Lesbian Notions
by Paula Martinac
September, 2004
McGreevey
Causes Grief!
New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey's self-outing may ease
the emotional burden of living in the closet, which he has
endured for years. But in the current climate of antigay
baiting, McGreevey's "personal" revelation politically
impacts a community he has never been - and may never
be - part of.
McGreevey was annoyingly vague about why he was
resigning, although the reasons will undoubtedly be
revealed soon; speculation runs high that he is
stepping down because an imbroglio much bigger
than a sex scandal will be unfolding. In a way, it's a
bizarre kind of progress when being gay is viewed as
the good news preceding some unspecified bad
news to c01ne.
Unfortunately for gay people, though, McGreevey
chose to lump his departure from office together with a tortured assertion of being "a gay
American." And worse, he used the word "shamefully" to describe his affair with a man,
although my guess is that it's the extramarital nature of it that he is ashamed of.
Given McGreevey's choice of timing and words, straight and gay people alike were justifiably
confused about why be was resigning. After all, New Jersey is not Mississippi. Indeed,Jersey
commuters interviewed on their way home from work in Manhattan made remarks to _New
York Newsday_ like, "He resigned because he is gay, but why?" and "There's a lot of people
in politics who are homosexuals, so what the heck." The National Stonewall Democrats' onesentence
statement also seemed to assume McGreevey had resigned out of deep shame:· t,he
group's executive director wrote that he looked forward to a time when being gay "is simply
an honest component of daily life and no longer a consideration in public service."
As a consequence of McGreevey's obfuscation, the mainstream press has been rife with
misleading headlines like "N.J. Governor Resigns Over Homosexual Affair" and "Gay Affair
Ends Career." It's no wonder that most gay leaders have chosen to steer a broad course
around the controversy, being careful not to embrace the governor and only issuing brief,
cautious statements of concern. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force said, for
example, that "our hearts go out" to him, while the Human Rights Campaign hoped that he
and his family "will come to a place of understanding."
Other gay groups have been forced to try to clean up the mess McGreevey's "personal"
statement makes for our movement. The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
hurriedly issued an advisory to the mainstream media requesting "caution in fram:ng the
reasons for McGreevey's resignation," as it is "an oversimplification to say McGreevey
resigned solely because he is gay." -continued page 25
Volume 1 Issue 9 Page 20 September 1, 2004
Deep Inside
Hollywood
by:Romeo San Vicente
September 2004
Johnny Depp Is So 400 Years Ago
The way Johnny Depp has bucked conventional
career ,visdom should be an inspiration (or rebuke)
to every actor who ever took a role in a big, dumb
Holly,vood movie just to get a paycheck. This man
has beaten his own ,veird path every step of the
way and succeeded, and that Pith is currently
taking him back to the 1600s in _ The Libertine_.
The debut film by director Laurence Dunmore
and playwright Stephen Jeffreys features Depp as
17th-century bisexual poet John Wilmot, Earl of
Rochester, a pleasure-seeker whose death from
syphilis at age 33 led to posthumous fame for his
work. At the moment, the movie is only rumored
to contain some same-sex liplocks, but is
guaranteed to feature costars like Samantha
Morton, John Malkovich, and snaggle-toothed,
Irish punk-rock legend Shane MacGowan. And as
cool as that casting is, Romeo is happy to report
that Depp will most likely be kissing newcomer
Rupert T'riend rather than MacG.
HBO Cruises Rosie
Rosie's getting cozy with HBO avin. Her latest
project with the Emmy-laden cable channel is a
documentary about a gay family cruise. Executiveproduced
by HBO's Sheila Nevins v,"ith Rosie and
wife Kelli O'Donnell, the as-yet-untitled doc will
showcase a weeklong cruise to Key West and the
Bahamas on O'Donnell's R Family Vacations,
which took place in July. Rosie's previous HBO
stand-up special, as well as the _Rosie O'Donneli's
Kids Arc Punny_ family special, led to this renewed
partnership, one that will give a needed public face to
gay parents and their kids. That's a side of VY life
that most media outlets don't find "sexy" enough to
point their cameras at, so HBO is to be applauded.
The special will hit the water sometime in 2005.
Kushner and Spielberg Try Terrorism
The 1972 Munich Olympics became a permanent
scar in the memories of millions of people when
Palestinian terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage,
resulting in a hotched rescue effort and death. A
documentary feature ahout the incident, _One Day
In September_, was released in 2000, and now Steven
Spielberg is ,vorking on a feature film about the
traumatic event's mournful aftermath. Spielberg has
enlisted the help of Tony 1\ward- and Pulitzer Prizewinning
gay playwright Tony Kushner, who is
currently working on a new draft of the screenplay.
With the visionary _Angels in America_ scribe on
board. the finished product will in all likelihood not
only search the past but explore the fear of terrorism
that afflicts the world today. Still without a title, the
mrwic is slated to star Eric Bana, with a shooting
date of June 2005.
When the Feminist Met the Porn Star
In a fantasy dictionary, next to the word
"heterosexual," there's a picture of Italian porn star
Rocco Siffrcdi. The star of countless straight adult
films, he's internationally famous to a very specific
audience. And in the same dictionary, the phrase
"provocative feminist filmmaker" is accompanied by
the image of French director Catherine Brcillat.
Sound like oil and watcr?-Then you didn't sec
Breillat's shocking art-house hit, _Romance_, an
explicit study of female sexuality that featured
Siffredi. Now the dynamic duo arc at it again, in
Breillat's soon-to-be-released dissection of sexual
mores, _Anatomy of Hell_, based on her own novel,
_Pornocratie_. This time Siffredi plays a VY man, the
unwilling object of a straight woman's affections,
who somehow develops a relationship with her
anyv;-ay. If Brcillat's track record is any indication,
expect unconventional insights, very few laughs, and
plenty of full frontal.
_Romeo San Vicente thinks that Rocco Siffrcdi's •tar
mrn in "New \Vave Hookers 3" made it the best in
the trilogy. He can be reached care of thi~
p,;blica:ion or at
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T-Town from page -16
The staff is great, they offer pool and dart tournaments from time to time as well as weekend Male
and Female impersonator shows on Saturdays with Miss Gay Oklahoma USA Ivana B, Real. Music
during the weekend by personal choice and DJ on the weekends. It hosts Tulsa's only all Male
Impersonator Show the first Sat of each month.
New Age Renegades Also located downtown, Renegades offers a two section club, one side is
mostly games and seating while the other is the entertainment area for drag shows and karaoke. Pool,
video games and darts along with a wonderful covered and enclosed patio are available. The club
offers shows each Tuesday with Caria Lee Love, every Priday & Saturday with Tabitha Taylor, along
with Karaoke on l\fondays and Thursdays. The club also has special Production shows, and hosts
'The Red Ribbon Revue' - a local charity fundraiser, the first Saturday of the month. The music is
high energy but not overpowering with video's.
The PlayMor - A large spacious club with great seating for the shows and special events. A long
comfortable padded bar, game room, large dance floor and friendly staff. The club offers pool, darts,
a and video games. Music is mixed from country to dance to oldies it's by personal selection or a
request to the DJ on the weekends. The PlayMor offers Karaoke on Mondays and \'Vednesdays.
Entertainment, stemming from Male, Female Impersonators, Live Vocalists, are available on Sundays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Pridays. Each Friday has a different show host, Peaches Lennox, Helga, Johhnie
Cronin, Domonique Daniels, all share spots. Helga's Heart 2 Heart a local charity fundraiser, is
always the first Saturday of the month. The PlayMor also has Production shows by Helga's Horrible's
throughout the year for charities.
The Star Known to many as the Silver Star, Tulsa's largest GAY club. It offers some of the best
music, and lights and sound found in a GAY bar in the city. Pool, huge dance floor, and a very
comfortable lounge area are all great. A friendly staff and fun atmosphere, the Star is home to the
Miss Gay Oklahoma USA and Miss Gay Oklahoma USA at Large Pageants. The Star is also home to
Courtney Farrell with Drag shows are on Sundays and Wednesdays. High energy music and
wonderful light show make it a must see.
TNT's For the Ladies this is a great place to party dance and beat your buddy in pool. It has a very
nice bar and dance area and with a DJ. Personal music selection is also available. A very cozy spot to
enjoy your evenings, and have fantastic time with your friends.
The ToolBox - Located near downtown, it has a patio area and dance floor. Offering Drag shows
with Bobbie Page and Dominque LaRue Sundays and Pridays. Pool, darts and video games with
personal music selection are available.
Yellow Brick Road This cozy club is a great sports and party place. If you love darts, pool, and
are competitive this is your place to be. No shows, just fun, the staff is great, and caters to everyone.
The crowd is mixed and plays very well together. The mt1sic is by personal selection. A big screen TV
insure's you won't miss a game ever at the 'Brick'.
I hope this little bit of information helps when you go out in Tulsa to pl:1y. As you can see Tulsa has a
lot to offer. Almost all the Clubs have web sites and keep their scheduled events and pictures
available for you to see. I'll be covering special events around town and keeping you informed from
month to month.
It you have a special interest in a subject please email the magazine and I'il do my best to find
;oformation for you. Have a great month of September in T-Town.
Volu~ I Issue 9 Page 22 September 1, 2004
Gay Travelers from page 7
mile and their deli shops were full of carry
out food. Everything there was certainly a
bargain. On the second day of our stay
there we drove to Leadville, the old mining
town. We toured the old Tabor Opera
House which was built years ago and in
their hay day had some of the finest
entertainers. Most of the restaurants and
cafes in Leadville offered special lunches
for under $5.00! We enjoyed visiting the
small towns on our drive back to Vail.
From Vail we drove into Denver. Several
motel prices were under $40.00 in many
parts of the city. As we mentioned
previously, Colorado is really hurting for
travel business! Most of the gay bars in
Denver have lowered their prices drastically
all day and night. We had screwdrivers and
our cost on them ranged from SI. 00 to
$1.50! What a deal! Almost all of the bars
had extra special events g6ing on each and
every night to draw a crowd. Our favorite
bar in Denver is J. R. 's on 17th Street. They
also have an outside patio on the street side
that is great for people watching.
A lot of restaurants had specials on their
front signs and lots of cheap food can be
found there. By looking in the local
newspapers you can find several two for one
specials at both restaurants and at area
attractions. Denver has it's fair share of
art, history and cultural museums and
galleries. We have always found shopping
in Denver to be terrific. In the Cherry Creek
Shopping Center they have a great Neiman
Marcus store. They have tons of flea
markets, antique shops, thrift shops and
other places on the lower end of the scale to
find special buys. We always bring back a
carload of goodies from our travels. This
trip we even brought back a Ponderosa Pine
tree for our backyard. - next column
When driving to Colorado BE SURE and
stop at the Welcoming Center close to
the State line and pick up a lot of their
free brochures and coupon booklets.
They will save you hundreds of dollars.
Just always remember to have fun when
traveling , meet new people, enjoy
different foods and talk to everyone.
You may just make some new friends
and possibly meet that new someone
special in your life.
For more information on traveling,
contact Donald and Ray at:
gaytravelers@aol.com or visit their web
page at http://www.hometown.aol.com/
gaytravelers.
HIV lh~ilNG, NON
! SPIRIT OF CHRIST
MCC SPONSORS
211 E. 201 St.. PO Bo,: :fl, Joplin, J\lo
II
In conjunction with AIDS Project of the (harks.
MCC Joplin offers free HIV testing the last
Sunday of each month between FM and ii'J\I.
For your convenience you can also call 2m9
for an appointment. We use the Ora-sure method
which does not reguire the use of needles and '"•"
offer complete confidentiality. You may also
request Booklets on AIDS for People of Faith
through the PO Box listed above.
The Ozarks Star Page 23
A Star community
service.
"Make
-ADifference
Day"
"Make-A-Difference Day" is a
national day of helping orhers;a
celebration of people reaching out to their
community. This is an annual event that
takes place the fourth Saturday of every
October. This year's event is October 23,
2004.
AIDS Project of the Ozarks (\.PO)took
part in the annual event last year with
students, church groups and caring,
concerned individuals just like you coming
together in a community effort to help
families living with HIV/ AIDS. In 2003,
over $,000 worth of items were donated
to benefit APO.
For the second year, Spirit of Christ MCC
is partnering with APO to collect items to
fill the APO client pantry. Our focus will
be collecting bleach and laundry detergent
(!quid gallon size) Last year Spirit of
Christ MCC, Unity of Joplin and South
Joplin Christian Church donated over 150
gallons of bleach and an additional 100
gallons of liquid laundry
detergent.
Spirit of Christ MCC is
collecting liquid laundry
detergent and bleach now
through October 23. To
donate or for more
information, please contact
the church at 417-20€&79.
Charitable Tax Donation
Receipts avaiiable on request.
our generosity will make a
difference.
September 1, 2004
Martha's Vine1ard
19 W. Olive, Springfield, MO
417-864-4572
Southwest Missouri's Hottest
ntertainment Complex. Nv
Celebrating 10 oors of (~.lity
ntertainment
www.marthascomplex.com
Voit.me 1 Issue 9 Page 24
Scopes
y Jack Fertig September 2004
'Soak up compliments, Cancer!" ---•··· Martha Stewart would love this, if she weren't
otherwise occupied: Venus in Cancer is sextile to
Jupiter in Virgo, a domestic-goddess kind of
lineup. Mercury in Leo is semi-sextile to both,
bringing emphatic expression to those homey
skills and issues.
ARIES (tvfarch 21 to April 20): Housekeeping's
not your usual forte, but ,vhat's usual about you
anyway? The stars are now helping you roll up your
sleeves, and even make housework fun! Take a
creative approach, and put that jailbird Martha to
shame.
TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): You've always
taken pride in your home; now you get some
great new ideas to make it e,0en more comfy and
showy. Take a new look at your family and ethnic
traditions. Draw inspiration from your sister. .. or
any ''sister."
GEMINI (May 21 to June 21): This is a good time
to reorganize domestic finances. Examine the
problems, but don't take real action until Sept. 2.
Then take foll advantage of Labor Day sales.
CANCER 0une 22 to July 22): You are looking
especially gorgeous these days. Keep the sweet,
modest smile, but soak up the compliments that are
coming your way. We know those dark moods, too,
so now's the time to take stock of yourself and
affirm your strengths.
LEO 0uly 23 to August 22): Your outspokenness
has been causing some consternation, but you can
clean that up after Sept. 2. In the meantime, show
everyone how modest and understanding you can
be.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22): Your
recent run of good luck gets yet another boost in
community politics. At !east you get an opportunity
to share your ideals. You may prefer to work behind
the scenes, but be involved and trust your instincts.
September 1, 2004
LIBRA (September 23 to October 21):
Blessings come in disguise these days, but
now's the time to see through the ugly
,vrappers. Being emotionally supportive at
work or adding a homey touch to your
,;rnrk space ,viii open up networking
opportunities.
SCORPIO (October 23 to No,·ember 21):
Come out of your shell and sing out, Louise!
You have some great ideas and brilliant
foresight. Let people see ,,;hat you h:;rve to
offer and you're sure to get ahead!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 20): The stars are making you
saucier and sexier - as if you need the help!
Imagine yourself as a foreign sports star and
play that up. \'vhether you ha,·e a swimmer's
build or a sumo ,vrestler's, you're sure to find
a match.
CAPRICORN (December 21 to January
19): The zodiac's best-kept secret is out of
the bag: You're the sexiest sign of all! Be
homey and domestic to get the one you
,vant, or brilliantly erudite to get _everyone_
you want. And one doesn't rule out the
other, oh ambitious one!
AQUARIUS Qanuary 20 to February 18):
Relationship issues? They're largely about
housekeeping and sex. Pnt on the French
maid's apron and kill two birds ,,-ith one
proverbial stone. Communication usually
helps, too. No relationship? Well, put on the
French maid's apron and go find one. _Zut
alors!_
PISCES (Febrm1.ry 19 to March 19): find a
crearive partner to at least bounce some ideas
off 0£ Crirical feedback is especially helpful
now. Fun and games - preferably at home -
with your partner will help you articulate
problems and find very satisfying answers ..
Jack Fertig has been working i1S a
professional astrologer since 1977 and is a
founding member of the Association for
Astrological Ne.tworking. He can be reached
for consultations at 415-864-8302, through
his welJsite at http:/ IW1.l(!O.Sta ·ack.com
Volume l Issue 9 Page 25
Lesbian Notions from page-19
The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, whose.
mission is to help elect openly gay people
to public office, also undertook damage
control. The Victory Fund bemoaned the
governor's lack of honesty with his family
and issued a reminder that "over 275
openly gay and lesbian officials serve in
public office across the United States, from
city councils, to county commissions, to
state senates, to the U.S. House of
Representatives. The vast majority ... ran for
office and serve openly with little criticism
or extra attention from the public."
Right now I feel more sympathy for the
Victory Fund and all the wonderful lesbian
and gay candidates it supports than for
New Jersey's misguided governor. In the
minds of many Americans with limited
knowledge of gay people, McGreevey will
now be conflated with "Gay Politician,"
the kind of guy who hides his "shameful"
secret, gets the underqualified object of his
desire a lucrative, taxpayer-funded job, and
then is forced out of office by threat of
exposure, causing his family great
emotional pain. (Never mind how many
politicians are guilty of a heterosexual
version of the same thing.) At the same
time, hundreds of lesbians and gay men
are McGreevey's polar opposites: they've
chosen to be honest and out as they pursue
public office, forthrightly making their way
up the political ladder one rung at a time.
Consider, for example, a very different
"Gay Politician." Rep. Tammy Baldwin (DWis.)
didn't catapult into the U.S. Congress.
She started her political career on the
Madison City Council, then went on to the
County Board of Supervisors and the
Wisconsin State Assembly before making a
run for Congress as an out lesbian. There
are many similar stories of gay politicos
who chose a slower path to higher office,
taking small, incremental steps that many
heterosexual politicians don't have to
because they aren't contending with
society's homophobia. George W. Bush, for
example, went from unsuccessful
September 1,2004
businessman to governor of Texas to
president in the blink of an eye.
I am confident that eventually one of the
Tammy Baldwins of our community will make it
all the way to the governor's mansion of some
state. And that election - unlike the strange
coming out of Jim McGreevey will be a
triumph for the gay community.
Reality at the Gas Pump
Think a gallon of gas is expensive?
This makes one think, and also puts things in
perspective.
Diet Snapple 16 oz S1.29 ... S10.32 per gallon
Lipton Ice Tea 16 oz $1.19 .$9 .52 per gal.
Gatorade 20 oz $1.59 . $10.17 per gallon
Ocean Spray 16 oz Sl.25 ..... $10.00 per gallon
Brake Fluid 12 oz $3.15 ...... $33.60 per gallon
Vick's Nyquil 6 oz SS.35 .... $178.13 per gallon
Pepto Bismol 4 oz $3.85 ..... $123.20 per gal,
Whiteout 7 oz $1.39 .......... $25.42 per gallon
Scope 1.5 oz $0.99 ...... $84.48 per gallon
And this is the REAL KICKER ...
Evian water 9 oz $1.49 ........ $21.19 per gallon?!
$21.19 for WATER and the buyers don't
even know the source. (Evian spelled
backwards is Naive.)
So, the next time you're at the pump, be glad
your car doesn't run on water, Scope, or
Whiteout, or God forbid Pepto Bismal or
Nyquil.
Just a little humor to help ease the pain of
your next trip to the pump ...
From]. R.,
Oklahoma Cit1~ OK
l
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$6.00 for the first 15 words, and only 25
cents for each additional word ........ .
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In & Out Calls
The Ozarks Star On-Line. Check out
our website for Daily breaking GLBT
news. www.ozarksstar.com
Need A House Mate: Advertise here
for only $6.00 first 15 words, 25 cents for
each additional word.
Joplin, 10 blocks North of
Downtown: 4bd, 4bth, formal
dinning, hugh kitchen. Zoned heat/ air.
Beautifully restored, guiet residencial.
Call Vicki at Charles Burt Realtors
417-434-0077 or 800-782-7822.
Advertising Representative's
Part Time: For Kansas City,
Springfield, Tulsa, Oklahoma City,
Arkansas, Kansas and Joplin.
Commission based compensation. Work
in the LGBTS business community.
Mail qualifications to: Ozarks Star
2401 E. 32nd St., Suite 10-243
Joplin, MO 64804.
Business Opportunity: Ever
dreamed of owning your own B&B?
Beautiful 4 bed 4 bath 3200sqft fully
furnished in Joplin, MO For Sale. Call
Vicki Bronson at Charles Burt Realtors
417 -4 34-0077
1010 E. 20th
Joplin MO64804
800-782-7822
The Ozarks Star Page27 September I, 2004
Four St.ates Comm.unity Directory
-Bars- Nightclubs- · -Organizations-
Arkansas, Fayetteville (479)
Ron's Place- - - 523 W. Poplar- - - - - 479-442-3052
Studio 716- -716 W. Sycamore- -479-571-1300
Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
Burnzee's- -2301 Towson Ave #C- --479-494-7300
Kinkeads- -10041/2 Garrison Ave- - - - -479-783-9988
Club 1022 - -1022 Dodson Ave. - - - - - -479-782-1845
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Ree's- - • • 716 S. Main - - - - --417-627-9035
Missouri, Kansas City (816)
Bell Star's - - - 1321 Grand Ave- - - -816-421-1288
Missie B's- - - -805 \V. 39th St- - - -816-561-0625
Sidestreet Bar- - - -413 E. 3rd- - - - - 816-531-1775
Sidekicks Saloon - - 3707 Main St- - 816- 931-1430
Missoari, Spriagfield (417)
The Edge- -424 Boonville Ave- --417-831-4700
M:utha's Viocyard-219 W Olive -417-864-4572
Oz Bar- 504 E. Commercial- - - - - -417-831-9001
Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - - - - -417-864-0036
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Hi-Lo Club - - 1221 NW 50th- - - - -405-843-1722
Finish Line - -2200 NW 39th fa-pwy- - 405-525-0730
Club Rox- - - -3535 N\V 39th Expwy- -405-947-2351
TopangaGrill &: Bar-3535 NW 39th- -405-947-2351
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
Bamboo Lounge- 7204 E. Pine - - --918-836-8700
Club Maverick- - 822 S. Sheridan· 918-835-3301
Heads & Tails- - 7944 E. 21st - - - - - - 918-660-7878
Club Majestic- - 124 N. Boston - - - - -918-584-9494
New Age Renegades- -1649 S. Main -918-585-3405
Play-Mor-Club- 1737 S. Memorial - -918-838-9792
Silver Star Saloon- -1565 S. Sheridan -918-834-4234
TNT's- - 2114 S. Memorial- - - -- - - - -918-660-0856
Tool Box- - - 1338 E. 3rd- - - - - - 918-584-1308
Yellow Brick Road- - 2630 E. 15th - - -918-293-0304
-LodgingMiuouri,
Joplia (417)
Faces Guest.house B&B - -417-621-9915
Fairfield Inn by Marriott- - -417-624-7800
Mi!l!Jouri, Ava
Catus Canyon Campground - - 417-683-9199
Mill!IO■ ri, Lampe
KOKOMO Campground- -417-779-5084
Arkaasas, Eureka Springs
MCC Living Spring- - - - - - - - - - - - -870-253-9337
Arkansas, Avoca
Natural State Naturists- - - - - -- - - - -479-451-8066
Kansas, Pittsburg {620)
River of Life - 1709 N Walnut - - - - 11AM
PSU-QSA .... 1701 S. Broadway ... 620-231-0938
Missouri, Joplin {417)
MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th. - - - - -7PM
UCCFF--204 N. Jackson Ave, - - - - 10:30Alvl
Aids Project Ozarks- 513 Kentucl,"}'- - 417-624-5788
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Rainbow Christian Ch-837 \V. Maclison-417-866-6206
Unitarian Universalist Church - - - - 417-833-2723
APO- -1901 E. Bennett, suite D- 417-881-1900
ShowMe MO Pride - - - - - - - - 417-864-4459
GLO Community Ctr- 518 E. Commerical-869-3978
PFLAG-Springfield- - - - - - - - - - - - -417-889-1059
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
MCC United- -1623 N. Maplewood- -918-838-1715
-Business Services-
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Penny Smart.Hair Salon -509 Main- 417-623-3500
Massage By Rachael- - 417-438-3664
Body Swim Massage Therapy- 417-825-5800
Charles Burt Realtors-Vicki Bronson-417-434-0077
RE/MAX- - - - - -Cathe Letts- - - - - - 417-483-5313
Office Max- -44-0 Rangeline Rd- - - - -417-623-1007
The Llom Den - -Austin Letts - 417-623-876_7
Joan Szymanski- Beauty Consultant- - 417-673-1181
Night Things Boutique-719 MainSt- 417-659-9913
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Priscilla's - • - • 1918 S. Glenstone • • 417-881-8444
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
Century21 - -4301 NW 63rd #100 405- 840-2106
Hollywood Hotel- 3535 NW 39th Ex-405-947-2351
Priscilla's- 615 E. Memorial- - - - - - - 405-755-8600
Oklahoma, Tulsa
Kelly Kirby,CPA-4815 S Harv11.rd- - -918-747-5466
Underguy.com - - -825 E. 3rd- - - -877-7-BOXERS
Priscilla's - - - - - 7925 E. 41st - - - - 918-627-4884
Priscilla's - - - - 5634 W. S!.:elly - - - - - 918-446-6336
Priscilla's - - - -11344 E. 11th - - - - - -918-438-4224
Priscilla's - - - - 2333 E. 71st - - - - - - -918-499-1661
Volume 1 Issue 9 Page 28 September 1, 2004
alternative nightclub
716 W. Sycamore St., Fayetteville, AR. (479) 571-1300 www.studio7l6.net
Arkansas LeatherSIR/boy 2005
Sunday September 12, 2004
Doors open 8pm
Guests $5.00 Members $3.00
The Norma Kristie Inc.
Miss Gay Arkansas 2005 "Best
Preliminary"' Award goes to.; ..
MISS GAY WASHINGTON
COUNTY!!
Promoter: Kelly Crisman
STUDIO716
Daily Specials & Evenu - Drag Shows Every Suncby-Memhen Free- Guest $5
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Springfield, Mo. 65803
417-873-2225
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Res ect Diversi Eve bod Welcome
We catering to the GLBT
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1mpqrtant~el~c::tion day
m our history.
It is essential that we and our allies all vote
for fairness and eguality.
With the ele~tion. orily days away, most of
the LGBT community seem to be unexcited.
Their main goal it appears, is to
defe~t Bush. r Republican candidates.
Iagre ·/Edwards ticket is
. .. give the LGBT
thope for success in
The follqwing:i/a .qiioJ~,from David
Shribrilan's Op /Ed a'.'tticle Sept. 12th His
topic was on how overzealous Bush
opponents cqajd ~wing the vote toward the
Republican side. , ·.· :
"By far the griafer 'litn e#kon the
De:rzocrats' side. ugh. the campaigns
are WO t soccer moms
and Nascar dads afi{i't/,:e/Giith.olic vote and
theptay'erfal vote;itHe -~tw 'gro~:of Bush
haters -:-' a ~r:etiqie <:oalitio,:,i ojz't}:Jj! 'f!)illful
· · - could emerge as liti importit_ntfai:tor in
the November balloting." · ;
"1bese voters could swing the election by
what they ~o an~ by what they don't do. If
they remain an important presence in the
streets - appearing as protesters at the
president's rallies; conducting marches
down city streets with flag-draped
Continued-see editor page 10
Page 5 October 1, 2004
A call for
better
behavior ...
improved responsibility ... a
level of understanding and
commitment to what is right.
We are in a struggle like none we have
seen before and the drastic behaviors we
are seeing only accent the overwhelming
lack of trust and understanding within us.
My neighbor and I jokingly joust with
one another over the upcoming election
for a new president, both of us seeing
the possibilities of a new future in
different ideologies. But we are able to
tease, joust and kid each other about our
differences. We both have our candidates
yard signs in place ... mine quite simply is
one sign for Kerry. Hers started with
two signs for Bush and an American flag.
How sad and what a commentary on the
state of things when I suddenly noticed
she now has eight Bush signs hi her yard.
Not unusual for a hard core activ-.ist
attitude but what caused this sudden rage
that resulted in no more kidding, no
more teasing, no more friendly jousting
'with each other. She and her family woke
the other morning to find that the
original signs had been burned as well the
American flag flying with them. When
she told me what had happened, I was
stunned. This behavior is not acceptable
and should not have happened but who
set the stage.
We had one convention where ideals
were presented and everyone cheered.
. On the other side of the coin we had one
convention where ideals were presented and
on almost every occasion everyone booed.
Yes they set the example but it is our
responsibility to choose the example we will
follow.
Politics and religion are topics that most
families and friends do not discuss because of
the total blaze they can ignite. There has been
an on-going campaign challenging both sides
of the political machine of this country ...
remember we are not a democracy but a
republic. We choose who we want to
represent us and trust them to act in our best
interest. We have an opportunity to voice our
opinions, wave our banners and vote. That is
the way to behave, not burning signs and flags
which others have an equal right to use as
their freedom of speech.
Equally we have an ongoing debate in our
local paper which will always take an
opportunity to create hostility if given half a
chance. Opposing points of view can clearly
be voiced without challenging the integrity of
the other party. Are Christians really attacking
other Christians? Christian means being
"Christ like" and my only question for all of
you in our community as well as the straight
community doing this is: What part of being
"Christ like" did you miss out on? I will not
attack anyone's belief structure or challenge
whether they are or are not Christians. I only
ask that you think about the debate and what
does it resolve. W'hat happens to our witness
when non-Christians read our rhetoric and
perceive it has hatred. We need to look deeply
at where we are, look at what separates the
issues and challenge the civcil issues where they
need to be and that's is not in our churches.
Too many wars have been fought with both
sides claiming God on their side mixing the
humanistic fallacies with our relationship with
our Lord.
continued page-26
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Volume l .lssue.10
EvangelistJinuny Swaggart
Threatens To Kill Gays
National Gay and Lesbian Task
Force Responds
Statement by Matt Foreman,NGLTF
Executive Director:
"The leaders of major organizations
heading the campaign to deny same sex
couples equal marriage rights frequently
say that they do not hate gay people and
that they respect us as human beings. Just
last night in a national simulcast to
oppose same sex marriage, for example,
Focus on the Family President Dr. James
Dobson said, "I'm not here to cast
aspersions on homosexuals P/.. 2_ they need
our acceptance and respect ... We are not
hateful people."
The Task Force calls upon the leaders of
last night's simulcast - Dr. James Dobson
(Focus on the Family), Tony Perkins
(Family Research Council), Ted
Haggard (National Association of
Evangelicals), Richard Land (Director
of the Religious Liberties and Ethics
Division of the Southern Baptist
Convention) -: to immediately
denounce anti7gay ~olence and
specifically repudiate evangelist
Jimmy Swaggert's statement, "I've
never seen a man in my life I wanted
to marry. And I'm gonna be blunt
and plain: if one ever looks at me like
that, I'm gonna kill him and tell God
he died."
All lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
people and all people of good will be
listening."
Read more on Sw;tggart's statement here:
www.365gay.com/ newscon04 /09 /
092004swaggarthtm
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Photo by: Ray Williams
October 1, 2004
OUT ON VAl.ATION
"Traveling in the gay friendly world"
by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
gaytravelers@aol.com
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma
In our travels to both the East coast and the
West coast everyone always asks the same
question to us. Where to party in the
Midwest? We always tell them one of the best places to party in the Midwest is
Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City???? Yep, Oklahoma City is the major gay capital of
the Midwest. Hard to believe? Well perhaps, however unless you have been there you
certainly will not believe that in the Bible belt of Oklahoma is this fabulous gay mecca.
We have been going to Oklahoma City to party for over 20 years. The HABANA INN
resort there has been a gay resort for over 20 years. It is the Midwest's largest all gay
resort. It is a two story complex with over 175 rooms, most of which face one of the two
swimming pools. The rooms are spacious and extremely inexpensive. Their rates begin
at just $37 .95 per room. It is a totally gay resort. Lush tropical plants and trees
surround the pool areas. Gays from all over the midwest have been going there for years.
And it is busy 7 days a week, not just on weekends. Lounge around the pool area and
you are sure to meet that "someone special".
Within the resort complex they have a wonderful restaurant "Gushers" which has a great
ambiance and serves delicious food. Prices are inexpensive. We were just there last
month and had fresh fried shrimp for only $10.95 and a Rib Eye for only $14.95. And
all entrees comes with potato, salad and bread. The restaurant overlooks one of the pool
areas so you can enjoy the boys frolicking in the pool as you are dining. They also offer
sandwiches, soups, salads, pastas and appetizers. And a breakfast menu is available on
weekends. · ·
There are three bars in the Habana Inn complex which are completely different. COPA's
is a dance, disco and drag bar. Weekly they have strip shows, drag shows and comedy
shows. FINISH LINE is a country/western bar with plenty of country dancing. This is
the place to see the real cowboys in action. THE LEDO is a quiet piano bar. All of the
bartenders are super friendly and they all know how to make out oftowners feel right at
home. The owner of the bars and resturant is to be commended for his outstanding job of
always having "theme" nights and specials. The nights we were there, Long neck bottle
beer was two for one. When so many bar owners just sit back and. wait for customers to
come in, this owner attracts customers by having specials, etc. Why can't all bar owners
do things like this.
Also in the resort is JUNGLE RED, an adult gift shop with magazines, videos, cards,
gifts, leather, pride items plus a lot of decorative items for the home ... continued page - 26
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Arkansas Marriage
Amendment
Will be on the November 2,
2004 ballot
This citizen-initiated measure to amend the
constitution needed 80,570 signatures by July
2, 2004 to be placed on the 2004 ballot.
Approximately 200,693 signatures were
turned in on July 1, 2004. The Secretary of
State certified the signatures on July 23, 2004.
The measure would amend the state
constitution to r~ad, "Marriage consists only
of the union of one man and one woman.
Legal status for unmarried persons which is
identical or substantially similar to marital
status shall not be valid or recognized in
Arkansas, except that the legislature may
recognize a common law marriage from
another state between a man and a woman.
The legislature has the power to determine
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LGBT Political Power is strong and can be
a major force in the struggle for equality.
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Q\(\ahoma' s C.o"'bo1
C.roone.r
Matthew Heath-Fitzgerald
by st.a.If writer Greg Steele:
On April 16, 1979 in Shawnee, Oklahoma,
Matthew was born to Reverends Jerrell and
Sherry Heath.
Matthew ;,vas raised in various small towns
across Oklahoma, moving often due to his
parents role in the United Methodist Church.
He dreamed of a vocalist career all the way,
learning to sing along side his parents at
church functions and small events wherever
they were living.
Matthew considers himself a performer not a
karaoke singer. A popular attraction in the
Oklahoma City and Tulsa clubs, Matthew
travels the co~ntry performing. He recently
performed with Brian Black (brother of
country legend Clint Black) in his opening act
for the Cow Town Rodeo in Ft. Worth, Texas.
He is a regular at Club Rox and Boom Boom
Room in Oklahoma City. In Tulsa you can
catch Matthew's show at Club Maverick,
PlayMore Club and Renegades.
It was in 1999 a turning point occurred for
Matthew. He met what would become not only
his manager and best friend, but the man he
knew he'd spend the rest of his life
October 1, 2004
with,Jason. After a few brief dates, and a
long distance relationship, Matthew
proposed to Jason in February of 2000. It
was later in the vear 2000, he was asked to
record backgro~nd vocals for a Oklahoma
area cabaret artist, Tabitha Taylor, which
consisted of mainly lounge music. The
work he did on the album brought him
more recognition and he was asked to
perform in dubs around Oklahoma.
In March of 2002 Matthew independently
recorded his debut album in Branson,
Missouri. In April the album "l\1Y LOVE"
was released. Available at any Matthew
Heath-Fitzgerald performance, various
small shops in Oklahoma City & Tulsa, and
on the internet, "My Love" has proved to
sell very well and has boosted his listening
audience. In May 2002 Houston, Texas
radio station KPFT FM played the title cut
of the album on air, and reported to have
very good response.
Matthew's second album, a live recording in
Tulsa, Oklahoma Oune 2003) was released
in October of 2003. Matthew's Live album
was greeted with much responce and
opened the door for many more bookings
at clubs and rodeos around the country.
Matthew quickly became a favorite at clubs
in Oklahoma like The PlayMor in Tulsa and
The Copa in Oklahoma City and on the
evening of March 5th 2004, Matthew's
"Neon Rainbow" was released at his.
performance with Brian Black. "Neon
Rainbow" has quickly become Matthew's
best selling album to date.
Matthew is just another example of the
undiscovered talent in the 4 states region.
The Ozarks Star is proud to feature this
talented young man from Oklahoma,
working hard to make his community
proud. He resides with his partner Jason in
Krebs, Oklahoma.
For booking information and more on
Matthew's show schedule, visit his website
at www.heathfitzgerald.com
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Kerry-Edwards Ticket - The ost
ay S portive in American History
VOTE FOR YOUR LIFE NOVEMBER 2, 2004
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Shelter Agent Greg Tainter. We're proud to
serve this community and our customers.
Call today and ask about our services.
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Riderless Horse
HonorsMGRA
Director.
Kansas City Sept 5, 2004
by Star writer Greg Steele
The crowded Wyandotte County
Fairgrounds Stadium went silent as
the lone horse entered the arena.
A wreath of red roses draped the
,._ __________________ __, shining saddle. The inverted boots
in the stirrups showed that the rider had passed from this
horse. The horse was in it's Sunday Best, feet polished and
adorned with a red ribbon. The red ribbon representing
honor for all who are no longer with us. As the audience
stood, you could see tears streaming down faces.
i\11 were aware of who the ceremony was hon,oring. Bobbie
St.Jeor, the Show Me State Rodeo director of 11 years had
tragically been taken in a traffic accident on July 2, 2004.
Bobbie had served as Director for 11 of 12 rodeos MGRA
had produced. At 67, Bobbie's tireless energy had lead the
MGRA to what was one of their best rodeo's ever. When it
came to MGRA, Bobbie expected the membership to abide
by the bylaws and do their job. In her honor MGR.A
selected Bobbie's longtime partner, Judy Holt as the 2004
Grand Marshal. Bobbie St.Jeor, Director
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Volume 1 Issue 10 Page- 16 October 1, 2004
MG - Show-Me-State Rodeo
e. Dust ~e.tt\e.s.ee''
Photography by Chaz
September 5, 2004
by Star writer Greg Steele }
Kansas City ... Since October of 1976, the
first Gay Rodeo in Reno, Nevada, 24 Gay
Rodeo Associations have sprung up across
the United States and Canada and comprise
the International Gay Rodeo Association,
IGRA. Gay Rodeo's are held through out the
year with a National Final's to buckle and
crown the season. Men and Women from
across the US and Canada compete for
points to have the honor of an invitation to
the National Finals. Out of hundreds who
compete, only the top 20 point winner's
from each competition category will be
invited.
It's a rough ridden, steer bustin, serious event
each year for these dedicated gay men and
women who compete in rodeo competition.
,.__ ____________ ___, But "After '.fhe Dust Settles •... Legends
Are Born & Champions Are Crowned"
The Gay Rodeo has become an important part of our community. Those who organize and
stage the events year after year work night and day to bring you the best show possible and
the Missouri Gay Rodeo Association MGRA, showed there stuff in Kansas City this year
with a grand rodeo, a hell of a good
time and great entertainment.
Steve Hammond
Wild Oats Records recording artist.
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The 2004 season ends in Omaha with the
Heartland Gay Rodeo Association, HGRA
and the IGRA National Final's October 14-17,
2004 in Omaha Nebraska. This will be the
grand finally to a big year for IGRA. Fan's
from across the US, Canada and far away
places will converge on Omaha. It's the big
event of the year for contestants and rodeo
October 1, 2004
follower's. The Rodeo Groupies come incampers,
motor homes, limo's, buses and
some just ride their broncos. They come to
party hard , enjoy the entertainment and the
thrill of the action. If you have never been to a
IGRA rodeo, you've missed a good dose of our
western heritage. So, saddle up guys and gals, get
on out to see some real cowboys & cowgiris.
Volume 1 Issue I 0
Ken Pool, Mr. Colorado Gay
Rodeo Association, CGRA 2004
October 1, 2004
Top Left to Right Jack Truman-candidate Mr.
'1GRA 2005,Judy Holt Grand Marshal 2004
Miss Mae- Miss MGRA 2004 & candidate for
Tvliss IGRA 2005, Mandy Barbarell - Miss
IGRA 2004 & Miss MGRA- 2003.
Volume 1 Issue 10 Page 20 October 1, 2004
Town dbi
by Randy Vineyard
Introducing "T-T own Tidbits" by Star writer Randy
Vineyard. Randy lives in Tulsa and will be covering the Star
Scene in and around the T-Town area. Randy has lived in Tulsa
since the age of two and wouldn't consider living anywhere else
and loves Tulsa's GLBT community.
Community Support & Loyalty!
On Halloween I v.,-ill celebrate 29 years of entertaining. Along
with me are, Anita Richards - 25 yrs, Courtney Farrell - 20 yrs, and Mr Robbie Walker 19
yrs. On my own wonderful journey I have made a life time of friends and have lost many to
AIDS as have all of us. I have been very honored to hold 11 titles, two of which were the
Oklahoma America and Oklahoma USo£A titles. I was also fortunate to represent you at 5
national competitions. During my career it has been a blessing to have performed over 3600
shows, 1000 of which were benefits. The last 8 years have not been easy, but there must be
a reason from ONE greater than my myself. My heart revolves around tl1is community and
it's fabulous people. You have in all reality, kept me alive. Entertaining you has given me life
and a reason to keep going, you have smiled, laughed, and cried with me, and along the way
enjoyed life. I thank you with all my heart and soul for sharing all these wonderful years of
life with me.
With the entertainment and benefit fall season upon us and the time we all get into that
giving spirit. I want to address a problem I see here in our community. There are nearly
70,000 GLBT people in our area. If we all stood together and gave $10.00 a month we
could raise $700,000.00 a year for our friends in need. We have hundreds of people within
the Tulsa area who have problems paying for food, and medications due mainly to HIV/
AIDS related illnesses. HOPE, Tulsa Cares, St Jerome, RAIN, Our House Too, all have
facilities and outreach programs to help. They are in constant need of volunteers and
financial support. Many people rely on these places for survival.· ·
At the moment every GAY owned dub in Tulsa is doing something to help our community
and keep it strong. We as a
GLBT voice and strength
need to stick together and
support OUR businesses
and those non-gay owned
business who support us.
We have 7 clubs in Tulsa that
have been GAY for between
5 to 41 years. The names and
o:-;vners have changed many
times, but they are still GAY,
and proud of it!
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HRC
Endorses
Nancy
Farmer
Missouri Democrat
Running for US Senate in
Missouri, from Human Rights
Commission.
A dedicated ally: Farmer became the first
woman Missouri state treasurer in 2000,
after having served eight years as a state
representative. Prior to holding elective
office, Farmer was executive director of a
neighborhood housing and neighborhood
nonprofit organization. Farmer supports
the Employment Non-Discrimination Act,
the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and ilie
Earlv Treatment for HIV Act. She firmly
opp~ses efforts to write discrimination into
the U.S. Constitution, such as the Federal
Marriage Amendment.
A word on her opponent: Christopher
"Kit" Bond (R) has held this seat since
1987. He scored a 17% rating on the last
HRC Congressional Scorecard. He opposes
both the Employment Non-Discrimination
Act and the Hate Crimes Prevention Act
and has voted against both bills in ilie past.
He supports the Federal Marriage
Amendment, an attempt to write
discrimination into the U.S. Constitution.
The race: As a longtime incumbent, Bond
has the upper hand in the race, but polls
show that Farmer is closing the gap
between them. Farmer has mounted a
serious challenge and needs as much
support as she can get in order to pull out a
vict~rv. Visit: www.hrc.org/candidates
October 1, 2004
Democratic hopefol!Jim Newberry on GAY
MARRIAGE: "Business partnerships between
partners who happen to be gay have always been
legally recognized. Legal recognition of civil
unions would be essentially the same thing.
Marriage, on the other hand, is a religious, or
moral concept for many of us. Its meaning
therefore should be determined locally, rather than
nationally." www.newberryforcongress.com
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Creator: Paula Martinac has
been writing for the gay and lesbian
press for more than 20 years. She
served for three years as the cochair
of the board of directors of
New York City's Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, and Transgender
Community Center, where she
founded a groundbreaking reading
series called "In Our Own \Vrite."
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Lesbian Notions
by Paula Martinac
October, 2004
Elect To Get
Involved
In response to the presidential-election debacle of
2000, in which both parties reported voting
irregularities in a number of key states, a group of
concerned Americans created a national,
nonpartisan voting-rights project called Election
Protection 2004. The general election is fast
approaching, but there's still time for gay people to
join in this volunteer effort to safeguard the
foundation of our democracy - the right to vote for
our representatives in government.
I don't need to preach to lesbian and gay readers about
the importance of voting - we go to the polls in much
higher percentages than the American people as a whole.
We understand all too well that whoever sits in the Oval
Office contributes heavily to setting the climate for gay
people in this country. And we know that by giving an
enthusiastic stamp of approval to the Federal Marriage Amendment, our current president has
officially sanctioned intolerance of lesbians and gay men.
But we may need to be reminded that, for many Americans, voting is an endangered right. And we
need to challenge the idea that discussing voting problems openly and trying to do something about
them is just "sour grapes" over the 2000 election or an unwillingness to "get over" its results (which
two of my colleagues in the gay media once accused me of). If you have any doubts about how vital it
is to question the accuracy and fairness of our voting system, just rent the documentary
_Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election_, which outlines in a succinct 50 minutes the
mistakes and abuses that led to widespread voter disenfranchisement in Florida four years ago.
The likelihood that the 2004 election will be a close one increases the risk of civil-rights violations,
especially in the swing states; indeed, there have already been warning signs of polling-place abuse.
During the primary in Florida last month, for example, poll watchers reported that many AfricanAmerican
voters were being turned away for not having identification, and without being informed
that they could, by state law, simply sign an affidavit attesting to their identity and then proceed to
vote. And that was just the primary - imagine how high the stakes will be for the actual presidential
election. ~
Also, Florida has once again undertaken a purge of convicted ex-felons from its voter rolls, as it did in
2000, when it disenfranchised thousands of voters who had no criminal records at all. It's no accident
that this multimillion-dollar effort, in a state headed by the president's brother, has targeted mostly
African Americans, who tend to vote Democratic.
Understandably, anxiety is running high among voring-rights activists, who worry in particular about
voting equipment. In Ohio, one of the top battlegrouad states, ......... continued page -25
Volume 1 Issue I 0 Page 24 October l, 2004
Deep Inside
Hollywood
by:Romeo San Vicente
October 2004
Keaton Surrenders to
Annie Hall is off to see the wizards not of
Oz, but of CBS. Oscar winner Diane Keaton
has signed on to star in and executive produce
a TV mm1e for the network based on Meg
Wolitzer's 2000 novel, _Surrender, Dorothv .
The story has nothing to do with tornados:witches,
or glittering fantasy worlds, but with
a vibrant 30-year-old Manhattanite named
Sara and her gay male best who rent a
summer place with friends. When Sara dies
suddenly in an auto accident, the aftermath
engulfs her circle of peers as well as her
eccentric grieving mother, played by Keaton.
Coming off the box-office success of
_Something's Gotta Give_, the busy Keaton
has three other projects currently in
development: Jim Sheridan's _Da Vinci's
Mother_, a crime caper called _Mad Monev_,
and one untitled feature. Surrender is dt,{e
to air in CBS's 2004-2005~eason. -
A Dickens of a Series
The new BBC _Doctor Who series
undertaken by _Queer as Folk_ creator
Russell T. Davies now has at least one other
openly gay creative person involved: British
actor Simon Callow. Callow, last seen in
HBO's _Angds in America_ and perhaps
most fondly remembered as the jolly heartattack
victim in _Four Weddings and a
Funeral_, will play Charles Dickens in the
hugely popular, newly revamped time-travel
series. This won't be the first time Callow has
played the creator of _A Christmas Carol_ on
screen - he took on the role in a 2001 TV
adaptation of _Hans Christian Andersen: My
Life as a Fairy Tale_. He'll be joining cast
members Christopher Eccleston (_28 Days
Later_) and pop singer Billie Piper for the
series, which ,viii no doubt end up reaching
these shores via BBC America. Stay tuned.
_Transit_ Tackles AIDS
During the last decade, while most media
outlets retreated from their coverage of the
global AIDS crisis, MTV remained boldly
committed to sometimes controversial
programming that addresses issues related to
HIV and young people. Now, as part of their
"Staying Alive" campaign, the music channel
has teamed up with the Swedish International
Development Corporation to produce a TV
movie titled _Transit_. The fictional film ,·viii
highlight the little-discussed nonfiction topic
of Europe's illegal sex trade, a business that
reaches well into the United States. It will
include safer-sex and HIV prevention
information and will be aimed at the network's
youthful demographic. Still in its early stages
and not yet cast, the film already has an air
date of December 1, 2005 World AIDS Day.
Soprano and X-Man Sign on the_Dot
_Dot_, the latest feature from lesbian director
Jamie Babbit (_But I'm a Cheerleader_), finally
has a full cast and a now lead. Up-and-comer
Camilla Belle (_The Patriot_, _Practical
Magic_) has replaced Thora Birch, and some
well-known names have joined in to tell the
story of a popular middle-class girl whose
family life is upended when a supposedly deaf
orphan teenager moves in. Edie Falco of
_Sopranos_ fame, Elisha Cuthbert (_The Girl
Next Door_), Shawn Ashmore of _X-Men_,
and _Saved!_ alum Martin Donovan will be
one big dysfunctional family when the indie
feature begins shooting next month in Austin,
Texas. Expect a flurry of film-festival
screenings before it hits art-house screens,
probably late next year.
_Romeo Sao Vicente never upended any middleclas$
girl's lives - he just W"Cnt shopping with them.
The Ozarks Star Page 25
Lesbian Notions from page-23
punch-card ballots - made notorious in
2000 for their high margin of error will be
used in 69 of 88 counties. One law professor
told the _Cincinnati Enquirer_ that a close
election in his state could spell an "election
night meltdown." Around the country, touchscreen
voting, which is being implemented in
many areas for the first time and which leaves
no paper trail, is also cause for trepidation.
Touted by many congressional Republicans as
the answer to all our voting problems, electronic
ballots completely and conveniently - eliminate
all possibility of recounts and put our most
cherished right at the mercy of the corporations
that manufacture the equipment and software.
All of this suggests that Nov. 2, 2004, might be
a pretty dark day for democracy. But the good
news is that there are concrete things we can do
now to try to aid the democratic process. Pirst,
to ensure that your own vote counts, familiarize
yourself in advance with your state's voting
procedures and your own rights, which can be
found on the website of your Secretary of State
or your county's Bureau of Elections. Then
expand your effort a little by committing to
"Take a Friend to Vote," a project of the League
of Women Voters, in which citizens pledge to
bring a neighbor, friend, or relative to the polls.
(For instructions, visit www.lwv.org.)
But to make an even greater contribution,
consider volunteering for Election Protection
(www.electionprotection2004.org), which aims
to train and deploy 25,000 citizens as poll
watchers in battleground states. TracFone is
providing phones and air time for poll workers
to report abuses or to consult with civil-rights
attorneys if problems arise. While lawyers and
law students are particularly needed for this
project, all concerned citizens are welcome to
volunteer for tasks like handing out votingrights
flyers in the days preceding the election.
If you live in Michigan, New Mexico,
Pennsylvania, or another swing state, or are able
to travel to one of them for Election Day, the
time you donate could have a big impact on the
accuracy of the election - and on the future
well-being of our democracy.
October 1, 2004
T-Town tidbits from pg-20
The PlayMor - Syrs, Yellowbrick -9 yrs, The Star
12yrs, TNT's 19yrs, Renegades - 20yrs,
ToolBox 22 years, and the Bamboo - 41 yrs.
\Then you go out to play and party please keep all
in mind, the GAY bars are very involved in giving
back to the community, to make all our lives a little
easier.
I have also noticed a growing number of people
who frown and look down on 'SHOWS' . If it
were not for the entertainers: Live vocalists, Male
Impersonators, Drag Queens and even the male
dancers, then who would you call upon to raise
money for all the different organizations that need
help? There are only a handful of entertainers who
will give their time, money, sweat and tears to raise
funds. So when you walk into a 'SHOW' especially
if it's a fund-raiser, find out what it is for before
you bitch!- It may just be for someone you know!
Currently we have several clubs that do things on a
regular basis to help keep our local charities alive,
tl1ey are:
Bamboo - weekly Sunday lunches 2-6pm, with
donations benefiting a different charity each
month. Mavericks - since opening early this year,
they have been hosts to a variety of events,
including Paul Wiekel's - Children with AIDS /
scholarship fund, and being the home of
T.U.L.S.A. and the Driller Bears, both
organizations giving to local and state
organizations. The Playmor - Helga's Heart to
Heart benefiting Our House Too, and May All be
Fed benefiting the St. Jerome, food pantry.
Renegades - Red Ribbon Revue hosted by
Tabitha Taylor, giving to local charities each
month. The STAR - with fund-raisers for different
places throughout the year, and for 12 years being
a community leader in giving to all the local GLBT
charities. The GAY clubs really are working for
YOU and don't forget the annual Kris Kohl
Christmas Stocking Stuffer event, is coming up to
help people, families, and children living with
AIDS along with many other benefits shows and
talented entertainers who are working hard to
make someone's life a little better ..
The Tulsa State Fair is in town, go h:ive a great
time and finish the day at your favorite GAY club!!
Till next time:
PLAY HARD BUT PLAY SAFE!l!
Volume 1 Issue 10 Page 26 October 1, 2004
Gay Travelers from page 7
Within a block of the Habana Inn resort you
will find about 6 more gay bars catering to
different tastes. A major grocery store is
just one block away as are several other
restaurants. A cab ride from the airport
costs less than $10.00. The HABANA INN
resort is located one block west of the
intersection of Penn and Interstate I-44 and
is extremely easy to find.
Plus, there are a lot of sights to see in
Oklahoma City. The Cowboy Hall of Fame
has artifacts from the early cowboy days
thru the television shows with lots of oil
paintings, watercolors and bronzes. The
Oklahoma City Memorial where the
bombing took place a few years ago is a
MUST to see. Art galleries and museums
are plentiful. About 80 miles to the west is
the Route 66 Higway Museum which is
extremely interesting. You will never forget
your wonderful experiences in Oklahoma
City. Everyone is so friendly. Oklahoma
City is indeed OK
For more information contact Donald and
Ray at: gaytravelers@aol.com or visit their
web page at: www.hometown.aol.com/
gaytravelers.
Steve Urie from page-5
They claim we have a "Gay Agenda" and
use the term to excite hatred ... we need to
look at that and have a tremendous laugh
not at them but ourselves that ,ve would
take that seriously. A "Gay Agenda" like
we could get together and decide on what
color to paint the walls, what drapes to
buy or even where are we going to eat out
tonight.
Our civil rights are important and dear to
me as to you but let's separate the issues.
Don't get pulled into challenging their
status with the Lord. Democrat. ..
Republican ... Christian ... Non-Christian
person of faith ... or just a person. Let's
show our community we know the
difference in basic right anQ wrong.
For me, I now have a Bush and a Kerry
sign in the yard and once again my
neighbor laughs with me. Someone else
may question my relationship with God
but my Lord knows my name and that's
what counts.
Until next month ........ G?7wve
FREE HIV TESTING, NO NEEDLES
SPIRIT OF CHRIST
MCC SPONSORS
2902 E. 20th St., PO Box 4711,
Joplin, Mo 64803
Jn conjunction with AIDS Project of the
Ozarks, MCC Joplin offers free HIV
testing the last Sunday of each month
between 5PM and 6PM. For your
convenience you can also call 206-6179
for an appointment. We use the Ora-sure
method which does not require the use
of needles and we offer complete
confidentiality.
You may also request Booklets on AIDS
for People of Faith through the PO Box
listed above.
The Ozarks Star Page 27
Joplin's MCC Church
Celebrates 7th Anniversary.
Will Host Concerts
by Greg Steele
joplin,MO
MCC Joplin located at 2902 E. 20th Street
will celebrate their seventh anniversary on
October 15th with a dinner, music and
dancing at the Butcher Block. Steve T. Urie,
Pastor has lead the church from a meager
beginning to a thriving active force in the
LGBT community of Joplin. The Ozarks
Star congratulates Pastor Steve Urie and
applauds his contributions, his tireless
efforts in giving to the gay and lesbian
people of this area and in his example of
good citizenry. With his partner of 5 years
Heath Ross, they have together given the
Joplin area a sanctuary where all are
welcome.
With Steve's efforts, Joplin has become a
major stop for Christian performers on
tour. Spiritual recording artists abound and
many have discovered Joplin's LGBT
community. Concert tour's travel the U.S.
bringing their eclectic styles of music to the
gay /lesbian and straight audiences.
Spirit of Christ MCC of Joplin has hosted
many entertaining artists over
their seven years of serving
Joplin's LGBT community and
will be hosting the dynamic
Marsha Steven on October 2,
at 6pm. This will be Marsha's
sixth appearance in Joplin. On
November 6th Paula Jo David
brings her exciting performance
to the stage at 6pm. In
the past year MCC and River
of Life Church in Pittsburg,
KS have booked other
notables such as
October 1, 2004
Shawn Thomas, Terry Lee Ousley and Sam
Sampson. Charlie Smith a frequent performer
in Joplin and Branson can be heard on most
Sunday's at MCC.The concerts are free to the
public and appreciation offering are accepted.
If you would like to congratulate Steve or give
an offering to the church the mailing address
is:
PO Box 4711
Joplin, MO 64804.
Phone 417-206-6179
Web: www.mccjoplin.com
Martha's Vine~ard
219 W. Olive, Springfield, MO
417-864-4572
Southwest 11issouri's Hottest
Entertainment Complex. Now
Celebrating 10 Years of Quality
Entertainment
www .marthascomplex.com
Volume 1 Issue 10 Page 28 October 1, 2004
Scopes
by Jack Fertig October 2004
""Talk filth, Cancer!"
Jupiter, the planet of opportunities, is guincunx
gueer, erratic Uranus, offering brilliant chances
if you're willing to make adjustments through
weird surprises. The bigger the risk you take, the
better it should ,vork out for you.
ARIES (1farch 21 to April 20): Opportunities at
work can bring you into new political conflicts and
force you to re-evaluate long-term goals. Keep an
open mind on both fronts. The change of plans
will do you good.
TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): Creative
collaboration opens up tremendous professional
opportunities but you have to make some
adjustments, perhaps some sacrifices, if this
dream is to come true. Be determined in your
dream, not obstinate in your rut.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 21): Make connections
with the old country. Your etlinic heritage yields
amazing insights. Reviewing childhood religious
guestions and discussing old spiritual conflicts 'With
your parents will also prove liberating - in the long
run, if not immediately.
CANCER 0une 22 to July 22): There's a time and
a place for everything, so make the time and space
to talk pure filth and say the most shocking and
horrible things however morbid or politically
incorrect - that are on your mind. The purge will
prove empowering.
LEO 0uly 23 to August 22): OK, control gueen!
Let go of the purse strings just a little, and trust
your partner in financial dealings. You're not going
to be happy with the process, but the outcome
should be satisfying.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22): Confusion
and surprises at work are sure to work in your
favor, as long as you're not afraid to stand up for
yourself. Be dear about what you want and willing
to give ground on small things to get ahead.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 21):
You're on an artistic jag that knows no
limits. Whatever you do now ,;vil! need
revision later, but don't hold back! Your
craziest dreams and intuitions will inspire
great things. Go out on a limb, and, if it
breaks, spread your wings and fly!
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21):
Old ghosts and demons from your childhood
can be tamed and put to productive use in
attaining your long-term goals. The more
you're willing to shake up your past, the more
you can use it to help build your future.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 20): Your motor-mouth turns to
surprising adv.intage, as knowledge you
weren't aware you had helps propel your
career. Exercise your "right brain;' delving
into the artistic or mystical to help the
process along.
CAPRICORN (December 21 to January
19): Opportunities to travel or continue your
education will have hidden expenses, but the
surprising benefits could be well worth it.
Consider all offers carefully. Any such
adventure can change your entire world!
AQUARIUS Oanuary 20 to February 18):
You're suddenly too sexy for anyone's good!
Offers and innovations you'd normally never
consider... well, "normally" is just out the
window. Your enthusiasm for novelty could
go overboard. Remember, there's a time and
a place for everything!
PISCES (February 19 to March 19): Take a
honeymoon with the one you love or a
getaway with a very trusted friend. You need
time and space away from reality to get real,
and you can't do it alone. Building intimacy
(sexual or otherwise) is essential now.
Jack Fertig has been working as a
professional astrologer since 1977 and is a
founding member of the Association for
Astrological Nettvorking. He can be reached
for consultations at 415-864-8302, through
his wehsir,4, b,,p;L m~ om
Volume 1 Issue 10 Page 29
"Merci Docteur Rey" Staring
Dianne Wiest and introducing
Stanislas Merhar. Directed by
Andrew Litvack.
VlWVl.mercidocteurrey.com/
This irrepressibly French comedy stars
mournful-faced Stanislas Merhar as a
young man struggling with his
homosexuality as well as with an
overbearing opera diva mother (played to
the histrionic hilt and beyond by Dianne
Weist). \Vhen Thomas witnesses a murder,
he goes on a search for the killer, falling
into an unlikely friendship with the
supremely neurotic Penelope Qane Birk.in),
an actress who has dubbed so many
Vanessa Redgrave films, she's come to
think of herself as a literal extension of
Redgrave. (Redgrave, in fact, makes an
appearance in one of the movie's juiciest
scenes, and inadvertently insults the poor
woman by exclaiming "How could they
give me such a tacky French voice?")
"Magnifique!
One of the most delicious surprises of the
fall movie season. A prescription for
hilarious, off the wall, witty mayhem."
-Bill Diehl / ABC Radio Network
October 1, 2004
Quotable Quotes
"You have to look at what Bush does, not
what he says. Talk is cheap. He expresses
empathy for military families and then
cuts their benefits. He names a proposal
the 'Clear Skies Initiative' that pollutes the
planet. He says he'll be a uniter and then
drives us apart. He steals the slogan 'No
Child Left Behind' and then breaks his
promise to fund his reforms. Truly, I
stand here flabbergasted at what is going
on in today's world. Never in my life have
I witnessed a president and an
administration that is so out of step with
the needs of the country, so threatening
to our future and so abusive in its use of
power."
- Barbra Streisand receiving the Human
Rights Campaign's Humanitarian Award,
March 6.
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'Tbe Ozarks Star Page 31 October I, 2004
Four States Community Directory
-Bars- Nightclubs- -Organizations-
Arkansas, Fayetteville (479)
Ron's Place- - - 523 \V. Poplar- - - - - 479-442-3052
Studio 716- -716 W. Sycamore- - 479-571-1300
Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
Burnzee's- -2301 Towson Ave #C- --479-494-7300
Kinkeads- -10041/2 Garrison Ave- - - - -479-783-9988
Chm 1022 - -1022 Dodson Ave. - - - - - -479-782-1845
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Ree's-• - - 716 S. Main - - - --417-627-9035
Missouri, Kansas City (816)
Bell Star's - - -1321 Grand Ave- - - -816-421-1288
i\fissie B's- - - -805 \Y/. 39th St- - -816-561-0625
Sidestreet Bar - - - -413 E. 3rd- - - - 816-531-1775
Sidekicks Saloon - - 3707 Main St- - 816- 931-1430
Buddies - - - - - - - 3715 Main St - - -816-561-2600
Missouri, Springfield (417)
The Edge- -424 Boonville Ave- - - - - --417-831-4700
Martha's Vineyard- 219 W Olive - - -417-864-4572
Oz Bar- 504 E. Commercial- - - - • -417-831-9001
Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - - -417-864-0036
Rumors - - -1109 E. Commercial- - -417-873-2225
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Hi-Lo Club 1221 NW 50th- - -405-843-1722
Finish Line -2200 N\V 39th E;qJwy- - 405-525-0730
Chm Rox- - -3535 NW 39th Expwy -405-947-2351
Topanga Grill & Bar- 3535 NW 39th- -405-947-2351
BoomBoom Room- 2807 NW 36th St- - -405-601-7200
Oklahoma, Tuba (918)
Bamboo Lounge- 7204 E. Pine - - --918-836-8700
Club Maverick-• 822 S. Sheridan - 918-835-3301
Heads & Tails- 7944 E. 21st - - - 918-660-7878
Club Majestic- 124 N. Boston -918-584-9494
New Age Renegades- -1649 S. Main - -918-585-3405
Play-Mor-Club- - 1737 S. Memorial - -918-838-9792
Silver Star Saloon- -1565 S. Sheridan-918-834-4234
TNT's- - 2114 S. Memorial- - - -- - -918-660-0856
Tool Box- - -1338 E. 3rd- - - - - - - 918-584-1308
Yellow Brick Road- - 2630 E. 15th - - -918-293-0304
-LodgingMiuouri,
Joplin (417)
Faces Guesthowe B&B - - - - - - -417-621-9915
Fairfield Inn by Marriott- - - - - 417-624-7800
Missouri, Ava
Catus Canyon Campground - - - 417-683-9199
Missouri, Lampe
KOKOMO Campground· - - - - 417-779-5084
Arkansas, Eureka Springs
MCC Living Spring- - - - - - - - - -870-253-9337
Arkansas, Avoca
Natural State Naturists- - - - - -- - - - -479-451-8066
Kansas, Pittsburg ( 620)
River of Life - 1709 N Walnut - - - - - - 11AM
PSU-QSA .... 1701 S. Broadway ... 620-231-0938
Missouri, Joplin (417)
MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th, - · - - -6PM
UCCFF--204 N. Jackson Ave, - - - - - - 10:30Alvf
Aids Project Ozarks- 513 Kentucky- - 417-624-5788
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Rainbow Christian Ch-837 \Y/. Madison-417-866-6206
Unitarian Universalist Church - - - - - - 417-833-2723
APO- - - - - 1901 E. Bennett, suite D- 417-881-1900
ShowMe MO Pride - - - - - - - - 417-864-4459
GLO Community Ctr- 518 E. Commerical-869-3978
PFLAG-Springfield- - - - - - - - - - - -417-889-1059
Oklahoma, McAlester
McPride- -POBox 1565, McAlester, OK 74502
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
MCC United- -1623 N. Maplewood- -918-838-1715
-Business Services-
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Body Swim Massage Therapy- - - - - - 417-825-5800
Charles Burt Realtors-Vicki Bronson-417-434 0077
RE/MAX - - - - - -Cathe Letts- 417-483-5313
Office Max- -440 Rangeline Rd- - - - -417-623-1007
The Lions Den - - - -Austin Letts - - - 417-623-87.67
Joan Szymanski- Beauty Consultant- - 417-673-1181
Night Things Boutique-719 MainSt- 417-659-9913
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Prii!cilla's - - • -1918 S. Glenstone - • 417-881-84-44
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
Century21 · ·4301 NW 63rd #100 - - 405- 840-2106
Hollywood Hotel- 3535 NW 39th Ex-405-947-2351 ,..,_
Habana Inn - 2200 NW 39th Exp- 405-528-2221
Priscilla's- 615 E. Memorial- - - - - - - 405-755-8600
Oklahoma, Talsa
Kelly Kirby,CPA-4815 S Harvard- - -918-747-5466
Underguy.com - - -825 E. 3rd - - - -877-7-BOXERS
Priscilla's - - • - - 7925 E. 41st - - . - 918-627-4884
Priscilla's - · - · 5634 W. Skelly· - - • • 918-«6-6336
Priscilla's· - - -11344 E. 11th· - • • - -918-438--4224
Priscilla's• - • • 2333 E. 71st- - - • - - -918-499-1661
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PROUDLY SERVING TH E LG BT COMM U N IT Y.
slie Jordan
Best Actor at the New York Film and
Video Festival for his portrayal of
"Brother Boy~ in the film Sordid Lives
and several Best Supporting Actor
Awards for his work as "Peanut" in
Southern Baptist Sissies, from the Los
Angeles Drama Critics' Circle, LA.
Weekly, a Backstage West Garland, a
Maddy, a Robby, and the Ovation
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On October 15th I was the very honored
recipient of an award,presented by Metropolitan
Community Church of Joplin at their
· 7th anniversary dinner, for outstanding
. service to the GLBT Community and
· Church Family. The plaque read,
"In promoting diversity and cooperation
through the development and implementation
of the Ozarks Star. A MCC 2004
· Outstanding Citizen and Member".
I thank Spirit of Christ MCC Joplin Pastor
Steve T. Urie and members, for this recognition
and extend my appreciation for their
efforts in building a more united community.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
C.D. Ward
A call for better
health ...
Well, rhe summer is over, fall is inviting
us into winter so what's next? Several
opportunities to have fun, comribute to
our community and make every effort to
stay well.
For this edition let's visit the "staying
well" issue. Seems like we have been
outsourcing out both sides of our
wonderful face ... Bush that is. While
denying us the opportuniry to purchase
more cost effective medications under the
guise and arrogance chat only our FDA
can protect us while on the other side we
find that a full half of our flu vaccine is
brought into this country from overseas.
Bush supporters will claim he knows best
and the rest of us will reap the benefits or
lack thereof.
Not many of us were around for the
1918 Flu Epidemic that vriped out whole
military camps, not the children or aged
but strapping recruits, young healthy
men. Some of us wiil just say, "I never
take the flu shot anyway, it always made
me sick." And some of us Rill simply
fade inro biissful ( unless of course, we're
the ones who get sick ) who cares, "it's
not my worry."
\X,'eii the parenting in me doesn't do the
"the sky's falling in panic" but :t is
aiways good to use common sense and
take care of onese:f.
The information below is taken off the
Center for Disease Controls website
( :s rw ,cdc gp ) and is reproducible. It
is good basic hygiene ... that thing our
mothers' taught us and we seem to have
forgotten ... well it's time to refresh our
minds and get with the program. Stay
well this flu season and follow these
guidelines:
Good Health Habits
o A void close cont:act.
Avoid close contact with people who are
sick. When you are sick, keep your
distance from others to protect them
from getting sick too.
• St:ay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work,
school, and errands when you are sick.
You will help prevent others from
catching your illness. ( Steve adds this ...
if your boss is more concerned about
you being out sick, how will he or she
like it if half of you are out sick ... stay
home and get well )
o Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue
when coughing or sneezing. It may
prevent those around you from getting
sick.
o Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help
protect you from germs. ( Steve adds ...
wash, wash, wash ... it's doesn't hurt and
will keep you healthy ... I still want big
flashing red lights at every public
bathroom exit that goes off when you
don't wash your hands )
0 Avoid touching your eyes, nose or
mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person
touches something that is contaminated
with germs and then touches his or her
eyes, nose, or mouth.
Until next time, be blessed, be safe and be
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Gaytt,ire Release:
Log Cabin Republicans
File Suit to Overturn
Military's "Don't Ask,
Don't Tell Policy''
Turning Over Policy Vital to
National Security Interests Say
Lawyers
(Washington, Dq-Lawyers on behalf of
Log Cabin Republicans are filing suit
this morning against the United States
government seeking to overturn the
military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
policy, which requires the discharge of
gay and lesbian service members. Log
Cabin Republicans v: United States of
America will be filed in the United
States Federal E>istrict Court for the
Central District of California.
Log Cabin ig filing the suit on behalf of its·
gay and lesbian members· cutrently serving
in the United Stlltes Armed Forces. "Public
opinion, the experience of our allies, and the
national security interests of our nation all
lead to the inescapable conclusion that gays
and lesbians ghould be allowed to serve
openly and honestly in our milituy," said
Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director
Patrick Guerriero.
"A lawsuit should not he ne.cessary, when
public opinion overwhelmingly f-avon gays
and lesbians serving. openly and honestly. A
lawsuit should not he necessafy when the
aperience of our allie_i in·~~ war .on terror,
including Great Britain, Is~el arid Auatralia,
all allow gays and leshtaris to s¢ie openly
and.honestly. A lawsuit iMllkl .riot be
nece~,~ when outinili~ bas lost
The suit asserts that the ''Don't Ask, Don't
Tell" policy imposes a ·discriminatory set of
rules on gay and lesbian members of the
Armed Forces in violation of .their
constitutional rights of due· process, freedom
of speech, and equal protection. The
challenge requests a declru:ation that the
policy is uncomtitutional, and a preliminary
and permanent injunction enjoining the
government from enforcing the policy.
"\
Global law firm White & Case LLP is
representing Log Cabin Republicans on a pro
bono basis. The White & Case team is being
led by Dan Woods and Marty Meekins from
the Firm's Los .Angeles office.
"Previous challenges to the policy failed
mainly because Bowers v. Hardwick allowed
governmental criminalization of homosexual
conduct, but recent Supreme Court decisions
demand an immediate reconsideration of the
policy under the U.S. Constitution, which is
why White & Case was so interested in being
invoh-ed,'' said Woods, head. of White &
Case's litigation practice in Los Angeles.
Woods said those key decisions include
Romer v. Evans, where in 1996 the Supreme
Court held that government-sponsored
discrimination against gay and lesbian
Americans could not be justified. solely by
animus or "morality." In 2003, the Court
overruled Bowers in Lawrence v. State of
Texas, and held the constitutional
fundamental right to .privacy; includes .the
right for gay and lesl>ian .Amcricang to enme
in private, intimate relationships without
State in,terference. Finally, the Supreme
Court most recently limited. the Defense
Departmtnt's discretion to. infringe upon
Conatitutional due process rights in Hamdi v.
Rumsfcld, which held. that enemy
combatants, even in wartime, must be
afford~d due process rights.
....................... ~ntmueefpage 25
thousands· 0£ needed m:iUtiITT ..--------persii~~
I under thla policy.
However, under these
circutnili:ancei, where we ate
a nation at ~ fighting a
global war against terrorism,
we can no longer sit by and
w~t fur our elected officials
to find the political counge
to do the right thing,'' aaid
Guerriero.
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"Trav4'Iiag in the gay friendly world"
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OUR SEPTEMBER
WEST COAST TRIP
We have returned from our three week -------------------1 driving trip to the West Coast and what a
fun and exciting and interesting trip it was. First we drove to Santa Rosa, New
Mexico (but just to sleep). The next morning we drove in to Sedona, Arizona where
we stayed at the Iris Garden Inn, www.irisgardeninn.com. Brian Johnson & Richard
Hoffman recently purchased it and have made a lot of improvements. They are
originally from Ohio and decided to move to Arizona. Their Inn is wonderful and
they are doing lots of improvements on it. They are extremely hospitable hosts.
Brian's sister and brother in law, Llsa and Rick had come from Ohio and were
visiting also. They were delightful. As you know a LOT of straight people can be fun
and wonderful just like we can! We gave a "Sordid Lives" Movie Party the second
night there and everyone hooted and hollered throughout the entire mo,"ie. Brian
and Richard had special margaritas for everyone. After two days in beautiful Sedona
we drove to Las Vegas where we helped our dear friend, Ole Borresen celebrate his
birthday. Ole was the former chef for Liberace and owns a wonderful B & B there.
Check out his website at: members.aol.com/haven00069 /. . We always have a grand
time with Ole. He is such a great host.
Then on to West Hollywood where we always stay with our very dear friend,
Raymond Bilbool at his utterly fabulous SECRET GARDEN B & B which is located
in the Hollywood Hills. Such a grand estate!
He usually reserves the guest cottage for us. He gets
a very eclectic clientele staying there. Staying there
were Daniella Cesarei the noted photographer and
her partner, Lotte Jeffs, the noted freelance writer
and journalist from London. They write for DIV A·
magazine, the major Lesbian newspaper in Europe.
. They were charming, witty, intelligent and
wonderful. We had a wonderful time with them.
( right photo: "Ray, with Lotte Jeffs, the noted fee Lmce
writer with her life partmr, Daniella Cessari, the noted free
lance pbotogr11phe:r from Londcnj
Also staying at the Secret Garden was Rick McKay,
the New York producer and director. His latest
film, "BROADWAY - The Golden Years By The Legends Who Were There" has just
been released. We were lucky enough to see a screening of it and it is a MUST SEE
movie. It is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about
America's most celebrated indigenous art form. For anyone into Broadway this is a
movie that you simply cannot miss. Through interviews it chronicles the Broadway
stage for long years past. This is truly a magnificent film. Rick not only wrote,
edited, produced and directed the film, he also produced the film. What an
outstanding talented man he is! Theatre historians and buffs for years to come will be
thankful that he produced this epic. Be sure and check out the web site:
www.bro.idwaythemovie.com/ dvd.htm .. .... continued page•26
Page 8
de
The local & national media Is
really getting to me today!
\Vhy doesn't the media put this "outraged"
father on the hot seat and ask Cheney how a
father can support a president,
administration and party that constantly
uses the "gay card" to get votes and denies
his own daughter equal rights? Why doesn't
he stand up and support his own daughter!
They use the gay issue to frighten
conservative voters all the time. The
daughter is out as a lesbian. He didn't reveal
anything. And it is NOT anything to be
ashamed of or hide. Kerry had every right to
answer the question as he did. And I'm glad
he brought it up. I just wish he would have
gone further and pointed out her father's
hypocrisy!
Deborah
Eureka Springs, AR
Dear Editor,
We wanted to keep you updated on what
was happening with the Tulsa Rough
Riders, a new club in Tulsa.
We had our very first Club.Night at the
End Up Club this
past Sarurday and
it was a BLAST!
There were about
70 folks showed
up give-or-take a
few (with MOST
in leather) and
members of other
iocai clubs such as
T.U.L.S.A., the
Driller Bears, and
the Tulsa
Dungeon Society also dropped by to show
their suppon. Even some of the male
dancers got in on the act by wearing
leather G-strings and harnesses.
We had a table of bondage/leather items
that were for auction or given away to
lucky ticket hoiders, and we had a WILD
lea,her Post Office Game.
continued next column .......
We also wanted to thank you for all the
support you and the Ozarks Star have
shown us these past f~ months as we got
organized. You have no idea how much it
has been and is now appreciated.
Jerry S.
President, Tulsa Rough Riders
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October 14, 2004
Gaywire Release:
NEW YORK
STATE TO
RECOGNIZE
CANADIAN
MARRIAGES OF
SAME SEX
COUPLES
Influx of.Same-sex
Couples will
provide Economic Boost
Toronto-Yesterday the New York
State and Local Retirement System
announced it will treat Canadian
marriages of same-sex couples the same
as any other marriage for purposes of
retirement benefits and obligations. The
decision was communicated in a letter
dated October 8 from the state
Comptroller to Mark Daigneault, a state
employee who wrote in September
asking how getting married in Canada
would affect retirement benefits for
him, his same-sex partner and their two
children. (see Daigneault's letter at
www.prideagenda.org)
In state Comptroller Hevesi's letter, he
tells Daigneault, "Based on current law,
the Retirement System will recognize a
same- sex Canadian marriage in the same
manner as an opposite-sex New York
marriage, under the principle of comity.
That principle has been legal practice
pursuant to New York Court of
Appeals rulings for many; years."
"Everyone deserves to.have their
marriages recognized, both at home and
abroad," said Laurie ·Arton, of
Canadians for Equal Marriage. "This is
good news for the thousands of samesex
couples who have married in
Canada. The decision of New York
State to recognize Canadian marriages
of same-sex couples demonstrates the
increasing acceptance of our marriages.
The legal principle that jurisdictions
recognize each others' validly
performed marriages is well established,
and there's no reason the law should
applied differently to same-sex couples."
"Same-sex couples who reside in New
York now have a dear incentive to
marry in Canada," said Cicely
McWtlliam, of Caoadians·for Equal
Marriage. "The economic impact of all
those couples traveling to Canada and
having their weddings here will be
significant. Being a beacon of equality
pays economic dividends."
A survey released July 1 by the Centre
for Research and Information on Canada
and Environics found that the number of
Canadians agreeing that gays and lesbians
should be allowed to get married has
increased. Currently, 57% agree, the
highest level since CRIC first asked the
question two years ago. The number
disagreeing currently stands at 38%.
Quotable
·Quotes
"When I came out and I went through
all I did, I did it undcrstlnding that it
essentially. would bc[comc] this kind of
cultural wave. . .. And my position was
just to be steady and try to have as
much elegance and grace as po.ssible,
while never shying away from the gay
question. I knew people would get used
to the &.ct that I'm gay and there'd be
no weirdness about it, and that
eventually the focus would be back on
the music."
Singer k.d. laog to the Miami gay
publication The Weekly
An Oklahoma
Entertainment
Legend
by Star writer Chaz
I've known Ginger, aka Grcgoooola
to some of his older friends, since we
were children in 1972. We both
worked at a salon in Oklahoma City called the "Beauty Bar". Our work stations were
side by side with no partitions. This made for no privacy at all, which lead to constant
hilariously fun times, with each of us trying to wreck the other during the
sometimes long busy days. Giggles and snickers would bring on painful laughter and
one of us would have to remove ourself from the area. It was by no definition, boring
working next to him.
I had just recently moved back to Oklahoma City from Las Vegas when we met and
Greg, who had at that time never seen the flash and glitter of show biz city, wanted
to go. We planned a short vacation and decided to make the trip. We didn't think his
car could make it so it had to be my El Camino. Now for those of you who know
what an El Camino is, you have to imagine Ginger's 5' legs in the cab with no
adjustable scats. Solution, hang those long mother's out the v.-"indowl You guessed it,
with shorts up to his crotch and a pair of wedge's on those size 15's. I-40 has never
been the same and the truckers were going into Cardiac Attest. We did make it to
Vegas without incident and the first place we had to go in glamor town was, you
guessed it again, the big girls shoe shop! We had a great time, an experience that I
personally cherish.
Ginger Lamar's career now spans some 35 years of entcltlining the gay community.
He has gained the respect of not only his LGBTS audience, but his peers as well.
Ginger's show's arc not to be considered "Drag Shows" He is a talented entcttliner
who is impersonating a women. A career that stllrtcd in 1969 when the Midwest
culture was very different from now. An atmosphere of police harassment, gay
bashing and general intolerance of the gay community. He has weathered the storm's
and remains an icon in the gay entertainment arena.
"At that particular time, there was a law in the state, that when you performed in
drag, you had to wear three articles of men's clothing, somewhere underneath your
gown. You had to do something underneath, to be legal, if not, you could be
arrested. They raided places a lot more often then, at that time it was not liquor by
the drink, it was bring your own bottle. Often there were police raids, and when
that happened- ............................. continNed page 22
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How the Homosexuals
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by Cathy Crimmins:
A shrewd and irreverent cultural history of the
customs, fashions, and figures of gay life in the
twentieth and the early twenty-first centuries-and
how they have changed all of us jor the better.
The "global queering" of America has been
gradually .shaping the way straight people talk,
think, dress, and eat. Over the past fifty years, the
line between what is "straight" and what is "gay"
has blurred to the point that most heterosexuals
are unaware of the vast contributions gay men
have made to American culture.
How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization
presents a broad yet incisive look at. how an
unusual "immigrant" group, homosexual men, have become so influential on
mainstream American culture.
The general public's tastes and consumer choices in food, fashion, humor,
literature, and body image are becoming decidedly more gay. And Ameri<;a has
shown a real interest in TV shows with gay content and themes, such as Queer Eye
for the Straight Guy; Will & Grace; and Six Feet Under. Overall, it's hip to be
gay, even if you're straight.
How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization tells us somethine: about ourselves as a
society. It celebrates the unique perspective of gay men and e{plains how essentiai
their vitality has been to our civilization.
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that Miry
really
cleat!
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dy Bunny Takes
n ,,· a a ,,
·A Political Commentary:
· am trying to decipher the lunacy surrounding
;''Maryg:i.tc". No, I don't mean the attitudc-y
:queen who works the door at many large NYC
· · lubs, but rather the non-controversy
uncling Kerry's reference to Dick Cheney's
. off- spring, Mary. It all started with a
question at the last presidential debate "Do you
oclievc homosexuality is a choice?". Kind of a
w~d question, since THAT was an issue a
de~c or two ago. The issue at hand NOW is
· · so why not ask what the
bout that? Anyway Bush's simple
a,nswcr was "I don't know". (Unfortunately, "I
don't·know" would li.lso have to be Bush's
answer to "How do you spell Iraq?". and "What
ii2·+ 2?" and "Is Cheney human?')
~ut ~cr:ry mad/~ example of Cheney's lesbian
, daughter Miry, 1
" • • he. felt sh.c'.s being who
·sh.c was born·. . . . ilic coiitroversy.began.
Jfaving lost all 3 a~oatcs iina sc¢hig the gap in
· tlic ·polls between ttie~ 2. candict#cs. cJosing, the
·i,:cpublicans began a desperate, s~ns~ess (though
· inexplicably effective) . spin. to·. dis~i:t voters
from Kerry's inorc solid viiiion:~fot Hie nation.
<:Lynne Cheney lashed out against Kerry with
".tbi,s is not a ~od man" · blicans cried
. :foul because Mary was a " , even
though she works for her fatlicrts .very public
· ! Kercy then issued a'b,pically mealymouthed
statement to patch · · • up. At least
. • some newscasters brought up. in the
John Edwards after the senator mentioned the fact
NOT be crca,~g.fircworks now. B,ut what
discussjoii. i~ thJit.]wif by c;i~ting, ~he
of the republican posittoh· 611 .. c.
would dcnv his own flesh arid
c of the · " ·· fos~ ag¥n; in the spin.
· · · ·. · ·.· tp;~) giidtioi!,s ·"'" . . .
. . :Airicricl!tl trqops t<:> their detths nc.ccllcss : t1stifie.d war?". Well, what
is :woi:s~ SUGGESTING that lie sent.tl:i~ <it .a.ctuallv SENDIN<; THEM??!!!
Hei:e;s an exaniple ih drag teims: RuPlilil tdl~ m~:''Bit~h! You stole my eyeliner!"
aajl answer; "I can't believe yo~ .th~ sj~ta~gtirl!" to shift the
gui}i.to lier for .. •ANSWERING HER
ACC:US:tVI10N have my own eyeliner-arid here it is as proof', "I don't
wear youi: ch:cap brand, hooker!", or "Arc you on crack again, bccyotch?", etc.
continued next page 19 .
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Lady Bunny from pg-18
And when it comes to gay marriage,
make no mistake that the real issue is
that Bush was so scared by the recent
inroads towards legalizing gay unions
in California, Massachusetts and New
Paltz, NY , that he has proposed a
constitutional amendment to ban it-a
measure which even many of his
fellow republicans denounced as
extreme and unnecessary.
And speaking of unnecessary, for a
giggle, please check out an cxcctpt of
Lynne Cheney's hilariously schmaltzy,
soft-porn novel SISTERS from 1981
www.whitehousc.org/ administration/
sisters.asp ,vith a bi-sexual heroine.
Here's a sample: "The young woman
was heavily powdered, but quite
attractive, a curvesome creature,
rounded at bosom and cheek. When
she smiled, even her teeth seemed
puffed and rounded, like tiny ivory
pillows." Yucch! Since when do dykes
( or anyone else, for that matter) get
turned on by puffy pillow-teeth?
Elizabeth Edwards said in a radio
address that Kerry's mention of Miry
shouldn't be causing such outrage, .
unless the Chcneys were ashamed of
their daughter's sexuality. This rotten
book by Mary's mom suggests that
perhaps they arc ashamed of it's
author's homosexual tendencies too.
As well as her bestiality, cuz that Dick
Cheney is a toad!
.OKC GLBT BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION HOLDS
MEETING
Press Release 10/22/04
Oklahoma City, OK
About 35 GLBT business-people and
professionals attended Thursday's
meeting to kick off a new GLBT business
association for OKC, which was at least
twice the number expected by
organizers, according to committee
member Monty Milburn.
This turnout certainly implies strong interest
in fonrung a grciup, which is long overdue in
OKC. Evidence of at least one potential
benefit of a "Gay and Lesbian chamber of
commerce" was provided by the number of
attendees taking advantage of the. opportunity
to do some networking ..
Other potential benefits mentioned by
Milburn, who presented an overview of the
organizing committee's suggestions for the
new gro:up, included networking with the
"str~t'~ business coriimwiity, promoting
Ok:Widfu':t City's GLBT C:oaimub.ity, and
"mentoring" new Giiy businesses.
Milburn, a realtor with the Town & Country
Crew - affiliated with Keller Williams Realty,
presented the committee's ideas by making a
very focused presentation that was obviously
the result of the hard work of a motivated
group of people, which included Milburn,
Rob Howard, Stacey Young, Chris Finney,
and Jason Campbell.
Jason Campbell mentioned their experience
at this year's Pride Festival, when the Town
and Country Crew rented a booth in
M~morial Park and ran it the. two days of the
Festival, prior to the annual Pride Parade. He
said that the contacts they made at that booth
during thoic two days subsequently brought
in $750,000 worth of business to · their real
estate office - certainly one indication of the
economic potential of Oklahoma City's
GLBT Community.
The group's next meeting will be Wednesday,
November 3rd at 6:30PM at Keller Williams
Realty, 2630 NW Expressway. For more
information, contact Monty at
monty@townandcountrycrew.com.
Introducing A_!_k Uncle Mikey
Advice Column!
Hello Kittens. Uncle Mikey here. I have, as they say,
exploded onto the scene. I must say that I had a rather
unusual experience that I fee! compelled to share with
you. I am sure you are sitting on rhe edge of your seats
awaiting my fabulous words to enlighten and uplift
you. Well, forget about it! Who do I look like? Glinda
of the North?
Well, Kittens, here it goes. I hope you enjoy the
sheer amusement - which is mv life. I was at the doctors
office. (Oh no Kittens. Don't worry. It was a routine wash and wax. At my age one
must be persistent with maintenance and upkeep, you know.) Anyhow, I was
exiting the office when I had a rather uplifting experience. His name is Romance -
named by me of course - and he is the flavor of the week. Dish is but a mere
_expression of this Adonis. Therefore, I invited him home and now cannot get him
to leave. Heed my advice Kittens never feed them or they will never leave. He
insists he cannot live without me. I told him that he could stay until I am no longer
amused. So now it is official - my first houseboy. I have sem him to pick up my
laundry and now I am all yours - so let us get to it.
I hope· he remembered the bag, as I had him cake Mr. Tiddles with him. Mr.
Tiddles is my love child, of sorts. He is a Persian Cat. You know that cats were
revered as Gods throughout history. Well, he is mv widdle riddles and is mommvs
baby. He displays a royal disposition to be sure. We have been through many a ·
rough relationships. He was a gift by my first husband, or was it mv third? Hmm
who knows? I lost count after a while. Liz only thinks she is the div~ of marriage. I
have more skeletons in my closet than Liz, Madge, and Ricky all put together. It
took many men to keep me in the life of which I have grown accustomed.
Anyhow, you wonder who Uncle Mikey is? Well, I am going to tell you,
Kittens. I am the diva of life and love, sex and lust. Yes, I am here to spread my
fairy dust onto all of you lonely Kittens out there. So write and share with me
your glorious quandary and I shall give you the gift of my many years in Gaydom.
So whatever is on your mind, do tell - I love a good dish.
However, remember when writing, that you are addressing a queen, so do not
ask that which you do not want a truthful and insightful, while fabulously
delicious, response. Uncle Mikey is fair and kind (unless provoked by ignorance) to
all who seek the wisdom of which oniy a queen may possess.
Uncle Mikey tells it like it is and does not hold back. So get those fingers
wrapped around my uh oh wait those are my houseboy instructions! Anyhow, get
those fingers tapping and write to me at Unclemikey4you@Ao[com, and I will be
sure to give you my utmost attention just as soon as Romance completes my
entertainment for the evening.
Until we meet again, may you find joys untoid and settle not - insist on cab fare
Kittens!
Smooches, Your humble (snickers) guide into Queerdom - Uncle Mikey
Undemikey4you@Aol.com,
Uncle Mikey is • chanctcr from Freelance wdter Michael Hinzman. Michael has been writing for ten year~.
UtilDiog hi1 1tudic1, and life experience to help others in his community, through humor and !ouod 2dvicC':. Miducl
applied his study of psychology 2nd creative writing, ;as ~:ell hi~ c:xtcntivc b2.ckground in menta.l health Direct c:.1rc lo
bring a new styi~ t.od approach to hdping othen- tfich:1.d's oth«:":r works c;;.n be viewed at -·
Micliac! is in proce,~ now with 2 sm21l publishing hou?-e working on his first pubHshcd fiction:,i novel, "Dragomir,"
Which will be out eariy 2005.
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A Benefit to be held for The Healing Quilt
Project of the Ozarks
Springfield, MO
October 21, 2004
The Edge Club in Springfield, Missouri will
hdst a benefit for The Healing Quilt Project
of the Ozarks, a nonprofit organization of
Springfield on November 6, 2004 at 9pm.
Roxanne LaMoore and a cast of colorful
favorites will be performing in memory of
past performers Bette Davis, Ruby Flame
and Tigress, among others. There will be a
i3.00 cover charge.
Proceeds from the "Threads of TimeReflections
of the Past" fund-raiser event will
go toward bringing a large portion of the
Aids Memorial Quilt to Springfield for
World Aids Month in December and to
purchase much needed supplies for the Quilt
Workshop.
The Healing Quilt Project organization
serves people with terminal illness and
provides emotional support for those dealing
with the loss of a loved one, through out
the Ozarks by giving them a quilt for
warmth and creating a memory quilt in
remembrance. They also offer workshops
and presentations to the community.
The Quilt Project is located at, 823 W.
Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806. Contributions
should be directed to Founder/
Director Rick McCormack
(417) 865-4358 or
( 417) 864-8,99.
Website www .healingquilt.com
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Ginger Latr1Ar
in most clubs was a buzzer you
pushed to get itl; and if there was a
raid, they woulcl:push the·b~zer &
blink lights. Itfetyone woul<i le~ve the
dance floclr, beciitise it. was :illcgitl to
danse &. .clrlrik. _So, y~>n would· go sit, &
by .. the tim:'e#hey, came in, everyone
would be sitiiri.g & talking. When they
left ~cryonei w11.s back up & dancing
again". · ·
When ask'ed if he plans to retire anytime
soon, he replied ''Not as lopg as I can get
into these spike beds and walk. I refuse
to give in to flat's". Still performing in
Oklahoma City at Club Rox located in
the Hollywood Hotel Suites the first
Saturdav of each month and the Boom
Boom Room at 2807 NW 36th St every
Sunday. The show at the Boom Boom
will have an entire new look beginning
Sunday November 7th. Called the "G"
Spot the show will be featuring. live
interviews, guesf appearances along with
performances by Ginger and guest. 'The
new show is going to be hilariously fun
and very entertaining", Ginger said.
Knowing Ginger, you can count on a fun
,entertaining evening at any of his shows.
The Ozarks Star is proud to feature Ms
Ginger Lamar, an entertainment legend in
his own time. Another. example of multitalented
people of the Four States region
deserviJ:ig of community recognition. We
also CQ~tiilaie Ginger aoci:liis life
partncr'J:E. vrlio celtj:,~ted their 30th
a~~ive,rssuy: on Ailgtlst 31st, 2004.
To get an in-depth look into Ginger's life
present 'and past, view some very glamorous
plioto's and· ltcep up i:o date on his
performance schedule, visit the official
web sit at www.giogerlamar.com.
Page 23
Creator: Paula Martinac has
been writing for the gay and
lesbian press for more than 20
years. She served for three years as
the co-chair of the board of
directors of New York City's
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgeoder Community Center,
where she founded a
groundbreaking reading series
called "In Our Own Write."
Lesbian Notions
by Paula Ma.rtioac
November, 2004
And the
Winner Is ••.
As the presidential campaign enters its final
stage, more and· more lawn. signs are popping
up in my neighborhood, which is in a swing
county in. a .. swing st:lte. So far, the KerryEdwards
sigtis ·.outnumber. the Bush-Cheney
ones about 7:.toit ~ not. sutp · · · this
liberal coo~cssibnal district: the ·
election werf ar cleattut as the signs on i:ny
street! The truth is, it's going to be a down-tothe-
wire nail-biter; and because; of t;hat,it
would be wise for· us to think beyond Nov. 2
(maybe beyond December, given likely·votiog
irregularities). What.is in store .for the ~y
community if <leorge W. Bush \Vins? What
will happen if John Kerry beats liim? In. either
outcome, there will be. a lot of work . ahead •
albeit of distinct varieties - for our movement.
Outcome No. 1: Four More Years ... If Bush wins, will his gay~·.
continue? True, he will no longer need gay marriage as · a punching ~~· to· distract
voters from the war in Iraq or the continuing weak economy. For that .o:iatter, he
will no longer need the religious right, which made aotigay policies a condition of
its support. The best the gay community could hope for in this scenario is that we
simply fall off Bush's radar screen, entering a period of neglect much like the first
years of his administration, in which we kept doggedly working _under_ the White
House radar and pulled off major victories in .:..Lawrence v. Te:xas_ and ..:..Goodrich
v. Department of Public Health_.
Io the worst-case scenario (which I think is more likely), the antigay right would be
further emboldened by a Bush win, and he would pay them back for their loyalty
with more aotigay judicial appointments. Since federal judges sit for life, that could
turn back the clock on out rights for a generation. And because right-wing state and
local officials would also claim a mandate, the gay community would spend the
oe:xt four years fending off attacks at ~ levels of government, constantly on red
alert for attempts to roll back the few rights we've Il'WlAgCd to· secure. - C'Ven · ones as
benign as domestic partnership.
We've seen the tip of this iceberg already, and it's clear that there would have to be
a huge defensive effort against it. Many more of us would have to engage actively in
contacting our representatives about votes on legislation and judicial appointments,
and to convince our straight. family members and friends to do the same. (You can
register for gay-specific updates at www.hrc.org; for broader libc:tal updates, visit
www.pfaw.org.) Many more of us would have to work for moderate or progressive
candidates or run for office ourselves.
Outcome No. 2: "Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out•
Seo. John Kerry's campaign has touted his 100 percent rating from the Human
Rights Campaign and has held him fonwrd as "a powerful voice in the ongoing
fight for civil rights." Although Kerry has a laudable progay tecord in the Senate on
everything from the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to gays in the
military to HIV/ AIDS funding, ......... continued P-ge -25
Deep Inside
,HollyWood
Magnolias_ and _First Wives Club_
screenwriter Robert Harling, will bring many
of the original characters up to the present
date, with oil Iring J.R. Ewing now rwining
the moat powerful. energy company on the
planet. Look for the aamc big cowboy hats,
wicked plot tuma, and vicious backstabbing
that made the original aeries 10 much fun.
Romeo, meanwhile, ia hoping for the return
of Charlene Tilton. .
by:Romeo San
Vicente
November 2004
Nlxo.n. M-.ta Roosevelt
One. wu, tg,g1.0t.ed to, hav.e had an a£fiur with
a woman; tμe other juat recently. confirmed
having a leabian relationship. That used to
be the only common ground bctw:een
Eleanqr Roosevelt and Cynthia Nixon. But
now Nixon wil) play Franklin Roosevelt's
fl.rat lady in .thc. l@O movie _\Varm
Springa_. With .Kenneth •~agh u· FDR.
the film will tell di:e 11toiy o.f }.looacvdt'a life
before .he became prctidcnt, from hie time
in the New York Stllte .. ~tc tq hi.• polio
diagnoiia in 1921 atld. the y:arioua curca he
,ought afterward. Helmeci · by .veteran TV
movie ditector Jo1epl1,, Sirgent, production
ia acheduled to begin any minute with a
probable 2005 air date. nn t,hen, Nixon
faaatici can get their fix wit,h Roi>crt
Altma,n'a .... Tanner. on Tanner..:. now airing
on ShoW,time.
~ J.R. Lookalike South.fork
Randi, h@a a ~lift in ita fu~. Aa if bigscreen
temakes of cvciy 1V series ever
ci:eated, from ....Dukes of Hazzard_ to
_MiamfViiiC..::, weren't enough, Robert
Lukctic .CJ..c;gally Blonde~ ia in
negotjations to direct a feature-film version
of thc,Jong-ruoning hit TV aeriea ...Dallas_.
The movie, to be scripted by _Steel
Schumacher Enten _ Ci.'QWded Room_
_ Andrew Uoyd Webber's P~tom of the
Open.... Joel ~huniachcr'a latest film~ opens
this Christmas. Meanwhile, the hardworking
gay director ia already diving into his next
projei:t, _The Crowded Room_, a complete
abour.-face from a big romantic musical,
Bueq on Daniel Keyes' book. .. The Minda of
Billy Milligan_. _Room_ centers on a
mentally ill min, ch~d with kidnapping
and rape, who ia also discovered to have 2-4
aeparate peraonalitiea brought on by yeua of
childhood sexual abu,e. The project bu been
in and out of development for ycan, and at
different times hu had cveiy major director
from Steven Soderbci'gh to Gus Van Sant
elated to helm it, and actors from BJ:lld Pitt to
Scan Penh to Billy Crudup attached to atar.
Now that Schumacher ia on board, the
mystery of who'll run with all 24 lead,
ahould be aolved aoon.
_ Playing It Straight_: The Movie Once
upon a time - OK. it wu just cul.let .. thia year
- there wu a· doomed gay rcality aerie, called
_Playing It Straight... in which gay men acted
atraight to trick an unwitting bachclorette.
Apparc11dy, no one but Romeo tuned in, and
10 it wu quickly cancelled, the winner
forever unknown.· Now that show'• title ia
· getting a aecobd chance. In production, the
movie _Playing It Stralght.. hu nothing to do
with the cancelled aliow except the potential
for a little identity confuaion. The plot
revolve• around a man who relic, on
relationship advice from hi, gay identical
twin. Unfortunately, too much homo advice
botchea the hcteto' bliaa, and big laugha cnaue
• or 10 it's hoped, unlc11 keeping that title
turns out to be bad luck. Not that Romeo is
aupentitioua or anything. ·,
_Romeo San Vicente thinb having a gay
twin would only increase the competition.
He can be reached care of thia publication or
at DccpinaidcHollywood@qayndicate.com._
Page 25
Don't.Ask Don't Tdlfrompg-6
''These decisions require a
reexamination of the reasoning
employed in prior decisions upholding
the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, and
they compel a finding and declaration
by the court that the policy violates the
Constitution,'' added Woods.
White & Case lawyers are well versed
in the constitutional issues involved
with the service of gays md lesbians in.
the United States Armed Forces. Last
year, White & Case helped draft m
amici brief submitted by the Log Cabin
Republicans in support of the
petitioners in the Supreme Court's case
of Lawrence v. State of Texas, arguing
successfully that m American's right to
liberty under the Due Process clause
includes the right to engage iti private
consensual conduct without
governmental intervention. In the early
1990s, the Firm also successfully
represented Keith Meinhold in the .
landmark decision in Mcinhold v. U.S.
Department of Defense, which
challenged the military's previous
prohibition of gays and lesbians in the
military.
''This case is fundamentally about
correcting a misguided governmental
policy based on prejudice towards gay
and lesbian Americans. A decade of
experience with the policy
demonstrates that it actually weakens
our national defense/' said Meekins. "It
seems especially offensive to compd
members of the Armed Forces, who
fight to protect our liberty, to deny
them their constitutional right to
freedom of speech and to engage in
private, intimate relationships."
Guerriero said that he is confident that
this challenge will result in the end of
this discriminatory policy and
ultimately a stronger U.S. military
because highly trained, dedicated gay
and lesbian soldiers will no longer be
forced out simply because they disclose
their sexual orientation
Lesbian Notions from pg-23
the fact is he's spent the better part of
tliis campaign dodging us and our
issues, granting two brief, last-minute
interviews to the gay press. He has also
taken every opportunity (including in
those interviews) to stress that he and
John Edwards oppose gay marriage and
favor separate-but-equal civil unions - a
position that annoys and disappoints
many of us.
Still, in the interest of replacing a
dishonest, corrupt administration, the
gay movement has (rightfully, I think)
cut ~ .a lot of slack. And it's likely
that Pre.sidcnt Kerry would be generous
in his appointments of openly gay
officials to his administration,
reinstating a tone of inclusion md
fairness. That would be no small
achievement, given that the mood in
Washington under Bush has been one of
increasingly unchecked hostility toward
us. A fot of us might be satisfied with a
change in tone under Kerry - but, then,
that would simply . be returning to
where we left off at the st:ut of 2001.
If Ketty is elected, one danger is .that
most of us would breathe a sigh of relief
and sit back, waiting for change. But, in
fact, the lesbian and gay community as
a whole would still have an enormous
job ahead.of it - that of holding the new
president to his assertion of being a
civil;-:rights leader. After all, he's. made
no big promises to us, as Clinton did
with gays in the military, and it will be
up to us to push him for change.
For with a shift in tone in Washington
come opportunities • if not for marriage
rights, then possibly for the passage of
ENDA, a bill Kerry cosponsored, or
even for· an end to "don't ask, don't
tell," a policy he strongly opposed. A
good slogan for us under Kenys White
House would be, "Don't expect too
much, but don't accept too little."
_PIUJA Martinac is a umbda Literary
· · and
canbt
m«bed care of this p,1blkAtion or at
usbi4nNotions@qsyndicau.com .
J>age Z§ G11 Tr4wlmfrom -page 7 . .
This is a DVD that you must have for
your library. The producer and agent,
Joe Spotts witb his life partner, Michael
WU mo/staying-at the B & B
We have kriown them for years. Joe is
the agent for several cntcrt2incrs
including J.J. BuUock, Tammy Faye
Baker and Leslie )ordan (Brother Boy in
Sotdid Lives). He also is the· agent for
Ruby Ann Boxcar! Joe is currently
producing Leslie Jordan in. his one man
show in Los -Angclcis , "Lac A Dog On
Linoleum" We were there opening night
and it wa's _tremendous! Not sin~c WC
saw Elaine Stritch. - "At_Libcrty'' have
we had such a d~tfiil evening at the
thca~. Leslie pours his heart out to the
audience. IJ; is a biographical sketch of
his life.You ~ la~ (riotously), cry,
ponder and delve into your own sense
of being. This is. high dnma at is beat!
From di_e land of hat-wearing southern
belles addictcci to high driuna and
painkillers comci. the unbelievably true
talcs of a boy who fell o-iit of the womb
and w,idca:~ hls Mama's high hells,
hopped a_ G~yhound bus for "Hollywcird,"
and has never looked back!
Leslie is one of those rare entertainers
who is not afraid to show himself to his
audicnc_e. It is gut wrenching! Even thou
WC saw it weeks ago WC still think about
it every day. If' you loved him in the
movie Sordid Lives, then you will love
his new play even more. ·
Seeing Leslie.Jordan perform on stage
was absolutely a delight. After seeing
him on numerous television shows and
in movies we just knew tiiAt seeing him
in his new stage production worild be
else .. AND IT WAS! If you
_ LIVES, then vou will
like this stage production just· u much.
It was a biographic sketch of his entire
life ~th no holds batted. From his days
of~-4rugs and_ sex, Leslie goes
tbiu the entire production tcllirig it just
how it wu. _ From his early years in
school thtu Sotdid I:ivc8 he tells 81S
story. It was fun, funny, sad and really
made qne think about their- own life. He
bad die entire audience in the Dahn of his
hand the entire show. •
At the end he received a standing ovation
which he so richly deserved.
After the show we got to talk with Leslie
about his life and other matters. He is a
gem of a guy and so sincere. He grew up
in Tennessee and knew at an early age
that he HAD to get out. As we all
know, even today people in Tennessee
arc not ill that tolerant. And thank
goodness he got out of Tennessee to give
laughter to millions of us. Leslie lives in
the greater Los Angeles area and we just
hope sometime in the near future that he
can find that perfect someone to spend
the rest of his life with. He devotes
much of his time and talents to charity
events throughout the country. We are
just hoping that he takes his current
production on the road and throughout
America.
We arc hoping that a DVD is soon to be
released and a USA tour should be
coming sometime soon. Leslie has
thousands of fans throughout the ·
country.
Our special thanks to his producer and
agent, Joe Spotts who lives in Palm
Springs.
Our dear friend, Raymond, owner. of the
Secret Garden· had great dinner parties
for us. He is one "of the nicest, sweetest
and caring people that we have ever met.
We also went to the Getty Art Museum
while we were there and went to several
of the new bars that opened in L. A. But
the real enjoyment is visiting with the
different guests staying at the Secret
Garden
After a hectic, exciting, interesting and
fun-filled week in Los Angles we drove
to Palm Springs and we will have to tell
you all about that in our next column.
For more infomation on
Do,wld 11ndR.ay
or visit their web
'W'Wfl!.lxmutoum.
com
Page27
Seo es
by Jack Fcrt1g
November 2004
"Don't waste money, Gemini!"
Ma.rs square Saturn is never pretty. Worse
yet, Mars is not at his best in Libra, nor is
Saturn very happy in Cancer, Look out for
turf battles and rigid attitudes.
ARIES (Ma.rch 21 to April 20): Domestic
squabbles are nea.rly inevitable now,
Lingering issues should be handled in a
mature, serious fashion. Some rough play
could help relieve stress, but if you're not
experienced with kink, agree on a safeword
and make limits very clear,
TAURUS (April 21 to May 20):
Misunderstandings at work feed resentments
and make for harder work as well as a
rougher workplace, Communication is the
key to cooperation. If you can read and
follow memos while your nose is pressed to
the grindstone, you'll get through.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 21): Resist
impulses to invest right now, don't waste
money on lottery tickets, and budget
carefully if you must indulge in "retail
therapy." Dancing, telllll sports, or anything
else that gets you sweating while in good
company will prove valuable,
CANCER Qune 22 to July 22): Even the
slightest problem at home cw have a huge
emotional impact. Too sensitive? That's part
of it, but just part. Cooperative housework
can help - but it's the coopention that's
more important than the actual housework.
LEO Quly 23 to August 22): You're a
natural ch=er, but now you have an odd
need to cha.rm above and beyond the usual,
revealing inner stresses deep beneath your
surface. A massage and introspective chats
will help to release those stresses.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22): Are
your friends carrying their weight, or do
you get s~k too often with the tab? Social
responsibilities can bum a hole in your
wallet. Chlltitable donations may need
prioritizing and review. Let moochy friends
go dutch!
LIBRA (September 23 to October 21):
l?e professional and assertive, but
cooperative - and for heaven's sake,
don't take yourself too seriously. If you
maintain a careful balanc'e, you can be
monarch of all you survey. If you slip,
you may win a title, but you'll surely
lose respect,
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21):
Comfort may be found in ancient spiritual
teachings. The _Malus Maleficarum_ does
not count! Confront religious conflicts from
your own childhood, or get some
perspective on the rites and teachings of
something very different,
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 20): The stars recommend
dungeon pllrties now, but if B & D is not
your cup of tea, you may find yourself in a
political confrontation of medieval
proportions. Then you'll wish you had the
manacles and ball gag!
CAPRICORN (December 21 to January
19): Who's the boss? Telllllwork is very
important now, but be very Cllteful about
hierarchical structure. If you respect
everybody's positions wd finesse your way
through the minefield of office policies,
you'll go very fa.r in the long run.
AQUARIUS 0anua.ry 20 to Februa.ry 18):
Resist all temptation to argue - and
temptlltion will be fierce. You can't win
a.rguments right now, and you Cll1l lea.rn lots
if you just shush and listen. Questions a.re
good. You can even ask some very pointed
questions - just don't a.rgue.
PISCES (Febru.uy 19 to Ma.rch 19): It's an
ideal· time to explore some of the kinkier md
rougher sides of sex play. Tell. your pa.rtner
or a well-chosen friend what you really want
to try out. Yes, it's good to be ca.reful, but
don't be shy!
Jade Fertig has been fllorking a.s a professional
astrologer since 1977 and 4 a founding member
of tlJe .Association for .A.stro/c,gical Net'fllorleing.
He 1:1in be reached for consMltations at 415-864-
8302, tbroNgh bis website at
http:/ /fllfllflJ.st4rjllck..com
Page 28 Four States Community Directory
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Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
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Buddies - - - - - - - 3715 ~ St- - - - 816-561-2600
DB Warehouse- -1915 Main;St- - - -816-471-1575
Missie B's- - - -805 W. 39th St- - - - -- - 816-561-0625
Sidestrcet Bar - - - -413 B. 3rd- - - - 816-531-1775
Sidekicks Saloon - - 3707 Main St- - 816- 931-1430
Mlssoari, Springfield (417)
The Edge- -424 Boonville Ave- - - - --417-831<-4700
Martha's Vineyard- 219 W Olive - -417-864-4572
Oz Bar• 504 E. Commercial - - - - • -417-831-9001
Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - - - - -417-864-0036
Rumors• -1109 E. Commercial- - 417-873-2225
Oklahoma, Oklalaoma City (465)
Hi-Lo Club - - 1221 NW SOth- - - -405-843-1722
Finish Line - -2200 NW 39th &pwy- - 405-525-0730
Club Rox- - - -3535 NW 39th Bxpwy - 405-947-2351
Topanga Grill & Bar- 3535 NW 39th--405-947-2351
Boom Room- 2807 NW 36th St- - - - - -405-601-7200
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
Bamboo Lounge- 720-4 E. Pine - - --918-836-8700
Club Maverick• - 822 S. Sheridan - 918-835-3301
Heads & Tails- - 7944 E. 21st - - - - - - 918-660-7878
Chm Majestic- - 124 N. Boston - - - - -918-584-9494
New Age Renegades- -1649 S. Main - -918-585-3405
Play-Mor-Club- - 1737 S. Memorial - -918-838-9792
Silver Star- -1565 S. Sheridan - - - - - -918-834-4234
T«x>l Box- 1338 E. 3rd- - - - - - - - - 918-584-1308
Yellow Brick: Road- - 2630 E. 15th - - -918-293-0304
-Lodging-
Milsouri, Jeplia (417)
Faces Gucsthouse B&B --- -- -417-621-9915
Fairfield Inn by Marriott- - - - - 417-624-7800
Mlaoari,Ava
Catus Canyon Campground - - - - - 417-683-9199
Mlasouri, Lampe
KOKOMOCampground-- - 41"P79-5084
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
HollywoodHotel- 3535 NW 39th Ex-405-947-2351
Habana Inn - 2200 NW 39th Exp- -405-528-2221
-Organizations-
Arkansas, Eureka Springs
MCC Living Spring- - - - - - -870-253-9337
Arkansas, Avoca
Natural State Naturists- - - - - -- - - -479-451-8066
Kansas, Pittsburg (620)
River of Life Church - 1709 N Walnut -11!\M
PSU-QSA. . 1701 S. Broadway- - 620-231-0938
Missouri, Joplin (417)
MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th, - - - - 6PM
UCCFF--204 N. Jackson Ave, - - - -10:30AM
Aids Project Ozarks- 513 Kentucky- 417-624-5788
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Rainbow Christian Ch-837 W. Madison- 866-6206
Unitarian Universalist Church - 417-833-2723
APO- - - 1901 E. Bennett, suite D- - 4 i 7-881-1900
Show}.fe MO Pride --417-864-4459
GLO Comm. Ctr- -518 E. Commerical- -869-3978
PPL.AG-Springfield- - - - - - - - - -417-889-i059
PROMO SW MO- promoswmo@hotmail.com
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Cathedral of Hope- - 600 NW 13th St- 232-HOPE
Oklahoma, McAlester
McPride- - - -POBo~ 1515, McAlester, OK 74502
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
MCC United- -1623 N. Maplewood- -918-838-1715
-Business Services-Missouri,
Earek.a
Shelter Insurance- --Greg Tainter- - 636-938-5500
Mis1011ri, Joplin (417)
Body Swim Massage Therapy- -417-825-5800
Charles Burt Realtors-Vicki Bronson-- -434-0077
RE/MAX - - - -Cathe Letts- - - - 417-483-5313
Office Max- -440 Rangel.inc Rd- 417-623-1007
Joan Szymanski- Beauty Consult,- 417-673-1181
NightThings Boutique-719 MainSt- 417-659-9913
Missouri, Spriagflcld (417)
Pri5cilla's - - • • 1918 S. Glenstone - -417-881-8444
Oldahem•, Oklahoma City
Ccntury21 - -4301 NW 63rd #100 -· 405- 840-2106
Priscilla's- 615 E. Memorial - - - - - - 405-755-8600
Oklahoma, Tulsa
Kelly Kirby,CPA-4815 S Harvard - - 918-747-5466
Underguy.com - - -825 E. 3rd - - - 877-7-BOXERS
Priscilla's - - - - 7925 E. 41st - - - - - -918-627-4884
Priscilla's - - - - 5634 W. Skelly - - - --918-446-633(;
Priscilla's - - - -11344 E. 11th - - - - •· 918-438-4224
Priscilla's - - • • 2333 E. 71st - - - - - - 918--t99-1661
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PR Y S RV N H ■ TA OMMUN TY
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Miss Peggy Lee
A Career Chronicle
Robert Strom
Foreword by Keely Smith
Available Spring/Summer 2005
Peggy Lee holds a speciai place in the
history of American and jazz
music. From her bit n May 26,
1920, to her final recording on August
26, 1995, to the New Yorker's
obituary from February of 2002, these
chronological entries cover every
moment of her professiOnal life.
Detailed entries 'describe recordings
(both albums and songs), radio and
television appearances, her work in
films, and her songwriting efforts,
draw from interviews ·with Lee and
others, nightclub and concert reviews,
and a wealth of other sources.
Appendices list songs that Lee
performed and recorded and a selective
list of her CDs. The work concludes
with a bibliography and is illustrated
with many rare photographs.
About the Author
Author Robert Strom lives in San
Leandro, Caiifornia.
www.mcfarlandpub.com
HOW DARE YOU ... ?
Are there not times you would
just like to ask exactly that?
How dare you?
How dare you drag me into
that argument?
How dare you refer to me in
that manner?
How dare you wear that?
How dare you color your hair
chartreuse? ·
More importantly how da::e you
show any one in our community
disrespect because you can't accept who
you are? Am I upset, YES!
Overwhelmingly so! You see when I
arrived back in j oplin in 1996. there
existed a J opjn Pride organization and
;:he first letter I read in tnei r newsletter
was from a young man ,vho ·.,:a~ tired cf
~he "prideiessne,s" of Jopl:n's Queer
Community Anci this vcung man was
moving away to where he hoped he
could find a community with some
pride.
This last t\vo \vceks has sh(nvn those
of us at the C)zark Star just ho-..v kY\V
people can reaHy be and the inability of
our con11nunit\~ to take pride in itself.
.r\ friend \vho i5 a mas~age therapist, a
legai, gcrvernn1cnt regulated, therapeutic
professional \V3S a~J~ to offer 1nore than
a massage. Sexual favors were requested
with a flippant "your family, aren't
you?" Another friend whose job is to
work closely with people living with
HIV, providing support in financial,
medical and social services was ask the
same thing ... "after all your gay!" Then
I received a phone call from someone
asking if we could get together? "Your
writing for a gay paper and don't you
preach at a gay church" so after all you
must be a homosexual and I have this
fantasv."
Well fantasize this! I am a gay male
not turned off by being called gay,
homosexual or faggot and am strong
being confident in myself and who I
am. I am in a loving relationship and
don't need fantasies from myself or
yours. I am a professional having spent
over thirty years in health care, having
written for two other gay oriented
magazines, having belonged to gay
support organizations, marched in
numerous protest, have won a battle to
get my job back after being fired for no
other reason but that I was gay. And
yes as a professional I am also the pastor
of the longest surviving gay
organization in Joplin, Missouri. I love
my congregation, my community and
wouid do anything for them. Do I
respect myself and am I happy with
whom I am. Absolutely!
Well fantasize this! My friend the
massage therapist is a professional
caring for her clients, maintaining the
highest standards of practice and caring
about her community. She respects
herselE, knows who she is and is willing
:o help anyone, anywhere she is. Does
she respect herself and is she happy
witl: whom she is, Absolutely!
Well fantasize this! My friend who
provides for the HIV communiry is a
professional :hat ioving cares for and
provides for her dien~s, their families
and makes every attempt co keep the
community safe. Does she respect
herself and :s she happy with whom she
is? l\bsoluteiv!
\X:eil fantasize this! A community
. ..continued-pg 15
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Dear Editor:
We received the Ozark's Star today
and CONGRATULATIONS on your
1st year anniversary! That is quite an
accomplishment and we are very proud
of you.
Besides writing the travel column for
you we have also got ro know you and
how truly a nice and generous person
you are. We know that only the very
best in life will prevail for you.
Again, congratulations on your 1st
anniversary. We are only glad that in
some small way we could have been a
part of it.
"Love, live, laugh ............. "
Donald Pile Ray Williams
The Gay Travelers
Dear Editor:
Congratulations on the 1st
anniversary of the Ozarks Star. We here
in Northwest Arkansas truly appreciate
your publication. You have made a
tremendous difference here in our area.
Keep up the good work.
Kelly Crissman
Studio 716
Dear Editor:
The owners and staff at REE'S Joplin
send our congratulations and
appreciations on your first year of
publication. The Ozarks Star is truly a
community asset. Thank You!
Richard, Dave, Terry, Kara, Gabe,
Austin, Robby and S.A.
REE's Nightciub, Joplin
'Denying these soldiers the
right to serve is wrong,' said
HRC Political Director
Winnie Stachelberg.
WASHINGTON - The Human Rights
Campaign lauded 12 soldiers and the
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
who filed suit today for the soldiers'
right to be reinstat~d in the U.S. Armed
Forces. All were forced to leave t-he
service under the "Don't Ask, Don't
Tell" policy, which bans service by
openly gay, lesbian and bisexual soldiers.
"Denying these soldiers the right to
serve is wrong," said HRC Political
Director Winnie Stachelberg. "All have
served during the war on terror. All have
had their careers cut short because of a
discriminawry policy."
Stachelberg continued, "Our nation
needs qualified and experienced soldiers.
But under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'
nearly 10,000 soldiers including
docwrs, pilots, linguists and other highly
skilled soldiers - have been discharged.
We laud these 12 soldiers and the
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
for bringing this important case
forward."
The suit, Cook v. Rumsfeld, was filed
Dec. 6 in the U.S. District Court for the
District of Massachusetts and challenges
the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban's
constitutionality on privacy, due process,
equal protection and free speech grounds.
According to SLDN's press release, the
plaintiffs together have served more than
65 years in the armed forces, including
operations in the Middle East, and have
earned more than five dozen awards,
medals and commendations.
"American soldiers are risking their
lives for the freedoms of others while
being denied their own," added
Stacheiberg. "It's time for every soldier
to be treated equally."
The Human Rights Campaign is proud
to work w°lth SLDN and other groups on
behalf of gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender Americans in the military.
Visit: www.hrc.org.
Page 7 OUT ON VACATION
"Traveling in the gay friendly world"
by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
gaytravelers@aol.com
"BROADWAY:
The Golden Age"
There are dozens and dozens of reasons for
,__ _____________ _, traveling. Seeing new sights and sounds of a
new area that vou have never been to before is
fun but for us one of the finest rewards about traveli~g is meeting new and exciting
people. On our recent trip to West Hollywood we stayed at the Secret Garden Bed
and Breakfast, www.secrecgardenbnb.com where we always stay. The owner,
Raymond Bilbool is a fabulous host and that is why guests return all the time. And
because Raymond is so fabulous he gets a very eclectic group of guests that stay with
them.
\)'./bile there we met Rick McKay, the New York City film maker. His new
movie, BROADWAY: The Golden Age recently came out and it is a truly outstanding
work of art. It is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever
made about America's most celebrated indigenous art form. It is award-winning
filmmaker Rick McKay's journey over 4 continents and 5 years to find out whether
there had been a golden age of theatre and why it had never been documented. He
soon learned that great films can be restored, fine literature can be kept in print
but historic Broadway performances of the past are the most endangered. In their
own words and not a moment too soon "Broadway: The Golden Age tells the
stories of our theatrical legends, how they came to New York, and how they
created this legendary century in American theatre. This may be the last chance
that these stories may be documented, for unlike film and television, live theatre
exists only in the memories of those who were there watching, or more importantly,
creating this magic. The movie tells the stories of these legendary stars while
illustrating their tales with amazing, rare, archival performance footage and their
own home· movies and photos.
It is truly unbelievable how Rick McKay got interviews with all of these outstanding
talents. A few of rhe many, many theatre entertainers that he interviewed
are: Carol Channing, Angela Lansbury, Harold Prince, Stephen Sondheim, Carol
Burnett, Julie Harris, Carol Lawrence, Gwen Verdon, Nanette Fabray, Elaine
Srritch (who is our favorite), Marian Seldes (another big favorite of·ours), Uta
Hagen, Ben Gazzara, Robert Morse, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach plus dozens of
others.
Rick has a very '.!!lcanny ability to bring om the best of these people while he
interviewed them and they all teli about their past experiences on the Broadway
stage. The movie is completely mesmerizing.
The movie has won ciozens of aw:uds induding: Audience Award at the Palm Beach
International Film Festival and Best Documentary at the San Diego Film Festival. Some o~
the critical reviews on the moYie are: "An essential record of Broadway history that every
theatre-goer MUST see .... " Qeffrey Lyons, NBC), "Do not miss this absolute stunner of a
film. TI1ere is magic in it:'' (Pete: Travers - RolJing Stone Magazice), "A rip-roari:1g good
time! iike 111 minutes of paradise\" (Robert Osborne-The Hollywood Reporter), "Magic. ..
McKay pusned his stars to remember things in astonishing detail. Sandwiched becween
archival stills and rare stage footage, these stars reveal themselves, ............ continued page-26
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Tulsa
OkJabomaC
THE GAY
KINGDOM OF
THE CORAL SEA
ISLANDS
Scattered over some 1 million
square kilometres of ocean, the Gay
& Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea
Islands were declared independent
from Australia in 2004.
The Patliitnieot of the Gay Kingdom presumes that the Coral Sea Islands are not
holdings of the Australian Government or the Commonwealth, as the Islands have
never bef().(e been peopled until the gay migration in 2004.
The ceding of the holdings of the Coral Sea Islands from the British Crown to the
Australian Government and the Commonwealths Coral Sea Islands Act of 1969 is
dubious as:'no British or Australian flag bas ever been raised in the territory, nor has
there ever: .~en any recording of anyone formally proclaiming the Coral Sea Islands
as part ,;,J .the British/ Australian Crown. In fact historically the only flag to ever fly
in the tt;m,tory is the gay rainbow flag which was formally raised on Cato Island (the
highest;'poilit in the 1 million square km territory) a plaque commemorating this
historic ·event reads
On the 14th day of June 2004. at this the highest point in the
Co . Parker Anderson raised the gay rainbow flag and claimed
the .;@laiitls,sof the Co~ Sea in his name as homeland for the gay and lesbian peoples
of tlie \v6tld. God Save our King!"
C~: The Island of Heaven, formally known as Cato Island, Queensland,
Australia. The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands offers a policy of
automatic citizenship to gays and lesbians, similar to Israel's right of return. For
more information go to the official website: www.gaykingdom.org.
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Host Fifth
Annual
Christmas Open
House
by Star writer Greg Steele
Dec 5th, 2004
]oplin,MO.
Tom Walton and Tim Baker held
their 5th open house Christmas
. .. .. . .. :;. . . . : Charity for "Aids Project of the
Ozark'~!' (M~P>) on Sunday December 5th. A crowd of more that 75 friends, neighbors
and family~m~inbers filled Tom and Tim's recently purchased home. Each guest
donated riori perishable household items such as laundry soap, bleach, toiletries, dish
soap,. paper t0wels and many other daily living essentials. All donations will be
distributed to A.PO members who depend .on APO and other organizations to survive.
Many memb.ers only source of income ,is Social Security monthly payments and a
meager amonnt of food stamps. The state food stamp program allows recipients to
purchase only food items, all other items that are necessary to function day to day are
out of poclcet expense. .
We who think nothing of buying a pack of bar soap don't realize people who p;y
rent and utilities. on $600 per month or less go without many of these goods.
Tim and Tom work very hard each year on their project, providing food and
beverage for the guest .to enjoy this once a year worthy event. Over 100 items were
collected this year. A great showing of Christmas Spirit by the Joplin GLBTA .community.
It's a party everyone looks forward too each holiday season, a time to see old
friends, make new acquaintances and to have a great time. More important to exercise
our giving spirit.
Congratulations to Tim and Tom on another successfui open house. You are truly
appreciated by your community.
You may contact "Aids Project of the Ozarks" at 417-624-5788 or Spirit of Christ
MCC Joplin at 417-206-6179 to contribute.
· Rodney Burgamy
405.840.2106
Joe Brennan
www .c21-goldc::astle~mm
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taking pride in itself, knowing that it can
and ·will rise above all things to make this
a community that includes everyone,
vou see it's not the "straight folk" that
~et us apart. It is our own inability to
take pride in ourselves, to respect
ourselves and to love ourselves.
It is the inability to have enough
pride, love and respect to support our
own community. It is the inability for
G/L/B/T owned or managed businesses
to offer support to the community they
expect to support them by using their
products or services. On a recent trip, I
found that the local MCC never has to
buy flowers for their Sunday events. The
local florist ( of course we know that
none of the florist in town are family )
take flowers that they know will not
remain fresh enough to sell and make
arrangements for the sanctuary for
Sunday and then has someone from the
church pick them up on Saturday. One
of the local motels always discounts the
cost of rooms for the church to have
guest speakers and performers coming to
town. The amazing thing here is that
thev are not members of the church but
see. the importance of supporting the
community.
No one has the right to ask you for
sexual favors or knock on your door and
offer money for sex because they think
that is what all of us do. We do not live
in a "Queer As Folks" world but in a real
world that won't respect us till we
respect ourselves.
And while we are on it! Taking pride,
respect ·and loving ourselves includes
supporting our
community. I have lived
from the tip of Florida
to the northern parts of
California and have
for this magazine to continue it must
rely on support from businesses
advertising in it. Advertising in the Star
does not mean you are gay or lesbian or
in distinct variation of the sexual family.
Real Estate Agents, Hotels, Accountants,
Insurance Agents and others
have advertised here and the distribution
list has grown to 3,300 with a goal of
5 000 next month but will we still be
h~re? If you do have a business and are a
member of this community you should
be advertising in the Star. There is no
reason not to. There is every reason to.
Take pride, respect and love in
yourself and do the right thing.
Till Next Month. G?99unte
Steve Urie is the pastor of Spirit of Christ MCC
Joplin ,md is ii professional in the health care
industry. Dedicatd to helping others and
building community pride. Steve can be
contacted by email at: steve@ozarksstar.com
Quotable Quotes
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"Barbra Streisand is not the only
'Babs' to have commanded the
attention of gay men. Barbara Bush
the Younger, 22-year-old daughter
of George W. Bush ... is fast
developing a reputation as a 'fag
hag' extraordinaire." -
The lead on a Nov. 4 article in the
New Haven (Conn.) Advocate.
never seen a community
magazine the quality of
the Ozark Star. Our
editor is doing a
CDoy CO~eOM8 8- t ffiUtgs <:Bouttque
wonderful job of putting
this magazine out there
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ceTea.ms Win
EUREKA SPRINGS, ARK. - Diversity Pride Events awarded $1000 each to the top
three 'GOLDEN OLDIES' dance teams during the annual Fall Diversity Weekend on
Saturday, November 6, 2004. Judges chose the best teams in three categories: (MaleFemale)
Don McClung and Sandy Miller, (Male-Male) Mark Short & Christopher
Jones and (Female-Female) Evelyn Chronister and Trini Kaukver. .
The Contest w-as the highlight of the GOLDEN OLDIES Dance that featured
music from the 1940's to the present, as spun by DJ Jason Watts. The event was
produced to provide a venue. for the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender)
/PFLAG (Parents, Friends; & Families of Lesbians and Gays) communities, to
promote parity for all-gcn~er dancing and to inspire dancers to think 'out of the box'
when they dance. "It's a great opportunity to explore fresh new dynamics in couple
dancing, says Producer Deborah Rose, "regardless of gender combinations or sexual
orientation."
For a second and more CONTEMPORARY dance, Diversity Pride Events
brought in big city circuit DJ, Lydia Prim, who delighted men and women dancers
with her own special blend of tribal, trance and house music. Prim spins at top name
events from 'Provincetown's 4th of July, NewYork Pride to Jeffrey Sanker's
internationally renowned White Parties in Miami and Palm Springs, and is resident
DJ in many famous' clubs all. over the world. Prim expressed her appreciation of the
friendliness and generosity of the people of Eureka Springs and the high level of
professionalism of the producers and crew. Prim made it clear she wants to perform
in Eureka again.
Diversity Pride Events will next feature a special Valentine's Dinner and Dance for
the GLBT/PFLAG community on Saturday, February 19, 2005. To please dancers of
all ages, DJ Jason Watts will play favorite dance hits from the 1940's to 2005, with a
little bit of country mixed in! For more details, log on to
http:/ /www.diversitypride.com or call 479-253-2555
Based in the heart of the Ozarks, Diversitv Pride Events invites vou to visit our
little town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, for Fall & Spring Diversity Weekends,
romantic Valentines Geciways, special Concerts & other Pride Events. Diversity
Pride .Events is committed to producing quality events for Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals,
and Transgender (GLBTs) and Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gavs
(PFLAGs). .
Page 19
Gay Anti-Violence Programs
Decry ABC News Segment
on Shepard Murder
Sa' 20/20 Segments Intent is To
M Victim and Cause Pain
for mily and Community
New York • November 26, 2004 · Responding
to the airing of an ABC News 20/20 segment
on the murder of Matthew Shepard,
representatives of the National Coalition of
Anti-Violence Programs (NCA VP) called the
segment irresponsible, biased, shameful, and
destructive.
The gist of the segment, which purports to
uncover evidence and details not raised or
discussed in the 1999 trial of Aaron
McKinney, one of the two men accused of
murdering Shepard, is diat the mu:der was
not hate-moti,ared, but instead motivated by
drug use.
"The fact is rhat ciiere 1s nothing significant
in che 20/20 progr201 tnat wasn't raised
during the trial," s:iid Clarence Plltton,
NCA VPs Acting Excn:tive Director. "One
has ;:o question th:c motivation of the show's
producer~ in no! only attempting :o engage in
revisionist h:story, but in doing so at this
pcint in time, as our nation's lesbian anci gay
community is fighring for its iife to :m extent
not seen in years.'~
According to data gathered by NC'\ VP,
anti-iesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
violence increased 26% nationaliy at the end
of 2003, and has continued to rise throughout
2004.
I ",vas in Laramie after i\ifattbe\v~s murder,
and at the trial his
murderers
acknowledged that
they killed him
because of his sexual
orientation, and
they in fact offered a
homosexual panic
defense," said Jeff
Montgomery,
NCA VPs Board CoChair.
The 20/20
segment focus is on
the role the
methamphetamine
"Crystal Meth"
played in the
behllvior of McKinney and Russell
Henderson, Shepard's killers.
"That drugs may have played a role in a
violent crime and in this murder is not
news," said Patton. He continued, "Everyone
knows that drugs and alcohol often play a
part in hate crimes llnd bias-related incidents,
as they do with most forms of violent crime
from domestic violence to rape and sexual
assault to murder. Drug llnd alcohol use by
perpetrators can fuel the intensity of the
violence in an any one incident, increase the
willingness of perpetrators to act out hateful
impulses, or be used as a intentionil
motivator to carry out a planned attack."
"However, such brutal and severe violence
and leaving someone to die tied to a fence is
not a marker of drug-fueled violence; it is a
marker of hate violence," added
Montgomery.
"Had 20/20 actually wanted w do a fair
and balanced story on this or any other antigay
hate murder, they would have reached
out to experts on anti-gay hate violence • they
didnt; had they wanted to examine the
impact or prevalence of drug use in violent
crime or hate crimes, they would have
reached out to criminlll justice officials or
hate vioience victim advocates _.,jth expertise
:n those areas they didn't; rod those are
oniy two among many factors in determining
that the rea: goal of this story wasn't to
urrcar:h new informlltion or even report
adciitional context, but to malign the vicrim,
mortify his family and inflict pain on the
larger LGBT community that came to
icientify with Matthew, his life, and the fear
that we all :ive with as a comm..:nity under
attack," conciuded Patton.
http:/ /www.ncavp.org.
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Ask Uncle Mikey
Advice Column!
January 2005
Hello Kittens-another New Year is here. Out with the old
and in with the new, as it were. As a community, Uncle
encourages all you young and old queens and twinks alike
to make this, year of the queer. Strive for better things
while displaying our pride all year long. Uncle has made
his new years resolutions while pondering years gone by.
i.;._·..:::1.:...c. . _____ __:;=:....i Dear Uncle:
I am in a relationship that I do not know how to get
out 0£ I have been with her now for six years, and she does not know 1 have fallen
out of love with her. She is a fragile person, with a very bad self-image. When I think
of telling her I begin to feel guilty and chicken out of telling her, that there is
someone else in which my heart truly belongs too. I do not want to lose the
friendship, and would never want to hurt her, but I do not know what to do. Any
suggestions?
Lost interest
Dear Lost:
Kitten-First you must be true to ypurself, if you ever truly ·wish to love another.
In reality the worst drama have been developed by the best of intentions. You arc
prolonging the hurt, and increasing the amount she will feel. You are hurting her by
staying with her when you know inside that you do not love her. Allow her to find
love and yourself. As for the friendship, you better watch your back to begin with
and hope once she has calmed down, that she will be able to forgi:ve you. While
preparing for the fact, that she may never be able to do so. No matter what the
outcome you must be true "'-ith feelings of the heart, or risk dealing with the bitter
fruit of false affections.
As a lesbian goes, Cncle wouldn't cross one, if they paid me too. Telling someone
that you love them no matter who you are, is a bad thing. To tell a lesbian that you
love her when you do not, well, that is asking for it. The only one you are truly
hurting is yourself, as you will reap what you sew. Right now Lesbians everywhere
reading this are thinking to themselves, "It better not be you missy!"
Dear Uncle:
I am passive person by nature, and therefore in most of my relationships, find myself
in the passive role. This is perfectly all right with me, as it makes me happy. My
friends though have been riding me telling me I am a big queen. I am so over this in
my life, and frustrated with everyone sticking a label on me. I am who I am. flow can
I make everybody understand this is reaily who I am and am not trying to be some
stereotype? My one friend has a habit of saying look its just Jack, which annoys me
to no end. I most times <lo not say anything to him, but I am just on:r everybody
acting like there is something wrong with me. ·
Quite Queenly
Dearest Queenly,
Oh, gurrl- work it as if you own it. There is nothing wrong with being Flambeyant.
Uncle has had to deal with this very issue throughout his life. Some days I am
queenly and fabulous and others J am a bit butch. Mind you, Butch for Uncle is
getting the nail polish bottle opened. However, be who you are young queen, and
allow the light of your soul to shine bright. Allow these others to continue being a
negative Nancy. It is so discouraging to hear of Gay men judging another like this.
This is what the straight worid does to us, and that is tiresome in itself. However, do
nor try to live by labels, and stereotypes . ............. continued nex page
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\'{'ell, Kitrens, it is almost that time
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Message from Dr. Troy D. Perry
Founder and Moderator of
Metropolitan Community Churches
New LGBT Marriage and
Partner
Victories Around The
World!
December 9, 2004
Around the world, the cause of LGBT partner
and marriage rights is moving forward!
LGBT people, along with our friends and
families, are celebrating four significant victories
this week for same-sex marriage.
Look at what has been achieved this week
alone:
CANADA We actually experienced two
·victories in Canada this week! Canada's
Supreme Court has ruled that the federal
government can broaden the definition of
marriage to include same-sex couples and that it can be applied across the nation.
In a related decision, the Court ruf ed that churches and religious officials cannot
be forced to perform same-gender marriages against their belief. MCC wholly
supports this riiling, believing that all religious groups should have the freedom to
practice the tenets of their faith. .
At this point, six provinces and one territory have made same-sex marnage legal
- and this ruling paves the way for same-sex marriage to be instituted across all of
Canada. A final vote in Parliament is set for early next year.
Once again, I salute the pioneering work of the Reverend Dr. Brent Hawkes and
the congregation of Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto. This church,
under Rev. Hawkes' leadership, won the first-ever legal case for same-sex marriage in
Ontario's Supreme Court, paving the way for nationwide LGBT marriage rights in
all of Canada.
1bis week's legal decision opens new possibilities for MCCers as we prepare to
gather in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in July 2005 for MCC's General Conference &
World Jubilee. Originally, MCC was prepared to exercise our prophetic voice hr
carrying our struggle for marriage equality to the holdout province of Alberta; it
now appe.ars that same-sex marriage may be fully legal in Alberta by the time our MCC
conference begins next year in Calgary! Praise God!
NEW ZEALAND 1bis week, New Zealand passed a national law giving LGBT
couples the same legal rights as married heterosexual couples. The new Civil Union Bill
allows same-sex couples to register their relationships with the government, and
grants legal equality. In many places, Civil Union Bills are an important st~p on the
way to foil marriage equality.
Earlier this year, in my role as Moderator of Metropolitan Community Churches, I wrote
personal letters to every member of the New Zealand Parliament. I asked that they act to
protect the legal rights of their same-sex citizens by adopting the proposed Civil Union Bill. I
am gratified that those requests have been honored.
I want to salute the important and tireless work done by MCC leaders Neil Hellewell and
Tony Maskill of All Saints MCC in Christchurch, New Zealand. We owe them a debt of
gratitude for the incredible amount of work they put into this effort, along with Rev. Doug
McGee and the congregation of MCC Auckland, and Rev. Leigh Neighbor and the members
of Ecclesia MCC Manukau. Their hard work will make a real and profound difference in the
lives of thousands upon thousands of LGBT New Zealanders, and sets a noble example for
countries around the world . ........... continued page 25
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Creator: Paula Martinac has
been writing for the gay and
lesbian press for more than 20
years. She served for three years as
the co-chair of the board of
directors of New York City's
Lesbian Notions
by Paula Martinac
Ja.nuary 2005
Blunt-Force
Trauma
I'm not employed in a factory, office building,
or school; to start work every morning, all I do
is mosey upstairs to my home office and turn
on the computer - an enviable set-up,
considering many people's. way-less-than-ideal
working conditions. Still, I face a grave
occupational hazard, and it's bigger than carpal
tunnel syndrome: I ,am a lesbian journalist at a
time when the news- from the gay front has
been brutally devastating. Indeed, for those of
us who work in lesbian and gay media or
activism and must read the headlines every day,
the onslaught of "toxic news" is one of the
perils of our jobs. · ·
Psychotherapists say that the accumulation
of negative everi,ts has a particularly harmful
impact on mental health. For example, if you
--------------- have one love affair tum sour, it will hurt; but
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Community Center,
where she founded a
groundbreaking reading series
called "In Our Own Write."
if several relationships tank in a row, that can be injurious to your long-term
emotional health.
In a similar way, I've been feeling the snowballing effect of a number of terrible
gay-related news reports. No, not simply terrible, like the passage of 11 antigay
amendments in one day; the reports I'm referring to are more _Twilight Zone_-esque.
In fact, three recent stories made me feel like I had entered an alternate reality - or
maybe was living in a quasi-fascist state. Not coincidentally, all three of the stories
have to do with religion.
Story No. 1: "Methodist Jury Convicts Lesbian Minister." Of child abuse?
Embezzling church funds? No, Beth Stroud, a United Methodist Church minister,
was found "guilty" of living openly in a committed relationship with another woman.
Shocking! This decision was handed down by a church whose marketing slogan is,
hypocritically, "Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors."
Story No. 2: "Gay Civil Unions 'Grave Sign of Dehumanization,' Says Vatican
Cardinal." By that statement, Cardinal Lopez Trujillo, one of the Roman Catholic
Church's highest-ranking representatives, didn't mean that civil unions "dehumanize"
gay couples because they reduce them to second-class status something a civil-rights
lawyer might, in fact, argue. He meant that any form of legal recognition of same-sex
relationships - even if it isn't called marriage "dehumanizes" heterosexuals by
"inventing new, unacceptable notions of marriage," God's plan for the world. (I'm
guessing that Trujillo chose the word "dehumanizing" because he sees our next step as
trying to marry our pets.)
Story No. 3 (and this is the clearest "we live in a fascist state" example): "Two
Networks Reject Church Ad as Too 'Controversial."' Because it dishonored Judaism
or Islam or some other non-Christian religion? Because it avowed that "God Hates
Fags"? No and no again. The advertising message the United Church of Christ (UCC)
wanted to offer American television viewers, including lesbian and gay couples, was
"You're welcome here." CBS had an eerily _Pravda_-like explanation for its decision
not to accept the UCC spot: "The Executive Branch has recently proposed a
Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as a union between a man and a
woman, [so] this spot is unacceptable for broadcast."
These stories nir me with unusual force, .......... co:itinued pagc-26
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Deep Inside
Hollywood
by:Romeo Sao
Vicente
January 2005
Mischa Barton
Meets Bf..l~caccio
It's probably just the tbing that
Mischa Barton wanted for Chrismukkah:
a chance to stretch her acting wings with
a movie role that has nothing to do with
her media-frenzied life as a star of _The
O.C._ And if negotiations continue to go
her way, audiences will get a chance to
see the teenage actor starring in a new
film adaptation of _The Dccamcron_
(the first since legendary gay director
Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1971 version). One
of the classics of world literatute,
Giovanni Boccaccio's story of a group of
10 young Florentines escaping the Black
Plague in the 1300s and telling each other
100 stories to pass the time remains as
entertaining and bawdy - and often
pretty queer - today as it did then. And
with nine more young, pretty actors
needed to fill in the cast, it could all tum
out to be more like a 14th-century
_O.C._ than anyone could have
imagined.
Sarsgaard's Active Duty
Good thing military-themed movies
aren't playing the "don't ask, don't tell"
game, or _Jarhead_, the upcoming Desert
Storm drama from director Sam Mendes
(_American Beauty_j, would be short a
couple of key cast members. The newest
recruit to enlist in the cast is Peter
Sarsgaard, a young actor whose career so
far has been steeped in queer-themed
indie films like _Boys Don't Cry_,
_Kinsey_ - in which his bisexual
character beds both Liam Neeson and
Laura Linney - and the upcoming Craig
Lucas film, _The Dying Gaul_, in which
he plays gay. And Jake Gylleohaal, who
just learned what it's like to make out
with Heath Ledger onscreen io the
upcoming _Brokeback Mountain_, costars.
Who says military life and
queerness don't mix?
Ruffalo Yells for Stella
Audiences can't seem to get enough of
that troubled gay playwright Tennessee
Williams. His plays are constantly in
production somewhere, and every actor,
male and female, wants a chance to play
the roles the man wrote. So it's oo
surprise that yet another revival of _A
Streetcar Named Desire_ is in the works.
This time out, Mark Ruffalo will play
the brutish Stanley Kowalski and
Natasha Richardson will take on Blanche
Dubois. Previews begin in New York in
March, running through June 19. And
it's all going to 1:llke place at Studio 54,
former home of the _Cabaret_ revival,
which seems appropriate in some
discreetly old-school gay way.
From Small Sentence to Big Screen
When former _Sex and the City_
writers Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo
wrote the sentence, "He's just not that
into you," little did they know how it
would all tum out. That one line, which
became an episode plot and then a bestselling
tongue-in-cheek dating guide
titled, yes, _He's Just Not That Into
You: The No-Excuses Truth to
Understanding Guys_, is now on its way
to the big screen. New Line can take the
credit for seeing the box-office potentiai
in this comic premise, and the · authors
were forward-thinking enough to
develop a plot line for a film before
selling the book rights, one in which a
female talk-show host becomes "sort of'
involved with a man who guests on her
show. No cast is set yet, but any number
of fresh-faced Hollywood ladies would
shine in something like this. Romeo
thinks the easily typecastable Kate
Hudson could use a hit right about now.
Just a thought. ------
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Rev. Troy Perry from page-22
SOUTH AFRICA
A South African court has ruled this week
that same sex marriages must be recognized
in the same way as heterosexual marriages,
under the nation's constitution.
South Africa, as you may know, was
the first nation in the world to provide
legal p):otections for gays and lesbians in
its country's constitutio.n.
~'J:,ile the Supreme Court has ruled
in favor of LGBT equality, the
Parliament of South African must now
act to reform the nation's Marriage Act
to include same-sex couples.
I thank God for the many South
African MCCers who continue to do
important work on behalf of social
justice as an expression of their Christian
faith. In many ways, South Africa is a
beacon for all of us.
ISRAEL
And our LGBT brothers and sisters in
Israel have achieved another victory for
etjuality and justice as a district court has
ruled that same-sex couples must have the
same rights as common law couples when
it comes to matters of property, taxation
and inheritance. Israel's attorney general,
Menachem Mazuz, will not appeal the
ruling.
Th.is is another significant ruling that
moves our community closer to equality
under the law. According to this
decision, same-sex partners will be
recognized in matters of taxation and
real estate, and will also be able to
transfer gifts between themselves
without paying taxes.
The prayers of the ancient prophet
who prayed that "justice might roll
down as waters, and righteousness like a
mighty stream"' are being answered in
this birthplace of our faith.
IN CONCLUSION
While much of the media have focused
on the recent election losses in the
United States, we must look at the
bigger picture. Around the globe, many
nations are advancing the cause of
equality for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and
transgender persons.
With all the talk today about moral
values in the aftermath of the U.S. elections,
the reality is that the most noble moral
values of tolerance, acceptance, etJUality and
justice are being advanced in many places
around the globe.
My own country of the United States
must learn from the example of other
countries where equality is being
achieved for LGBT people.
I have. said many times that the
struggle of social justice work is that of
many steps forward, and some steps
backward. This is the journey towards
equality. I take heart this week that our
brothers and sisters .around the globe are
making giaht strides for us to follow.
During. this season of hope, we are
heartened by these international
advances, and reaffirm our faithful work
and prayers on. behalf of peace and justice
in all places.
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their art and their lives, all with so much
love and appreciation that, for a while
you wish you could have been a part of
something as bonding, fulfilling and
special· as Broadway's theater community
..... Broadway: The Golden Age
finally evolves into an indispensable
history of the hopes, fears, trials, defeats
and victories of those brave enough to
step into the limelight of a Broadway
stage and make it their home." (Dano
Gire, Chicago Daily Herald). Rex Reed
wrote "riveting, Heart-skipping, exhilarating..
the most enchanting movie I have
seen this year" and Leonard Maltin wrote
"you must see the wonderful film ... The
result is almost indescribably powerful
and moving". And to add to what these
critics have already said, we urge all of
our readers to purchase this movie on
DVD. It will be something that you will
cherish for years to come. •
We have seen the movie 4 times and
can't wait to see it again and again.
Anyone and everyone who is into
Broadway simply MUST see this movie.
And it is now out on DVD. The movie
is great however the DVD is even better
since there are several hours more in the
Director's Commentary, deleted scenes
and a sneak preview of his next movie,
BROADWAY: The Next Generation.
The movie is playing all over the United
States so be sure and check your local
theatre listings to find it. And by going
to: www.broadwaythemovie.com you
can read more about the movie and Rick
McKay. You can also purchase a copy of
the DVD by going to that website.
· Besides Rick McKay being a brilliant
filmmaker he is also a wonderful person
who is witty, charming, intelligent and
extremely fun and fuonv to be around.
So, when you are traveling talk to
everybody as you never know just who
you might meet. For any questions
about traveling in the gay friendly world,
email Donald and Ray at
gaytravelers@aol.com or visit their web
page at:
www .hometown.aol.com/ gaytravelers
Lesbian Notions from pg-23
because as a queer editor and writer I
have tried not to trample on people's
religious beliefs, especially those chat
diverge sharply from my own. Indeed, I
have written that I think our community
has failed to respect the strong religious
ideas many people of faith hold about
the "sanctity" of marriage, and that has
subsequently hindered our struggle for
equality.
Now here come three reports that
clearly illustrate the difficulty of
addressing people's religious beliefs headon,
given entrenched, institutionalized
homophobia. Io the first two stories,
prominent religious institutions chose to
debase gay people by equating our
relationships with crimes - either against
selectively applied church law, or (as in
Trujillo's case) against nature itself. If
that's not "spiritual violence" - as the
Rev. Mel White's Soulforce calls "the
misuse of religion to sanction the
condemnation and rejection of any of
God's children" I don't know what is.
The third story, though, is the real
eye-opener. In that instance, when a
religious sect sought to interpret Christ's
teachings with the simple, all-embracing
message of "You're welcome here,"
corporate America put a lid on the
attempt, deciding that the message was
just too contentious. (Read: Our .
president, who was helped into power by
right-wing, aotigay fundamentalists,
wouldn't like it.) This is a good example
of what screenwriting guru Robert
McKee calls "the negation of the
negation" - when someone sees injustice
and tries to right it, only to· discover to
his or her horror that the powers-that-be
are themselves corrupt.
I'm not sure how to deflect the
devastating blows that this kind of news
delivers, although getting angry is
probably a pretty good start. Remember
that popular saying, "Don't mourn,
organize"? I, for one, will keep climbing
to my third-story office and writing, and
my readers, hopefully, will find
themselves with no choice but to act.
_Paula Martinac is a Lambcia Literary Awardwinning
author of eight books and editor in
chief of Q Syndicate. She can be reached care
of this publication or at
LesbianNotions@qsyndicate.com_.
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Seo
by Jack Fertig
January 2005
es
"Bring rubber gloves, Virgo!"
Mars in Sagittarius square to Uranus in Pisces
makes for an explosive New Year's Eve!
Anything can happen, from kissing Ms. or
1'.fr. Right, to traffic disasters. Keep a dear
head and your eyes forward!
ARIES (March 21 to April 20): Gathering
all your "friends with benefits" to "wring in
the nude" may be illegal in certain U.S.
states and Tasmania, but Murphy's Law is
more relevant. However you celebrate,
make sure to play with clear heads and clean
latex!
TAURUS (April 21 to Mii.y 20): Career
goals are kind of fi.\zzy these days, and
"helpful" suggestions from your partner or
colleagues aren't helping - in fact, too iμany
suggestions can be dizzying. Better they ·
should lend an ear while you talk through
it.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 21): Be careful
whom you kiss at midnight! Whatever's
going around has your name on it. Pressure
at work can also undermine your health.
Stress and snafus feed inro each other. Stop,
meditate, and then return to work calm and
effident.
CANCER 0une 22 to July 22): Sexual
adventure is way too tempting. Adventure is
good, but for heaven's sake, be careful!
Anything could go wrong now, from
sprained backs to torn latex to ... well,
anything! Be as creative and thoughtful
about safety as you are about sex.
LEO 0uly 23 to August 22): Host a party
only if you can dean up in a hazmat suit -
and if you know where to hide the bodies!
A wild ceiebrarion for two at home is great.
If you want to socialize more than that, go
out.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22): No,
darling, you can only make New Year's
resolutions for yourself! I know you want to
be hdpful, but most people find such
suggestions insulting. If a Leo invites you to
a party, bring rubber gioves.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 21):
This is an expensive season, and some
holiday surprises are likely to hit your
wallet pretty rudely. Resolving to
economize is good, of course, but some
of your ideas on how to do that may be
unrealistic. Think it through!
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21):
Be very selective about your guests now.
Domestic disturbances - or plumbing
disasters - are brewing. Extra company will
only make things tougher. Also, pay
attention to your own role in fixing things.
Your efforts can too easily backfire.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 20): Everybody has doubts,
disappointments, and worries this time of
year; some are just better at covering them
up. Yours come tumbling out all too easily.
Focus on spiritual gifts as they occur. The
rest doesn't really matter.
CAPRICORN (December 21 to January
19): Working the social scene is carrying
some extra expenses. Brace yourself for
"sticker shock." Make innovative use of
your resources, but don't go too far out on
a limb! You can save a bundle and impress
others with your brilliance of economy.
AQUARIUS 0anuary 20 to February 18):
Whatever goes wrong, you're sure to be
blamed for it. You're used to that, but now it
offers a bit of freedom. Trust your instincts
for inspiration to stir things up, and trust in
your own audacity to avoid the worst of it.
PISCES (February 19 to March 19): Your
emotional roller coaster gets a few extra dips
and twists now. A vacation is a tempting
escape, but travel at this time is fraught with
rude surprises. Religious or spirituai
exploration offers more surprises, but of a
gentler and more reveiatory nature.
Jack Fertig has been working as a professional
astrologer since 1977 and is a founding member
of the Association for Astrological Networking.
He can be reached for consultations at 415-864-
8302, through his website ai
hup:l lwww.stJlrjack.com
Page 28 Four States Community Directory
-Bars- Nightclubs- -Lodging-
Arkansas, Fayetteville (479)
Studio 716- -716 W. S::camore- - 479-571-130
Ron's Place- 523 W. Poplar- - - 479-442-3052
Wild-On - - -3570 \'C 6th- - . 479-521-9453
Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
Kinkeads- 1004 l /2 Garrison Ave- -479-783-9988
Club 1022 -1022Dodson;\ve. - -479-782-1843
Arkansas, Hot Springs (501)
Club One Eleven- - 111 Garden St- - - - -620-4111
Our House Lounge 660 E. Grand Ave- -624-6868
Arkansas, Little Rock (501)
Back Smet -1021 Jessie Rd- --501-664-2744
Discovery- - • - 1021 Jessie Rd- -- - - - 501-666-6900
The Factory - -412 Louisiana St.- -501-372-3070
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Ree's- - - - 716 S. Main - - - - - - -417-627-9035
Missouri, Kansas City (816)
Buddies ----- 3715i\fainSt - 816-561-2600
Belle Star's- - 1321 Grand Ave- -816-421-1288
DB Warehouse- -- 1915 Main StM:
issie B's- - -805 W. 39th St- -
Sidestreet Bar -413 E. 3rd- - - -
Sidekicks Saloon • 3707 Main St-
-8 1 6-471-1575
816-561-0625
816-531-1775
816- 931-1430
Missouri, Springfield ( 417)
The Edge- -424 Boonviiie Ave- - - --41 '-831-4700
Martha's Vineyard- 219 W Oiive -417-864-4572
Oz Bar• 504 E. Commercial· - - - - -417-831-9001
Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - - -417-864-0036
Rumors - --1109 E. Commercial- 417-873-2225
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Boom Room- 2807 NW 36th St- -- - -405-601-7200
Club Rox• - -3535 NW 39th Expwy - 405-947-2351
Copa- - - - - - -2200 N\X. 39th fapwy- -405-525-0730
Finish Line - -2200 NW 39th fapwy- 405-525-0730
Hi-Lo Club 1221 NW 50th- -405-843-1722
LldoPartne,
s-
-2200 NW 39th Expv:y- 405-525-0730
-280." NW 36th s~ --405-942-2199
Sisters- - - 2120 NIX' 39th St -4G5-52i-9533
The Rockies- -3201 K Ma,, Ave - - 405-9"-7-9361
Topanga Grill & Bar- 3535 NW 39rh--405-947-2351
Oklahoma, Tnlsa (918)
Bamboo Lounge- 7204 L Pine - - 918-836-8700
Club Maverick- - 822 S. Sheridan - 9!8-835-3301
Enci up Club- 424 S. ,\lc;;,orial- 918-836-2480
H::ads & Tail~- 7944 E. 21st 918-660-7878
Club MaJestic- 124 ·,,. Beston - - -918-584-9494
Rent:g2des~ ~ - ] 649 S. !'.,fain - - -918-585-3405
Piay-?,1or-Club- 1737 S. ?&modal -918-838-9792
Silver Star- -1565 S. S:,~ridan - - - -9i8-834-4234
TNTs - 2 l 14 5. Memorial- - - • - 918-660-085(;
Ydlcnv Brick Road- - 2630 E. 15th - - 918-293-0304
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott- - - - - 417-624-7800
Missouri, Ava
Catus Canyon Campground 417-683-9199
Missouri, Lampe
KOKOMO Campground - 417-779-5084
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
HollywoodHotcl- 3535 NW 39th Ex-405-947-2351
Habana Inn - 2200 NW 39th Exp- -405-528-2221
-OrganizationsArkansas,
Eureka Springs
"'.fCC Living Spring- -870-253-9337
Arkansas, Avoca
Natural Staie Naturists- - - - - -479-451-8066
Kansas, Pittsburg (620)
River of Llfe Church 1709 N Walnut -llAM
PSU-QSJ\.. 1701 S. Broadway- - - - 620-231-0938
Missouri, Joplin (417)
MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th, - - - · 6PM
UCCFF--204 N. Jackson Ave, - - - -10:30AM
Aids Project Ozarks- 513 Kentucky- 417-624-5788
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Rainbow Christian Ch-83"' W. Madison- 866-6206
Unituian Universalist Church - - - - 417-833-2723
APO- - - - 1901 E. Bennett, suite D- 417-881-1900
ShowMc MO Pride - - - - - - - - --417-864-4459
GLO Comm. Ctr- -518 E. Commerical- -869-3978
PFLAG-Springfield- ~ -417-889-1059
PROMO SW MO- promoswmo@hotmail.com
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Cathedral of Hope- 600 NW 13th St- 232-HOPE
The Center- - 2135 NW 39th St. - 405-524-6000
Oklahoma, McAlester
McPride- - - -POBox 1515, McAlester, OK 74502
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
MCC United- -1623 N. Maplewood- -918-838-1715
TO!-IR- - - - :?O Bo,: 2687, Tulsa, OK 74101
GLBT Co:nm. Ctr- -5545 E. 4'.st- - - 9:8-743-4297
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-Business ServicesMissouri,
Eureka
Shelter Imurance• -·Greg Tainter- - 636-938-5500
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Body Swim Massage Therapy- -417-825-5800
Charles Burt Realtors-Vicki Bronson-- -434-0077
RE/MAX - -Cathe Letts- - - - - - 417-483-5313
Office Max- -440 Rangeline Rd- - - - 417-623-1007
Joan Szymanski- Beauty Consult,- - 417-673-1181
Missouri, Springfield ( 417)
Priscilla's - - - - 1918 S. Glenstone - -417-881-8444
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
Century21 - -4301 NW 63rd #100 - 405- 840-2106
Gushers Restaurant-2200 NW 39Exp405-525-0730
lngrids Kitchen- -3701 N. Youngs- -405-946-8444
Jungle Reds 2200 NW Expwy- 405-524-5733
Piece To Remember-2131 NW 39th- -405-528-2223
Priscilla's- 615 E. Memorial - - - 405-755-8600
Oklahoma, Tulsa
Kelly Kirby,CPA-4815 S Harvard - 918-747-5466
Underguy.com - -825 E. 3rd- 877-7-BOXERS
Priscilla's 7925 E. 41st -918-627-4884
Priscilla's - - - - 5634 W. Skelly - - - --918-446-6336
Priscilla's - - -11344 E. 11th - - - -- 918-438-4224
Priscilla's - - 2333 E. 71st - - - - -- 918-499-1661
Quotable Quotes
"The American government didn't do
anything [about AIDS in the 1980s]. If
it's gay people, let them fucking die ....
Why wasn't I out marching? What kind
of person was I then? .. It just fills me
with despair. I'm ashamed I did nothing
during that period."
- Elton John to London's Time Out,
Nov. 17.
... BOT BEFOaE I GO, l'D JOST LIKE TO
MEN"TION THAT, FOR THE LIFE or: ME,
l CANNOi UNDERSTAND WHY CONGRESS
HASN'T TRIED TO CRIMINALIZE UNMARRIED
«J>ARENTS11AS
.. ORRf®IRE
IN EX-GAY
WAR ON CANADA.,, . ...,,, __
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Michael Hinzman
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PROUDLY SERVING THE GLBTA COMMUNITY
sa's
Event of the Year
3rd ~ualMiss
Batn),oo"·Pageant!
. Inside Page 16
Page 2
Joplin,Mo
Our. first issue distributed on New Years
Eve 2003 was just eigh/'. ··., half were
color and half no color; copies where
banded 01,1t at Ree's Bar ln:Joplin and
several bars in Springfield. Ree's was the
first paid advertisement. We were so
excited, SW Missouri_ at last bad a gay
paper.
Chaz Jr., T. J Kelly and myself came up
with the idea one night in Ree's whil~
planning a beiiefit for the Community Free
Clinic. We needed to advertise the event,
but the only GI.BT publications \Vb.ere .
from Kansas City, Wichita, and The; !3-ayly.
We couldn't afford the ad's arid we_w~nted
more than just a printed piece of paper;_We
had often discussed the fact that the hi:ige
GLBT population in the region ha<L!?-9
representation or community voice_:/);'h:g~,
what you know today as the "Ozarks; Star"
was born.
Through the efforts of many people in the
past year, the Ozarks Star has become a
viable source 0£ community information
and news, not only locally, but from
;around the world. The SW Missouri, NW
Arkansas, Oklahoma, SE Kansas •GLBT
communities have become closer and_ people
. :tre traveling the region to places that \Vete
unknown a year ago. I have personally
made many wonderful new friendships and
acquaintances this year because of the ·
magazine. You are all sincerely appreciated.
May your heart be fifkd with h.ppiness and low
this holiday season and throu?}out the coming
year ................... C.D. Ward
'
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A call for Action ...
We have just fought a tough and difficult
campaign to loose. And now there is no
time to stop, rest or even take time to
evaluate what just happed because now
we face a new challenge here in little
Joplin, Missouri or rather Webb City,
Missouri. A Webb City High School
student wore his pride shirt to school. It
seems that they have a dress code that
excludes clothing that promotes or
advertises products, causes or anything
that may cause a commotion. Yet
students were allowed to use bumper
stickers on clipboards, notebooks and
cars that promoted hate issue such as gay
marriage. It seems as though this dress
code is being enforced only when it is
convenient. One teacher asks what the
pride emblem meant, it was explained
and that teacher responded with, "cool".
Then one teacher decided to make it a
"commotion" by asking him if he
thought it was appropriate for school.
When he said there was nothing wrong
with the T-shirt he was sent to the school
office. He was given the option of
turning the shirt inside out or going
home. He was in the process of leaving
when a friend offered to exchange shirts
with him and they did. The friend stayed
the remainder of the day without being
challenged. Imagine that... consistency
between teachers and enforcement of
rules.
This has now gone to the ACLU for
review and at iast resort they will be
pursuing this through legal means. But
the ACLU has a nasty shirt tail they
can't shake and so does our community.
The Rev ( title used with reservation
)Fred Phelps of Kansas has decided to
protest all sinners at the Webb City High
School and surrounding churches that
allow God's love to seep in. Fred Phelps
has protested churches around the
country and is well known for his
hateful, almost Nazi approach in dealing
with anyone who does not agree with his
and only his view. At the funeral of
Matthew Shepherd he had a sign that
read, "God Hates Fags, Just Ask
Matthew, and he will answer from hell."
I am getting a lot of calls about this and
what stand the church is taking. I t.hink
the more we react to this man the more
fuel it gives him and by staying away we
steal his thunder. Some Queer business
leaders are hoping this will just go away,
The B-GLAD organization from MSSU
and the Young Democrats are planning a
"peaceful" counter protest. I believe
where we go from here is being the best
we can be. That means showing all
people that we are families in the best
since of the word.
Now let's put this in perspective and let's
keep it in HOPE! We must understand
the system and we need to remember
that our Government is not a democracy
but a republic ... basic Government 101.
We need then to take hope in our system
and know that even though it won't be
an easy four years there is hope. As Rev.
Troy Perry stated, "the hard work of
human rights has always been that of
many steps forward and some steps
backward." We have all heard the
verbiage; we lost the battle, not the war."
This is a set-back but it only means
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION.
We need to start with a definition of
family, morale values and put church
were it belongs while that doesn't mean
in war. I am sickened by the righteous
conservatives and those that oppose
human rights even in this country and
use God instead of serving God! We need
to a definition of family that promotes
varues that we can all share . .. cont-pg 15
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NGLTF_ Media Release
-Older Gays Involved in Caregiving
For Family Member At Rates Equal
To Or Exceeding Those in the
General Population
~FAMILIES OFTEN
EXPECT MORE
CAREGIVING FROM GAY
SIBLINGS
-But U.S. Policies on Aging Do Not
Reflect Needs of Older Gav
Caregivers, Study Finds ·
NEW YORK - Nearly half of lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGB1) individuals
over 50 are heavily involved in caregiving,
both for members of the families they grew
up in and for same-sex partners and close
friends, according to a new study released
today by the National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force Policy Institute, Pride Senior
Network, and the Fordham University
Graduate School of Social Service. In fact,
gay people over 50 may actually be
caregivers at a higher- rate than their
counterparts in the general population.
The largest-ever study of older gay people's
caregiving experiences, "Caregiving Among
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
New Yorkers" was released' by the Task
Force Policy Instirute at the SAGE National
Conference on Aging in the Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Trarisgender Communities,
held at New York University, today, June
18. (Caregiving is the extensive, hands-on
help with the tllSks of daily living for the
very sick or frail.)
"Far from shying away from family
responsibilities, this study shows that gay
people are equally if not more devoted to
&mily members and loved ones in need,"
said Matt Foreman, Task Force executive
director.
Forty-six percent of the 341 LGBT New
Yorkers surveyed had been caregivers at the
rime of the survey or in the previous five
years, greater than the 44% rate among
people over 50 in the general population, as
estimated by the AARP. The average length
of a caregiving episode among survey
respondents was eight years: among the.
general population in the United States, the
average length of a caregiving episode is only
4.3 years.
"We are very appreciative of the Task Force's
effons in this study. The findings underscore
what we have learned from both caregivers
and care recipients in the LGBT
community," said Terry Kaelber, executive
director of SAGE, _Services & Advocacy for
LGBT Elders. "Ours is a community with a
strong history of caregiving to both our
biological and our chosen families. To
provide care on a regular basis can be an
overwhelming responsibility and there
simply ate not enough support mechanisms
in place for those people in a caregiving role.
More than one-third of the caregiving
respondents said that their non-gay siblings
expected more of them when it came to
providing care for older relatives precisely
because they were gay. Nearly one-quarter
(22%) of respondents provided assistance to a
blood relation for reasons ranging from
Alzheimer's to the frailty that comes with
old age. More than two-thirds of those
providing such cate were primary caregivers
for that family member. Half provided
assistance daily, and anotber 24% several
times a week.
Another quarter (24%) had been caregiv:ers
for same-sex partners or close friends. Fiftyeight
percent of those had provided assistllnce
on a daily basis; 23% provided care several
times per week. (Other key findings appear at
the end of this release.)
In spite of this, some respondents were
unable to be open about their own sexual
orientation with other family members. Not
surprisingly, nearly three-quarters of the
caregivers in this srudy reported high levels of
emotional stress related to caregiving, and
respondents were six times more likely to
report feeling depressed than the population
as a whole.
Worse, key poiicy frameworks that support
caregivers such as the federal Family and
Medical Leave Act, Social Security, and
Medicaid, as well as most state family leave
programs - discriminate against same-sex
partners who need to care for their loved
ones.
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"Trav~ ill .. ., ~y frie■4ly werlj"
by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
gaytravelers@aol.com
OUR SEPTEMBER
WEST COAST TRIP
2nd /,zstal/ment
(Photo: Donald and Ray with Claude,
the famous Swiss skier and his life pdrtner, Prince Fabien) After a fun time in West
Hollywood it was time to travel to Palm Springs for more fun, excitement, parties
and ? We AL WAYS have a grand time in Palm Springs. Our very special favorite
place to stay is the Fabulous TERRAZZO Resort, 1600 East Palm Canyon Drive.
Tom and Doug have done a remarkable job with their resort. That is why they have
so many repeat guests there all the time. They simply "DO THINGS RIGHT"!
We gave a party at the Terrazzo our second night there and it was attended by the
guests at the Terrazzo as well as dear friends who live in Palm Springs. When you
can give a party under the stars in Palm Springs and have so many wonderful and
exciting people there you have to have a grand time. Two wonderful artists were at
our party .... Robert Shafer and Giorgos Dimakis are extremely professional artists
who have a thriving business in Palm Springs. Their still life oil paintings are the
best that we have ever seen by a living artist. They both are tremendous. Their
studio/ gallery is downtown. Palm Springs. Also attending our party were Denise,
Joanna and the fabulous Doreen, all from the Casitas La.quite Resort in Palm
Springs. The following day we hosted Tom and Doug to lunch at Melvyn's which is
our very favorite restaurant in Palm Springs. Melvyn of course is a real gem. Brian,
the Maitre 'd and Miguel our waiter KNOW how to do things the right way. It is
always such a treat to experience such a fabulous dining experience as we always do
when we dine at Melvyn's. People have been coming to this restaurant for many
years simply because it is the "best of the best". Later that evening our dear friend,
Stefan Hemming hosted a party at his estll.te which is the former estate of the late
Liberace. A grand time was had by all and we got to meet new and exciting people.
Bradley who is one of the finest singers in the business graciously sang a few songs.
The next day two Swiss gentlemen checked into the Terrazzo Resort from Zurich,
Switzerland. One was the noted skier, Qaude and his life partner, Prince Fabien.
They had flown in to California and were touring several cities. They were very
interesting, good looking and extremely intelligent. We took them shopping at all
the fun places in Palm Springs and then we dined at the Cedar Creek Inn in the
evening. We ordered their very special Pasta dishes. What is money for if you don't
spend it? Another very interesting gentleman, Alf, originally from Germany also
was staying at the Terrazzo Reson. He now is living in the Northwest pan of the
United States. He is good looking, educated with a brilliant mind. He was very
interesting to talk with.
The next night, our dear friend Burt hosted a dinner party at LcValarise Restaurant.
Dining under the stars, we WERE the stars, and why not? Jim and Stefan even
performed a duet at the piano. Burt is one of the most energetic and interesting men
we have met . .................................... continued page-26
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Dame Edna Storms back to
Broadway in her newly minted
extravaganza.
Following the national success of her previous lifeenhancing
and much loved shows which hllve been
buried beneath an avalanche of international awards,
Dame Edna returned to her private estate in her native
Australia to review the state of the world from her
unique point of view. During that time she crafted her
latest offering, which is set in an all-new theatrical
infrastructure.
"Edna will glow from the stage in a series of never-before-seen gowns. She will sing,
dance, give psychic readings to astonished audience members, offer marriage counseling
and perhaps even heal," promises Tony Award-winning production designer
Brian Thomson.
"I'm glad you didn't ring a minute earlier because
I was. with my gynecologist," declares Dame Edna
Everage in lieu of hello, "and he said thli.t I was fit
for Broadway. He said, 'Edna, you've still got
your drives and juices, and you're all ready for
The Great White Way.' Mind you, it wasn't The
Great White Way he was looking at."
Dame Edna's Coffee Table Book, Dame Edna's Bedside
Companion and her seminal autobiography, My
Gorgeous Life, which is currently being adapting for the
stage and screen. Possibly Jewish, Dame Edna is a
widow, with three grown children.She spends her time
visiting world leaders and jet-setting between her homes
in Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Switzerland and
Martha's Vineyard.She is the Founder and Governor of
Friends of the Prostate and the creator of The World Prostate Olympics.
Date of Birth: February 17 Place of Birth: Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, Australill Sign:
Aquarius Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Composer, Painter Education:
Melbourne University, Griffith University (Honorary Doctorate)
Relations: Father: (construction manager), wife: Lizzie Sepnder, father-in-law:
Stephen Spender (poet), daughters: Emily Humphries (artist) and Tessa Humphries
(actress), son: Oscar Humphries Qournalist) Broadway Debut: 1963 (Oli'Oerl)
Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage
Out of drag (at right), Humphries made his Broadway
debut as understudy to Fagin in the original 1963
production of OlifJer!. As his drag alter ego, he's
become a superstar, earnitig a 2000 Tony Award for
Dame Edna: The Royal Tour.
Humphries is best known as his drag persona - the
purple haired, Melbourne housewife named Dame
Edna - that he created in connection with the
Olympic Games in 1956.
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MCC Comm,miutions
Dq,artmmt. Prtss
R~ Nowmber 4, 2004
MCC Leader
Lupe V~ld--.z
Elected Sheriff
of Dallas
County, Texas
(
~ Tq11s ~ On November 2, Lupe
Valdez, a longtime ~ember and lay
leader of Mcffi?politan Community
Churches, was elected as the new Sheriff
of Dallas
County in
Texas.
The Dallas
Morning News
describes Lupe's
election as a
"breakthrough
victory." An
article under the
headline "Vi,ldez
scores historic
victory" notes
that Lupe is the first woman and the
first Hispanic to be elected Dallas
County Sheriff in this heavily
Republican county.
As the Democratic candidate, Lupe
defeated the Republican candidate, who
was a three-decade veteran of the
sherifrs department. Prior to the
election, political observers favored her
opponent to win the election.
A major factor in Lupe's campaign
success was her more than 30 yean in
professional law enforcqgient. Lupe has
served as a corrections officer at both
county_ and federal levels, and has many
years experience as a US Special Agent.
Most recently she was a Senior Special
Agent with the US Department of
Homeland Security. Lupe retired from
fedeml law enforcement in January 2004
to run for the office of sheriff in Dallas
County. Toward the end of the
campaign, her opponent raised Lupe's
sexual orientation as an issue.
Cotnplaioing that she had received an
endorsement and contribution from the
Victory Fund, an organization that
supports openly gay or lesbian
candidates, Lupe's opponent suggested
that she would use the office of sheriff as
a platform to advance issues such as gay/
lesbian rights and same-sex marriage.
Lupe asserted that sexual orientittion
should have no bearing on the race, and
would play no role in how she ran the
department.
In a profile on the candidates three days
before the election, the Dallas Morning
News reported that Lope is "openly gay"
and stated that "She is a member of the
Metropolitan Community Churches, a
worldwide fellowship of Christian
churches with a special outreach to gay
and lesbian communities."
In her victory statement to supporters
and the media on Tuesday night, Lupe
Valdez said, "We are an intcmational
county with people of all ethnic groups,
rich and poor, gay and straight, and this
is what I want to represent."
For more than 25 years, Lupe Valdez has
been an active lay leader in Metropolitan
Community Churches, serving MCC in
Dallas as a deacon and boa.rd member
and serving the denomination as Director
of Security for General Conferences
from 1989 to 2003. She currently serves
as a member of the Moderators
Nominating Committee and is an active
member of Metropolitan Community
Church of Greater Dallas.
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Page 15 The Ozarks Star
Steve Urie from pg-5
My family doesn't fit that box. My
family is the man I call my husband,
Heath and we have family values that we
can share and be proud of. We are in a
relationship, love each other, both work
and are dedicated to our jobs but take
time for each other. It is always a
struggle but we are attempting to be a
family role-model for your homosexual
people to follow.
Morale values are new to a lot of the
GLBT community and it is time to
bring them out of the closet and begin
discussions. We have been children far
too long and it is time to bring into the
light the ability to be honest with
ourselves to make a change. Mature
enough to recognize that the "Queer As
Folks" mentality is destroying our
community with alcohol, drugs and a
disease that we are still sharing with one
another. .. you know the one, "I'll never
catch." Let's name it while we here... the
HIV virus and the disease AIDS. And
let's include that low self-esteem that we
just love to poor me with. How long do
we have to be down on ourselves? And
where does church belong? Well, I don't
believe it is in the signs I hear about
across this country. The signs posted
outside of churches with pictures of our
military and the caption, "Our troops
doing God's work." This is religion at
its very worse. God doesn't need us
assigning God duties. It actually works
in reverse. Jesus stood with those that
no one would associate with and showed
them the way. I believe that if our
churches were paying attention to God's
will; they would be serving their
communities, feeding the hungry,
clothing people and providing shelter
for those without homes. The church
has a place and it is one of service. It
must be there for everyone and that is
when it is doing what it is suppose to
do. Not when it is being pushed and
pulled into action to destroy lives, Not
when it joins in a union with the
government. As a church we are to exist
for people, life, justice, community,
love and the true conscious of the
government. The church needs to bring
itself to a higher level, to share its God
given responsibilities and to let the world
sec how God's spirit is there for all
people. The church is a beacon of light
for al) people and we are to be those
beacons leading others to this great hope.
This is what Jesus would do and NO
ONE WOULD BE TURNED AWAY.
Had the Democrats been just as verbal
and strong with our beliefs then we quit
possibly could have pulled it off. It isn't
that we have a weak faith, a lack of
commitment to God; it's that we don't
stand on the rock and say this is why we
support programs helping people and not
just the rich. What a schism. the
Republican Party has put into this great
country by telling churches they need to
fear us. Let them be put on notice .tfu.t
51% is not a landslide. Let them be put
on notice that we will not be used as a
wedge to divide this country. Let them
be put on notice that we arc who we are,
we are not going to be silenced and we
are going to be bold in not only our faith
but in our citizenry.
It is a great time of hope, a great time of
boldness and strength. I am going to
quote from an article by the Rev. Dr.
Peony Nixon (MCC Clergy). Do not
underestimate how difficult times might
be in the next few years. There will be
tactics, overt and covert, to squeeze us
out and shut us down. This is all the
more reason to be bold with whom we
are.
During the Viet Nam war a lone
protester stood outside the White House
gates with a smgle candle. He was ask,
"Do you think you are going to change
the government with one candle?" and
his reply was, "No, but it will keep them
from changing me." I challenge you to
take part supporting B-GLAD and the
Young Democrats in their peaceful and
silent protest. Don't let the light go out!
Until 2005
The Ozarks Star
Toe ~ia Annual Miss Bamboo Pageant,
Wwsa's Social Event of the Year.
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Tulsa, OK November 13,2004
by Star Writer Greg Steele
The House was packed and the beauties filled
the Bamboo Lounge vying for the title of
Miss Bamboo 2005. As the winner was about
to be announced the crowd was silent, eyes
were tearing in anticipation. The nine
contestants held their breath with hands
clasped. Dickie Tucker fainted from the
pressure. The crown had arrived by Brinks
armored vehicle just in time. Now for the big
moment, Bamboo Co-owner Terry asked for
silence, and the winner is, Miss Nelly Ann
Manly. The crowd roared, as the press
photographers flashed their camera's. It had
been a great show. (left photo: Terry and Miss
The winner was deteonined by the amount of tips each collected. In t1.U'? was donated
to the nonprofit organization R.A.I.N ., a Tulsa
group dedicated to assisting people with H.I.V. and
A.I.D.S. The event raised $500.00. This was the third
year the charity pageant has donated to the group.
Terry and Stan, owners of the Bamboo Lounge said "
It's a worthy organization that out reaches to the
community. They provide food, rent and utility
assistance, transportation for medical treatment and
we have. a ball doing it." From a reporter's prospec-
. · tive, Stan (Photo at right)
· llad a damn good time
himself, we know how he
loves the spotlight! Everyone enjoyed his performance as
well. The MC for the night (Photo at left) did a fantastic job
_also keeping all those Pretty's in line.
In addition to the nights festivities, the H.O.P.E. organiza-
. contributed their time and effort with free H.I.V.
· g and handing out condom's to all who wanted. The
Ozarks Star congratulates Terry and Stan, job well done.
Page 18
. The Night Larry Kra11,1er
Dissed M&---And All the
Rest of You!
A Politidu Commentary:
November 15; :2004
New York City
A week ago Sunday we had the most gorgeous weather
ever. I sti:cilled·down to the piers, and as the sun shone
down. and th~ fall breeze tickled the trees playfully, I
thoug!it to myself; "See, there are still some things in
· fife worth fi#ig' for after Bush's victory. Before I got
caught up";'tnCatf election frenzy of emails and CNN I
• could tllke _the time· to enjoy a beautiful day-and I still
· ~n." But-9ot,-:for long. Not with Larry Kramer's speech
'The Tragedy Of Today's Gays" beckoning to me from
~ooper Union. I longed to escape the sunshine and
· nook into someone who could voice mv bitterness
more eloquently than I. Larry did not disappoint. I urge
you all to read his cntitc speech onlinc at
~.rodneycroome.id.au/other/0/, but here is my
attempt to sum up the major points of a long speech in
a short article.
I wasn't involved in ACT UP so I wasn't too familiar
with Mr. Kramer. I knew he'd kissed David Drake*
· but who hasn't? I'd been warned that he was very~
and extreme. I must be too, since I agreed with every
bitter, truthful word he had to say. His basic message to
gays? You arc just too f--lc:ed by this election,. and you're
just too f--kcd UP with crystal, barebacking and apathy
to confront your attackers, the conservative right. A
"vast right-wing conspiracy" was hatched in 1971 bv
Lewis Powell and financed by 9 rich families who ~ere
scared of hippies, war protesters, and civil rights
activists. The right saw their safe, conservative world
crumbling and began to implement a highly organized
plan to reinstate it. On November 3rd, after 35 vea.rs
the plan was successful and the conservative pre;iden~
co~grcss and supreme court are now poised to turn back the clock on civil rights to defeat any
gains. ~sys, women, blacks or ~en dissenters have made. ''The people (this plan) was written
for diet not then go off to a. ~sco o~ to the Pines, or into therapy or into drugs. They took the
P~ and th~y. have executed tt religiously every day and night for the IAst 35 years, initially
with 400 million dollars ... and some back-breaking, grinding, unglamorous work ·of civic
engagements c<>unty by county ... '.lley took the richest and most liberal nation in the world"
an~ ~ansfonned it so that no': 30% of li.mericans self-identify as conservatives, as opposed to
10¼ m 1971. And make no mistake; They hate us and they arc in a position of complete
power.
An~ whcr,e is our plan to c~mbat them? In a shambles, as arc we. "Our org:tnizations stink"
ana are either powerless and or on the verge of financial collapse. When will the rich and
powerful gays step up to help? We. can't count on the government because they hate us and arc
gl~d that we're doing ourselves _in with AIDS and crystal. We're murdering each other by not
u5:1g condoms. 'W_c know that un~rotectcd sex causes AIDS and yet new infections are up
401/o. If we know n~ _to prevent tt and we aren't, then we arc bringing the .AIDS cri&is onto
o~rselves and are. refusing to accept responsibility for it. "Has it never occurred to you that not
usmg a condom ts tantamount to murder? ....... continued next page-19
p~ 19
It is in.credibly selfish not to at least have
thought that question ... make whatever
excuses you = to carry on in your state of
denial, but this is the fact of the matter." In
an extremely poignant moment Larry
pondered "Was it my sperm that killed them,
th9.t aid the trick? .It.is no longer possible for
m'e to avo'id the que';tion of myself. Hav~ you
ever wondered how many men you have
killed?"
Instead of considering this crucial question,
we deny each other's hum_anity :1:nd define
each other as. sex objects, shallow whores who
are only looking for _the neit piece of nieat,
We're bright and talented but our. efforts are
focused primarily on partyu?.g arid sex. "I
have recently come to believe that gay men
and women arc tragic people. W c arc. so
wonderful, b_ut we are so fucked up." Our
brightness isn't being put to use. "How much
public service on behalf of your brothers and
sisters have you performed recently? Don't
tell me you ~on't know what to do ... if you
can find another ass to hump."
We've lost the war against AIDS with over 70
million expected to die worldwide. But gay
youth are in a stll.tc of denial and don't want
to lcun the lessons of their eiders. Larry
lashed out at the notion that protease
inhibitors are any sort of cure. "We like to
call it 'the cocktail'." But it's chemotherapy,
which either kills the disease or you, and is
very difficult to tll.ke, with many side effects.
"And you say, 'Can't I get stoned and try
barcbacking one last time?' ARE YOU OUT
OF YOUR F--KING MIND? You kida want
to die ... wcll, then die." Hell, youth won't
even acknowledge their elders, and how can
they have any sense of community without
any sense of their past? "Every moral code I
know of requires respect for the dead. You
disdain anyone older who was there ... but you
do not seem al:!le to fashion your future. To
distove~ what ybu want. You don't even ask
what you want. How can you not have
curiosity about your future as a gay
person? .. .! had
people to follow and many of you have not.
No baton was passed to you ... A large,
congealed mass of potentially superior beings
doc ,n't even know what to do with
thcn,selvcs or bother to learn their history.
So they dance. So they drug. So they go to
the internet to find more scx ... You don't
seem to be able to connect with anyone
beyond the basest way ... I'm not so proud of
us right now."
In a Q & A afterwards (which demonstrated
quite clearly how clueless some gay youth
are) someone mentioned the low current
attendance at ACT UP meetings. I had a
thought on how to get ACT UP and activism
going agsun-free crystal at the meetings! And
maybe barebacking how-to demonscrationsKIDDING!
Larry iaid out his bleak diagnosis
and ended with more questions than answers.
Milybc it's time for us to start thinking for
ourselves ... That baton's been passed now,
kids. You gonna drop fr? Or come out
swinging? Or go to the gym and cruise the
steam room? Or shop for your next circuit
party outfit? Or do another bump?
Ask Uncle Mikey
Advice Column!
December 2004
·~ December is here.again Kittens. It is such a special time of
ycllf, where hope spritigli ·in winter bottoms, Err, I mean
· blossoms. A time for hope of the New Y car and all it shall bring
us. Uncle Mikey truly l~vcs December best. It is also the time of
.year for Uncle Mikeya™s.annual Wet Jock contest, which is
· always a smash. The.winter fest that is Uncle MikcyaTMs life, will
surely spring forth new idvcnturcs hopefully filled with I
Tw:inkies - as I can not get enough of that cream filling. Is it ·I
Uncle Mikcv, or dd tl:tosc commercials with that Twinkie in
cowboy ~ do anything for anyone besides me? ffuuna something to ponder I guess.
V' ,'•, , ' ' '
Uncle hfttd a new house bov as I will of course have endless wk for the young man this year.
He attii.cs.triday. J'li?,d·him,1hippcd express mail. His name is Mr. Delight and I am hopeful.
Uncl~)fi¥§:;will keeR you posted on.how he works out:.All of my staff is lucky to have me. I
includ~ a. uitlform <:Httilig with matching rhincs.tonc collar. With all of these things springing
forth, let's sec what,sonic read.ca hitvc on their minds this holiday season.
Dear Uncle, I am at.a crossroads with a new relationship. We have been together for three
months now,. the longest l hlNc been trne · to someone. However, he is always acting like he has
something to hide. T do. not want to get crazy jealous, but I followed him one night where, I
saw him go into solllC,,guf! li..ousc ,!lld WIIS in . . · tw;o hours. I didn't tell him I saw him,
as I didn't·w'lUlt hirii to, get n:iAd. What should I JS{ I confront him, or do I just kceg quiet?
Monogamously confused.·
Dearest MC, Kitten, where do you buy your stalker equipment at? Is the reason you have
not been with anyone loogtt than three months possibly due to the &ct that you are out there
reenacting mission impossible? Dllfling, does the word stalker mean anything to you? How do
you even pretend to give someone ti:ust when you 11.fe following the poor dear around like
that? If you ate ever ro have a hc:;i.!thy lasting relationship some serious self evaluation is
needed to figure out why you are so insecure. You obviciudy have some issues with intimacy
and need to figure those: out .fir4t. Hop~ this man does not find out al:iout your private eye act,
and work on you fusi. .If someone is cheating it shall show itself in tinie. At least give him a
chance before you decide he is unfaithful .. Acting like a guest of the Jerry show will
quench love beforc.it,.eveμ has a.chance. Kitten, sort these matters out in hopes that
you will become a more trusting soul.
Smooches Uncle Mikey
Uncle sees this lrind of mistrust as. a factoring reason for infidelity in relationships. If you make
someone feel distrusted ou will encourage their straying ways; as they' already have
been. accu1ed. Leaving but .. .. · r.o be done. Trust is important to any relationship. If
trust is not there, it is but 11. tttnc bbioh: of drama just waiting fur the fuse to be lit.
Dear Uncle Mikey, I ·used to _have a. circle of friends that were pretty right. Now,
they have all settled into long-tcim (elationships leaving me arid the other guy out.
Now, I £ind myself lonely as I just do not think it is what I am looking for. They all
tdl me it is the very thing I need in my life is someone stable and act like there is
something wrong with me, as I don't want to settle down. Family life makes me
nauseous. Am I wrong for wanting to remain single?
Pia.yet at heart .................................... continucd next page-21
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MAIN STREET, JOPLIN, MISSOURI
(41 7) 627-9035
Dear Player heart:
There is something to be said for both
lifestyles. Uncle has enjoyed both sides of
the fence, and though Uncle has decided
that I have had my share of love, leaving
me now to enjoy a life of sampling the
delicacies of Gaydom, I. assure you nothing
is wrong with you. However, you do come
off a bit judgmental on their lifestyle of
choice. If they are happy with family life,
wish them well. Understand that it will
most likely bring a dividing barrier into the
friendship as they 11.fC moving .on with life.
If you arc lonely for your pals make some
new ones. And one last question here, have
you and the other guy thought fate may
have left you two alone for a reason? That's
something to think: on. Yau never know
where love will come from, keeping your
options open 1md the ability to see
opportunity is important even to players.
Smooches Uncle Mikey
Kittens never close your mind to the
possibilities that fate may offer us. Live life
under one rule and that is simpiy - be all
you can be; young queer. Play by the rules
of love and life, while being rruc to
yourself.
Do not try to live life by others standards.
Make your own happiness.
It is as I was just telling a very dear friend of
mine, Sir Comesalot, you have to seize the
moment. Believe me he did and it was a night
we won't soon forget. Life is but several
moments of possibilities. It is the Player that
keeps his eyes wide open that will find those
winning moments that makes life worth
while.
It seems my time has &dcd faster than a trick
at sunrise. Until we meet again. Remember
Kittens: When someone asks you this season
to help stuff their turkey. They 11.fe of course
referring to cooking darling, not sympathy
sex. Oh, was I embarrassed.
Merry Cht-istmas Kittens!
Smooches Uncle Mikey (and Tiddles too).
U nclclnikey4you@Aol.com,
Uncle Milcey is " character &om Freelance writer Michael
Hln:mum. Michael h2s been writing for ten yon.
Utili,cing his 1todle1, and life cxpctiencc to help others in
his community, through humor and sound advice.
Michael applied his study of p,ychology and creative
writing, u well his extensive background in mcn12l health
Direct cue to bring a n= s:ylc and approsch to helping
othcn. Mlch..,l's other worb cJU1 be viewed at
wn p71iorcon,cnt om.
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11 States Approve
Gay Marriage Ban
StaJe.m~!'}t fr_o.rn the. Reverend
Dr. Troy D~ Perry
Foundeir and Mor::terator of ' , ""<",/.",,,~;./
Ji':'• sap . . . . . .
approved ballot measures to limit the
rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender persons to equal protection
under the marriage laws.
In the midst of today's disappoint, we
take hope. The hard work of human
rights has always been that of many
steps· forward; · arid some steps
backward. The outcome of these ballot
measures is a setback:; but only a
temporary setback, in the forward
march of justice and equality for all
people.
These votes are powerful reminders that
it is always wrong to put human rights
and equality to a public vote. Equality
under the law, by its very · t
be afforded to all people,
LGBT people, and must nctict be based
on public popularity.
History is a powerful teacher, and gives
us hope. Had African-Americans in the
U.S. had ro wait for a public vote, their
wait for equality undet the law would
have been even longer. Thank God for
the court system in the United States.
Just as the courts righted injustices
against our African-American brothers
. and sisters, we, too, take hope that the
· courts will ultimately rule that America
must live out the promise of its
.founding documents, of liberty and
justice for .all.
We Jalute the many LGBT people in
thos~ 11 sates who, along with our
family and friends,. turned out to vote
no, on thes:OC laws and who boldly
supi:iorted equality under the law.
Thanks to so many in our community
for. being willing, · yet again, to talk
· abou.t our filmilies and our lives. This
public conversation changes public
atti°:1-des and will change laws.
· Already today groups across the U.S.
are mobilizing to challenge the
con~titutionality of these ballot
measures in the courts. I strongly
.support these efforts, and encourage all
· ,peoele of goodwill to support these
challenges with your prayers,
cominitlnent and finances.
·N0TE:
the Reverend Dr. Troy D. Perry
performed the first-ever public same-sex
wedding ceremony in the U.S. in 1969,
and in 1970 fil,ed the first-ever lawsuit in
the US. seeking legal recognition of samegender
marriages. He was. rrwrried under
Canadian law to bis partner of 20 years,
Phillip Ray DeBlieck, in July 2003.
Quotable
Quotes
"That [getting married] was better,
deeper, more meaningful than I
thought it would be. I never really
invested in marriage. I come from
the g-cneration of gays that were
like; that's the straight thing to do,
that's not a part of my life. So it
wds a long journey to doing that
and, once I did it, it's huge, and it's
really more than I ever imagined."
Singer Mclissa·Etheridge on her
marriage to actress Tammy Lynn
Michads, to the Memphis gay
magazine Family & Friends, August
issue.
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Creator: Paula Maitinac _has
been writing for the gay and
lesbian press for more than 20
years. She served for three years as
the co-chair of the board of
directors of New York City's
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Community Center,
where she founded a
groundbreaking reading series
called "In Our Own Write."
by Paula Marti.nae
December, 2004
Overcoming the
Red-State Blues ...
"Why Kerry Lost." "Kerry Really Won." "23
Percent of Gays Voted for Bush." "How to
Immigrate to Canada." E-mail messages with
tormenting subject lines like these, sent by
various progressive groups and individuals,
have been landmg in my mailbox at a .&st and
furious pace. Despair on the left is widespread,
because so mariy of u~ considered this election
to be the most important one of our lives, and
now we're rushing .to analyze what the results
mean for our future.
Much of the spin from the 'left seems to follow
one of two sttancfs: citlicr-Ji.mcrieans are too
stupid to up.~ef~i . . . . . . . is sliding
into fascism, or clsi .... . .. failed to
give voters _a v#Hl~,~teipaf.ivc.fo Bush. That
"--------------~ st:.i.rk dichotomy iep,indi aie of those funny
"critical issues" books we read in high school history disses, .'the ones with titles like
"Napoleon: Revolutionary or Despot?" that never allowed for a gtay area in
between the two choices. · ·
Now, in our despondency over Kerry's loss and the passage of all those anti-gaymarriage
amendments, we may not be able to see any bright spots amid the gloom -
and believe it or not, there iire a few. And no, I haven't changed my name from
Paula to Pollyant1J1.; I went trawling for positive things to cling to so that I wouldn't
go insane, and I offer them here for you to cling to, too.
1. A number of openly lesbian and gay Democratic candidates either won historic
victories or made impressive ·showings in local nces in areas of the country where
they should have lost big - the red S1:ll.tes. Consider, in particular, three courageous
lesbian candidates. Nicole LeFavour won a seat in the Idaho House of
Represent:.i.tives, becoming the first out gay official in that conservative state. Julia
Boseman garnered a place _in the Stll.te .Senate of North Carolina and will .be its first
LGBT legislator. On Bush's home turf, Lupe Valdez becomes the o~t lesbwi Latina
sheriff of Dallas County, its higliest-nnking law-enforcement official. Keep in mind
that these states aren't just red;· they're deep criinson.
The courage of these women is precisely what we'll need to see more of in coming
months and years, since a big Republican win calls for a big progressive response.
That includes many more gay people running for office. Local nices matter greatly,
sini;:e laws that affect our daily lives ?ZC Im.de in · the atatc legislatures. But also, aa we
saw this year with the amAZing Batack Obama Jn Illiriois, local political bodies can
become steppingstones to natiomi office.
2. Another ray of hope is that there was no antigay backlash at the polls in
Massachusetts, the state that sparked same-sex marmge furor across the country.
Every Massachusetts state legislator who upheld gay marriage rights won. re-dection,
and the antigay House Speaker h11.s been replaced by one who supports gay rights.
The state's proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-aex marriage may be
scrapped. Could it be Bay Smters have realized that living next to married same~sex
couples is not very different from living next to unmarried ones? ... cont.-page-26
Page24
Deep Inside
Hollywood
by:Romeo San
Vicente
December 2004
Carson Comes Down
It's going to be a very Carson Kres~ley
Christmas over at Bravo. The favonte
gay fashiooista of hetero · makeover
candidates .everywhere is hosting .his very
first holiday special for the network that
made him a stiu-. It's called _The .
Christmas Special Christmas Special_,
and no,i you djdn•t read .that incorrectly.
This will pay tribute. to all
specials that came
way _I Love the
1:'h~ A-Team_.
the Night Visitors_ are in this party mix,
with the quippy Carson n~~g ~. and
most .likely jmgling -: all. the !it ~e
wx:app.μig · co~es off Dl=cem_,. t, with f
what Js sure o
repeats until the
Star Coob Up _Kitchen Confidential_
His _Se:t and the.City_ la,;liel! ~P-~~.t t:4eir
time hanging out in .~nc · • · · · . after
another, but now. _Sex_
Stat is going . ~ . . -
his new project. A hebwd-the-scenes
comedy about life oit the other end of
the entree, _Kitchen Confidential_ - a
half-hour series based on the memoir of
the same name by Anthony
Bourdain executive chef at New York's
Les Hall;s · restaurant - will move straight
past the la.dies who lunch and into the
fast-paced kitchens where those $99
truffle-laden hamburgers get made. The
project is now in the hands of writers,
who'll translate Bourdain•s book for the
small screen; Stat himsdf will be
supervising the pil~t ~pth_ 20th Century
Fox Television and New line TV are on
board to produce, and Romeo's mouth is
already watering in anticipation.
Set It Off Again
The very c~l 1996 women-robbingbanks
drama _Set It Off_ ended in a hail
of bullets, with three of its four main
characters on ice. So ... sequel? Why not?
And that's exactly the plan that's in the
works over at New line, with producer
Darryl Taja setting up the ~~xt chapter
in that crime spree. The onginal film
staned Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica Fox,
Kimberly Elise, and Queen Latifah
(playing a butch lesbian with nothing to
lose) as an all-female, gun-toting gang of
desperate women in need of qttlck cash.
But since Pinkett,-Smith's character was
the lone survivor when that movie's
credits rolled, it's unclear at this point if
the sequd will involve any of the original
felons. Hey, it worked in _Teen Wolf,
Too._ Sort 0£
Kathy Griffin•• Cup Runs Over
Comedian Kathy Griffin's legion, of gay
followem - tμe woman seems to have an
a.Im.oat rdigiou1 preference for her queer &n1
- will be happy to know that after her new
concert film, _Allegedly_, drops thi1 month
on DVD, their favorite funny lady baa a
multiplex'• worth of movies heading down
the pike. In the forthcoming_ Vegas Baby_,
Griffin plays 1omcthing called a "Shc-EJvis"
(really, don't aalt); in the Cinderella story
_Dirty Love .... she stars opposite Jenny
McCarthy and Csumcn Electra; the _Blue
Lagoon_-ish _Lovcwrccked_ secs her joining
cut memben Amanda Bynes and Lance Ba11;
and in the Charle• Matthau-directed _Her
Minor Thing_, Griffin will worlt opposite
_Saturday Night Live_'1 Rachel Dratch and
former _SNL_-er Victoria Jaclt,on.
Meanwhile, if you're too lazy to commit all
that to memory, you could juat catch her on
_Hollywood Squucs_.
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G,y C.rtgiversfrom jMge-6 .
"Government agencies serv10g elders
should target funding to the gay .
community, just as th~y mr,~et .~thruc
minority elder populations, SIU~
Marjorie Cantor, professor ementus at
Fordham University Graduate School
of Social Service and a principal ..
investigator of the study.
The National Gay and Lesbian Task
Force Policy Institute is a think ~
dedicated to research, policy analysts
and strategy development. to ~ance
greater uncferstanding and equality for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgcnder
people.
SAGE, Services and Advocacy for Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgcnder
Elders, is the nation's oldest and ~~st
social service and advocacy orgaruzation
dedicated to gay, bisexual and
transgcnder seniors.
Some Additional Findings in Caregiving
Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender New Yorkers:
_ One in five caregivers surveyed relied
on a member of the clergy for
emotional support around issues rdatcd
to caregiving. In contraSt, less than 1 %
of family of origin caregiv~s, and .
approximately 15% of family of ch~tce
caregivers, relied on a gay commuruty
organization for support.
- At least one-third of caregivers said
that the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgcnder (LGBT) community had. a
key role to play in providing support to
LGBT caregivers. When a.sk~d why_ the
gay community should help its_ seruor
members, most respondents s~d that .
the community was best a~ ~ fo~ tts
own, reflecting an underlying belief tn
the persistence of discrimination.
_ The LGBT community-based services
in which the respondents were mo~t
interested themselves were counsding
(26%), retirement, or a_s~i~tcd ~
communities (19%), VlStttng setv1ces
(19%), and assistance with thy-to-day
tasks (14%).
_ One in five respondents had children of
their own, and 7% were grandparents. Fortysix
percent of the respondents were between
50 and 59; 35¾ were between '60 and 69; 19%
were 70 and older.
Fifty-two percent of the respondents
were single; 40% were partnered.
- Tolhy, the population of gay ~e~ors
in America. is just under three million.
By 2030, as gay baby ~oon:iers head into
their sixties . and seventies, tt could be
nearly twice that.
The foil report can be found in the Task
Force publications library at
www.TheTaskForce.org/library
Quotable Quotes
"Sexual orgies eliminate social tensions
b aged
,,
and ought to e encour .
_ U.S. Supreme Court Justice_ Ant?nio
Scalia speaking at Harvard Uruvers1ty
Sept. 28, according to The Harvard
Crimson.
Page 26 Gay Tramers from pdge 7
Another dear friend, Tyke gave a
brunch for us at his condo which is
decorated beautifully. Tyke also is an
artist and we got to see some of his
lovely oil. pain~. We love Tyke for
many reasons and one of them is that he
loves giving wi shirts! In the photo
above at Millie's party, we ate wearing
two of the shirts that he gave us.
The iast night we were in Palm Springs
Millie Bollin, the Grande Dame of Palm
Springs ll~ciety, gave us a party at her
estate attended by exceptionally
enjoyable people in Palm Springs. She is
a rare jewel. Fun, funny, educated,
intelligent, witty, great party hostess
and just a truly NlCE person. Her
neighbor, Princess Rcg4ia. attended as
well as lots of other interesting guests.
Millie has a won9erful dog and bird to
keep her company.
People! That is what it is all about.
Meeting new, fun, cxcitlng and
interesting people. Our special
THANKS for our wonderful time in
Palm Springs goes to Tom and Doug,
o~ers of the TERRAZZO Resort.
They ~ super guys and once you stay
with them .yo_u wili :w~i: tt> return
forcrer: Th6re ii onlyon~ bad tbfug
about.the.; · however. And that
•; You simply never.
And" BlG t#~'.Y.0'11.,to Jim Poyle ~s~~~~lt:\~::::~
in QUt tt'lfVe!s: Jinfcap.Ao an~g, and
WC do.mean ~G I :.He plays
the piatto SQ b~utifally anais'.onc of
the best.bartenders in'thc cc4ritry. He is
a gr~ businessman ~d all irourid
super nice guy. Th~s Jlgi fo.t: all you
have done.
So, next time yotit bored, whynot fly
out to Palm Springs, check ·illti:i· the
TERRAZZO Resort ahdhiive yourself
a wonderful and exciting time.
usbian Notions from pg-23
3. Although the mainstream media only
reported on the gay movement's
crushing defeats in 11 states, exit polls
conducted by the National Election Pool
(NEP) found that an astounding 60
percent of Americans support some sort
of legal protection for same-sex couples.
While only 25 percent said that
protection should take the fonn of
marriage, another 35 percent favored
civil unions.
Of course, "marriage lite" is not what we
want or deserve. Still, the NEP poll
numbers are encouraging because they
point to Americans' fundamental belief
in basic civil rights. And that belief is
what we must hang on to as we continue
the struggle for full equality under the
law.
4. In Ohio, four major public universities
whose domestic-partner benefits have
been jeopardized by that state's anti-gaymarriage
amendment have vowed to
preserve those benefits until forced to do
otherwise. Gov. Robert Taft (R.) has also
opposed the antigay measure, fearing that
it "will make it more difficult for us to
retain and attract the young. talented
knowledge workers we need to advance
Ohio's prosperity." When straight
people begin to sec g,a.y rights as being in
their own· self-interest, it's .a sign that
we're making progtcss - even when it
looks like we've lost.
These few glimmers of hope may not
seem like much after such a huge blow;
but remember that. the path of social
change proceeds like a glacier - slow and
steac;ly. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth
Cady Stanton wo.rke.d their entire lives
for women's suffrage, but didn't live to
see it. Similarly, most of us who work
for equal marriage rights may never
enjoy ·them ourselves, but we will, in
fact, have helped to change the world.
Paula M,.rti,n4c is a Lambd4 Liter11rv
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Seo es
by Jack Fertig
December 2004
"Cover yourself, Libra!"
Mercury turns retrograde this week,
while in quincunx to Saturn. New ideas
require testing, and most will fail - . but
don't let that deter you! The biggest
challenge is to be pragmatic, sensitive,
and above all, adaptable.
ARIES (Much 21 to April 20): Arguments
are hard to avoid! Religion and politics
always make discussions more interesting
than polite. This is especially so now at
home and with family. Staying open-minded
takes special effort, but if you can manage
that, you'll be ahead.
TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): Expressing .
grief and frustration is hard, but worth the
effort. Those feelings will get worse before
they dear away, but opening channels no:w
will help. Confide in a dose friend,
preferably someone grandmotherly.
GEMINI ~ 21 to June 21): Money
problems can strain any relationship; Now
the stress is pretty rough. It is very
important to discuss these issues. Solutions
won't come this month, but communication.
shows awareness and willingness to work on
things, and that's enough for now.
CANCER (June 22 to July 22): You're
especially vulnerable now to contagious
respiratory problems. Stay warm and dry,
and choose your company carefully.
Whether or not you deserve blame for
miscommunications at work, take
responsibility for. fixing them.
LEO (July 23 to Augnst 22): Creative blocks
will pass, but never quickly enough.
Dreams, fears, and old f.unily disasteu can
be sources of inspiration, or can at leut help
you to undentand the bloc~. Face the
grim and dark. - better to appreciate the
merry and bright.
VIRGO (August 23 to Septcinb~ 22): . In
our communities, how we redefine "family"
among our friend~ has little in the way of ·
rules or precedent. Either category has its
assumed obligations - but what are they?
You need to adjust expectations there; look
for a little turbulence, but nothing serious.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 21):
Anything you say can and will be held
against you! Cover yourself by
consulting with authorities; and double
check all references. Things will still go
wrong, but make sure where
responsibility lies and be prepared to
take responsibility as is appropriate.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21):
Financial problems will pop up over the
next few weeks. Think carefully about
them. Take a long view to what can be done
now to ease the cuts. Education and travel
plans may have to be reconsidered.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 20): Who are you as a sexual
being? That question gets opened up to
profound exploration. Reconsider your
integrity, limits, and desires. You may back
away from some situations, but you will
ultimately find something better.
CAPRICORN (December 21 to January
19): Problems with your partner are largely
in your own head, but whatever worries
and doubts you have should be discussed.
Yeah, it can get pretty messy over the next
few weeks, but in the long run it will work
out for the better.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18):
Remember that friends and colleagues are all
fallibly human. Now they are quite
frustrating, pushing you to reconsider social
commitments and long-term goals. Think
slowly and carefully. It's time· for
adjustments, not radical breaks.
PISCES (February 19 to March 19): Your
reputation is 'about to take some knocks.
Accept the challellge to adapt. With a bii of
creative hard· work,· you can figure out a way
to establish .whatever connections and bona
£ides you need to get through this.
Jack Fertig has been working as a professional
astrologer since 19 77 and is a founding member
of the Association for Astrological Nef!Working.
He can be,~~ for consultations at 415-864-
8302, throtJgh his uiebrite at
http://f flf11'flJ.St4rjackcom
Page 28 Four States Community Directory
-Bars- Nightclubs- -Lodging-
Arkansas, Fayetteville (479)
Studio 716- -716 W. Sycamore- - - - 479-571-130
Ron's Pl11ce- - 523 W. Poplar- - - - 479-442-3052
Wild-On - - - - - -3570 W. 6th- - - - - - 479-521-9453
Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
Kinkellds-10041/2 Garrison Ave- - -479-783-9988
Club 1022 - -1022 Dodson Ave. - - - -479-782-1845
Arkuau, Hot Springs (501)
Club One Eleven- - - 111 Gllrden St- - - - -620-4111
Our House Lounge - 660 E. Gnnd Ave- -624-6868
Arkansas, Little Rock (501)
Back Street - - - -1021 Jessie Rd- -501-664-2744
Discovery- - - -1021 Jessie Rd- - - - - - 501-666-6900
The Factory - -412 LoUWllllll St- - - -501-372-3070
Miao11rl, JopHa (417)
Ree's-••• 716 S. Main•• - -.. -417-627-9035
Mlssoarl, Kansas City (816)
Buddies - - - - - - - 3715 Main St - - - - 816-561-2600
Belle Sw's- - - - 1321 Gr11nd Ave- -816-421-1288
DB Wll!ehouse- -- 1915 Milin St- - - -816-471-1575
Misr.ie B's- - -805 W. 39th St- - - - -- - 816-561-0625
Sidestreet Bu - - - -413 E. 3rd- - - - - 816-531-1775
Sidelcicb Sllloon - 3707 Milin St- - 816- 931-1430
Missouri, Springfield (417)
The Edge- -424 Boo~ville Ave- - - - - --417-831-4700
Martha's Vineyard- 219 W Olive - -417-864-4572
Oz Bar• 50-4 E. Commercial• - • • • -417-831-9001
Ronisuz Place- - --821. College- - - - - - -417-864-0036
Rumon • -1109 E. Commercial- - -417-873-2225
Okluoma,•Oldakoma City (405)
Boom Rocim- 2807 NW 36th St- -- - - - -405.:.601-7200
Club Rox- - - -3535 NW 39th Expwy- 405-947-2351
Copa- - - - - - - -2200 NW 39th Expwy- -405-525-0730
Finish Line - -2200 NW 39th Expwy- - 405-525--0730
Hi-Lo Quh - - 1221 NW 50th- - - -405-843-1722
Lido- - - - - - - -2200 NW 39th_ Expwy- 4()5-5~~0730
Partners- - - - -2805 NW 36th St - - - - - 40.S.:942-2199
Sisters- - - - - - 2120 NW 39th s;. -----405!521-9533
The Rockies- - -3201 N. Ml!.Y Ave.- - - - 405-~7-9361
Topanga Grill&: Bar- 3535 NW 39th:-4()5-947-2351
. Oklaboma, Tuia (918)
Bamboo Lounp 720-4 E. Pine - • _..918-836-8700
Clnb Maverick-· 822 s. Sheridan - 918:835-3301
End Up Oub- - - 424 S. Memodal- - - 9111c-836-2480
Heads &"Tails- - 7944 E. 21st - • - - - - 9i8'660-7878
Club'~jestic- - 124 N. Botton - - - • -918'584-9494
Rencgadea- - - -1649 S, Main-• - - - -91if:5135.3405
Play-Mor-Oub- - 1737 S. Memorial - -918-838-9792
Silver Star- -1565 S. Sherid20 - - - - - -918-834-4234
Yellow Brick Road- - 2630 E. 15th - - 918-293-0304
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Fairfield Inn by Marnett- - - - 417-624-7800
Miuouri,Ava
Catus Canyon Campground- - - . - 417-683-9199
Missouri, Lampe
KOKOMO Campground· - - - - - - - 417-779-5084
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Hollywood.Hotel- 3535 NW 39th Ex-405-947-2351
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MONTHLY MAGAZINE
INSIDE TIDS MONTH
Book Review "American Evita"
It's Time to RODEO
Out on Vacation "Saugatuck"
Male Dancer's of the 4 States
"Q TV Network"
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Volume 1 Issue 8
"A STAR IS BORN"
The Ozarks Pride Magazine name change to
"The Ozarks Star" is now official. We felt
Ozarks Pride conflicted with gay pride
organization's magazine and the name change
more reflects a regional ne.vs publication
although our distribution base goes beyond
the Ozark Mountain region, S\x/ Missouri,
\'vestern Arkansas, SE Kansas and Eastern
Oklahoma is our main base of operations with
an estimated 15,000 potential readership.
With the name and the masthead design
change done, many more improvements and
features are in the grand plan for The Ozarks
Star. Our goal is to continue to be a --.-iable
source of information to the GLBT community.
To be your voice in a community that in
the past has had very little representation or
acknowledgment from the straight community.
\X'e are an educated, talented, successful and
absolutely fantastic people who contributes to
our community economically, spiritually and
physically each and everyday. The recently
organized "Gay Pride" e\·ents in Springfield,
Fayetteville, Fort Smith and hopefully next
year Joplin, shows we are here, we are out of
the closet and we are not going away.
Since our first publication in December 2003
there have been three other GLBT publications
start up in this region and we \vclcome
them and congratulate the editor's and
publishers for their courage. There is a lot of
hard work, learning and frustration with
beginning a new \·enture such as a Gay/
Lesbian news publication. We support their
efforts and applaud their tenacity.
C.D. Ward /Editor
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ON CONS~ITUTIONAL
DISCRIMINATION
The Ozarkd Star Page 5 August 1, 2004
WHOW!
DO YOU
FEEL THE
I did my part ... did you? As the debate
concerning the Federal Marriage
Amendment started to heat up in the
U.S. Senate we were ask to get involved
on the side of social justice to fight this
very discriminate bill. As The Rev. Dr.
Troy Perry Founder and Moderator of
the ·unive~;al Fellowship of Metropolitan
Community Churches is quoted,
"They presented their amendment as
a high-minded attempt to protect
'traditional' marriage, when in reality
it was a cynical attempt to influence
future elections and win power ... a
sad reminder of the hostility and
political oppression still faced by
LGBT people"
I \Yrote Senator Kit Bond and Senator
Jim Talent, Missouri with my concern
about this Senate Bill and what it stood
for. As a person of faith, a parent, a
constituent and yes a Gay person I
encouraged both to oppose this bill.
Some say an act of radical optimism
considering that our own Missouri
Senator Jim Talent co-sponsored the bill.
Senator Kit Bond didn't even bother to
respond to my email and Senator Jim
Talent planted his feet and defended his
stand. After receiving his seething and
radical right response, a copy of his
response was sent to every church
belonging to the UFMCC denomination
and gay organization that could be
reached with encouragement for all
others in our community, family, friends,
GLBT and straight to right him as well.
We have won this round but things will heat
·up as the U.S. House of Representatives
takes up the debate next. Let us enjoy this
win but be ever vigil that it is not over.
After all, we pay more taxes with less
representation then our straight friends that
are married.
Even as it was defeated Republican
Senators and analyst \Vere stating that it is
the only way to protect the integrity of
marriage. Let's think on that one for a split
second. I have every respect for the
institution of marriage ... my parents have
been married for over 50 years however I
don't see the integrity of marriage being
bolstered by the current divorce rate or by
the straight males that abuse our gay
brothers for their own release and then run
home to their wives. They don't need to use
us as their scapegoats fo; the failure of
marriage in this country today.
I included Senator Jim Talent's reply letter
so you can see for yourself that he has no
intention to represent all of the
constituents that elected him. Let's us
remember him when he runs for reelection!
I for one will not even vote for
him as the lesser of evils but ,vill remind
you again of his "caring for you."
Dear The Rev. Urie:
Thank you for contacting me regarding your
thoughts about same-sex marriages. I appreciate
the time you have taken to share your views
with me, and I welcome the opportunity to
respond.
I believe in the traditional definition of
marriage as the union of a man and a woman
and believe our legal institutions should reflect
that understanding. The issue has serious
implications for our families and our society and
I believe that action sooner, rather than later,
will be necessary and most effective.
Certainly people have the freedom to
live as they choose and to attempt to
influence the direction of our culture. But
just as certainly, the courts should not force
Continued, see Senator's reply page-25
Volume 1 Issue 8 Page 6
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divided only by a waterway. Both villages are extremely gay-friendly Besides having a
huge all-gay resort, The DUNES, www.dunesresort.com, there are also several gay Bed
and Breakfasts and a fabulous CAMPIT campgrounds located just 10 minutes away.
They have camping facilities for tents, RV'ers plus a Bed and Breakfast and you can
even rent a log cabin for your stay. Michael, a hot gay man and Sally, an equally hot
lesbian own the campground. It is extremely well tended. Plenty of wooded areas for
camping, bonfires, hiking and for just enjoying the out of doors. This is the finest
campground we have ever seen and what makes it extra special is that it is all gay! Their
web site is: www.saugatuckweekends.com Try this for a wonderful alternative to what
you usually do when traveling. They have a great community room/ shelter house
adjacent to their swimming pool. :ivlichael and Sally are extremely hospitable to all their
guests. They have guests that keep coming back year after year in addition to several
who come EVERY weekend.
At the Dunes Resort you will find plenty of action whether at the pool or at one of
their 4 bars. They have a Cabaret ·which features strippers, drag queens and lots of
other talented performers. On weekends all the bars are packed solid and they are
famous for their Sunday afternoon and evening Tea Dances.
But there is much more about the Saugatuck/Dunes area than just gay
accommodations and bars.Dozens of the shops are gay mvned and what are not gay
owned are very gay-friendly. Some of our favorties was the BACK ALLEY PIZZA
JOINT where they make some of the best Pizza that we have ever tasted. Judy, the
owner is extremely friendly. You can either dine in, take out or have it delivered to your
room. The GLENN RESTAURANT ir1 Glenn, about 8 miles South is a delightful old
cafe that has been there for years and years. Nothing fancy but the food is wonderful.
Also in Glenn be sure and check out the YELLOW DOG },NTIQUE SHOP. If you
get thirsty for coffee, the ONLY place in the area is the UNCOMMON GROUNDS in
downtown Saugatuck. It is a Java and Juice Cafe. The owner, Stephen is extremely
personable and the coffee is great. They always have a line of customers.
Continued page 22 ...... .
Volume 1 Issue 8 Page 8
"They were terrified of her"
Compiled by:
Star writer Greg Steele
An Eva Paron in American! Most of us
have seen the movie "Evita", the Faye
Dunway version and the Maddona
musical version, and admired Paron's rise
to power. The glamour and the passion
that was Eva, does suggest similar traits
of Hillary Clinton, now that it has been
written.
Has Senator Clinton's rise to power put
her in the position of number one
candidate for the first women to become
President of the United States? It certainly
is a possibility. "There are many
striking similarities to Eva Peron and
Hillary'' Andersen claims. "Here we have
two very strong-willed women who
engineered their husbands' rise to the
presidencr Then they used their power as
first lady----some would say abused their
August 1, 2004
power as first lady - and in the
process became two of the most loved, .).
hated, revered, feared women in the
world. Sex, money, power, betrayal,
tragedy, charges of corruption, all these
things really characterized the lives of
both Evitas."
"When you look at Hillary, you realize
that she is in fact not only the most
powerful Democratic woman in the
country, she is the most recognizable
Democrat in the country. And she
really is the first woman' with a serious
chance of being elected president."
Andersen was quoted.
Anderson believes Clinton has a more
than a good chance of going back to
the White House, but this time as the
head honcho.
Author Clu:fstopher Andersen says
Hillary Clinton influenced many of her
husband Bill's decisions. The Book
American Evita: Hillary Clinton's
Path to Power is now in bookstores
across the country.
Volume l Issue 8 Page 10
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Press Release MGRA
Shawnee, KS July 20, 2004
The Missouri Gay Rodeo Association
(1vfGRA) is proud to announce its twelfth
annual Show-Me State Rodeo this Labor Day
Weekend, September 3-5, at the
WyandotteCounty Fairgrounds, 1405 N. 98'\
Kansas City, Kansas.
MGRA is one of 24 gay rodeo associations
across the United States and Canada that
make up the International Gay Rodeo
Association (IGRA). There are 13 events in
the Show-Me State Rodeo, including rough
stock, speed, roping, and camp events. One
of the few differences between gay rodeos
and other rodeos is that men and women
compete with and against each other for
buckles, ribbons, and cash prizes.
With the support of its Grand Sponsor Bud
Light, MGRA is able to produce a first-class
rodeo and give all profits from the event to
its chosen charities: Hope Care Center
(Kansas City), Southwest Boulevard Health
Clinic (Kansas City), and the AIDS Project
of the Ozarks (Southwest Missouri). Other
international sponsors include American
Airlines, Instinct Magazine, and Bacardi
Silver. On board as a full sponsor this year
August 1, 2004
is Sidekicks Saloon in Kansas City.
Established in 1986 as a non-profit
organization, MGRA has given hundreds of
thousands of dollars to AIDS-related
charities across l\fissouri. \vith chapters in
Kansas City and Joplin, MGRA has a broad
membership base filled with volunteers who
make each years rodeo a success.
\velcoming contestants and rodeo fans from
across the country, MGR,'\ draws some of
the finest competitors in the gay rodeo
circuit. It is not uncommon to see a top
barrel racer also compete in the wild drag
race. The wild drag race is one of three camp
events that always entertain the rodeo
spectators.
Besides the rodeo events, there is a great deal
of entertainment at the rodeo grounds all
weekend. International and Association Royalty
all join forces to entertain in the evenings. Also
appearing will be Cheer, Dorothy, Cheer! ... a
group of high camp and high energy
cheerleaders from 1'v1inneapolis.
Tickets for the rodeo will be available at the
gate for $12 per day. All evening events, dances,
and parties are free to the public, and will be
held at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds. The
Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday,
September 5, at 8:30 p.m. at the Fairgrounds.
For more information about the Show-Me State
Rodeo, visit their website: '£'l\v:w;mgra,us.
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com·cnience you can also call 206-6179 for an
appointment. W'e use the On-sure method which
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Volwne l Issue 8 Page 12
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The TULSA ROUGH RIDERS - a leather club
for all of Northeast Oklahoma, and for ALL
sisters and brothers in Leather is having its
organizational meeting on Saturday, August
14th. Please contact chancetulsa@gay.com for
site/ time details, or visit: www.geocities.com/
weldertulsa/Leather_In_Tulsa.html for
additional information about the club.
Quotable Quotes
"My first great love was a woman. It was in high
school, and I w:i.s at the tender age of 18. At that
:i.ge, of course, our feelings are very raw and
intense. I fell head over heels, helplessly in love
with a teacher of mine .... She did not want to
have anything to do with me."
"Queer :i.s Folk" actress Thea Gill (Lindsay) to
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Volume I Issue 8 Page 16 August 1, 2004
Town dbits
by Randy Vineyard
Introducing "T-Town Tidbits" by Star writer Randy
. Vineyard, An Ozarks Star exclusive. Randy lives in Tulsa and
will be covering the Star Scene in and around the T-Town area.
Randy has lived in Tulsa since the age of two and wouldn't
consider living anywhere else and loves the Tulsa GLBT scene.
So stay tuned for some exciting Tidbits from T-Town. Randy is
also The Ozarks Star advertising contact for Tulsa.
I want to help those of you who are not from Tulsa understand a little bit of what we do
here, along with where to ·go. Before I fill you in on the clubs and what they offer, I'd like to
put the career of one of Tulsa's most loved entertainers in a nut shell for you.
I was working at Club Renegades in downtown Tulsa, in the late 80's. The club had never
done shows of any kind, I talked the owner into letting us try it out to see if it would fly. We
slid the pool table against the wall put a piece of plywood on it and made steps out of empty
bottle beer cases and duct tape. This was our stage, tiny but suitable. The young man I
worked with the most was Ron - 'Mr Zeigfield' we called him. He was a very colorful and
amazingly talented person. Around that same time the Tulsa Community was in need of
financial help for persons living with HIV/ AJDS. Ron came up with the a benefit for this
purpose. Many of the local' entertainers came forth to help and donate their time and energy
to the cause. One of those people was Paul Sbuyler, a regular club patron, he decided it
would be fun and a way to give something back to his community.
This is a short storv about 'HELGA'.
Paul first created Belg; at a benefit performance in the early 90's at the club Renegades. In an
effort to raise help money, be donned a dress, the name 'HELGA', and proceeded to create
who is now THE most recognizable personality for fund-raising in the state of Oklahoma.
Paul and the host of entertainers from across Tulsa crawled up those beer crates and
performed for standing room only audiences each month. This evenfwas so successful that it
became THE RED RJBBON REVUE'. Through the years Ron pasted from us to a better
place, but still has. dire~tor status in qur hearts. Paul went on to tum the fund-raiser into
. . . . . 'HELGA'.S RED RIBBON
REVUE'. She has hosted
the first Saturday of every
month now for 10+ years,
. that comes to 150
consecutive shows.
After many successfui years
with the Renegades team, it was
time for Helga to find another
home for her benefit. At the
;equest of a dear friend, Kris
Kohl continued .. page21
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Viewers Embrace the Nation's
Premiere 24/7 Gay and Lesbian
Television Network
Press Release:
NEW ORLEANS, May 18, 2004
Q Television Network announced today
the successful completion of its five-hour
test broadcast on Saturday, May 15th.
The sample broadcast signal was available
throughout all of North America,
beginning at 10:00 a.m. PST. In addition,
Cox Cable in New Orleans and Comcast
in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia and Everett,
Washington, offered the broadcast to their
viewers.
Viewers were presented highlights from
the network, which included a first look at
"I Will, I Do, We Did," an original
documentary about gay marriage. The
sample broadcast also ran several sneak
previews of motion pictures, as well as
specials and documentaries.
"The public has finally gotten a chance to
see firsthand the unique programming Q
Television Network will deliver for our
third quarter launch," notes President of
Programming and Acquisitions Steven
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their cable network or digital satellite
provider and request Q Television
Network." Company Overview
This television network was organized to
create and develop a network devoted to
providing television programming for the
gay and lesbian community. While the
company expects much of its subscriber
base t0 be comprised of members of the
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Creator: Paula Martinac has
been writing for the gay and lesbian
press for more than 20 years. She
served for three years as the cochair
of the board of directors of
New York City's Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, and Transgender
Center, where she
founded a groundbreaking reading
series called "In Our Own \X!rite."
You'd think there'd be nothing left to say about outing,
some 15 years of debate about it in our
community. But sure enough, outing has once again
reared its controversial head. And to be honest, the
political tactic that once looked bold has gone awry.
The latest outing spree began in response to attempts by
radical right-wingers in Congress, fueled by the support
of our "compassionate" president, to pass the heinous
Federal l\ll~trnage Amendment (FMA). Gay activists John
Aravosis and :Michael Rogers launched a no-holdsbarred
crusade to out high-level, closeted staffers of
rabidly antigay congressmembers. Aravosis defended his
much-publicized actions in the_ Washington Blade_,
stating that "such staffers are, at best, enemy
combatants; and, at worst, war criminals."
that a gay activist would use the of Bush's so-called "war on terrorism" to justify a
of action on behalf of our community. One of the major forces behind the FTvfA, the odious
Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, used eerie rhetoric to bolster the supposed need for the
efforts to "defend" heterosexual mani:age "the ultimate homeland
who held "outing" (thoug
" osure of their m
old \Vitch hunts like the
blur. Decades ago, it was
over the heads of average gay people,
their jobs or their families or even their freedom.
ruined many innocent gay people's lives.
fonvard to the present, and as a tool of the gay mm·ement is very different, with gay
and activists cA1-,v,,,u,.,. public who work the gay movement while "'""Aw,nn
1w,,t,.rt1nn of the closet. Sometimes the effort pays off: Jim Kolbe went public
ho:mo,seirnal1ty when he faced with the likelihood of being outed by several gay
b!J,:at:1011:s because he had voted for the notorious Defense of ,na,a,,,14-. Act in 1996. Kolbe then felt
to vote his conscience, crn~Nwi'",ncY more pro-gay !CC)c;lO!CllJU'H than he did before his
Volume l Issue 8 Page 20 August 1, 2004
Deep Inside
Hollywood
by:Romeo San Vicente
August 2004
Been missingJodie lately? Of course, you have.
We all have. But she's had kids to raise and,
presumably, other things to do besides jumping
into every movie that comes along. (fhat's
Charlize Theron's job, anyway.) A while back
Romeo reported on Foster's small role in the
upcoming French film _A Very Long
Engagement_, but now she's back in a big leading
role in a big Hollywood film. _Flight Plan_, which
also marks Hollywood's return to scary airplane
mo,ies, will star Foster as a woman whose
daughter mysteriously disappears during a flight.
To complicate matters, no one remembers seeing
the child on the plane in the first place. Earlier
casting news placed Sean Penn in the role of a
helpful fellow passenger, but now it seems that
_Boys Don't Cry_ star Peter Sarsgaard will move
from the indies to the majors with this co-starring
project.
Stone's New, Improved Ice Pick
It's happening. It's not happening. And now it's
happening again. That would be _Basic Instinct
2_, the beleaguered, long-:rwaited sequel to the
smash 1992 Paul Verhoeven film about a
murderous, ice-pick-wielding lesbian. Sharon
Stone is finaliy ready to reprise her role as Killer
Katherine now that director D;,.vid Cronenberg
(_The Fly_) and acto: Rupert Everett have come
and gone, and the multi-million doliar lawsuit
Stone brought against the film's producers has
been settled. With ali that behind them, the
project can finally move forward. Don't expect
Michael Douglas on board this time around
Romeo assumes it has something to do with
that spare pick Katherine had under the bed -
but do expect a reprise of the first film's flashes
of nudity.
Bailey and Barbato Give _ Deep
Throat
One of the most culturally significant and
successful films of all time, 1972's _Deep
Throat_, is now the subject of a what else?
sexually graphic documentary feature. _Inside
Deep Throat_ , directed by _Party Monster_'s
Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato and produced
by _A Beautiful Mind_'s Brian Grazer, will
explore how a little porn film with a provocative
title ended up being a big, big touchstone of
'70s cinema. Universal Pictures is releasing the
doc, which features interviews with playboys of
the era like Jack Nicholson, Norman Mailer,
\varren Beatty, and Hugh Hefner, as well as gay
cultural icons John \i:laters and Gore Vidal.
Romeo hopes that some of that era's feminists
get to weigh in as well. After all, without Linda
Lovelace's parlor trick, there'd ha,-e been no
movie. Look for the unrated film to hit theaters
in 2005.
He's _Desperate_
Marc Cherry is probably no one you know, but
his new TV series might become one you can't
stop talking about. _Desperate Housewives_,
debuting on ABC's fall schedule, begins ,vith a
suicide in an otherwise perfect suburban
neighborhood, and then proceeds to ,valk the
line between _Knots Landing_-style nighttime
soap and dark, mysterious comedy as the
housewife who took her own life provides
commentary from beyond the grave. Cherry, the
show's gay creator and executive producer, has
an over-the-top hit on his hands, provided an
audience shows up to enjoy actresses like Teri
Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and
Nicolette Sheridan (speaking of _Knots
Landing_j do that Stepford 2.0 thing.
Romeo San V:cente has never been, ;,.nd will
never be, desperate.
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and the crew at the PlayMor, her show found a new loving home. \'(/ith tl1e change in venue and
location came a name change too. HELGA'S RED RIBBON REVUE became what is fondly known as
HELGA'S HEART 2 HEART. Although the Red Ribbon Revue does continue at Renegades to this
day, doing great things for the community, currently directed by Miss Tabitha Taylor, a fantastic
oerformer herself. HELGA'S HEART 2 HEART still has the distinction of having the same hostess
~ith the longest running consecutive performance record, raising countless dollars for local charities.
Along the way Helga is still assisted by Johnnie Cronin, a extremely talented young man who
stepped up to help fill the shoes of 'Mr Ziegfield', and Kris Kohl, who has been there since the very
beginning of Red Ribbon Revue. Lately Kris has been on hiatus, after lea,-ing the staff at the PlayMor,
she has been pursuing her performance career and her life. She returns from time to time to perform
and share in the joy of being part of the great shows at the PlayMor.
Striving to grow the entertainment side of 'DR.AG,' Paul began drawing on more theatrical aspects
and costuming to amplify the persona of Helga. After meeting his life partner, Tim, Paul transformed
Helga beyond an individual persona, he formed HELGA:S HORRIBBLES. He established her own
corner of cyberspace at _ · · which has become THE drag 'megasite',
consisting of not only Helga's and her travels and numerous wonderful awards and shows, but also
secrions devoted to other Tulsa performers. Perusing the ,veb page you can see the fun side of Helga,
Heart 2 Heart, the fabulous shows at the PlayMor along with the show stopping productions the group
has created through the years. These in~lude: CABARET, ROCKY HORIBBLE(a yearly tradition),
UTILE SHOP OF HORRORS< and the annual 1WISTED TV. TWISTED TV is coming up again
this summer on AUGUST 6th, 7th, and 8th at the PlayMor.
As long as there is The PlayMor, Helga, and the circle of friends that are all willing to work so hard
for the community, and the constant need for fund-raising, there will be HELGA and HELGA'S
HEART 2 HEART. My hat is off to HELGA and her life partner TIM for making Tulsa a better p!ace
through their efforts and wonderful talents . .,., ......................................... .
You may contact Randy at: randy@ozarksstar.com Have a great month in T-Town.
Volume 1 Issue 8 Page 22 August 1, 2004
Gay Tt-avelers from pagt! 7
BENTLEY'S Antiques and Fine Art is a
great place to start your day for shopping
for that special purchase to bring back
home. The shop is loaded with fine quality
antiques and art work including posters.
HOOPDEE SCOOTEE which just
celebrated it's 21st year under the same
ownership is a Fabulous place to find that
special gift to bring back home. Neil, the
owner is the perfect owner for such a
business. Selling lots of interesting
collectibles, I Love Lucy items, pink
flamingos, etc. You KNOW your in gay
heaven when you enter the shop.
MADISONS in downtown Saugatuck has
lots of unique gifts, a gourmet pantry and
lots of home decor items. The owners Tera
and Lynn have just refurbished part of the
shop and extended it to included more
items. They are super businesswomen.
Rob and Steve own severai businesses in
Douglas including the PINES Motor Lodge,
circa Antiques, Glitter & Garden Shop and
Groovy! Groovy! Retro Gift Shop.
For fun entertainment be sure and check
out the MASON STREET WAREHOUSE.
Tom and Kurt give outstanding Broadway
perfonnances during the summer. Last
summer they performed, "I Love you,
your're perfect now change", "Dirty
Blonde" and "Our Sinatra". Dirty Blonde
which is a take off on Mae West was
showing when we were there and they did
an outstanding job. The audience loved it.
The Pump House Gym of course is a
favorite with the body builders.
There are so many gay owned businesses
in the area that one forgets to visit the
"breeders" who own some of the shops also.
Karen who manages the ArnericINN Lodge
and Suites is fabulous even if she was born
straight and Gene and Dee at the Olde
House Antiques are delightful people too.
The Fenn Valley Winery just down the
road gives wine tours daily. Don't forget
when traveling that straight people can be
fun and exciting also.
When in Saugatuck/Douglas don't
foroet to check out the Oval Beach area "' which is full of gays during the day.
There is a special area for nudists. Just
ask around. Need to unwind? Then go to
the Running Rivers Kayak Rentals. They
offer one to 8 hour trips offering
wilderness and wetlands.
The Saugatuck/Douglas villages are a
place where you can be yourself, walking
hand in hand to all the shops and
restaurants. Straights and gays get along
beautifully here. Such a tranquil, serene
way of life. For more information about
Saugatuck/Doulgas go to either:
W\Vw.dunesresort.com or
www.saugatuck.com. Have fun traveling
and always meet new people. And
always remember,
"Live, love, laugh ......... "
Donald Pile and Ray Williams
gayb]lvelers@ao 1. com
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'Marriage Protection Act'
Passes House,
Task Force
Calls Vote 'Disgusting'
-Statement from Matt Foreman, National Gay
and Lesbian Task Force Executive Director:
July 22, 2004
"This is a sad dav for all Americans, not
just because the U.S. House of
Representatives passed a bill that seeks to
deprive gay and lesbian Americans access
to federal courts to challenge the ugly
Defense of Marriage Act. It is particularly
sad because 233 members of Congress
ignored their oath to protect and defend
the Constitution of the United States by
voting in favor of a measure that is ..
blatantly unconstitutional. On the pos1t1ve
side, 194 Members of Congress rejected
this mean-spirited, divisive, disgusting and
clearlv unlawful bill. And, it is now clear
that , as in the U.S. Senate - the "Federal
Marriage Amendment" is far short of the
two-thirds majority (290 votes) it ,vould
need to pass."
BACKGROUND: The Marriage
Protection Act (MPA) seeks to strip power
from all federal courts - including the U.S.
Supreme Court - from hearing cases
challenging the Defense of
Marriage Act (DOI\fA). Most
legal scholars agree this act is
unconstitutional for several
reasons.
This "court stripping" would
interfere with the a primary
purpose of the federal courts, to
interpret and decide on questions
of federal law, such as DOMA.
The act would interfere with our
system of checks and balances
which is put in place to
co~mteract instances in which
orre branch of the government
August 1, 2004
oversteps its bounds. This act would severely
impede the independence of the court system,
undermining the role of the federal courts and
Supreme Court.
\'Vhile the Constitution gives authority to Congress
to establish lower federal courts and their
jurisdictions (e.g., the Circuit Courts of Appeal,
Bankruptcy Courts, etc.), Congress has never
passed a law deprhing the federal courts of
jurisdiction to hear cases involving constitutional
matters. l'Jl sides agree that the challenges to the
Defense of Marriage Act will be based on
Constitutional issues, including its Full Faith and
Credit and Equal Protection clauses.
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tay real, Virgo!"
Page 24
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This month, an opposition bet\veen the Sun and
Neptune opens up creative visionary inspiration
but triple-check all logic, facts, and ~1ath. '
Sensitivity runs high, but with tendencies to be
selfish and co-dependent. Stick with ,varm,
fuzzy, and creative; and be honest - at least with
yourself - about ulterior motives!
ARIES (tvfarch 21 to April 20): Your creative
juices are running high; input from friends will be
confusing at first, but can prove very helpful. Team
,vork isn't usually your forte, but this is a good time
to work on your rapport with groups.
TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): Nebulous work
demands may scare you back to safe, predictable
domesticity. Better to use your domestic security
as an inspiration to clear up the confusion at
work. Give up on turf battles now to win the war
later.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 21): Philosophical
poetry (Milton? Blake?) or magical-realist prose
holds special fascination nov., In any arguments,
your heart is strong, but not your logic. Here's a
good challenge: see how well you can do without
logic for a few days! ·
CANCER Gune 22 to July 22): Resist temptation
to get clever with money. It just won't work! To give
in on some impulse-spending (probably something
nasty and lurid), set aside some fun bucks for your
secret passion.
LEO Guly 23 to August 22): The indulgence of a
birthday glow only goes so far. Those who get lost
in your radiance can resent being overshadowed.
Be appreciative and generous (usually you're much
better at that!), but - here's the catch don't overdo
it.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22): You could
now worry yourself 5ick or meditate yourself into
serene health. Real problems tempt vou to worrv
but remember your problem-solving skills and ·'
focus on solutions. Stay real, solve the deal, then
bask and heal!
August 1, 2004
LIBRA (September 23 to October 21): Your
teamwork instincts are especially sharp now; Go
out on a creative limb with a playful approach.
It works both ways, of course: listening to
others will hone your creativity.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21):
\'vork demands are complicating your home
life, but you're probably making the hardest
demands yourself. Discuss the problems
with your housemate. S /he will likely agree
that you're doing too much and ,vill be glad
to help.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 20): Your love of a good
argument is stronger than usual, but your
sense of logic is weakened by emotion.
Argue from your heart, but don't try to pass
emotion off as anything else.
CAPRICORN (December 21 to January
19): You're especially sexy, but susceptible to
expensive flattery. Think first about what
you really value in your sexuality. Avoid
important financial decisions and be careful
not to let sticky fingers into your home.
AQUARIUS Ganuary 20 to February 18):
You're unusually vague about relationships
now. Let your partner (even if it's just a date,
a trick, or your pet Chihuahua) make the
decisions for the present. You're such a
control queen that giving it up for a few days
makes a great exer_cise!
PISCES (February 19 to March 19): Health
problems seem worse than thev reallv are
but check them out. Work is fu.ntic, but ~an
be resolved by cleaning up and organizing.
And meditate! You really need that now.
Jack Fertig has been working as a
professional astrologer since 1977 and is a
founding member of the Association for
Astrological Networking. He can be reached
for consultations at 415-864-8302, through
his website at http://www.starfack.com
Volume l Issue 8 Page 25
Senator's reply from page-5
on the American people changes in their
cultural institutions.
The time has come for a
Constitutional amendment to protect
traditional marriage and the right of the
people to decide the direction of their
culture for themselves. That's why I am a
cosponsor of SJR 30, the Federal
Marriage Amendment introduced by
Senator Allard that defines marriage as
the union of a man and a woman.
I was a cosponsor of the Defense of
Marriage Act in 1996 (DOIVfA), which
established a federal definition of
"marriage" as only a legal union between
one man and one woman as husband and
wife; and "spouse" as only a person of
the opposite sex who is a husband or
wife. Additionally, it ensured that no state
is obligated to accept another state's nontraditional
marriages (or civil unions) bv
operation of the constitution's full faitl;
and credit clause. It passed the House
342-67 and then in the Senate 85-14
including the "yes" votes of 61 curr~nt
senators. Thirty-seven states, including
:'vfissouri, have passed constitutional
amendments or statutes commonlv
known as "state DOJ\:1As" that fu;ther
protect traditional, heterosexual
marriage.
The first political right of people is the right
to govern themselves. Taking away this right
saps the legitimacy and vitality of any
democracy. One of the reasons America is so
divided is iliat over the years courts have
denied Americans the right to work out
cultural divisions in the forums where healthv
debate is possible-in the state legislatures or, ·
on national issues, in the Congress. We can
protect our cultural institutions and our right
to govern ourselves by amending the
Constitution.
Again, thank you for contacting me. If I
can be of further assistance, please don't
hesitate to call or v.-rite.
Sincerely,
Senator Jim Taiem
August 1, 2004
Lesbian Notions from page-19
Granted, it's hard for the majority of us to
understand someone like the head of the Hawaii
Log Cabin Republicans, Jeffrey Bingham Mead,
who told a reporter that, in his chapter, "1\ll of us,
including me, believe that marriage is between one
man and one woman." The likelihood that many
gay people will vote for Bush this year boggles my
mind. In a similar vein, it's hard to understand how
Clarence Thomas could rule against affirmative
action, or how women could be ardent anti-choice
activists, working to eliminate their own
reproductive freedom.
Still, it seems that bullying gay people on the other
side of ilie political fence to agree with the rest of
us and to take up the activism we want them to
do is pretty naive. That's really what this new
round of outing amounts to: if you don't see
things our way, we'll hunt you down, hound you,
and tell everyone that you're gay. (But, oh yeah,
being gay is good.)
It's no coincidence that Aravosis is the activist
who gave us t\vo other similarly rigid campaigns:
StopDrLaura.com, an attempt to prevent the radio
doctor's TV show from airing because she might
use it to spout her antigay views; and
DearMary.corn, an outpouring of messages to
Mary Cheney trying to coerce her to use her sixfigure
job in the Bush-Cheney campaign to wield
influence with her powerful pop and his boss on
the issue of marriage equality. (Personally, I'm
skeptical that all those "Dear Mary" postcards
have made her lose sleep - especially if she takes
after her conscience-free Dad. I've read that there's
a new verb corning into popular usage: "to
Cheney" means to go from one cushy job to the
next ilirough personal contacts.)
I'm not suggesting that it's impossible for people
to change their political opinions; Republicans and
Democrats alike alter their political thinking all the
time. In particular, there are ample instances of
gay people who worked for homo-vicious rightwingers
and later decided it was against their
conscience to do so. But I am pretty certain the
process comes about through personal reflection
and political soul-searching, and not bec2use
they're badgered into it.
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Four States Community Directory
-Bars- Nightclubs- -Organizations-
Arkansas, Fayetteville (479)
Ron's Place- 523 W. Poplar- - - - - 479-442-3052
Studio 716- -716 W Sycamore- 479-571-1300
Arkansas, Fort Smith (479)
Burnzee's- -2301 Towson Ave #C- --479-494-7300
J(inkeads- -10041/2 Garrison Aw- - - - -479-783-9988
Club 1022 • -1022 Dodson Aw. - - - -479-782-1845
Missouri, Joplin (417)
Ree's-··· 716 S. Main - - - - - --417-627-9035
Missouri, Kansas City (816)
Bell Star's - - 1321 Grand A,·e- - - -816-421-1288
Missie B's- - - -805 W. 39th St- - - -816-561-0625
Sidestrcet Bar - - - -413 E. 3rd- - 816-531-1775
Sidekicks Saloon - - 3707 Main St- 816- 931-1430
Missouri, Springfield ( 417)
The Edge- -424 Boom·ille A,·e- --417-831-4700
Martha's Vineyard- 219 W Olive- - -417-864-4572
Oz Bar - 504 E. Commercial - - - - - -417-831-9001
Ronisuz Place- - --821 College- - - -417-864-0036
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City (405)
Hi-Lo Club - - 1221 NW SOth- - -405-843-1722
Finish Line -2200 NW 39th Expwy- 405-525-0730
Club Rox- -3535 NW 39th Expwy -405-947-2351
Top:mga Grill & Bar-3535 NW 39th -405-947-2351
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
Bamboo Lounge- 7204 E. Pine• - --918-836-8700
Club Maverick-• 822 S. Sheridan• 918-835-3301
Heads & Tails- - 7944 E. 21st - - - - - - 918-660-7878
Club Majestic- 124 N. Boston - -918-584-9494
New 1\ge Renegades- -1649 S. Maio - -918-585-3405
Play-Mor-Club- - 1737 S. Memorial - -918-838-9792
Silver Star Saloon- -1565 S. Sheridan -918-834-4234
TNT's- 2114 S. Memorial- - -918-660-0856
Tool Box- 1338 E. 3rd- - 918-584-1308
Yellow Brick Road- - 2630 E. 15th - - -918-293-0304
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Joplin (417)
Faces Guesthouse B&B -417-621-9915
Fairfield Inn by Marriott- - - - -417-624-7800
Missouri, Ava
Catus Canyon Campground 417-683-919')
Missouri, Lampe
KOKOMO Campground- - - - 417-779-5084
Arkansas, Eureka Springs
MCC Living Spring- - - - - - - - - - - -870-253-9337
Kansas, Pittsburg (620)
River of Life 1709 N Walnut - - - - - - 11AM
PSU-QS/\ .... 1701 S. Broadway ... 620-231-0938
Missouri, Joplin (417)
MCC Spirit of Christ-2902 E 20th, - - - • -7PM
UCCFF--204 N. Jackson A,·e, - 10:301\i\f
Aids Project Ozarks- 513 Kentucky- - 417-624-5788
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Rainbow Christian Ch-837 W. Madison-417-866-6206
Unitarian Universalist Church - - - - - 417-833-2723
APO- - - - - 1901 E. Bennett, suite D- 417-881-1900
ShowMe MO Pride - - - - - - 417-864-4459
GLO Community Ctr- 518 E. Commerical-869-3978
PFLAG-Springficld- - - - - - - -417-889-1059
Oklahoma, Tulsa (918)
MCC United- -1623 N. Maplewood- -918-838-1715
-Business ServicesKansas,
Pittsburg
Mystic Creations- - - - - - - - - (620)231-6790
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Penny Smart,Hair Salon -509 Maio- 417-623-3500
Massage By Rachael- - - - - - - - - - - - 417-438-3664
Body Swim Massage Therapy- - - - 417-825-5800
Charles Burt Realtors-Vicki Bronson-417-434-0077
RE/MAX - - -Cathe Letts- - - 417-483-5313
Office Max- -440 Rangeline Rd- - - -417-623-1007
The Lions Den - - - -Austin Letts - - 417-623-876_7
Joan Szymanski- Beauty Consultant- 417-673-1181
Night Things Boutique-719 MainSt- 417-659-9913
Missouri, Springfield (417)
Priscilla's·· - -1918 S. Glenstorn• • 417-881-8444
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
Century21 · -4301 NW 63rd #100 - - 405-840-2106
Hollywood Hotel- 3535 NW 39th Ex-405-947-2351
Priscilla's- 615 E. Memorial 405-755-8600
Oklahoma, Tulsa
Kelly Kirby,CPA-4815 S Han-ard -918-,47-5466
Underguy.com - - -825 E. 3rd - - - -877-7-BOXERS
Priscilla's - - 7925 E. 4ht 918-627-4884
Priscilia's - - - - 5634 \v. Skdly - - - - - 918-446-6336
Priscilla's - - - -11344 E. 11th - - - - -- -918-438-4224
Priscilla's - - - - 2333 E. 71st- - - - - -- -918-499-1661
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Original Format
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magazine
Dublin Core
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Title
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[2004] The Ozark Star Magazine, August 1, 2004; Volume 1, Issue 8
Subject
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Politics, education, and social conversation over LGBTQ+ topics
Description
An account of the resource
The Ozark Star’s first issue began in August of 2004. Before this Issue was Ozarks Pride (2004) then follows The Star (2005) and The Metro Star (2008)
This magazine discusses topics of AIDs, education, politics, local and national civil rights of the LGBT community, and advice for relationships and places to visit.
This collection is PDF searchable. Physical copies are also available to be seen at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center with permission.
Creator
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The Ozarks Star
Publisher
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The Ozarks Star
Date
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August 1, 2004
Contributor
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C.D. Ward
T.J. Kelly
Greg Steele
Randy Vineyard
Steve T. Urie
Donald Pile
Ray Williams
Format
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Image
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PDF
Language
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English
Type
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magazine
Coverage
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Southwest Missouri
Western Arkansas
Eastern Oklahoma
Southeast Kansas
The United States of America (50 states)
Source
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https://history.okeq.org/collections/show/19
Relation
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The Ozarks Pride Magazine, July 1, 2004; Volume 1, Issue 7
https://history.okeq.org/items/show/137
The Ozarks Star, September 1, 2004; Volume 1, Issue 9
https://history.okeq.org/items/show/177
Identifier
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https://history.okeq.org/items/show/141
American Evita
Hillary Clinton
HIV testing
Hollywood
Lesbian Notions
Marriage protection act
Q Television Network
Qscopes
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religion
rodeo
Rough Riders
T-Town Tidbits
The Star Scene
travel
vacation