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December 5, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
December 6, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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EDITORIAL COMMENTS OF THE NEW VOICE STAFF
HOW CAN WE SPEAK OUT FOR
COLORADO GAVS AND LESBIANS?
WHAT'S HAPPENING Wim
DC'93
By Sharon Van Butsel
Are you feeling frustrated, angry, and perhaps
a little bit scared by tbe result of Initiative 2 in
Colondo7 I know I am. It seems incredible tbat
sucb a proposal could bave passed, closing lbe
clo..tdooron gay and lesbian rights In Colorado.
Tennis great Martina Navratilova, who
maintains a mountain home in Colorado, was
quoted in the Omaha World Herald as saying that
gay and lesbian organizers bad been too nice in
dealing witb the bate campaign mounled by lbe
Rebgious FuodamenWiru. Sbe uid that they
needed lo be more aggressive in gettin& out lbe
vote needed to repeal tbi.s measure.
A later article described the death of Marty
Booker, a 26 year old Colorado Springs Person
Wilb AIDS, who committed suicide leaving
behind a note that stated "I refuse lo live in astate
wbere a few people can, at will, malce my life a
livingbeD. TbanbtoCFV(ColoradoForFamily
Values] beD was delivered 1omyveryfrontdoor!
l suppose I'm weak but it took a lot of courage to
get out before I would have to live through lbe
'Auschwitz' CFVbas in mind for people like me!
I love }'QU aD. I'm sorry my crime in life was
LO~beit lo the wne gender."
Colorado Springs lberapist. Alan Cook,
responded to lbe suicide by saying. "This kind of
a law touches gay men and lesbians in tbe part of
their lives Ibey struggle wilb the most-the
acceptance of their environment and the people
around them." But be went on to say that many
or bu clients are showing a new determination
and a number have not chosen to come out to
family, frieods and employers and to upn,ss
their concerns about bow Ibis law will impact
them.
It u my personal hope that we can reach out
to our Colorado neighbors with the same
determination. Since wc do not live in Colorado,
we could not vote on Proposition 2 or on furure
usues, but we do bavo ways lo make our voices
Dear N...., Voic• ofNtbraska,
I would like to end some community
For one !bing, }'QU can let Governor Roemer discussion on the validity of our March oa
of Colorado tnow thlll u a gay or lesbian citi.un Washington fundrairioi, Enclosed ls a copy of
you wiU not be spending your dollars in a slate our current financial statement It shows all
that forbidsequalrightstoallpeople. You can let expenses and income by category and amount
I hope this will not only answer lbequestions
the Colorado Department of Tourism know that
your vacation lbu year, yoursltiing trip, your trip of those who were asking "WeU, wberedoes thi!
to the mountains will not be to the Colorado money go?'' bul also encourage others to donate
Rockies. Colorado's economy is heavily more u we are still about$ t 500 ,by of where we
dependent upon lbe tourat trade and gays and need to be by March 1,1993.
Our national office ll trying desperately IO
lesbians make up a signiricant part or that tourist
trade. Let gaynesbian doUan speak louder than raise funds, u tbe lOtalbill rortbeMarcbwillrun
gay and lesbian voices did.
approximotely 3/4 of a million dollars. ltcertainly
does cost a lol to change history.
CaD: Oov. Roemer 1-303-866-2471
Thank you for thu opportunity to address
Call: Dept. ofTourism 1-800-433-26S6
Not aD actiruts feel !bat boycotting Colorado your readen on tbll lssue and thanks always for
ll the best choice. StiU another article in The yourcontinuedsupportoftbeMarcbeverymonth
World Herald (it's becoming a primary soun:e with your snciously donaled ad •l*C·
H an}'Qne bas any questions, please (eel free
for gay related news) reported lbat lbJit about
1200delegates lo a gay rights conference (Creating to call me at 4St-7987.
Sincerely,
Change •ponsored by tho National Oay Lesbian
Amy Marie Meelc
Taste l'orce) were not able to reach consensus on
whether or not to boycott Colorado. Some
Direcior
OC:'93- Nebrasb
delesates wereconcemed that the boycou would
burl pro-gay and lesbian supporters in business
and communities that opposed Proposition 2. I
don'tlcnowtheanswer. You'U have to figure out
MARCH ON WASHINGTON
for yourself how to speak out against the prejudice
and homophobia that spawned Proposiuon 2. All
'93
I know is that maybe it's time !bat Nebraslcans
became more determined. more open and more
NEBRASKA CONTINGENCY
assertive. Our future lives may depend on it.
People with more political knowledge than I INCOME
say that measures similar to Proposition 2 will be
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PAGE 1
�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
C.F.E.P.
AN OPEN LETTER TO
THE COMMUNITY
Cili:.<nsforEqual Protection wishes to thank
everyone who participated in the OclObcr 11
National Coming Out Day event at Elmwood
Parle. Thanks IO each person who attended and IO
all or the organizations represented. the event
was a smashing success.
Although there bave been other events
scheduled to celebrate National Coming Out Day
in Omaha, this wu the first sucb effort for
C.F.E.P. Meanwhile, we are continuing to move
forward with plans to re-introduce legislation in
Nebraska to protect gays. lesbians, and bisexuals
against discrimination in housing. employment
aod accommodations, as w,,11 u bate-crimes
ordnances and/or statutes.
Citizens for Equal Protection is determined
to accomplish these goals to continue working
toward the inclusion or sexual orientation u a
protected class whenever new lecisbtion is
introduc<,d. The recent National Coming Out
Day event was one way for us to thank the
community for itsongoing support in our fight ror
"equal rights."
For the struggle,
The Exec. Steering Com.
and members or CFEP
TRANSSEXUALS PRESENT AT MICHIGAN FESTIVAL
Dear New Voiu:
Wally was correct in ber assessment or the
Seventeenth Annual Michigan Womyn's Music
Festival as a truly wonderful experience
(NtwVoice of Nebraska, October 1992), even
though not all of her reasons for saying so are
accurate, in particular her contention that there
were no transsexuals present II the festival.
Unlilce last year, there were no transsexuals
expelled from the festival, but not because there
were none in attendance. [ am a thirteen years
post-0pentive transsexual lesbian who attended
the festival for fourdays entiRly without incident.
all the whileprepared for the possibility I could be
expelled from tbe restival if my trMssexuality
became known to festival producers or staff. No
time during my stay at the festival did anyone
react to me u if I were any different from any of
the other 7500 women, not even in the showers.
I anended the festival specilically to challenge
its "woman-born womyn only" policy by
demonstrating that ii not enforceable. and there
is, in fact, no rational justification for the policy.
I was part or a team of four individuals. or which
lam the only actual transsexual, who attended the
festival with the specific intention or roising
awareness about and drawing attention to the
issue of transsexual exclusion. During our stay
we conducted worts bops on the issue. gave away
free buttons and literature, conducted asurvey or
festival participanu' attitudes toward the
exclusionary policy and asked women who were
opposed to h to sign a petition to the festival
producers asking that it be changed.
We talked to tbouSJ1nds of women about the
festival'sexclusionarypolicy. Theoverwhelming
majority were resolutely opposed to ii. Of over
600 responses to our survey, 73% expressed that
post-operative MTF transsexuals should be
allowed to auend the festival, 23% that they
should no~ aod 4% were undecided. That is a
better thM 3-1 margin in favor or allowing postoperative MTP transsexuols to auend the festival,
and a landslide approval rating by any measure.
Many women were "shocked''. "appalled"' or
"outraged" at theexistencc or the policy it.self and
the way it had been enforced last year. Many
knew women who did not attend the festival, or
bad themselves considered not attending because
of the policy. Some bad transsexual friends who
they wished could have been there.
After being in the closet about being
transsexual for thtee days. I came out 11 two
different wortsbopson my final day at the festival.
Of approximately forty women who attended the
two workshops, only two expressed any
discomfort ot my presence, and one loter stated
she recognized her discomfort as a kind of
prejudice sbe wished to oveRlOme. AD the other
women at those two worluhops expressed that
they were glad I had attended the festival despite
its exclusionary policy and they appreclnted the
consciousness raising around the issue. Some
women staled they hope an even greater number
of transsexuals attend the restival next yur.
Transsexual lesbians will undoubtedly
continue to defy the festival's exclusionary policy,
and will continue to bold festival producers
accountable for the faimeuof theirpolicy. Some
will undoubtedly be expelled, but that will only
draw more attention to the issue. We intend to
follow the admonition that Ali.x Dobkin made in
one or ber workshops at the festival this year:
"It's the responsibility or each of us to make a
place for ourselves in the community. We bave
to show up and 11y, •rm here. Deal with me.'
You declare yourself a port, and you are a part,
and tbeonly way to do that is keep coming back."
We intend to do exactly that.
Wally also em in her charactuiution or
Nancy Burtbolder's expulsion from the festival
last year. In her article, Wally st:ited wt Nancy,
aner talking to tbe festival producers, agreed her
presence at the festival was inappropriate.
Although I never met Nancy Burkholder
personally, I have spoken to her by telephone on
several occasion, and correspond with her We
have several common friends, and I hl\-e read
everything she has written about the incident that
appeared in the media. Noncy most usuredly
never agreed the festival is not the place for her,
u Wally asserts, nor was Nancy given a plane
ticket home following her upulsion. Nancy in
no woy supports the festival'sexclusionarypolicy,
and has continued to speak out againsliL Lllcewise,
Nancy was very supportive of the work done to
..ise consciousness regarding this issue this )ear.
Wally admits that she spoke to no one who
was dissatisfied with the festival this year,
demonstrating unequivocally that the presence or
transsexuals in no way detracts from the festival.
Sincerely,
O.vu,a Anne Gabriel
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• O..r25Years
Experience
• Locally OWned
and Opon1ted
DECEMBER 1992
�NEVER
ENOUGH
MELISSA
ETHERIDGE
Melissa Etheridge's album. N-.u Enough
goes further in emotional exploratio ns thlln
Melissa Etheridge (1988) and Bravt an.d Crazy
(1989) which earned her Grammy nominations
(best female vocalist) and Canadian Juno Award
as Besl International Entertainer of Tue Year.
Etheridge says "I wanted to come up with an
album with my heart, soul, and more in iL"
ll's the same astounding voice that induced
Island Records founder Chris Blackwell to sign
Etheridge on tbe spot wben be firs t beard ber.
Experience and confidence have made her better.
After three years touring, she took a year to look
at the world and at herself. The songs go beyond
heartache, renecting a mix oflight and dark. hope
and despair, never giving in or giving up.
Many songs are rooted in lbe unccrt.afaties
that face our world between now and 2001.
Though she sings, "Wake me up when we bit
2001," Etheridge won't sleep through. The song
is frisky, the l yrics feanul. She lcnows the style
may sbock long-time fans, and the wideremotional
palette may take some getting used to. It's a risk
sbe feels is necessary.
"U 2001 reaches people, that's great. I want
to move up, move on. I need a challenge. When
you don't have new goals you stop growing. I
want to keep growing and that's possible only
through change."
Mellssa Eth eridge will be l?"rforming at 8
p.m. on December 12 in the Music Hall. Tickets
are available at Pickles, Homers. Younkers. and
the Box Office or charged by phone by calling
402-422- 1212.
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�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
PAIN OF COMING OUT
Dear Miss V anButsel:
Hi, lbcrc! I hope everything is going well anyone. not even on tbe tbe people wbo
ba:t in Omaha. I am writing IO you from the land coodemned us. We both moved back to home
of short summers and long winters. It seems that environmentswesbouldn'tbave bad toretum to.
God bu blessed us with a few last warm and The only thing that kept me going was the thought
that l could help others by makin& them aware of
sunny days before the snow hits.
I bad recogniud your name from lbe MCC what socs on. and lcl lbose who share the same
buUctin. With your church activities, as well as experiences know lbat they are not alone.
"1,Yfriend and I bad both attended coUegc at
your involvement with The New Voice, I am sure
you arc a very busy person, so I wiU do my best one tune, and she also bad financial difficulties
and couldn't return yel The only thing we are
IO k«p this as sbon as possible.
I bad lived in Omaha since January and was guilty of being are rwo young people wortmg
attending college there. I bad been in school this bard to make better lives for ourself, slrUg&ling to
fall. but the inner conflict of my sexuality began go to school and make a livins. Nobody deserves
IO be treated the way we were treated. I cou Id on
IO surface, my grades suffered, and eventually I
and on but J'U stop here.
dropped out.
Thank you for talcing time IO read my letter
I thank God for MCC. Reverend Howard is
a wonderful man. Hebelpcdme inmyslrllgglelO and aniclc. I apologize for the fact that the article
find my ll\le identity. Eventually, I worked up is not type written, as I do not bave access to a
enough courageioaaeodcburcb It fell wonderful typewriter. I could not bave someone I know up
her proofread it without being shunned for its
IO be somewhere wbcn, I could be myself and be
safe for awhile. After I attended for the second contenl so I hope it is 0. K.
lbisis very bard for me to write about because
time, I SOI sc:ucd ba:t into the closet aller
someone Slatted calling me names as I walked to I am not used to sharing my uperie-s with
others. especially painful ones as this was. but I
my car.
One week later I bad to move out from where felt this is too imporlant to keep inside. If your
I as living because! couldo'lpaymyrenl While decide to print the article, I would like to protect
I was in college, I bad t.o cut my wort hours and my friend's identity. If I used my real name,
people might tnow wbo she is by association I
wasn't mating enoush money.
I went to a bomeleu sheller because I bad no do not want anyone to get bun. The name I would
place else t.ogo. Wbenlwasthere, lmet a woman like to use is Deborah Ayres.
Again thank you for your time. I wish
and we became friends. The article enclosed
states what happened. (See Futwes, Kicked Out continued prosperity for you, MCC, and TM
N~w Voke.
of Homeless Shelter.)
Yours INiy
The pain I went through, I would not wish on
Deb
AMETHYST THANKS COMMUNITY
Dear Friends:
As a group. Amethyst would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for all of your
love and suppon.
~~ l~tseven years bas provided each woman a chance to irow and learn about them.selves, not
only individ~ally, but u a group. We've met many wonderful people across the country and here in
~ur. ~mmun,ty. We ,have fuir~led our coals as a group and it's tune IO move on to seek our own
indmd~al paths. We ve bad so much fun and have incredible memories- we're glad we've shared
those with you.
Be°'!use of the faith )'OU,'ve show in us. we were given the cbance t.o crow and give back to the
community through our music. Thank )'OU.
Amethyst
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Omaha
Enclosed you will find a letter I received in
response to my criticizing American Home
Pnxlucts about their advenisingpolicy. I did this
aller I read about their pulling ads due t.o say/
lesbian characters in prime time 1V in your
publication and Genre magazine. I bave been
writing to corporations and television companjes
for the last couple years whenever I bear about
anti,gay activities within the organization.
This is lbe fll'St time that I have ever gotten
any response from these companiu. I felt this
could be benef"tcial for your readers t.o - that a
letter can tmke a differeoce. So the next time
there is anti-gay activity your other readers wUJ
write I? thesccom_Paniu also. By writing lettcn
or calling 1V SUIJOns we can made a difference
in policies and attitudes in the slrlisbtcommun,ty.
Thanks for your great publication and your
continuing coverage of gaynesbian stories.
Sincerely.
JoelG.
AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS
RESPONDS
DearMr.G. :
We have received your letter of October 6
Im with your references to our advertisini
policy that may have come from an article by
Stephen H. Millerwbicb appeared in the October/
November is of Genre magazine. The same issue
carried an article on "Gay Money"byBob Nelson
which quoted the Overlooked Opinions, Inc. data
included in your letter. Wehavetakeo note of the
Nelson anicle. We would also like IO provide you
with information regardins the Miller article and
our 1V procram sponsorsbip.
We recently met with Ms Ellen Carion,
Executive Director, and Mr. Donald Su&1s,
Director of Public Affairs. of GLAAD, todiscuss
oflV advenising policy. They now understand
and are ple.ased with thll policy. They agree thal
the following statemenl wbicb we provided to
them, is an accurate statement of our policy:
Our advertising policy does not
preclude our advertisins on
programs which include gay or
lesbian characters. We have
advertised and will continue IO
advertise:. in conformity with our
ad spending bud&el on1Vprolf&IIIS
that have gay or lesbian characters.
However, we try not to place our
ads on programs tbtl for example,
show excessive use of violence or
visual displays of sex, portray
medical professionals in a nesative
ligbl, contain extreme drug abuse or
alcoholism themes or that deal
confrontlltionaUy with socially or
poli tically coniroversial issues.
Sometimes programs with say or
lesbian characters in them may fall
into one or more of these catc gories.
just as programs with heterosexual
orwbiteorminori1ycblll'8C1enmay
rau into them.
TREMORS
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Dear Nnv Voice o/NtbrwJ:a.
346-6001
THE NEW VOICE
We hope this information clanfies the
maner for you.
Sincerely,
Carol G. Emerlinc
Co-rate Secret.arv
DECEMBER 1992
�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
BEWARE OF WOLVES IN
SHEEP'S CLOTHING
Dear Editor:
ReccnUy, a lot of media coverage bas been
given to ..mainstream" companies who are now
turning to gay publications to marl<et the gay
community. At fU'St I thought this was absolutely
terrific. They are recognizing us for our
importance as a viable group. My second thought
though was are they just reoognizing us for our
money? Many large corporations are scrambling
to stay afloat during severe econonuc times and
are branching out to market any group with
spending power. The national gay community is
a logical direction. But remember the age old
adage-Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing.
Do these companies actually support our
lifestyle and should we get excited that they are
turning to gay oriented media to attract us? Several
considerations come to mind. Do these
"mainstream" a>mpanies recognize domestic
partnerships and do they extend benefits to the
partners of homosexual employees? Do these
·•mainstream'' companies support, financially or
otherwise, legislation that would prohibit
discrimination based upon sexual orientation?
It's one thing to market the gay community
but it's another to actually support it I'm certainly
NOT suggesting that gay media refuse advertising
for this reason. Tbe fact does remain that by
placing ads in gay oriented publications,
"mainstream" companies have taken a huge step
forward. Wbat I am saying is that we, the gay
community, should be cautious of who is vying
for our dollm. When economic conditions
improve, will the ''mainstream" oompanies remain
with the gay oommunity?
Sincerely
Randall R. Heinitz
1-800-4-GAY-SPOTS
Tbe National Gay Referral Nerworlt
THANKS, NVN
Dear Sir or Madam,
Would you please print this ad for November
and Deccmberissueof11ieNew Voice. Enclosed
is S8.00 for both months.
Thank you.
And also you are doing sucb a super job with
The N,w Voice. I enjoy reading the magazine
every month. Thanks for the super work.
"Special"
WANT RCMC TO PERFORM?
NOTIFY BY FEB. 1
Dear Community Organization:
River City Mixed Chorus members are well
into our Ninth Concert Year, and we are already
thinking about what we'll be doing forourTeotb
Season next year. (Can you believeit7 !remember
visiting another organization's meeting in 1984
as we were just getting started and being asked
"What's your group's name again and what do
you do?")
This letter is not aslr;ing for money! We are
aslr;ing our community organizations to consider
early any plans to invite RCMC to sing for you
during 1993-94.
We have lots of hopes of our own next year.
We're planning our Tenth Annual Winter and
Pride Concerts. We maybe attending (and inviting
you to) a regional gay/lesbian choral festival.
We've already beard rumors of some local events
where we'll be invited, and there are some annual
events where it's almost a 0 tradition'' (or us to
sing.
Our members- like your members- are
volunteers. Our director and accompanist are
professionals who baveotherfull-time jobs. We'd
Jove to sing ateveryevent foreveryorganizations,
but, frankly. we cannot.
RCMC bas always taken each invitation to
sing on acase ,by-case basis, and we willoontinue
to do so. But the popularity of RCMC and the
expectations for our Tenth Season demand
advance planning. Towards that end. we welcome
your invitation for RCMC to sing during our
1993 -1994 season. upto a request cut-off date of
February l, 1993. This r equeSI is fo r all
organizations. wbetherwe've sung for you before
or not.
Uyouhave questions or if you want us to sing
for your even~ please contact me at 551-0510,
our president Roger Bennett at 453-8884, or
write us at P.O. Box 3267, Omaha, NE 68103.
RCMC is proud to be part of Omaha's and
Nebraska's gay community, and looks forward to
singing for our community for many years to
come.
Sincerely
Gary
Performonce Committee Chair, 1992-93
River City Mixed Chorus
Policy Statement of Perlormaoce Spaces
Adopted by Board of Directors oo Sept. 13, 1992
l. Tbe River City Mixed Chorus bas a staled
mission of ..musical excellence in pedormanoe".
Towards that end. the Chorus will agree to perform
in space- meeting
s
the following minimal
standards:
(a} Ample space for the entire singing mem•
bersbip to oomfortably and appropria~ly
stand.
(b) A piano, space to set a rented piano, and/
or electrical outlets for a keyboard.
(c) Adequate lighting for membership to see
their music and to be seen by their audience.
(d) A smoke-free environment (see #2 below)
(e) Acoustically correct environment as approved by Artistic Staff.
2. As a vocal performance organization, it is
essential lhat we sing in an en vironmeotconduc-ive
to proper vocal ~cbnigue. Breath control use of
vocal chords, and other variables depeod on this
environment. Second-hand smoke does not
contribute to good singing. RCMC rcoognizes
that some community organizations bold events
in a smoking environment, and we ask that these
organizations reoognize that we prefer to sing in
a smoke-free environment Uan adequate smokefreecondition cannot be achieved, RCMCregrcts
that i will not be able to perform in a given space.
3. In regards to accepting or n:jecting a given
performance space, the opinions of the Music
Director and the Performance Committee will be
given to tbe Board of Directors, and the decision
by the Board will be final.
1993
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call Richard at 341-1371
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�LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LETIER POLICY
The New Voice will publish only those
letters to the editor which Include full
name and either addreaa or phone number
so we can verify authenticity. A pen name
may be used in print but since situations
have arisen In which writers have used
fictitious name• or Initials and or written
using someone else's name, we will
consider Jour letters only If they are
signed an If we are able to contact you to
verify that you did write the letter and that
the contents are what you Intended.
YOU DID IT AGAIN!
Dear Ntw Voice of Nebra.ska,
Once again your publication bas instilled
pride in me. The November issue was put together
wonderfully. I sincerely hope everyone gets as
much as I do oul of this magazine. When I read
the articles, I feel inspired to jusl go out and help
the gay community. I know that when I gel
n:leased in 1994, I am going to pul all the effort
possible into the gay movement. I like the title of
your publication, but after I read it, I feel as if il
should be called "Pride" because I feel so proud
to be associated with people who publish so much
truth in one issue.
Wes Zie !er #42258
WELCOME, MR. PRESIDENT
(WE HOPE)
Congratulations!!!
I guess it's bard to express what I feel. How
does one talk to the leader of a nation? According
to the constitution, the government worlcs for me.
Therefore, is the president my employee, my
subordinate?
Tell us bow you feel. Mr. President. Does the
responsibility overwhelm you? Are you really
prepared for whal musl be done? Are you willing
to stand up and do wbal is right, what we've all
wailed years IO enjoy?
What's il like, Mr. President? Do you worry
that the check you wrote lo the grocery store the
other day will gel IO the bank before next payday? Or, do you have IO wail until after you've
paid the renl and utilities before you know what
groceries you can afford this time?
Tell us, Mr. President, when was the last time
you had IO lead a double life so you could keep
yourjob? When was lhelasttime, you hoped and
prayed lhal someone didn'l yell oul, "faggot'' or
"dyke" around your f arnily or co-workers? This
is reality, Mr. President. Please don't tum away.
Tell me the truth, Mr. President. When will
lhings gel beller? You have the power to help.
We've put our trust, if not our lives, in your
bands. The question is, Mr. President, will you
welcome us?
RUSS
.'f'M Source
TOWARD HOME
Rhiannon, fe atured soloist of Bobby
McFerrin's innovative and acclaimed acapella
group "Voicestra" presents her renowned vocal
talents on a solo recording titled Toward HomL.
Toward Home highlights songs taken from
Rhiannon's one woman show of the same name,
in which she explores the tbemof"bome" through
a unique performance style tbalblends lhe formal
arts of the singer, lhe storyteller, tbe actress and
the healer with lhe unexpected magic of
improvisation. The recording continues with the
same approach and offers up a rich diversity of
musical styles including jazz. folk, scat singing.
improvisation. ballads and much of the vocal
magic that Rhiannon bas made her trademarlc
during her musical lifetime. Through il all,
Rhiannon paints a uniquelypersonal yet universal
slOry of her journey towards "Home".
"Voicestra" of which Rhiannon is a founding
member, bas appeared on the PBS series "Boslon
Pops" and is currently recording an album wilh
Mr. Mcferrin. She also founded and performed
with lhesuccessful women'sjazzquintet, "Alive"
which loured internationally and released lhree
record albums during lheir ten years IOgether.
Rhiannon is currently touring with ber one
woman show Towards Home lhrougboul the
U.S., Canada, and Europe, as well as continuing
her performances with ''Voicestra." She also
offers private classes and workshops in vocal
techniques, improvisation and the creative process
and has created two self-leaching tapes, Finding
Your Voice and Loosen Up and Improvise.
All of Rhiannon's recordings are available
lhrougb Ladyslipper Music, PO Box 3124-R,
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KICKED OUT OF HOMELESS SHELTER
Three weeks ago, a friend and I were Jticked
out of a homeless shelter. I thought to myself,
"How could someone do this to us, and bow could
this organization allow this to happen?''Then I
realized that to single out one person or one place
would only nam,w the spectrum of prejudice, for
this type of behavior and judgment by others ls
oceurnng all over tbc place in our society. I am
sure many of us understand it all too well.
I am trying to grasp the rationale of someone
who wo uld see fit to throw two young women out
into the slreet. On second thought, I do not want
to be able to understand that kind of thinking. If
two heterosexual women bad been kicked out, I
suspect a majority of citizens would have been in
an uproar, especially with all of lhe violence
which bas been occurring against women lately
in and around tbc Omaha area. Now, simply
because we are not sexually attracted to men, the
situation suddenly becomes different somehow.
Does the fact that we're lesbians make the slrecls
any less dark at night, any less cold, or any less
dangerous? If anything, it makes it more
dangerous wilh all the gay bashing going on.
When people think of gay bashing, Ibey may
think orphysical violence, such as getting attacked
on the Slreet. Indeed, Ibis does occur. However,
there is another type of gay bashing that is
occurring. It is the type where a gay person is
denied a job or a place to live. Picture lhi.s
scenario: A woman and a man are looking at an
apartment. After they leave, the person in charge
says," I don't want to rent to them, they're a
couple of heterosexuals!" Take into consideration
the many other rigbls which are denied us that
never come into play for heterosexuals. One
being tbc right lo be able to walk down the slreel
without being verbally abused. If a heterosexual
is walling down the street, chances are people
will not look at them and yell, "heterosexual!!!",
followed by a few colorful expletives.
One thing I know is that my tax dollars , my
friend's tax dollars. and the tax dollars of many
gay and lesbian people help to pay for the funding
of that organization. Yet somehow we are not
entitled lo use the facility if we are in need. This
got me to thinking: maybe we, as gays and lesbians,
could use this to our advantage. On next year's
tax forms, maybe the government will set aside a
section where we can specify if we are gay or
lesbian. If we are. thenperbapswecanaccumulate
several tax breaks by not having deductions for
organizations we are not entitled to use, or for
housing which we are not allowed to live in. My
guess is that this would leave many of us a lot
more money in our pocl:els come paycheck time.
Three weeks ago I was ready to bow my bead
and bide from society. I asked myself, how could
I change in order to accommodate society? But a
very brave and wise person awakened in me a
courage and voice I was not aware I bad. Now I
know it is time that society changes in order to
accommodate me, as well as all my sisters and
brothers out there.
Metropolitan Co mmunity
Church of Omaha
HOMOSEXUALITY
by Wes Ziegler
The Manifestation and Holding of Sexual
Desires Toward a Member of One's Own Sex.
Erotic Activity with a Member of One's Own
Sex. Tbi.s is the definition from the dictionary but
it does not define the personality or the depth of
the individual. The beauty is not portrayed in this
word. The love and emotion is deeper than any
picture this word can conjure up. Homosexuality
is more than a sexual act. I wish there was a word
that meant the same without being harsh in its
meaning. Individuals with feelings involved in
homosexuality. Let me venture deeper.
Homosexual: relating to, orexhibiting sexual
desires toward a member ofone' s own sex. One
who is inclined or practices homosexuality. This
definition is even more barren of feeling. It does
not even give hint to the individualism of the
individuals-a person with emotions. It says
one1 s own sex in the de(mition but does not
mention anything of the sexual roles of the
people involved. So much i.s left out. The
intimacy is absent in this formality. I hurt for the
people excluded in this vast subheading. There is
no tenderness in the stereotypes, "fags" and
"dykes." These are verycruelslang terms for my
brothers and sisters, but it cannot equal the cruelty
in the stare or ignorance. But one day we' ll
overcome this prejudice and maybe lool:at you as
the trampled on minority. And until then you may
call me fag, punk, or whatever you wish, but do
not tum your back on this beautiful homosexual!!!
BJ's LTD.
A Hair Salon
Celebrating Lif in Christ
e
819 South 22nd Street
Omaha,NE
''For I know the plans I bave for
you,• declares tbe Most Sovereign God, "J)lans to prosper
you and not barm you, plans to
give you a hope and a ji11ure. •
Services
Every Sunday
10:20 am
2nd & 4th Sundays
7 pm
Rev. Matthew L. Howard, Pastor
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 31 73
Omaha, NE 68103
Phone: (402) 345-2563
DECEMBER 1992
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REAL LIFE HOSPITALIZATION ADVENTURES OF TWO
LESBIANS PART II: SURGERY
by Carla
I can without hesitation tell you that surgery
was a breez.e, bullet's backtrack just a little and
fill in a few of the pre-surgery and post-surgery
details.
Knowing that I would be nervous the night
before surgery, I bad allowed myself to be
scheduled into a meeting until about 8:00 p.m.
Then it was off to have a nice dinner-well the
meeting lasted late, so web it the Leavenworth. It
was nice enough. Then we beaded for The MAX
fora coupledrinlcs-<lietcoke, ofcourse. We pul
a few dollars in the Pickle machines, but that
Tuesday just wasn't our lucky night. After a
couple hours of visiting with the staff and patrons
ofTheMAX, weheadedforbom-afteralllbad
to report in at the hospital at 6:30 a.m., and we
didn't want to be late.
WednesdaymorninglgotupandfixedSbaron
some breakfast-I knew she was in for a long
day. I debated briefly with myself whether or not
to we,a r underwear (since they were going to
make me cbaoge immediately anyway) and I put
my bag of things to do after surgery into the car.
Then we beaded for Bergen Mercy.
Sbaron let me off at the front door while sbe
parked (I'm sure gonna bate giving up that part of
our adjustments), and I checked in at the first
desk. They immediately sent me back to another
desk where they bad to take '1ust one more
sample of my blood" (you know. I really do think
there must be a black market for blood-.,very
where I went they just needed to check my blood
and I can't imagine that it bad changed or that any
error could be possible).
Moments later someone came with a
wheelchair to lake me to get ready for surgery.
Sharon meanwhile bad caught up with me and
followed me down to the surgery prep area.
Again we were separated while I disrobed and put
on my gown. Then they brought me into a room
where there were bunches ofother people awaiting
surgery. It seemed to take foreverfor them to ask
me the questions and do the things they needed to
do before theywouldletSbaronjoinme. I finally
asked when she could come in; I was getting
pretty scared and everybody else seemed to gel
their companions a whole lot faster.
It was sure good to see her for those few
minutes before they wheeled me into the surgery
room. I got to the surgery room, my doctor
introduced me to someone and they gave me an
injection. I remember looking quickly around the
room. ltsuredidn'!looklike wbatyouseeon lV.
It seemed to me like a room of small tables and
cabinets. Everything seemed clean, but there
seemed to be an awful lot of stuff lying around! suppose those were the tools they'd be using.
About then I was out of it. The next thing I
remember is someone saying, "Your surgery is
over. and everything went fine." As I said before
"SURGERY WAS A BREEZE!" And it only
took 6 1n hours! Now Sharon can tell you those
6 1/2 hours were a whole lot different for her
sitting/pacing in the surgery waiting room.
I don't know where 1 was then, but at some
point I remember having some difficulty
breathing-.,verything got kind of black and
then staticie. I remember bearing people talk
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around me and cramming something into my
mouth and then I could breath again. I heard them
say I was in the Recovery Room and I opened my
eyes and looked around as much as I could with
that thing crammed inmy mouth. Above my bead
and behind me I spied a clock and it said threeforty-something. I wondered what bad taken so
Jong ( I knew my doctor only bad the surgery
room reserved until I :30 and I'd been there a
couple hours longer.) Then I thought about
Sbaro1>--I wondered if she was okay. I wondered
bow soon I'd getto seeber. lsuremissedherthen.
It would have been real nice to have her there
then.
Then since everyone seemed to be ignoring
me I closed my eyes and sort of vegetated. Later
I beard people discussing me and questioning
why I was still in recovery-after all I'd been
there a lot longer than normal. I wondered the
same thing. Why weren't they getting me to my
room and to Sharon? The clock said 4:20. Thal
thing was still in my mouth. A shift change
occurred in the recovery room and the next shift
was asking the same questions. The phone rang,
and I could tell from the side of the conversation
I beard that Sharon must have been making some
inquiries. Of colll'Se, no one talked to me. The
clock said five something.
As the time wore on it became clear thatl was
there because of some political posturing within
the hospital staff. Finally I beard someone say
"She's been 1 1n hours longer than we normally
keep people after they stabilize. I'm gonna call
and see if we can't send her upstairs." By now I
was cheering inside because it was after 6 and I
was really worried that Sharon would be worried
about me. By now my major ailment was that I
was real tired of people talking around me and no
one talking tome. And I was felt like I was a pawn
that someone was using to show that they were
the boss in the recovery room. The brave person
who finally dared call about sending me upstairs
was met with lots of warning from everyone else
in the room. so she waited another 15 to 20
minutes, but then she called and ballelujah~bey
got the go sign to ship me upstairs to my room.
I vaguely remember the ride and the transfer
to my bed. I don't remember if Sharon was there
waiting, but I know she was there. I think we
played 20 questions after that. I wanted to know
if she was okay. I bad been so worried. I wanted
to know what bad happened that I bad been in
surgery so long and in the recovery room so Jong.
She filled in the details as best she could. I
rememberbegging her not to leave that night. and
then moments later telling her it was okay for her
to go. I remember checking to see if she'd be back
the next day before she went to a meeting she
needed to attend for work.
Exactly what they did in surgery; well, in my
terms. they made two incisions: one six inches
long right down my spine to my butt and the other
about four inches long over on my right check.
Then they drilled some holes, put in four screws
and a plate, used another screw to pull the piece
of the spine that was causing all the problems
back into place, removed some pieces that were
in the way, scraped bone from both hips and put
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it over near the screwed pieces to create a fusion,
slapped the fat and muscles back into place and
sewed me up. Seems to me that 80-85 minutes
should have been plentyoftim~en again I'm
the one who ALWAYSslicedmywormio two in
Biology and then said, "What next, Teach?''
Guess that's why I never became a doctor! Now
thejourney to recovery begins. Watch for PART
3: Hospitalization and Recovery (Stage I) soon!
EdiJor's 'Notes:
Everything Carla bas described is pretty
accurate. What she didn't describe was the fear
before surgery, the worry about money, the process
of getting a durable power ofattorney form signed
and notarized-but those aren't essential to the
story. She didn't really need to wony about me
in the waiting room-I was well taken care or.
Our Pastor, Matthew Howard from MCC-Omala,
stayed with me in the surgery waiting room for
the first couple bouts and left when Judy Treinen
(a friend who is asocial worker for a home health
agency) brought her briefcase full of paper work
andsatwitbmeforacouplehours. Then Matthew
came back for another hour or so and then passed
me back to Judy for the next couple hours. I sort
of felt lilce a baton in a relay race. Every couple
hours a nurse would come out of the surgery area
and tell me that Carla was doing fine but that they
didn't know how much longer it would be. I
didn't start to get worried until after 2:00. Then,
finally, at 3:00 her doctor came ou~ said that bis
assistants were closing and that she was doing
fine. She'd be in recovery about I 1n to 2 hours.
Jody left then and I spent the next hour or so
calling people and working on my paperwork I'd
brought from the hospital. Then I found out her
room assignment and went upstairs to wait. I did
paperwork and watched the clock. About 5:00
my daughter showed up to lr.eep me company.
Finally, aboutS:30, I asked the nlll'Ses to cbeckon
what the delay was. I was starting to get worried.
They called down and found out that they bad bad
trouble getting her off the ventilator and bad to reintubate her. For those who arc not medically
inclined, that means Carla bad bad trouble
breathing after surgery and they bad to put a tube
down her throat and let tbemacbine breath for her
for a while. (Pretty much as she described il)
My daughter went home to her family about
7:00 after we finally beard Carla was on her way
up to the room. It was still another half an hour
later when Carla finally arrived - looking li.lce
she bad been run over by a steam roller. Since
they'd beenoperalingon berback, she bad lain on
her face for over six hours. Her face was now
twice its normal width and her eyes were swollen
shut. When I firstsawberin the ball.I asked if she
was awake. Carla answered me from the stretcher
"Yes,! am. Comeherewberelcanseeyou." Her
voice sounded lilc.e she'd been breathing helium.
After all, she'd bad a breathing tube stuck down
her throat, pinching her vocal cords for six hours.
The story of her hospital stay and her initial
recovery at home will come next month. But let
me tell you she isdoingjustfine. ln fact she typed
the first ballof the story herself. lying on her back
in bed with the Computer on a tray next to the bed
and the keyboard propped up on her stomach.
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WHY COMING OUT MEANS SOMETHING SPECIAL
By Stan Balderson
sex to that of a female. I couldn't relate sexually
to women at all. I re.lated to females as ifl was a
female. That still can be seen in my body language
and someitmes bow I speak. I felt real frustrated.
With all the other problems I had with my life, I
felt depressed about my sexuality, too. Icouldn't
relate to females as a male like other men did. I
could relate to them as a female in a man's body.
Having a sex change operation doesn't change
the way you feel about yourself. You must deal
with "you" the person. What coming out has
done for me is to unlock both sexes within myself.
I changed myself mentally and the way in
which I see people in my life. Buddhism says that
everyone is.equal. Color or status in life doesn't
matter as long as you are a human being. Your
right to like men or woemcn is up to you as a
person. Buddhism won'tjudge you if you're gay
or lesbian because that is your choice.
Leadership in the S.G.I. movement or Value
Creation Society, our lay Buddhist movement is
notautboritarian but life to life in humble fashion.
You naturally care about people as a result of
Buddhism and the practice of Buddhism. The
leaders in my faith said thatl am responsible to no
onebutmyself. Thatis,mylifeismineandlmust
decide what kind of person I am to be in society.
UI choose to like men sexually that is my choice.
GAY SCOUT
GARTH BROOKS TAKES
You're not treated as a homosexual but as a
"All I know is that no admitted
human being. Buddhism won't discriminate
homosexual may register with the Boy Scouts
BRAVE STAND
against gender orientation because that is each
of America'' PFI.AG-OMAHA NEWST.ETTER:
person's own choice and it would be slander to
BSA National Camping School Instructor
The October 12, 1992 issue of Newsweek
Twelve years I've been included in your say that you have no right to be homosexual.
featured country super star Garth Brooks whose brotherhood. From early childhood I have sworn
I realizedthatlam who I am. Once I did that.
new album The Chase includes a song "We Shall Op my bopor an honor never taken lightly (I I was able to come out because I don't worry
Be Free." 1be song lyrics say "when we are free refusedCatholicConfumation. Mother, furious, about being what I choose to be. U straight people
to love anyone we choose, then we shall be free." refused to believe I believed a different fnune of don't like me being homosexual, that is their
Explaining the song, Garth said, "The way I God). Lying is still for me the ultimate sin. Yet, problem. Ialsousegoodcommonsenseandgood
remember it, traditional family values was for you, I promised I will do my best in spite of the judgement in all dealings with the public.
encouraging children to be !be best they can be. If odds against, to do my duty as your pnoscribed it,
I believe that as aBuddhistlmustrealiu that
your parents are black and white, if your parents to God apd my coupJO'. My god! Ejected from the people who don't like homosexuals still have
are of the same sex, that's still traditional family this circle for who He decided I should love, my a right not to like homosexuals. I believe in
values to me."
respect for individual diffen,ences. When I am
fellow man.
Garth had expected a lot of anger from the
I have kept myself physically strong, fighting violated, I have a right to stand up for my rights
religious community, but he has not received it. for my right to life, learning survival through a and disagree with aslanderous statement made to
He did receive angry letters, and his response was heterosexual language, hiding from my enemies, me, as in someone calling me a "faggot" I might
that "they always say, '[Gays] should be granted becoming one of you and laughing at the fag try using buUshit when a straight guy is trying to
somerigbts' -and it seems tobe[only] the rights jokes, waving the flag in rigid semi fore. I learned harass me. If not, I use good sense and good
these people writing in thinlc they should be to neverrelaxt to never let anyone come too close. judgement and not fear and run away.
allowed. Damn. I don't know where someone
My parents today trust me very much. They
Yes, this gay man bas kept himself morally
gets off telling human beings they can have some straight while the Boy Scouts taught me Jcnow the kind of person I used to be and the kind
rights and not others."
~ . described how to hump a babe's of person I am today because of my practice of
An article in the Los Angeles Times recently face, tie a Shit Knot so crude it must be burned Buddhism. I never went to gay support group but
reported that the song was not getting the airplay from the tree. I watched squirrels pegged by wrist that's because of with Buddhism I have always
that other songs of Garth's had, and so the song rockets, gasoline firebombs, trash tossed had the support I needed in anything I was doing
had not broken into the top ten ofcountry-western downstream. The snuck beer, the smokes, tbe in my life. I chanted about it and talked with my
music. Despite this, Jay Orr, a reporter for the centerfold spreads. I have stood my ground, leaders in faith and the support was th•re for me.
Nashville Banner newspaper said the fact that it enduring "I'd do her doggie-style." "What a
My parents don't practice Buddhism but they
received airplay at all shows a growth in country cunt!" The painful boners they complained about. respect me and my practice of Buddhism. If I
audiences' willingness to accept more socially In all the troops of boys and men a desire to touch choose to be homosexual, my parents must be
themed lyrics. "I tbinlc it is a very positive thing you never arose. My friends, I have stayed happy for me even though they Jcnow they may
for country music ... that it can take in different mentally awake searching the campground at not accept it. This is my life we're talking about
point of view. Other artists have made overt midnigh~ dragging the dark lake in rows, each of and not anyone else's. AU of my BuddhistfriendS
statements, but they tended to be more right us fearing the face of a body. He turned up drunk. know that I'm gay and accept it and even have
wing .... Five years ago, this song would have
Or on the mountain hike, fogged in, eight kids wished me well. My eldest sister Jcnows and bas
sounded radical.•
wet and one losing body beat. I broke camp in given me her blessing. My twin sister will accept
Newswuk said ''this kind of progressive, time. Yet it is I who am broken. Teacher, my homosexuality because of who she is.
topical songwriting coming from a rock or rap act Brother, Old Scout, I stand before your council
I got tired ofhiding who I am as a homosexual.
would be no big deal. But from Brooks. it is a fire. your faces arc shadows, your wisdom silent. When you come out that weight you carry around
revolution."
is lifted from you. Though it sometimes is a little
Hereismybonor. Tellme,bowbavelfailedyou?
frightening, it's still better to be out.
Jeff Crandall.The Source
Twenty years ago I was hyperactive and not
the person you see today. You can't understand
what it's like not to be able to concentrate on
anythlng for more than a few minutes. That
condition effects every part of a person's life.
I've beard people say that most grow out of it by
age 20, but I didn't It's bard to work a job when
you don't understand or can't comprehend what
you' re doing. What everybody takes for granted,
I couldn't do - I couldn't trunk, concentrate, or
solveP.roblems. I thougbtl was abnonnal menially
and pKysically. My parents loved me but didn't
Jcnow what to do.
The best thlng that happed to me was to
become a Nichiren Sbosbu Buddhist because in
Buddhism everyone is equal and everyone bas
the same chance to become happy and solve
problems. They told me I could chant for anything
that I want and for me that was to over come my
hyperactive condition.
How did this condition effect my sexual life?
I didn't have one. I didn't have any childhood
experiences like other males my age did. In high
school I became frightened about females. I
couldn't relate to either sex at the time. I avoided
DECEMBER 1992
any sexual contact.
Since I had a time concentrating I couldn't
concentrate on a relationship. I set myself up for
unhappiness even with friends. I thought that I
didn't deserve to be happy. I'd always say the
wrong things and people treated me like anoutcasL
My parents loved me but at the same time began
to doubt that I would ever function alone.
However, I felt that my parents had dumped me
out in society to fend for myself and I felt
discouraged. If it hadn't bun for Buddhism and
the people who stuck by me to encourage me and
help me struggle, I would have given up totally.
By the time I was 30 years old I bad overcome the
hyperactive condition.
A lot of years have gone by. I felt angry at
society for treating me so badly when I was in that
condition. I couldn't fight back and people abused
me mentally, including those who loved me very
much.
By 1980 I felt my sexuality bad become
confused because when I couldn't start a
relationship with a woman, I would dress up like
one. I did this to abuse myself - not because it
felt good. At one time I felt I should change my
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In May of 1969, we were married. It was
great I had a good job and was near graduation,
and she was n little over a year from graduating
fromnwses' training. Icouldn'tbelievemygood
fortune when for my birthday she gave me a
lovely pale blue half slip. I knew I was in heaven.
Everything was rosy up until I gradualed from
UNO in the spring of 1970.
I was called in for my draft physical and was
fortunate enough to be classified IA. I was
worried because I bad bad the same dream a few
times about being captured in Southeast Asia. I
joined the Nebraska National Guard to become a
medic in June. I got my draft notice lhrce days
later. In October I reported to Fort Polk. LA for
basic training with a brand new underwear
wardrobe, yuck! 1ne military was just like a job.
I quickly became gung ho. I was a South Omaha
kid and use to people not much different from me
or my family.\ In the army I met people from the
East, South, and West. I got to know people who
were black, poor. and/or abused. The army didn't
discriminate-or did it? About this time blacks
figured out who was fighting and dying. In my
training company there were lhree types of
trainees, NG or national guard, RA or those who
enlisted, and US the draftees. The NG's were Che
college grads, anxious to get to work and stay out
of harms way. The RA's were mostly poor
people hoping to find a way to escape abuse,
poverty or a jail term. US's were mostly black or
brown and unable to go to college. Color or
status didn't mailer to me. I bad all kinds of
friends and loved cbe competition . I was good
and proud of it I was also preuy nearsigbled. I
knew we bad a discipline problem but thought it
was just because our acting platoon leaders were
all mouth--no ability. Before long I bad the job.
Our platoon was half black. Four weeks into
our cycle, the races polarized. The blacks decided
they didn't want to be there. and weren't going to
work. Thewbiiesdecidedtbeywoulddo anything
to get their six months of training done and get
home. I didn't realize this till one day I got into
the face of a soldier who wouldn't keep bis area
clean. After I had grabbed bis shirt and backed
him up against the wall to instruct him on the
benefits of helping keep our barracks ship-shape,
I heard a grumble and turned around to ftnd us
surrounded by about eight lhreatening soldiers-black soldiers. They never touched me. I hope
it was because until that day I never bad thought
blacks were any different from me. I guess they
knew I had a job to do, and I was just trying to do
it. That day I started to lisien and began ID
understand wbac being black was about. We not
only bad different backgrounds, we were worlds
apart. While I was concemed about who would
be number one in the post season football poUs
and gelling home to the better things in life, they
were worried about their families and whether
they would have their asses shot off or otherwise
buried duo to some F-war for the entertainment
and benefil of the while establishment.
By the time I got home for good, I bod
replenished my supply of fine underwear. I was
probably at the zenith of my confusion over
gender. One of the worst things I ever beard one
black call anocber was "an Oreo." That meant
that be was only black on tbe outside and his heart
was in the wbiceman's world. I wasjusc as much
an Oreo- John Wayne an the outside, but
longing tosbow my feminine caring inside. In the
6+ years I was in the guard, I learned a Jot about
other people, but not enough to let people know
who I really was.
DECEMBER 1992
�NATIONAL NEWS
AROUND THE NATION AND THE WORLD
LESBIAN PASTOR
BARRED
The bigbest cowt of the Presbyterian Cburcb
(U.S.A.) said the the Rev. Jane Spahr could not
lead the congregation of the Downtown United
Presbyterian Church in Rochester, New Yotk
because she is "a self-affirmed, practicing
homosexual." Rev. Spahr bad been chosen by the
church in November 1991, but her appoinbnent
was challenged by IOupstateNewYorkcburches.
The Presbytery and a regionaljudicial commission
upheld the selection but the other churches
continued their appeal to the highest court in the
church. Rev. Spahr bas returned to her duties at
a special ministry serving homosexuals and
persons with AIDS in San Anselmo, California.
Rev. Spahr stated that she will continue worlcing
to change the church's policy toward
homosexuals.
DALLAS POLICE STOP
TAKING NAMES OF GAYS
City poliu in Dallas, Texas no longer will
approach people in parla in predominantly gay
sections of Dallas and record their names and
other information. The Cbiefof Policehad ordered
increased police action in the pat!cs after a rash of
violent crimes and complaints about open sexual
activity in the parks, but taking down personal
information was not part of the initial plan.
CATHOLICS PROTEST
VATICAN STATEMENT ON
GAYS
New Ways Ministry, an activist group for gay
and lesbian Catholics, published a four page ad
in the November 13 issue ofthe National Carlwlic
Reporter. The ad criticizes a recent Vatican
statement that would allow discrimination against
gays. More than 1500 people have signed the ad,
including Bishop Walter Sullivan of Richmond,
VA; Bishop Thomas Gumbleton of Delr0i~ MI,
and retired Bishop Charles Buswell of Pueblo,
Colorado.
MINNEAPOLIS MAN
PLEADS GUILTY TO
MURDER
After writing letters to the media in which be
claimed to be sending a message to the
"promiscuous, filthy gay community", Jay
Johnson pleaded guilty to the 1991 murderofJoel
Larson who was sbottodeathin a park frequented
by gay men. Johnson also pleaded guilty to the
murder of former Minnesota State Senator John
Chenoweth and the attempted murder of Cord
Draszt who were shot while together on a gay
beach area. Johnson bad also told the media that
be was killing gays to stop the spread of AIDS.
Johnson also carries the virus.
SEX IS OKAY;
GAV SEX IS NOT
The printer of Madonna's new book Sex bas
been accused of hypocrisy and homophobia by
two publishers whose gay-themed books it had
refused to handle.
R. R. Donnelly, ooe of the country's largest
book manufacturers, defended its involvement in
the steamy Madonna book. "We can't reject
work just because people might find it
conlrOversial," spokesperson Jim Ratcliffe told a
reporter as th_e metal-jacketed book clanked off
press.
'"That's a smug, self-serving lie," retorted
Sasha Alyson of Alyson Publications, the
country's largest gay publisher. "In 1984,
DonneUy refused to print a novel we sen~ and
flatly told me they would not print any new books
from us that bad gay subject matter."
A year ago, when Alyson bad trouble finding
a printer for Gay Sex: A Manual for M,n Who
Love Men, t bey re-approached Donnelley, hoping
the policy might have changed. "We were turned
down again," said Alyson. "So naturally, when
I learned they were printing Madonna's Su, I
was astounded. Even by election-year standards,
this is a startling level of hypocrisy."
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ELECTIONS MAJOR STEP FORWARD
NOT ALL RESULTS POSITIVE: WHILE OREGON MEASURE WAS DEFl;ATEO,
COLORADO ANTI-GAY MEASURE PASSED
One week beforeelectionday, lhe headline in
USA TODAY said it all: "Millions of Gays
mobilizing foe 'vote of our lives.'" E nergized by
contests for the U.S. House and Senate, by major
anti-gay ballot initiatives, and by lhe opportunity
to elect a President wbo included them in bis
vision of America, lesbian and gay voters
organized throughout the counlry to win major
advances.
"This is a great day for lesbian and gay
American's, and agreal victory for all Americans,"
said T'im McFeeley, Executive Director of the
Human Rights Campaign Fund. 'The election of
our lives is over. Governor Clinton• s victory, and
elect a new president," said Vaid. "We defeated
the exlremist Rigbtattemp( to use anti-gay bigolry
to hijack a national election. For the first time in
history, gay men and lesbians will serve as full
and equal partners in the governing of our
counlry."
Gay activists immediately drew three major
assessments from the election results:
-Gay and lesbian involvementand visibility
was unparalleled and pervasive;
- The public rejected the "lraditional family
values" anti-gay rhetoric of the Republican
mobili zation of tbe gay vote, political
,cspectability and political power."
At the same time the NGLTF released a
Transition Document recalling p:omises made
by Clinton during the campaign and stressing the
necessity for the gayoommunity to bold Presidentelect Clinton to them.
The document urged Clinton to make good
within bis first 100 days in office bis prom;se to
overturn the Department of Defense's anti-gay
policy. It urged Clinton to appoint an AIDS
"czar," implement the AIDS commission
campaign;
recommendations on research, care, and
-Gays and lesbians have become part of the
those of a record number of pro-lesbian and gay governing coalition of this oounlry, with the real
candidates for Congress, indicate that we have work for change yet to come.
taken a major step forward in tbe fight for
A Cable News Network exit poll showed 71
fairness. Now the bard part begins."
percent of gay voters chose Clinton, 17 percent
Gay leaders pointed to several indicators of Bush. and 12 percent Perot Gay leaders estimated
gay political pro~ess: the electionofBill Clinton that JO million gay and lesbian Americans voted
who supported gay civil rights measures; the this year, or IO percent of the more than 100
defeat of anti-gay initiatives in Oregon (57-43 million reported voters.
percent) and Portland, Maine (57-43 percent); the
The Victory Fund reported that 27 of the 52
election of pro-gay candidates to the U.S. openly gay/lesbian candidates were elected; 16
Congress, such as Carol Moseley Braunofillinois ,celected, 11 for the first time, bringing the
and Barbara Boxer of California, and the victory number of elected officials to a reoord 75 - up
of several openly gay candidates, including U .S. from 64. Because of the number of pro-gay
Reps. Gerry Studds (62-38 percent) and Barney candidates that won Congressional races, the
Frank, and state legislators Karen Clark and Human Rights Campaign Fund predicts a record
Allan Spear (MN) and Glen Maxey (TX) among
140 cosponsors for the Federal Lesbian and Gay
others.
Civil Rights Bill when introduced in the new
At the same time troublesome lo,ses pointed Conuess.
out the long road that gay Americans must still
Activists noted gay and lesbian issues
!ravel. In Colorado, an initiativesponsored by the occupied an unprecedented prominence in media
Evangelical Far Right passed 54 to 46 percent, coverage and political attention. Bill Clinton
prohibiting protections against anti-gay aggressively courted the gay and lesbian vote.
discrimination. In Tampa, Florida, a one-year. Ross Perot found himself in the political botseat
old gay rights law was overturned by referendum afterstating be would not hire openly gay members
(58-42).
to his Cabinet. And George Bush, Dan Quale and
"On the whole this election marks a rite of a host of speakers at the Republican Convention
passage for our civil rights movement," said attacked gays and championed "family values."
Urvasbi Vaid, National Gay and usbi an Task
"The people ofAmericaresoundingly rejected
Force (NGLTF) executive director. "It is a the narrow and exclusive vision offered by Far
passage from the margin to the center, from Right forces that domjnated the GOP," said
social pariah to political partner, from public Urvasbi Vaid. "History will recall this year of
intolerance to broader understanding.
change as one in which the lesbian and gay
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education, and provide leadership in combating
the HIV crisis.
The NGLTF also called on Clinton to:
implemen t Health and Human Services
recommendations on gay and lesbi an youth
suicide, which have been shelved for three years;
meet with representatives of the gay and lesbian
community, preferably to coincide with the
National March on W asbington for Gay, usbian,
and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation in April 1993;
sign an Executive Order barring discrimination
based on sexual orientation infederal employment
and oonlracts; support and work for passage of
the Federal Gay and usbian Civil Rights Act;
seek out and appoint qualified openly gay and
lesbi an personnel in the Adminislration.
CANADIAN
REVERSAL OF GAY
MILITARY BAN
Con~ssman Gerry Studds (D-MA), who
bas led the charge to end discrimination against
gay men and lesbians in the military, today praised
a Canadian oourtruling that struckdown Canada's
ban on gay and lesbian military service.
'This is a powerful example for the United
States," Studds said. "Our closest cultural
neighbor and ally can find no ,cason to restrict
mjJitary service because of sexual orientatiooand the United States should foUow suit. We
don't have a person to waste."
Canadajoins the vast majority of olher NATO
oountries in permitting military service by lesbians
and gay men.
In the past, the Pentagon bas defended the
U.S. policy barring lesbians and gays by claiming
!heir military service would prove "incompatible
with discipline, good orderand morale." Studds
contended the Canadian decision removes that
last argument against service by American gays
and lesbians as well.
The new Canadian government policy comes
as the result of a decision by the Federal Court of
Canada that awarded legal fees and SI00,000 in
damages to a lesbian forced out of the Canadian
Air Force in 1989. The Canadian mjJitary bas
agreed to full y oomply with the court ruling.
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�AIDS NEWS
THE STORIES BEHIND THE RED RIBBONS
Artist Services, Inc. and Onanon Productions proudly announce an
original documentary video program, The Stories B,hindthe RtdRibbons,
debuted at the 1992 Lifesongs AIDS benefit concert starring Kenny Rogers
on September 20, 1992. This 9 minute film program profiles four separate
lives that have been affected by HIV/AIDS and presents their efforts to call
anention to Ibis growing pandemic by the wearing of the red ribbon.
TheStorusB,hindiheRedRibbons beginswithasynopsisofrecenUy
televised awards shows, including the Emmys, the Grammies, and Golden
Globe Awards where the red ribbon bas been seen by millions of viewers.
The program then focuses on the personal stories of a suburban family who
recently lost a son to HIV/AIDS. It then spotlights the lives of a black gay
man, a white heterosexual woman and a recovering black female addict
who are all living with HIV/AIDS. Their stories are touching and hopeful
as they each describe bow important the wearing of the red ribbon bas
become in making people aware of the crisis of HIV/AIDS.
This educational video is available for rental with proceeds going to
AIDS providers. The Stories.Behind the R_•d Ribbons is a pilot for.a
documentary intended for national release in the spring of 1993. This
program will explore !n greater detail, the history of the ribbon awarene~
campaign that began rn May of 1991. The full length documentary will
introduce the primary leaders in Hollywood and New York who have
successfully introduced Ibo red ribbon on countless theater stages and
television awards shows.
WORLD AIDS DAY DECEMBER 1, 1992
"WE BRING AQUILT"
By Dave Hays
Access Uno-Waterloo, IA
The call went out and Ibey came. From large cities, small towns,
foreign lands and Hollywood. People of all walks in life felt the magnetic
pull of The Quilt and traveled to Washington, D.C. October9-11.
It was the first time the entire AIDS Memorial Quilt was displayed in
one location since 1989 and only the fourth time for the entire Quilt sinoe
its debut in 1987 with 1,920 panels covering IS acres ofland at the base of
the Wasbinflon Monument.
Friday s opening ceremonies were delayed due lo wet grounds, then
postponed until Saturday as rain dampened spirits and plans. Still the
continual reading of names memorialized in The Quill began on schedule
Friday because the list was too long to wail a day and still be finished by
the end of the weekend.
The IOO+ceremonial unfolding teams returned to The Quill Saturday
morning but the opening was once again delayed while hoping the sun
could dry out the soggy soil. By noon the opening ceremonies were
canceled and a quicker unfolding took place while thousands of viewers
waited, eager to see the colorful spectacle of memories.
Sunday's opening was also delayed until noon to allow the ground
more drying time but by3 p.m. clouds returned and wary, tear-slalned eyes
watebed for the first rain drops. a few minutes latertbe announcement was
made lo conduct and emergency rain fold. Quilt volunteers, dressed in
white, were assisted by the thousands of people on the wallcways and~
entire 15 acres of Quill squares were folded into bundles and covered w1tb
plastic in less than one minute. 1be downpour that followed brougbt
volunteers out of the protection of trees, umbrellas and sheets of plastic to
carry the folded Quilt sections to neart>y streets to be loaded onto trucks.
Closing ceremonies were canceled as rains continued.
The fourth annual World AIDS Day will be observed on December lstof
this year. The theme ofthis year's World AIDS Day- Community Commitment
- is designed to emphasize the pivotal role communities can and must play in
taking up the global AIDS challenge. The NAMES Proiect bas made
available a simple Quilt display package lo facilitate inclusion of the Quilt in
World AIDS Day observances in a variety of facilities. In 1991, over 60
communities across the U.S. incorporated a Quilt display in their activities. Personal Observations
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Yes, it was frustrating and disappointing to have so much viewing
time shut down by rains and wet grounds, but the few hours on sunny
viewing made it all worthwhile. The overwhelming siz.e,_lbe un~lievable
range of emotions, the colors, the people. I worked bnefly w1tb Judith
("Who's the Boss") Ught on Quilt unfolding! Susan Sarandon, Tipper
Gore, Lily Tomlin, and other celebrities and leaders stood in line with
mothers and lovers and people with AIDS to read names all weekend.
Heartbreaking stories were softened by comical moments and glowing
memories. Tears from the Quilt viewers and Mother Nature were blotted
by warm bugs and friendly smiles.
A highlight for all who participated was the AIDS Memorial
Candlelight March on Saturday night. A crowd gathered at The Ellipse of
the Capitol for opening statements and special music, then grew to over
200,000 candle-holding walkers as the throng entered the streets.
The murmur of small-talk and greetings, as the streams ofcandlelight
filled the streets, turned to shouts of protest as we passed the White House.
"Shame. Sbame, Shame" was soon replaced by "Four More Weeks" to
protest the Bush Administration's lack or commitment and compassionate
response lo AIDS.
As the long line ofligbts neared the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial,
a quick glance down a side street showed a glimmer of candlelight blocks
away as the last of the marchers were leaving the Ellipse. Fun moments
occurred when marchers near the end of the line started a wave that would
quickly surge throughout the streets of Washington with participants
raising candles with a ..whoopt
.
.
As the miles of candlehgbt gather along the Lincoln Memonal
reflecting pools. another great moment unfolded. Giant video screens and
stereo spealcers relayed stage performances to the far reaches of ~e.crowd.
Spealcers like Usa M011elli and Quilt founder Ckve Jont-1 were JOIOed on
stage with performa=s by gay vocalist Michcul Callan, Broadway star
Joel Grey, and singer Pani Austin. Powerful music, strong words, and
emotion-filled picas for action filled the air and brought candle lit tears to
many eyes. It was heavy and exciting and magic.
See the Quilt Display in the
Omaha Civic Auditorium Dec. 5 & 6
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Nebraska Department of Health, Norfolk
Regional Center, Administration Building #16,
(402) 370-3395.
AIDS Educ Project, UNL GIL Resource Cntr,
Rm 342, Neb Union, Lincoln 68588, 472.5644
testing.
Nemaha County H ealth Department,
American R ed Cross,
1701 'E', Lincoln, 68501, (402) 471-7997.
3838 Dewey, Omaha, 68131, (402) 341-2723.
Ch a rles Drew H ealth Center,
2201 N.30,0maha,68111, (402)453-1433.
INFORMATION & REFERRAL*
Communlly Prescription Service, AIDS Info,
medicine, supplies by mail, 1-800-677-4323.
Douglas County Health Department,
1201 S. 42, Omaha, 68105, (402) 444-6875.
Grand Island/Hall Co. H ealth Dept.,
105 E. Is~ G r and Island, (308) 381 -5175.
HAIRCARES, Hairdressers helping PWA's,
i-800-HAIRCARES, Omaha: Judy 333-3329.
HIV TESTING*
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1824 N St, Auburn, 68305. (402) 274-4549.
Dou glas Count y Health Department,
1201 S. 42, Omaha, 68105, (402) 444-6875.
Equ ilibria Medical Center, 544 S. 24,
Omaha, (402) 345-2252.
Grand Island-H all County Health Dept,
105 East 1st St., Gr and Island,
Mary: (308) 381 -5175.
HIV testing & Counseling, 5-7pm on 2nd
Tuesday, The Panic, 200 S. 18, Lincoln.
COUNSELING &
SUPPORT GROUPS
Grand Island Area HlV/AIDS Support
Group , Meets 3rd Tuesday, (308) 381-5 175.
Kearney Area HlV/AIDS Support Group,
!st Tues at 6:30pm, 3rd Tues at 7:30pm.
(308) 234-6500 or Sharon (308) 234-8709.
Lincoln Caseworker, (402) 474-4243.
Nebraska AIDS Project, 3624 Leavenwortb,
Omaha. Individual counseling, support groups
in confidential locations. (402) 342-4233.
Lincoln Cancer Cntr, 4600 Valley, 483-1872.
Lincoln-Lancaster Health Dept., 2200 St
Marys Ave, Lincoln, 68502. ( 402) 471 -8065.
Lincoln-Lancaster Health Dept 2200 StMary
Lincoln 68502, 471-8065, Testing, counseling.
Native American Community Development
Corp., 2226 Leavenworth. Omaha, 341-8471.
Nebr A IDS Educ.ffralnlng Center, UNMC,
600 S 42, Omaha, 68198, (402) 559-6681.
Nebraska AIDS P r oject 3624 Leavenworth,
Omaha. 342-4233 or (800) 782-AIDS (2437).
Parent.s/Fr lends of Lesbians & Gays-Lincoln
(P·FLAG) AIDS Support Group, Box 4374,
Lincoln 68504. Wednesdays at 7pm.
AIDS info/support line: (402) 475-2437.
Neb raska Association or Farm Workers,
4939 S. 24th. Omaha, 68107. (402) 734-4100.
Western Nebraska HIV/AIDS Support
Group, Scottsbluff. Call (308) 635-3606.
Nebraska AIDS Project, 3624 Leavenwortb,
Omaha 68105, 342-4233 or {statewide) (800)
782-AIDS (2437] AIDS Hotline, HIV testing,
practical support. counseling, AIDS awareness.
Nebr Dep t of Health, 3423 2nd Ave, Kearney
68847. Call Sharon (308) 234-8709.
NE Dept of H ealth, Craft St. Office Bldg, 200
So. Silber, NortbPlatte 69101 (308) 535-8133.
Nebr. Regional H emophlUa Center , UNMC,
600 S. 42nd St., Omaha, (402) 559-4227.
People of Color Consortium Against AIDS
2226 Leavenwortb, O maha, (402) 341-8471.
Scottsbluff Co. H ealth Dept., County Admin.
Bldg., Gering, NE 69341, (308) 635-3866.
Veterans Admln Medical Center, 42 &Woolworth, Omaha. 346-8800: Dean Pierce, x 4119
Viral Syndrome Clinic, Univ. of NE Medical
Center, 600 S. 42nd, Omaha, (402) 559-6202.
LEGAL
Mowbray, Chapin, & Walker, P.C., 201 N .
8th, Ste 242, Lincoln 68508, 476-3882: Jim.
Nebr Bar Assoc, 635 S 14, Lincoln, 475-7091
Nebraska Civil Liberties Union, Bo, 81455,
Lincoln 68501, (402) 476-8091.
AIDS ACTION LEADERSHIP AWARDS ,,
The AIDS Action Foundation presented its
1992 AIDS Action Leadership Awards to
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the
USA TODAY editorial board, and volunteers
Gary Barton and Rob Hershman at a reception
at the Corcoran Gallery of Arts on Sept. 16.
"Now, more than 10 years after the crisis
began, heroes in the battle against AIDS
continue to emerge, .. said Daniel T. Bross,
Administrator of the AIDS Action Foundation.
'vibese honorees confinn that courage and
action remain our ultimate weapons to win the
war against AIDS."
Congresswoman Maxine Waters bas
provided e,traordinary leadership in the fight
against AIDS. Abnost singlehandedly, she
mobilized support to stave off cuts in federal
AIDS prevention programs for people of color.
Her leadership resulted in the restoration of
over SI million in AIDS funding to minority
community-based
organizations.
Congresswoman Waters was also instrumental
in organizing the first briefing on AIDS for
members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The USA Today editorial board bas never
wavered from tackling the most controversial
issues sunounding AJDS with wisdom and
common sense.
PASTORAL CARE
Al DS Interfaith Networ k, 100 N 62, Omaha
Br Wm Woeger 558-3100 (Chancery) 7pm,
Service: 2nd Mon, St Cccelias 40th & Webster.
AIDS Interfaith Network, 215 Centennial
Mall So., Rm 411, Lincoln 68508, 474-3017,
Services: 7pm, 4th Mon, St Marks, 14th & R.
DECEMBER 1992
North Platte Area Suppor t Gr oup
Call: (308) 535-8133.
From needle exchange
programs to se,ually-<:,plicitmalerials, condom
distribution in schools to the testing of health
care workers, USA Today's editorial policy has
demonstrated that enlightened views and
compassion can be twin companions in settling
public policy to battle AIDS.
Volunteers Rob Hershman and Gary Barton
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came to realize that highly-specialized
advocacy skills were critical, if the hardfought legislative victories for AIDS were to
be duplicated in the areas of research and
treatment They took this insight and launched
a successful fundraising effort to create a fulltime advocacy effort dedicated solely to
research and treatment issues. As a result of
their fundraising efforts, a Treatment Issues
Director, focused solely on the issues of drug
development, treatment access, and research
funding, was hired in July. Derek Hodel,
formerly executive director of the People with
AIDS Health Group, fiUs this position.
Hershman, a person living with AIDS, is a
CBS-News Producer, who most recently
produced 48 Houn: TM Killer Ntxt Door.
Barton, HIV positive, an independentp-oducer
and formerly Senior Vice President for
Production at Disney, will be producing a film
based on Paul Monette's highly acclaimed
book Halfway Home.
TbeAIDSActionLcadersbipAwardswere
initiated in 199 I to recognize leadership in the
media, public policy arena, and the volunteer
community.
The AIDS Action Foundation, founded in
1987, works in partnership with its sister
organization, the AIDS Action Council, a
coalition of over 750 community based
organizations. The Foundation supports the
development and dissemination of HlV and
AIDS public policy research, education and
training of community advocates and the
promotion of effective federal AIDS Programs.
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MCC-0 DEDICATES NEW CHURCH BUILDING
Reverend Elder Troy Perry, founder of the
UniversalFeUowshipofMetropolitanCommunity
Churches, was the featured speaker on Sunday,
October 25, as Metropolitan Community Church
of Omaha (MCC-0) dedicated its new church
home at 819 South 22 in Omaha. Rev. Perry was
honored at a reception at The MAX on Saturday
afternoon, October 24, and gave the message at
services held that evening. Special guests during
the weekend were Rev. Perry's son and bis
family, who live in Central Nebraska.
The Sunday service featured the formal
dedication of the building to God's service,
including the dedication of an oak pulpit created
and constructed by Mr. Craig Stoops for MCC-0.
During the dedication service, Rev. Perry
challenged the standing room only audience of
over 225 to live boldly, overcoming the fears
common to us aU: the fear of the unknown, the
fear of failure, and the fear of loss.
Rev. Perry recalled the days in October 1968
when the Fellowship first began with a small
gathering of gay Christians in Rev. Perry's home
in Los Angeles, CA. The Fellowship grew and
met repeated challenges until it reached its present
standing as the fastest growing international
denomination with over 200 churches in 15
countries and over 30,000 adherents.
The Omaha church was begun just five years
later when Rev. Fred Zydek and a handful of
evangelists came to the M idwest to set up an
outreach to the gay and lesbian community. The
Church was originally chartered as The First
Metropolitan Community Church of Nebraska in
January, 1974,butby 1975 the name was changed
to Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha.
The church fint met in private homes, and
then in the Unitarian Church. MCC-0' s first
meeting place of its own was in a storefront
building at 20th and Burt. under the leadership of
the Rev. Bob Darst. This building housed the
congregation into the 1980's, at which time it was
condemned because of code violations. The
congregation under the leadership of Rev. Jan
Kross then purchased a storefront at 420 S. 24th
which bad previously housed tho Stable Bar.
This little building was home to MCC for almost
10 years, before the Rev. Matthew Howard led
the growing congregation in the sea!Cb for a new
church home.
The church building that is now home to
MCC-Owas originally constructed in 1887 by the
Danish Lutheran Church, and housed that
congregation until the J 960', when the
oongregation moved and took the name "Shepherd
of the Hills". Most recently the building bad
housed Grace Apostolic Temple.
MCC-0 purchased the building in July and
held its first church service there on July 12.
Since moving into this new church home- the
,
congregation bas grown by 35% in average
attendance. Plans are underway to e xpand the
church's ministries in several areas. including
Sunday School for the increasing numbers or
children attending with their pa.rents.
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GAY FAMILY
AMONG THOSE
NOMINATED FOR
FAMILY SERVICES
"SALUTE TO
FAMILIES" AWARD
EachyearFamilyServi=acrossthecountry
select certain families to be honored during
National Family Week. Four area families were
honored by Family Services of Metro Omaha at
a ceremony held November 19. Organizations
and individuals were asked to nominate familiC$
in rour categories: Challenged and Successful
Families, Community Service Families,
Leadership Families, and Exemplary Families.
Family Services bas been at the forefront of
organizations recognizing and working with the
variety of American family life and invited
nominations of "any family structure; including
two parents or single parents, blended or extended
families, foster or adoptive families. They may
be of any ancestry, of any socioeconomic status,
and of any religious belief."
In response to this invitation, Metropolitan
Community Church of Omaha nominated the
family of Tom Bertino and Michael TaylorStcwart, Tommy and Julia Bertino, in the category
of challenged and successful families. The
nomination outlined the challenges faced by Tom
and Michael who live as an openly gay couple
and parents to Tommy and Julia who are with
them every other weekend. Tommy and Julia
attend church with Tom and Michael and rode on
the MCC-0 float in the 1992 Pride Parade. The
nomination took special notice of Tom and
Michael's activities in the Theater and their
volun!<:er work with the Church and the production
of Nunsense earlier this year. The nomination
closed as follows:
0
Tom, Michael, Tommy, and Julia are
successfully facing the challenge of being a f arnily
following divorce and remarriage. What makes
their success noteworthy is that Tom and Michael
are an openly gay couple who have chosen to
accept their responsibility to provide Tommy and
Julia with love, discipline, commitrnen~ honesty,
and to serve as role models or bow parents can
meettheneedsoftheirchildren, theircommunity,
and themselves."
While Tom and Michael were not chosen to
be the family given special recognition, their
nomination was accepl<:d and treated with the
RIVER CITY MIXED BOWLING LEAGUE
There continues to be major changes in the
rankings in the RiverCity Mixed Bowling League.
After 11 weeksofbowlingEmie'sBookstorebas
taken first place, City Lickers is in second, and
Eight Balls bu dropped back into lhird place.
Delivery Boys dropped from 2nd to 10th place
and Gilligans Pub 2 moved from 3rd to 12th.
Wild Boys bad moved from 19th to 4th but have
now dropped back to 11th place.
The men's high scratch game is still held by
Dan Cooper with a sizzling 287, followed by Bill
Boren wilh a 275 and Dwight Wages with a 263.
Dan Cooper also bas high series for the men wilh
a 687 and the high average with a 209. Darwyn
Buechler still bas the second high series (673).
Dwight Wages takes third high series with a 663.
The second high men's average is held by Terry
Finck with a 196.1 and the third high men's
average is held by Charley Wade with a 195.1.
Norma Nelson bas improved her high scratch
grune to 218, bolds second high women's series
with 556, and th.i rd high average with 166.6. E.
Mueller continues to show her high scoring ways
with the second high women's game (211), high
women's series wilh 575, and second high average
with 169.7. Thethirdhigbwomen'sgameisbeld
by Gloria Sheer with a 209, who has the third bigb
women's series with a S31 and the high women's
average wilh a 177.
The high handicap !<:am game is still 827
bowled by the Church Ladies. The second high
!<:am game is a 78S bowled by Gilligan's Pub 2.
There is a three way tie for the third high team
game with City Lickers, Stosh's Saloon and Eight
Baus all having bowled a TI6 game.
The 1<:am series standings remain the same.
The Eight Balls hold the high !<:am series with a
2172 series. DC's bolds the second high team
series with a 2166 and City Lickers takes third
with a 2150.
Outstanding individual performances during
week eleven included Michael Rice's 2236 game
(be bowled 112 pins over average) and Norma
Nelson's 218 game. Darwin Buechler bad a 593
series and Joe Bloemer bad a 557. Cheryl
Christensen bowled l 01 pins over average to
score a 497 series. Della Carlson bowled 78 pins
over average and bowled a 197 game. The high
scorers for the week were rounded out by Michael
Hall's outstanding performance as be bowled
126 pins over bis average.
Full League Standings are as follows:
l. Emies Bookstore
31
2. City Lickers
29
3. Eight Balls
28
4. Gilligan's l
28
S. Running Rebels
28
6. Stosbs Saloon Outlaws 2S
7. Stosbs Saloon
25
8. 3 Guys & A Babe
25
9. DC's
25
10. Delivery Boys
23
23
11. WildBoys
22
12. Gilligan's Pub 2
13. Enterprise Rent a Car
22
21
14. DC's Babes
IS. Church Ladies
19
16. Maximum Force One
18
17. Team 6
16
18. Gay Caballeros
16
19. Dorothy's Friends
13
20. Jokers
11
10
21. Vacancy
22. OC's II
3
11
13
14
14
14
17
17
17
17
19
19
20
20
21
23
24
26
26
29
31
32
38
OMAHA MEN • OMEN
AIDS AWARENESS
RIBBON FUND
We are still promoting the AIDS Awareness
Ribbons in the local bars. The contributions have
declined some in the past months, but the ribbons
keepdisappearing. Thatmeanspeopleareweuing
them and that wu always our goal. Keep the
awareness alive.
Collec!<:d donations have been divided up
between organizations that support AIDS and/or
HIV positive people. Distribution of the funds
bas been as follows:
Mercy Care AIDS Support S 46.00
Nebraska AIDS Project
16S.OO
P-FLAG PWA
89.00
7S.OO
ICON PWA
Another group bas been added to the list of
organizations to receive collections. Money
collecl<:d in November went to help bring the
Qsuiltto Nebraska On behalf of the people and
or ganizations that benefit from the AIDS
Awareness Ribbon Fund, thank you for your
support.
same consideration as other nominations. The
congratulatory letl<:r sent by Family Service to
notify Tom and Michael of their nomination
included the following paragraph:
"Our community is extremely fortunate to
have families such as your who exhibit exemplary
(arnily life and community service. The scaff and
board of directors of Famjly Service commend
you and your family for being nominated for this
honor."
Tht Ntw Voict staff would also like to
congratulate Tom, Michael, Tommy, and Julia
on being nominated for this honor.
DECEMBER 1992
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Yes. we have gift certificates. If yo u can't
make it on Saturday, give me a call and we'll
work something out "By ordering through us,
you'll save shipping charges and help us acquire
a space of our own. 1993 alternative calendars
are in. We carry best selling alternative books,
magazines, and jewelry. Our areas include
spirituality, lesbian and gay, multicultural,
recovery and holistic health.
The search is on for a space of our own. 1be
plan is to find a historic building where we can
combine apartments and bookstore space. 1be
income from the apartments will help offset the
cost of getting through the startup period and help
us maintain the business when the economy bas
a downward slide.
We're making great progress on the nonprofit.
We envision combining the resources of the
bookstore with a nonprofit Women's
Empowerment Center to further the goals of both
- namely nurturing women's culture, healing
ourselves, our planet and ourpolitics and providing
support for alternative families, economics, and
alternative political and spiritual groups.
The nonprofi t bas a name. a board, and some
seed money. The necessary forms are in band and
we'reapplyingforournonprofitstatus. Fornow.
the Center will run its business out of the home of
the three board members. When tho bookstore
acquires aspace of its own. the Center will likely
begin to run its business from there.
The Godde.ss provides,
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tho first of April, you will be plain out of luck
unless you have friends in the D.C. area. Susan
from Prestige Travel bas gotten fifty airline seats
already reserved for only $280 a piece. That is
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by Amy Marie Meek
O ur firs t two workshops have gone well!
O.P.C. is the local group providing SIM, leather,
fetish education and support. We bad a basic
introduction workshop in October and a Bondage
101 workshop in November. Twelve people got
together and discussed the ins and o uts of bow
and why bondage is performed. Several
participants bad Gary and Amy show them what
it is lilce to experience ropes and chains and such.
The next few months will provide an even
bettu opportunity for the community to learn
more about this alternative lifestyle. December's
topic will be "Fantasy/Fetish Role Playing Part
I." The workshop will be at the Days Inn at 30th
and Dodge Streets in Room 600. We will start
around 2 P.M. on Saturday, December 12. We
hope to have the same room for all of our. f~ture
workshops as well, so everyone can par11c1pate
without being too public. We do try to be as
discreet as possible while encouraging the public
to attend. For some, it is bard enough to make the
choice to attend one of our functions, Jet alone
having obs tacles.
January will br ing
"Pervertibles" (it's not what you think), hbruary
will be "Clothing for Sex" (it is what you think),
March will be "Floggers and Whips,· and March
will be "Role Playing Part 2."
We encourage those who want to learn or
those with questions to attend. If you have any
questions about the club, you can write or call
(see the Resource Directory for our number).
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NEWS FROM THE NEBRASKA AIDS PROJECT
Walk-a-thon Raises $15,000
The Nebraska AIDS Project Walk-a-thon
which was held OclOber 18 was a very big success.
By the end of the month, NAP bad received over
$15,000 from the event, and pledges ore still
triclcling in. 120 participants wanned up with
Upbeat Aerobics, and then bit the path for a !OK
walk, beginning at the Omaha Community
Playhouse. Special thanks go IO all those who
walked, tbosewbopledgedmoney, the volunteers
who helped throughout the morning, and the
following prize donors: Ahmad's Persian
Restaurant, Buster's Workshop, Centre Court,
Delta rurlines, DiCoppia Restaurant, Emmy
Gifford Children's Theater, Firehouse Dinner
Theater, Howard's Cbarro Cafe, Omaha Ma.rriott
Hotel,RedLionHotel,tbeAthlete'sFoot, Upbeat
Aerobics Center. We hope IO have a bigger and
better "Next Step Together ," in 1993. Hope you
will join us.
ICON-PWA Assistance Fund
contributes over $ 14,000
As the year comes to an end, so does
preparation for a new year and new budgets. As
of October 30, ICON-PWA Emergency
Assistance bas allocated over$14,000 in financial
assistance to Nebraskans diagnosed wilb AIDS
or HIV infection. ICON-PWA bas guaranteed IO
cover expenditures for the remaining calendar
year, and is committed in supporting Ibo PWA
fundforlhe 1993 budget The financial assistance
program can be accessed for emergency situations,
and has been a very important program of the
Nebraska AIDS Project and ICON-PW A.
PWA Speaks In Lodgepole, NE
On OclOber 26 in a small iown in Westero
Nebraska Debbie Bond beat fear and isolation by
telling her community thatsbe bas AIDS. Debbie
is a member of lbe Southern Panhandle AIDS
Awareness Team(SPAAT) andwilb the support
of the task force, Debbie made the decision IO tell
Lodgepole, Nebraska about her illness. The
Nebraska AIDS Project commends Debbie and
her family for lbeirhonesty and bravery in telling
her story. As Debbie spoke in the Lodgepole
High School gym her words really moved the
crowd. "l want people to know that AIDS is a
disease that means dying alone IO hundreds of
young men and women. No matter bow people
become infected, they need support As long as
we [AIDS Patients) remain silent, Nebraskans
will continue to believe it can't happen to them.''
Western Nebraska can now put a face IO the
disease.
The Quilt is Coming
The NAMES Project Memorial Quilt will be
displayed at the Civic Auditorium December 4
through the 6th. Over IOOOpanelswill be brought
to Omaha fo r lbe purpose of education and
awareness. The display will beopenlO !he public
on Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., wilb
opening ceremonies taking place at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday display hours are from 8 :00 a.m. IO 6 :00
p.m. withclosingceremonicsat5:00p.m. PWA's/
PWHIV's, friends and family members who have
lost someone lO AIDS complications are invited
to a closed viewing on December 4. For more
information please call the Nebraska AIDS Project
(800-782-2437) or the Quilt Committee (291 6781 ). We lruly appreciate the volunteers who
have put their time and effort into bringing the
Quilt to Nebraska.
Case Management Clients
Now 0ver200
NAP Case Management Census October 1992
Open Cases as of 10/1/92
195
New Cases
15
Clients Deceased
2
Cases Closed
2
End Total as of 10/31/92
206
Client Services Provided in Ociober
Advocacy
211
108
Transportation
Shopping, Cooking, Sitting, etc
97
If you know someone who is HIV+ or bas
AIDS, feel free to refer them IO the Nebraska
AIDS Project If you would like lO volunteer, call
Audrey for an application: 800-782-2437.
0
Where it all.began
in
Omaha, Nebraska
712 South 16th Street 342-9595
0
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DECEMBER 1992
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DC's HOSTS
SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT
FOR THE QUILT
by Stan (Inga) Brown
The audience at DC's on Sunday, October 25
really dug deep in their pockets for the Names
Quilt and $767 .00 was raised during the benefit
sbow from door money, raffles, and tips. Dan and
Charlie, owners of DC's. made a generous
donation of $100.00 and helped to make the
evening a big success. I send my thanks to all
who at~nded the benefit and supported this event.
I really enjoyed putting together benefit shows
like this, but it takesalotof peopleto really make
them successful. First, a thank you to Jim Knight
from Bellevue International Minute press for the
typesetting of tbeflyer and Bob Ewing for printing
them. These two men do a lot of work for the
community, so please support their businesses.
Without my friends, the performers, the show
would not have been possible, and I apprecia~
their giving of their time, talent, and money.
Thank you to Joel, Viktoria. Jasmin, Sammi,
Jodi, Melissa. Madame X, R.N., Ron, David,
Phil. Michael Todd, Blake. Pat(ouremcee), and
my lover Brandon.
A special thank you to Jeff and Ron who
worked the doors and Dave and Kathy England
for their help and support. Please make sure to see
theNamesQuiltwhileitisinOmabaonDecember
5 and 6 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.
COFFEEHOUSE
OPENS IN OMAHA
New Realities' owner announces the opening
of Downtown Grounds Coffee House, located at
I 117 Jackson (across the street south of the
Firehouse Dinner Theater). Downtown Grounds
features a variety of gourmet ooffees, capucino,
Italian soda and fresh juice to compliment an
extensive selection of desserts, pastries, and
gourmet sandwiches. Downtown Grounds
displays artwork from upcoming local artists on
consignment from the White Crane Gallery.
Completing the atmosphere will be "acoustical"
music. including blues, jazz. folk, and women's
V()(.AJs. Performers are encouraged to contact
Diane at 571-7908 to audition and discuss possible
performance nights. Downtown Grounds is open
Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. Iii
9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m.til
I 1:00 pm. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. ti! 6:00
p.m. The coffee house is closed on Mondays for
private meetings. Downtown Grounds is a place
where gays can feel comfortable.
ANGLE SELECTS EXECUTIVE
BOARD FOR 1993
ANGLE is pleased to announce its officers
and executive board for 1993. Dave England will
be serving bis second term as moderator. He will
be supported by Rebecca Weitzel as vicemoderator, and according to ANGLE By-Laws,
Rebecca will be moderator in I 994. Carla
Pelersen will be serving as treasurer. Cunenlly
the position of secretary is open. Also serving on
the executive board arc three members at large:
Joe Phillips, Brandon Shukis, and Michael Berry.
The executive board met early in November
to draw up goals for 1993. ANGLE invi~s
interesied individuals to join in the discussion of
these goals at the next meeting: Tuesday, Dec. I.
7:00 p.m. at the Religious Center for UNO. Call
tho pbono line for directions 558-5303.
Any individual in the community, any
business in the community, and/or any
organization in the community is invi~ to
become an active participant in the pride and
consciousness-rajsing activities of ANGLE.
ANGLE meets the first Tuesday of every month.
CHESTERFIELD TO HOST
HIV PREVENTION CLASSES
On Saturday, December 19, at3:00p.m. theChesterfield, 1951 St Mary's Avenue, will host a Fr~
class designed to increase women's awareness of issues related to HIV among women. The class will
include HIV prevention and the prevention ofothersexually transmitted diseases. The classes are open
to all women
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KATE CLINTON IN OMAHA -A DREAM COME TRUE
ByJ.K.
Kale Clinton's appearance October 30 on the
stage of the Witherspoon Auditoriwn in Omaha
is testimony to the power of having a dream.
After bearing her perform in Kansas City in April
and interviewing her for WomenSpaee, there was
no doubt that we bad to bring Kate to Omaha to
share with our friends. As we dreamed and
schemed on the way home, I developed a clear
vision of an event that would kickoff a renewed
unity in the women's community. I saw the
evening in a classy auditorium filled with
everyone from both Omaha and Lincoln. As I
watched the picture form in my mind, the
excitement and energy that I knew would be
present was almost tangible.
Yet as exciting as this dream was, it also
seemed that it would take a miracle to make it
happen. Although I bad bad some production
experience, this concert was going to require
some money up front which we did not have.
Nevertheless, we fell that ii was a dream whose
time bad come so I contacted Kate and was
refCITed ID her booking agent in Berkeley. At
about the same time that all this was happening,
another woman in the community contacted us
about joining a "Jet's see if we can do this"
meeting of a group that was considering producing
Cris Williamson. Within that group were the
resources, enthusiasm and experience needed for
a production company. By the lime we left that
nigh~ Women of the Plains was born and we
decided to look into producing both Cris
Williamson and Kale Clinton. Kale's agent gave
us a date and contract for a performance. five of
us put up Sl OO each for the deposi~ and with a
band that only shook a litUe, I signed the contract
ID produce a major artist.
As the time grew closer, excitement was
running high with Women of the Plains. From
transportation in a Lincoln Town Car (owned by
one of the hostesses) to a night at the Red Lion,
our vision was to treat Kate • and her manager
Trudy • with only the best. Ticket sales boomed
during the last two weeks and we were delighted
to find that we bad pre-sold over 500 tickets.
The night arrived and if you were there, you
know that it was everything we bad dreamed of.
Although the majority of the group was women,
there was a great representation from the men's
community. Attire was as varied as the people in
attendance, but the smiles on all the faces spoke
the same language-it was our night and it was
great to be gay in Omaha!
Kate can take the most mundane things (like
tampons) andmoke them outrageous and hilarious.
Her passion for the need ID cbange tbe leadersbip
of the country was evident in her voice. (How
fortunate that Dan Quayle bad chosen that same
night to visit Omaha!) From the moment that
Kate Clinton walked onto the stage, she won the
audience over and the crowd laughed until its
collective sides hurt. She ended the evening by
inviting herself back, ID the delight of her audience.
Our vision for her next appearance in Omaha is ID
completely fill all 1000-1200seatsin Witherspoon
Auditorium.
It probably was nearly an bour after the
concert was over before the entire crowd left.
Kate autngnphed tapes, CD's and programs in
the lobby. People just milled around, catching
up with people they hadn't seen in years or
talking with people they were surprised to see at
a gay--0riented event! The Women of the Plains
were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and
gratitude of the community for the event. Kale
was wonderful ID produce as she was easy to get
along with, and treated all of us like old friends.
Her manager, Trudy, was very helpful in teaching
us the nitty gritty p ieces of production.
Perhaps the best way ID swn up the evening is
this: I t wasn't just a concert - it was a premier
tl'.m1 for the gay community! The energy and
enthusiasm generated that night was as important
as the laughter.
Stay tuned for more from
Women of the Plains!!
LUTHERANS CONCERNED ·
UP AND RUNNING
ByRJ
This last Sunday of October saw me beading
for the first Lutheran Church on about 30th, one
block north of St Mary's. Meeting time was
seven, so I didn't want to be late.
Wben I got there, already IO people were
there. A good gathering Itbougbt, yet Ibey keep
coming and coming and coming. All told there
were twenty there this evening. How's that for
the "newest kid" on the block!
And from what I beard, there arc now three
reconciling Lutheran Churches in Omaha. Way
togo!
first Lutheran is not the original meeting
place. So make sure you go to the right meeting
place when you go for your first time.
As with any new organization. there are
problems of ge tting everything going in the right
direction. This meeting dealt with electing officers
and getting the next meeting set up. But from
what I could see, Lutherans Concerned is off to a
flying start. I hope and pray that with the grace
of God, they will stay strong and go on and
increase their numbers.
A most thought provoking video was shown.
Brian McNaugbt was the moderator. The title
was On Being Gay. This is a long video though
andonlybalfwasshown. I enjoyed~ video and
would like to see all of it sometime. Upon
showing half of the video, the recorder was shut
off and the floor was opened to discussion. The
flow of discussion was most interesting.
So, if any of you Lutherans out there want ID
see Gil. people get a fair shake in the Lutheran
Church, this is a good group to go to. From what
I have seen, there is a good mix of gender in the
group and from what I understand, a good mix of
both communities. This is truly great to see so
many Lutherans working towards the common
good of all of God's children.
Way lo go Lutherans! Keep up the good
work you've sodiligenUy started. And may God
be with you.
* * * * * * * QUILT DISPLAY NEWS * * * * * * *
By Kathy England
If you are like me, at times! let things go until
the very last minule. By then it becomes such a
rush that I wonder if it can possibly come together.
And it usually does, in spite of my panic and
moments of doubt. Just 111 case you may have
joined me in procrastination. there is hope yet for
botbofus.
If you are reading this before December 3,
there isstill time tobelpwith tbeQUILT display,
and/or just come and experience it during the
public display on Saturday, December 5 and
Sunday, December 6. The display will open at
8:00 a.m. each day. The traditional unfolding
ceremony will be at 9:00 a.m. Saturday-it will
mclude some extras. The closing will be at 5;00
p .m . Sunday. Come and see the QUILT and the
many organizations who provide both education
and services in our community during the
weekend. The Civic Auditorium will close at
10:00p.m.onSaturday and 6:00p.m. on Sunday.
A special lime bas been set aside for families,
partners, buddies, and panel makers to bring new
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panels and visit the QUILT without the hubbub
and great numtx,rs of visitors that we anticipate
during theopendisplay times cited earlier. If you
would like more information about this family
time or any other activities surrounding the
QUILT, please call 291-6781.
It is not too late to volunteer if you can attend
a training meeting at Trinity
Episcopal Cathedral (on Capitol St. at 18th
'across from the Auditorium) on Thursday,
December 3 at 7:00 p.m.; not toO late ID visit
during the family time if you call the host
committee immediately; not too late ID visit the
QUILT if you come to the Auditorium from 8:00
a.m. ti! I0:00 p.m. on Saturday the fifth or from
8:00 a.m. ti! 6 :00 p.m. on the sixth; not too late to
volunteer for NAP or any other service provider
ifyou visit the educational area during the display;
not too late to make some positive decisions
about your own behaviors that will keep you from
becoming another name on the QUILT in the
fu ture.
THE NEW VOICE
Join me and thousands of others and SlOP
PUTI1NG OFF UNTIL 10MORROW WHAT
WE CAN DO 10DAY..........COME SEE TIIE
QUILT .....AND UNDERSTAND. See you at
the QUILT December 5 and 6.
JOIN THE LIGHT
FOR LIFE & REMEMBRANCE
CAMPAIGN
LINK-ON is sponsoring a light for life and
remembrance campaign. You may donate S5 or
more to LINK-ON in someone's name. yows.
someone that is close to you, or someone wbo bas
passed on. On December 20 a Christmas Tree
will be lit ..~th all donated lights, each light will
bear a label specifying the name it was donated in.
Location of lighting ceremony will be announced
at a later date. For more information contact Rick
Swaink at 435-0574, Doug Bos at 483-1120 or
Linda Mauk at 476-0310.
DECEMBER 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
MCC-OMAHA NEWS
THE SCOOP FROM ICON
DECEMBER AT THE MAX
by Alice Bellamy
By Gloria Revelle
by Carla
The holiday's are in full gear this year. We
have a month that bad everything for everyone.
Our holiday season starts off with a down
home, country style tree trimmin' party over in
Stosb's Saloon on Friday, Dccffl!ber 4. All tbe
cowboys and cowgirls will be there givin' the ol'
saloon !heir own special touch. Come join 'em.
On Sunday, December 6, THE MAX is
pleased to once again be the bost for I.C.O.N.'s
annual holiday extravaganza. Toys for Tols is
always one of the best shows of the year. This
year it's sure to be the same.
Dorian Drake bas beld every major title in
Nebraska. Dorian recently added the title Miss
Gay Omaha to her list. Join Dorian and her
friends as she wows us on Sunday, December 13.
Thursday, December 17, look out for those
party lights. Wayne presents bis annual Holiday
Max Out Party. Who knows what will happen.
With all the special swprises and drink specials
he has planned. I know you won't want to miss
it.
He's HOT and he's the biggest star in adult
films. He's our gift to Omaha. Welcome back to
THEMAX. Ryanldol. Ryanwillbeshowingoff
his special Christmas gifts on Sunday, December
20. Don't miss him again.
The newest star in Omaha is St. Louis
transplant Kathy Kline, a former Miss Gay
Midwest. On Sunday, December 27, Kathy will
host her first show at THE MAX featuring all her
girlfriends from SL Louis. Those girls from the
Show Me State really put on a show.
The end of another year is upon us and there
is only one place to go to celebrat<o, THE MAX.
Every year we end the year in style and begin our
new year with a bang. Make sure you join us!
Our Ninth Annual Miss Max Pageant is only
one month away. It's the longest running pageant
in the Midwest. So get ready for another gnat
contest.
We at THE MAX ext<ond our best wishes CO
all of our friends, customers, ent<ortainers, out of
town gucsls, and everyone who helps to make us
the best club in the country. We hope you have a
safe and healthy holiday season.
Catch all the details of the Dedication
Weekend in a separate story, but for December
keep reading!
December starts with the beginning of a new
Christian education program. The fll'st three
Thursdays in December, Rev. Brian Hanlon will
lead an Advent Study. There is no cost to
participate-even the materials are free. Call the
church office(345-2563) ifyouwisbtojoinus in
this study. Everyone is welcome. Starting time
for the study is 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3.
Many of our members and friend• are
participating as volunteers at the NAMES Project
Quilt Display at the Civic Auditorium December
4-6. In fact several of our members and friends
have been involved with the coming of the Quilt
since the first meeting. We encourage all of you
IO take time to visit the Quilt Display, regardless
of whether or not you have seen it before. And
bring a friend with you. That same weekend we
will be deoorating our Christmas tree and the
church. The decorating talces place Satwday,
Dec.5. Call thecburcbofficefor detailsregarcling
time
Christmas Eve we invit<o all of you tojoin for
a special Christmas Eve Service starting at 10:00
p.m. December 24. Each year this service has
grown and now that we have moved into our new
church home, some very special touches will be
added to make this service meaningful. Please
join usr
Mid-November saw one of our two yearly
congregational meetings. At this meeting three
Board Members retired and the congregation
elected three more. Our thanks go out to Linda,
Dean, and Garrett for their faithful service. We
welcome Peggy, Harry, and Becky as the newly
elect<odBoardMembers. Theyjoin Rev.Howard,
Sharon, Virgil, and Jeff in conducting the business
affairs of the church.
WebopeyoutooktimetoattendtheNebrasb
United Fundraiser for the Quilt. We enjoyed
participating, and we thank Wayne Tielsort at
The MAX for initiating this oommunity-wide
fundraiser. Together we can make things happen!
Many of us gathered to celebrat<o and give
thanks Thanksgiving Day at a Potluck
Thanksgiving Dinner at the church. Some came
early and stayed late as together we thanked God
for our many blessings!
As Christmas approaches, we invite each of
you to pause and reflect on the true spirit of
Christmas. We invit<o you IOjoin us this Christmas
in "Celebrating Life In Christ.'' Worship each
Sunday is at 10:20 a.m. and on the second and
fourth Sundays, we have an evening service at
7:00 p.m. You are welcome in the house of God.
MCC-0 is located at 819 S. 22nd St. For this
monlh, that's it from my pew! See you in church.
ThebignewsisToysforTots-Sundaynight,
Dc«mber6, 9:30p.m. atTbeMAX,covercbarge
$3.00. This year's profits will be split between I)
coys for the children of PWA's, 2) baskets of
personal it<omsfor PWA's, and 3) toys,etc. for the
Cbildren's Crisis Center. We bope each of you
will come out and support Toys for Tots the way
you supported food for Thought in November.
ToysforTolspromisestobeawarmandwonderful
evening, and you can help to make Cbristmas
warm and wonderful for a number of our
community's children and PWA's by joining us
December 6.
Many thanks to all who helped with the Food
for Thought Show. You all made the sbow a
GREATSUCCESS! Over$!,300wasraised. As
you know that helped provide Thanksgiving
baskets for 30 PWA"s and their families, as well
as made a substantial conlribution to the Food
Pantry at Metropolitan Community Church of
Omaha. Thanks!
FUTIJREEVENTS: TbeDccembcrmccting
promises IO be an important one for ICON
members as election of officers for 1993 takes
place at that time. As always ICON meetings are
open to the community and we invite any of you
IO join us the first Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
at The MAX. The bar tours will start after the first
of the year. T1mes, places, and dates will be
announced in the January issue of the New Voice.
Coming sometime in February- Snowball!
Coronation 1993 will be at the Ramada Inn, 72
and Grover on June 18, 19, and 20. More details
will be forthcoming. In 1993 lCON will sponsor
only ONE picnic, and it will be sometime in
July-but not July 4. Dat<o, place and time will be
announced lat<or. You can bet this will be one of
the best picnics ever.
1n November the Board ofGovernors accepted
Royal Bush, Christopher Stowers, Antonio Macie
and Marie Hazel as new members of the Board. A
warm welcome goes out to all of you. Marie
Hazel bas been promoted to Lady Royale.
Congratulations, Marie! Plans are underway for
some ICON members to attend Houston's
Coronation in January.
OUTWEEK AT UNL
By Stan Balderson
Outweek began Sunday, October 11, as the
Banner was raised at the UNLCampus. Studenls
and other gays and lesbians attended. The Gay/
Lesbian Resource Cent<or male and female cochairs, David Bolkovac and Lise Johnston, spoke
and, along with Carl Fatiq of Love Library, gave
Coming Out experiences.
The Resource Cent<or bas moved to a new
location, Room 234 of the Nebraska Union. With
a new staff, the Resource Center desires to make
everything work this year.
Outweek continued on Monday, October 12,
with Wes sharing Coming Out stories at an event
coordinated by Paul Moore. Tuesday night was
titled '1be Art of Literature" and featured poetry
reading with Barbara DiBernard.
Wednesday's party at the Panic was packed
as lols of people showed up for the party. Many
of them came IO the Thursday night activity as
DECEMBER 1992
well for the "2 for I" video, Battling Homophobia
and usbian Battering.
Friday's workshop on Spirituality and Well
Being had to be canceled because the presenter
developed complications following surgery.
The week ended with Saturday's talent show
which came off n,al well. Susan Lynch did her
juggling act. Shejuggled Halloween items.knives,
and even panties from what she said was her
laundry. She is a very humorous juggler and puts
on one good show. Jamis Hickey sang Can't
Help Loving Thal Man ofMint from Showboai.
Leslie (Rusty) Young and back up guitarist John
Tobler performed songs on intolerance including
such things as Lorry Trapp and bow he changed
bis life after leaving the Klan, Johnny Was A
DijJtrent Kind ofMan, Whatt vtrCan/ Do About
/ntoltranct and the really funny/ Don't Want tTo
Be A Grown Up.
THE NEW VOICE
1-800-4-FAMILY
The National Federation of
Parenls and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays bas a new nationwide,
toll-free "helpline" where parenls
and others can call for information
on local chapters and other issues.
The new national "helpline"
number is 1-800-4-FAMILY.
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�COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TUESDAY, December 1
Ice Bowl Fundraising Meeting, 7pm, Omaha
Melissa Etheridge Concert, Music Hall, 8pm
Grand Opening, Tremors, 1516 Jones, Omaha
A.N.G.L.E. Meeting, 7pm,UNO Religious
Center, 101 N. Happy Hollow, Omaha
MONDAY, December 28
Lincoln AIDS Interfaith Service, SL Marlcs,'
UNL Campus, 13th & R, 7pm
SUNDAY, December 13
New Voict Steering Comm, 1pm. MCC-0
THURSDAY, December 31-New Year's Eve
WEDNESDAY, December 2
Kearney Gay/Lesbian Assoc of Greater
Nebraska, 8pm, Call 236-8610 for location
Gay/Lesbian Assoc of Greater Nebraska
Board of Directors, 1-5pm, 236-86 IO
SUNDAY
Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha
819 S. 22, 345-2563, Worship 10:20am
THURSDAY, December 3
Citiuns for Equal Protection, 7pm, 558-5303
MCC-Omaha, Evening Worship Service, 7pm
FRIDAY, December 4
Down home counlry style tree trimming party,
SIOsb' s Saloon, 1417 Jaclcson, Omaha
SATURDAY, December S
NAMES Project Memorial Quilt Display,
Omaha Civic AudilOrium, 18th & CapilOI,
8am-10pm, Opening Ceremonies at 9am
Coalition 1st Sat Even~ Snowball, 7-IOpm,
Comersione, 640 N. 16, Lincoln
Miss Gay Omaha Dorian Drake and friends,
The MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha, 9:30pm
MONDAY, December 14
AIDS Interfaith Service, 7pm, St Cecelias,
Nebraska Chapel. 701 N. 40, Omaha
TUESDAY, Dea,mber 1S
Lincoln PFLAG. 7pm. Program: "Holiday
S1ress", "Under 21" group. Unitarian Church,
6300 'A', 435-4688 (Change this month only)
Ice Bowl Fundraising Meeting, 7pm. Omaha
SUNDAY, December 6
NAMES Project Memorial Quilt Display,
Omaha Civic AudilOrium, 18th & CapilOJ,
8am~pm, Closing Ceremonies at 5pm
Gay/Lesbian Student Org, 7pm, Downtown
Grounds Coffee House, 1117 Jaclcson. Omaha
Ecumenical Worship, Lutherans Concerned,
7pm, 1st Luthen1n, 31 & Jackson, Omaha
ICON's "Toys for Tots", The MAX, Omaha
Grand Island HIV/AIDS Support Group, Call
for time. location: (308) 381-5175
Coalition for GIL Civil Rights Board Mtg, St.
Maries. 13th & R, Lincoln, 7:30pm
WEDNESDAY, December 16
DC'93 Nebraska Contingency Planning
Meeting, 7:30p.m., Omaha, 451-7987
THURSDAY, December 17
Wayne's Max Out Party, The MAX, Omaha
MONDAY, December 7
Imperial Court of Nebraska Board of Di.reclOrs
6:30pm, The MAX. 1415 Jackson, Omaha
Kearney Gay/Lesbian Assoc of Greater
Nebraska. 8pm, Call 236-8610 for location
Bi-PALS, (BiSexual People, Alternate Life
Styles), Open to all sexes, Meet at the
Comersione, 640 N. 16, Lincoln. 7:30pm
SATURDAY, Dea,mber 19
HIV Awareness Classes for Women, 3pm, The
Chesterfield, 1951 St Mary's, Omaha
TUESDAY, December 8
Candle Light Dinner, 5-10:30pm, S30 per
couple, Club 2001. 500 Sun Valley, Lincoln
Second Annual White Party, 6-8pm, Auction,
Karaoke, entertainment, The Precinct Lincoln
Free & Confidential HIV Testing, 5 - 7 p.m.
The Panic, 18th & N Streets, Lincoln
SUNDAY, December 20
Omaha Men (OMEN), 3pm. Usually Gilligan,,
Write: OMEN, Box 3706, Omaha 68103
Ice Bowl Fundraising Meeting, 7pm, Omaha
P-FLAG/Kearney, St Luke Episcopal 2304
2nd Ave, (308) 237-3870 or995-5490, 3pm
WEDNESDAY, Decemer 9
Omaha Player's Club, 7:30 P.M.DC'S Bar,
Call 451 -7987 for more info-Omaha
Gay/Lesbian Student Org, 7pm, Omaha
Ryan Idol at The MAX, 1417 Jackson, Omaha
THURSDAY, December 10
Deadline for January Ntw Voict
Parent-Friends of Lesbians & Gays, Omaha,
291-6781, 7pm, First Methodist, 6900 Cass,
SATURDAY, Dea,mber 12
River City Gender Alliance, For Trans-gender
and Crossdress. All welcome. No sexual
encounters, Box 680, Council Blulfs 51502
Omaha Players Club, Workshop, Room 600,
Days Inn. 2pm. Call 451-7987
Presbyterians for UG Concerns, call 733-1360
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TUESDAY, December22
Ice Bowl Fundraising Meeting, 7pm, Omaha
THURSDAY, December 24
MCC-Omaha Christmas Eve Service, 10pm
FRIDAY, December 25-Chrislmas
SUNDAY, December 27
MCC-Omaha Evening Worship Service, 7pm.
Kathy Kline, former Miss Gay Midwes~ at
The MAX. 1417 Jac-kson, Omaha. 9:30pm
THE NEW VOICE
WEEKLY EVENTS
Omaha Frontrunners/Walkers, 10am.
Grand bland Alcoholics Anonymous, Open
Meeting 12noon (308)236-8610 or 382-0240.
MONDAY
River City Mixed Chorus Rehearsals, Lowe
Ave Presbyterian, 1023 N. 40, Omaha
Alternate Test Site, Nebraska AIDS Project,
3624 Leavenworth St., Omaha. 7- lOpm
TUESDAY
"Out In The 90's" Gay Broadcast News
Service, Cable Channel 14, Lincoln, 7pm
Gay/Lesbian Support Group, 7:30pm, MCCOmaha, 819 S. 22 St, 345-2563
WEDNESDAY
Lesbian Discussion Group Lincoln 6pm,
UNL, Nebr Union, Room 338
GIL Alcoholics Anonymous, MCC-Omaha
Omaha Frontrunners, 6:30pm, Ford Birtbsite
P-FLAG AIDS Support Group, Lincoln, 7pm
Call AIDS Information Llne: 475-2437
Lambda Plush Oveieaters Anon, 7:30pm,
Family &Fritnds, 3040 N. 102, Omaha
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Center Lincoln,
7:30pm, Nebr Union, Room 234
THURSDAY
Test Site, 3624 Leavenworth Omaha 7-IOpm
FRIDAY
Youth TalJcline, 7pm-12m, Support/ Info for
callers up to age 23, 473-7932, Lincoln
Lincoln GIL Alcoholics Anonymous, 8pm,
Plymouth Cong, 20th & D, 438-5214
Omaha Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous,
8:15pm. Pella Lutheran, 303 S. 41, 345-9916
Al-Anon Meets Same T'une, Same Place
SATURDAY
Womens Support Grp. I lam, MCC-Omaha,
Alcoholics Anonymous, Kearney, Open
Meeting 12noon Saturdays, (308)236-8610.
Arbor Moon Alt. Bookstore, Gathering Place,
1448 "E", Lincoln, 489-4634, Open l-4pm
P-FLAG Youth Group, 13-21, gay, lesbian,
those questioning sexuality, Omaha, 291-6781
Youth TalJcline, 7pm - 12m, 473-7932, Lincoln
DECEMBER 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
CHORUS NOTES
NY SAGE CONFERENCE
By David Brady
By Sandy Vopalka
The River City Mixed Chorus is well over
halfway through the first concert preparation of
Ibis season. The Chorus cunenUy bas 47 singing
members, the largest in its nine year history, and
we have a great program planned for you. Please
join us at our concert on Saturday, January 16.
Tickets are $7.00 in advance and $9.00 at the
door.
The Chorus bas two events scheduled for this
month. We are singing at the opening ceremony
of the Quilt on Saturday, Decembers, and we will
be caroling in the bars and in the Old Market on
December 11.
A reminder that the Chorus is raising money
by selling calendars that depict gay and lesbian
families. $2.00 from each sale goes to NAP.
Calendars are available at New Realities or from
any chorus member.
RCMC will be accepting auditions for new
singing members after the January concert. so get
iton your minds. Ifyou'veeverwanted to sing in
a chorus, this is the one!
We have a great director. John Bennett - and
a wonderful group of people in the singing
membership and in the friends group. Hope to see
you at the concert!
NAP CASE MANAGER
TO KEARNEY
The Nebraska AIDS Project established a
Case Manager/Care Coordinator position in a
Kearney Office recently.
GLAGN would like to WELCOME Barbara
Hansen tobernew position. The counties she will
be serving are: Adams, Buffalo, Clay, Hall,
Hamilton, Howard, Kearney, Merrick. and
Sherman.
Barb will be focusing on establishing health
care for the Kearney, Hastings. and Grand Island
areas.
She will be obtaining a list of doctors,dentists,
therapis~ etc ... who are willing to provide services
to persons with HIV and AJOS.
You may reach her office at 308-234-8183.
If you need to visit the Kearney NAP office,
the location is at Nebraska State Health
Departmen~ 3423 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE.
-GU.GN NEWSLEITER
SAGE (Senior Action in a Gay Environment,
Inc.) held il's first National/International
Conference on September 17-20, 1992 in New
Yori: City. There were 15 participants. from 7
different states (some states bad up to 3 people)
and 2 provinces of Canada were represented.
Most of the conference was to provide us
with the history of SAGE and panels of speakers
explaining to us the different activities and services
thatareofferedbyandtbrougb SAGE. There was
good rapport and interaction between the Board
of Directors (the panel speakers) and the
participants.
When SAGE wasn't sharing its experiences
with us, we were sharing about our own
communities. Some of these communities have
alreadybegunworlcingwiththeiroldermembers.
We all gained new information and insights about
the different communities.
SAGE was founded in 1977 by a small group
of people who felt that a large part of their
community was being overlooked. The general
purpose of SAGE focused upon the particular
populationofolder gay men and lesbians living in
isolation.
SAGE'sexecutivedirector, Arlene Kocbman
(1991) stated that SAGE bas become, "a multi·
service social service organi:iation committed to
the needs and issues of gay and lesbian seniors in
New York City."
With my participation at this conference,
Nebraska bas now been given the opportunity to
become an affiliate of SAGE/NY.
We are not being told that we must become
exact replications of SAGE/NY, but each city/
state/province is being asked to explore with our
existing groups, organizations and services and
see bow we need to examine and learn about our
older community's needs and ideas.
How can we implement some the ideas and
services of SAGE into what we already have in
Nebraska? At this time my focus will be in
Lincoln. I have met with some organizations and
will continue to do so. But before we can
accomplish anything, I believe there are a few
issues which need to be addressed.
Remember we are all getting older. If anyone
bas any questions, ideas, or wants to be part of
developing a local SAGE type group, please
contact me. My mailing address is P.O. Box
22043, Lincoln NE 68502-2043.
AFTER
HOURS
Every Saturday
$2.00 Admission
After 12p.m. $5.00 please
TREMORS
1516 JONES STREET
DECEMBER 1992
Omaha
346-6001
THE NEW VOICE
t:!ars & Restaurants
Des Moines tA,c. ~1SJ
Blazing Saddle
416E 5th St.,
246-1299
The Brass Garden 112 SE 4th St.,
243-3965
Club 508 508 Clifton Ave., 288-8508
The D & M
424 E locust St.,
243-9629
Omaha tA.c. 402)
The Chesterfield
1951 St. Maiys,
342-1244
DC'a
1019 S. 1Olh, 344-3103
The Diamond 712 S. 16th, 342-9595
Gilligan's
1823 Leavenworth,
449-9147
The Max
1417 Jackson, 346-4110
The Run
1715 Leavenworth,
449-8703
Tremore
1516 Jones, 346·6001
Liocol.o tA.c 402}
Panic
200 S. 1SthSC435-8764
Club 2001
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�LOCAL NEWS
LINK-ON TO OPEN JANUARY 1993
lbeBoardofDiffciorsofUNK-ONcontinue
IO worlr. iowaid lbeir anticipated opening date of
January 1993. Policy and procedures on agency
operation and nursing care are currenUy being
written to facilitate lbe clienc and community
needs. Manuals have been completed and are
being reviewed. These manuals will be used for
scaff orientation of agency operations and client
care.
August 24. 1992 LINK-ON filed Articles of
Incorporation as a nonprofit corporation with the
Secrecary of State and the County Clerk's Office.
Listed were Rick Swaink and Douglas P. Bos
lncorporators.
LINK-ON iscurrenUy accepting applications
andresume's for employees. In order to facilitate
client and community needs. staff applications
must beon file priorlO LINK-ON's application IO
lbe State Health Dept. for licensing 10 provide
home health care IO the community. Positions
available are HHA Il, RN (Supervisor), LPN.
CSM, Clerical Staff (i.e. Medical Records
Coordinator, Staff Scheduling Coordinator,
Payroll Clerk/Bookkeeper). LINK-ON will offer
around the clock care with shifts varying from 212 hours, pending the need.s of the individual
clienl O erical\ Scaffhours will be 8-4:30, Monday
through Friday. If you would lilr.e IO fill out an
applicatioa for employment, please call 43S0574 Monday-Friday, 8, S,
to benefit tfle nebrosko AIDS Project
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KARQ KE
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to be given away through raffle sales
<> Auction
<> Dancing
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GREAT TIME FOR A GREAT CAUSE
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�LOCAL NEWS
LUTHERANS
CONCERNED TO HOST
WORSHIP SERVICE
Lutherans Concerned, a support group for
Lutheran gays and lesbians, will host a Worship
Service with communion at their December
meding OD Sunday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m.
The group will have an Ecwnenical worship
service after the Quilt display.
Everyone is welcome lo come to the service
which will be held at First Lutheran Church .542
South 31 Street (the comerof3 lst and Jackson).
TherewillbeareceptionandfcllowsbipfoUowing
the service.
Lutherans Concerned meets the first Sunday
evening of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the First
Lutheran Church. For more infonnation about
the service or the group call ( 402) 345-4080 or
(402) 453-7137.
Lutherans Concerned is an organization for
gays. lesbians, and their friends. It is a ministry
of refuge and support for gays and lesbians. and
acts as an advocate for them to the Lutheran
Church promoting education, dialogue and
reconciliation.
PFLAG LINCOLN
YOUTH GROUP
Our PFLAG Youth Group "graduated" a
s1tong cadre of participants who aging process
pushed them over our bill (age 21), so, like the
Marines, we are looking for a few good
replacements.
We meet twice a month. with the group
deciding what lo go - programs, speakers, play
games,ortall:. Ifyoul:nowofanyonewbowould
like to join us, invite them to a PFLAG monthly
meeting so the can experience the group. or have
them call Lois of Alan Hansen at 488-0630.
Hig)> school or college. if you are under 21.
this is your social club.
Lincoln PFLAG meets al the Lincoln
Unilari.an Church, 6300 A Street. Meetings are
usually on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00
p.m. The December meeting will be held on the
third Tuesday. This change is for this month
only.
TREMORS: WE'LL
ROCK YOUR
WORLD!
THE MILK RUN
ByRJ
The Tuesday night Support Group. which
meets al 7:30p.m. atMCC-Omaba, 819 S. 22. bas
picked up. Most Digbts, now, see over ten people
in attendance. Some Digbts it bu gooe over 15.
by Kevin Jones, Mr. Gay NE '92
And for several time.s now. in recent sessions, it
We're bot, new and here to stay! Tremors, has truly been a mixed group, with some of the
Omaha's newest gaynesbian night club, is open ladies attending. Way to go! Support bu been
and pumping away. So why don't you come in going for over six years, now, maybe longer. It
and see wbat'sbappening! We open al6:00p.m. was started when Rev. Jan Kross was pastor. It
Thursday through Sunday. There's no cover bas gone through several leaders, aod many,
Thursday or Sunday and only S2 on Fridays and many. people have come and gone. All now an:
Saturdays.
new faces. One, though, bas been with MCC for
Start off your weekend by joining us for many years, and it's good to see him in Support
happy boureveryThursday, Friday and Saturday. Group. He has a lot of insight, bas done a IOI of
Thursday is Jagenneister Digbt. Just SI shots. living, and can really give some of the younger
Then stay and become a star, by joining Todd for crowd a lot of good advice. It's good to see the
KaraokeeveryDigbtfrom7-9. Wail! There's no support group picking up with new life again.
reason to leave. The beat is just beginning with There have been times when it looked lil:e it
the hottest dance music around and nightly shot would fold, then a new spark regenerates it. I
specials.
know, having bun in support group for so mmy
If that isn't enoug)>, join us every Saturday years, it bas helped many, many people-dwse
night for After Hours. Cover is only S2 before just coming out of the closet aod those out of the
midnight and aft,,r that it's $5, so gel here early closet but not sure what to do now.
and party Tu 4:00 a.m. Sorry, no one under 21.
In the August PFLAG newsletter, it sounded
The excitement continues on Sunday with our like PFLAG was going to quit bavi.og monthly
"Customer Appreciation Night." There'snocover meetings and a monthly newsletter. But now I see
and all drinks are only Sl.75.
when PFLAG is going to keep on, at least for the
Our Grand Opening Celebration is scheduled present, having a monthly newsletter, as well as
for Saturday, December 12. There's no cover TI! monthly meetings. Same place, but the day bas
midnight ($5 after midnight). FREE Schnapps, changed to Thursday evenings. I hope they can
SI Jagenneister and SI wine coolers all night make it. Parents aod Friends of Lesbians and
long! ThepartycontinuesTl!4:00a.m. with after Gays does perform a very valuable service to both
hours.
commwlities.
Tremors says, "Meny Christmas" on Friday,
It would be nice to see some other
December 25 by offering you no cover Til Presbyterians at themeetingsof l'=byterians for
midnight (S5 after midnight), FREE schnapps.SI
Lesbian and Gay Conceros (PLGC) - at least
Jagermeister and wine coolers, and a special after some other Presbyterians besides me. Come oa
hours. Make sure you start your New Year off now, ALL Presbyterians can't be straig)>t, can
right by joining us for the best New Year's Eve they?
Party in town. Only S2 cover($5 after 11 :00), and
I saw where a new place bas opened up in
enjoy SI Jagermeister, wine coolers, and FREE Lincoln. Of course, I stopped by 2001 to see bow
Schnapps all night long. There's FREE they were doing. The place was really jumping.
champagne at midnig)>t;. The fun won't stop Peoplereadilyfind2001. It'sreallyneat. watching
until 4:00a.;m. with theboltestaft.erboursaround! the sun set on the sl:yline or LIIICOln. with its
Come spend your holidays with the staff of prominent "phallus or the plains."
TREMORS, Omaha's newest and hottest gay
So. stay tuned to tbeN..w Voice and catch the
night club!
latest.
BRIDGE, ANYONE?
A bridge group meets every month (usually
the second or third Saturday evening). If you
know bow to play bridge, butdon'l gel to play as
often as you would like, this group can provide
you with the opportunity to play more.
If you do not know bow to play or have not
played in a long time, we have a table for you to
learn or review. If you have played other card
games. but never learned bow to play bridge, we
provide a table for you and people to help you
learn. There arc several teachers or ex-teachers in
the bridge group who know bow to teach people
a particular skill.
Our bridge group is PARlY BRIDGENOT CUT-TIIROAT BRIDGE. If you are
looking for a chance to meet new people (men or
women) and/or learn a new game, then call and
arrange to join our group. Call Allen at 553-1860
most any evening or leave a message on the
machine any other time!
DECEMBER 1992
THE NEW VOICE
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�LOCAL NEWS
BUILDING A LENDING
LIBRARY
Nita Danklesen, of Grand Island, is wanting IO
start a lending library so that the gays and lesbians
of greater Nebraska will have a sou= to obtain
G&L literature. Sbe is an HIV/AIDS educator
and presenter, works with addictions, and 12 step
work for adolescents, families and partners. This
is also to provide a safe place IO look at the books
without someone looking over your shoulder.
If anyone bas any boolcs they don't use
anymore, whether they are sitting somewhere on
an empty shelf drawing dus~ or new ones they
would like to donate as a memorial to a friend, or
something you think that would be of help to
another gay or lesbian, please get them gathered
up.
These boolcs can be of the fictional type,
addressing coming out issues or works done by
G&L authors of interesting reading. Please no
smut!
Let's get them gathered up so we can get the
lending library set up for the gay and lesbian
community of Greater Nebraska.
If you have any books you would care IO
donate, you may contact Nita Danklesen at the
following numbers: 308-384-8217 or 308-3840869. You may also take them to any Board
Member and GLAGN will personally deliver
them to Nita.
DEGA YING "IDAHO"
Wonder wby the video box for Gus Van
Sant' s My Own PrivOlt Idaho shows River
Phoenix (gay in the film) ond Keanu Reeves (who
was sexually ambivalent) each with a woman?
This movie was not about picking up girls!
Instead of courting gay consumers, lhe
marketers chose IO render the movie's gay theme
invisible. Write Stephen Einhorn, President.
New Line Home Video, 888 7th Ave .. New York.
NY1016.
-GU\AD Bulletin
POOR LITTLE ANDY
Poor little Andy's
Got just a ball
Poor little Andy's
Got a Teddy Bear IOo.
Poor little Andy's
Sick with it
Poor little Andy's
got HIV
I know he's just a little boy
I asked you
Higher Power · God
Yahweh, Jehovah
Buddah, Jesus, Mohammed
Please Jet Andy live
But poor little Andy's
oneofmony
little boy with a ball 'n' bear
Poor little Andy
bas the pneumonia
Poor little Andy
died last night
Poor little Andy
walked to heavenly light
Poor little Andy
Poor little Andy
Poor little Andy
Just 12 years old
We all loved him
The maker too.
Copyright 1992
Rodney Allen Dell. B.A.
Permission to reprint
Soon to be published.
n.
POOR LITTLE ANNE
Andy's sister Anne
They called her Raggedy Anne
Sbe was Andy's twin
Born with the plague
She might die, IOo.
Poor little Anne's an orphan
So was Andy too.
She asked for nothing
Only a hug or two.
Tears rolled down my face as I
held her in my
arms the day
Andy died.
Poor little Anne outlived the plague
She's now 22.
The virus left her body
by the grace and power
of the maker, IOO.
Why Andy and not Anne?
We don't really know
The pain of one twin dying
equals more than
if two died
Poor little Andy
Kissed his sister on the cheek
As be saw the light
To walk ioward
And died in our arms.
We loved
them both.
Enough when
Andy died
to cry for two.
Copyright 1992
Rodney Allen Bell. B.A.
Permission to reprint.
Soon to be published .
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DECEMBER 1992
�LOCAL NEWS
ALG DANCE PLANNED
FALSE
SQUARE DANCERS
INTERPRETATIONS
HOLD 9th
CONVENTION
False Interpretations
The Alternative Lifestyle Group, i.e. ALG of
Salina, Kansas bad a banquet on September 19,
1992, in order to pay tribute of the staff of Center
for Self Discovery. ALG did this in recognition
for the love and support that the center bas shown
IO ALG over the past eight years.
Rod and Morris took a road trip lo attend their
banquet for the celebration; which was followed
by a dance for fellowship. W stayed the next day
for their support group meeting, wbicb we bother
enjoyed very much. We brought back. lo the
board, a copy of their constitution and bylaws, lo
help guild our organization.
ALG members, a group of about twenty men
and women, came lo the GLAGN Halloween
False Expectations
Unclaimed emotions, !ell me what you think
Tell me bow you feel
So I will not misinterprelale
Or expect any unclaimed emotions.
I feel a fool now
But at least, now you know what it is Tfeel.
I've expressed myself to you
Express yourself to me.
If these feelings are not mutual,
At least I will know
These unclaimed emotions were just not so.
Ryan R.
-11te Source
Dance.
The ALG is having a Christmas Dance on the
19th of December, in which they plan to extend
the same courtesy lo GLAGN members .
-GIAGN NEWSLFTTER
FLIRTATIONS TO BE AT LIED CENTER IN LINCOLN
Tickets on Sale Now for Two Performances on April 18, 1993
The fabulous Airtations wiU perform at Lincoln's Lied Center as part of the Carson Theater
Ventures Series, continuing the series' emphasis on performers wbo are working at the outer limits
of the contemporary arts scene. The five member a ca pell a group from San Francisco celebrates the
joys ortife as they mourn the devastation caused by the AlDS epidemic.
The April 18, 1993, performances will take place at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the Johnny Carson
Theater, a flexible, black-box theater space that seats about 200 people. Tickets are$ IS for the general
public and half-price for students . For information call (402) 472-4747 or (800) 432-3231.
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A record breuing 1,103 gay and lesbian
square dancers (along with many straight friends
and supporters) attended the International
Association of Gay Square Dance Club's 9th
annual convention. ''Diamonds in the Desert'',
was held in Albuquerque, NM and was attended
by dancers from all across the United States and
Canada-with one dancer arriving from Japan!
Adding to the 46 member clubs already a part
of the I AGSOC, the Board also voted to allow
into membership six new clubs: (CollOn Pickin'
Squares, Memphis, TN; Cream City Squares,
Milwaukee, WI; Neon Squares, Las Vegas, NV;
Minnesota Wild Roses, Minneapolis, MN: Sun
Coast Wranglers, Tampa, FL; and Mountain
Laurel Squares, Hartford, CT).
The first gay and lesbian square dance club
was the South Florida Mustangs, founded in
Miarniin thelate 1970's. CurrenUy,clubscanbe
found in 23 states and three Canadian provinces.
California, with ten extremely activeclubs1 boas.ts
the largest number of clubs in one state. Tbe
largest single club is the Tunes Squares in New
York City with 297 members.
For information about square dance clubs in
your area, please call the IAGSOC at 800-835·
6462 .
Men and Women
331-0500
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY
LINCOLN
Frontrunntrs/walkers,Box4583,0maha68104
Running/Walking Club (Send SASE for info)
Two Wheelers or Omaha (TWO) Motorcycle
Club, Box 3216, Omaha, 68103. Not active
Alcoholics Anonymous, Open Mtg Friday, 8pm,
Ist Plymouth Congregational, 20 & D. 438-5214
Gay/Lesbian Information & Referral Line
A service of A.N.G.L.E., Inc., (402) 558-5303
Women or the Plains, PO Box 24712, Omaha
NE68124,Dcdicated to womens culture in Om ah;
Arbor Moon Alternative Bookstore, Gathering
Place, 1448 "E", Lincoln 68502. Open Saturday
I· 4pm., Call Wally at 476-7389 or 489-4634.
Gay/Lesbian Student Organization (GLSO),
Box 8171, Omaha, NE 68108. Meet 1st & 3rd
Sundays, 7 p.m., Downtown Grounds Coffee
House, 1117 Jackson, Omaha. All are welcome!
Women's Support Group, MCC-Omaha,
819 S. 22nd, 345-2563. Meets Saturdays 11am
BlPALS (Blse,rual People / Alternative Lire
Styles),Box 80913, Lincoln, 68501, I st Monday
7:30pm, Cornerstone, (upstairs) 640 N 16th
Gay Mens Suppor t Grp, Counseling Ctr, t 234
AdmioBld,UNL,68508.472-3461. Confidential
LesblanSupport G roup,Womens Resource Ctr
Rm 117. Neb Union, UNL, 68588. 472-2597 '
LlncolnLeglonorLesblans,Box84245 68501·
424'5- Feminist collective, newsletter. s~pport
Nebnska Bookstore, 14th & R Steets Lincoln
Alternative Lifestyle Section carries The 'Advoca~
Open Door Ministry (402)423-8070. Orthodox
spiritual counseling. No charge.
Parents/Fr iends of Lesbians & Gays
(P-FLAG), See Nebraska Statewide.ljsting.
Star City Lines, Box 21903, Lincoln NE68502
(402) 483-5251, Leather club, Edoc~tional
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University Bookstore, 14th & RStreets, Lincoln
Gay Studies Section carries Books on GIL Life:
UNL Gay/Lesbian Resource Center, Rm 342
Nebr Union, Lincoln 68588-0455, 472-5644
Social activities, info& referrals, library, support.
The Wlmmln'sShow, 12-3pmSundoy KZUM
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Womens Journal Advocate, P.O. Box 81226,
Lincoln,NE68501 Feminist Monthly Newspaper.
Gay~sblan Support Group, MCC-Omaha
819 S. 22nd, 345-2563. Tuesdays 7:30pm.
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HAlR CARES, Nat'l Foundation bair-<lressers
helping other hairdressers living with AIDS.
1-800-HAIRCARES Omaha, Judy 333-3329
Lutherans Concerned, Meet First Sunday 78:30pm, Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church
Lounge, 2650 Farnam. Omaha. 345-4080 or
453 -7137.
Metropolluon Community Church of Omaha
Mailing Address: Box 3173, Omaha. NE 68103
Services held at 819 S. 22 St., Omaha, NE
Worship Services at 10:20am
Omaha Meatpackers. Leather/Levi Club with
focus on AIDS fundraising. Call: 455,6876
Omaha Men OMEN, Box 3706 Omaha 68103
Men interested in mascuJinity /mascuJine image.
Meets 3rd Sunday, 3pm, Usually at Gilligan's
Omaha Players Club (OPC), PO Box 34463
Omaha, Ne 68134, (402) 451-7987. (402) 3423512. Leather/SM education and play group.
This is amen'sand women's group. Call for more
inform3tion.
OLIS (Our Love ls Special), Box 11335, Omaha
681 ll Support/social grp forwomenof ollcolors
Overeaters Anonymous Lambda Plush Grp
Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Family and Friends'
Building, 3040 N. 102, Omaha
Youth Talkllne (402) 473-7932, Friday & Parents/Friends of Lesbians & Gays
Saturday 7pm-Midnite. Emotional support
(P-FLAG ), Sec Nebraska Statewide listing.
referrals, and AIDS info for callers Age 23 and
under. Project of Coalition for GIL Civil Rights . Presbyterians for Lesbian & Gay Concerns,
(402) 733-1360: Cleve. Meets last Saturday
YWCA Counseling & Education De12artment
January-October, 2nd Saturday in December,
476-2802. Information and Referral.
' No November meeting
OMAHA
Alcoholics Anonymous, Live & Let bi- e Grp,
v
Pella Luth 303 S. 41., Omaha, Open 8:15pm.
Friday, 345-9916 Al-Anon Meets Also
A.N.G.L.E., l nc.(AcbievingNewGay&Lesbian
Endeavors)Box31375,0maha68131.558-5303
Networking, Coming Out & PR1DE activities. '
Citizens For Equal Protection, Box 55548,
L
Omaha, 68155-0548. _ egislative action group
working for I luman Rights ordinance.
EAGLE-Omaha, Employee Associntion ofGays
and lesbians. Resource group of US WEST. For
more informotion: Contact S. McCartney, 1314
Douglas on Mall. 8th Floor. Omaha 68102.
DECEMBER 1992
River City Mixed Bowling League, President.
E. Mueller(l )466-1789, V.P. -0,erylChristensen
346-7699, Treasurer· Mike Shearer 346-4110
Bowling Sunday, 3pm, Sky Lanes, 42 & Center:
Omaha
River _
City Gender Alllance, P.0.Box 680,
Council Bluffs, IA 51502 For all who enjoy
cross•gender communily. All orientations
welcome. No sexual encounters. Meets monthly.
River City Mixed Chorus, P.O. Box 3267,
Omaha, 68103-0267. 453-8884. Volunteer
chorus for Gay/Lesbian/Sensitive people.
Seventh D_ y Adventist Kinship, lnc,
a
Mecungs, mformation. support for lesbians &
Gays (402) 451-5631 or 1-800-4-GAY-SDA.
THE NEW VOICE
WomenSpace, Box 24712, Omaha, NE 68124·
0712. Quarterly Magaz.ineoffers place for lesbian
women's voices to be beard. SS for 4 issues.
Youth Support Group, sponsored by Parents &
Friends of Lesbians/Gays Omaha Chapter. For
~ay,lesbianyouth andthosequestioning sexuolity
issues, ages 13 to 21. For Info: ca1t· 291-6781.
STATEWIDE
Alcoholics Anonymous, Grand Island Open
Meeting 12noon Sundays, (308)236-86i'o.
Alco_
hollcs Anonymous, Kearney, Open
Meeung 12noon Saturdays, (308)236-8610.
Coalition for Gay /Lesbian CMt-Rlgbts Box
<r4882, Lincoln 68509 Advocacy, lobby f; GIL
civil rights, newsletter, socials. Bus Mtg, 3rd
Tues, 7:30pm, St Marks, 13 & R; 1st Sal Social
Event, Cornerstone, 640 N. 16, Lincoln, 7. 10pm
DC In '93, Box 34463, Omaha 68134-0463, Org
for Nebrasb Contingency in 1993 March on
Washington. Amy Morie Meck(402)451-7987.
Gay & Lesbian Assoc. of Greater Nebraska
For info send self-addressed. stamped envelo.,.;
to: GLAGN, Box 1546, Kearney, NE 68848
lmperlal Court of Nebraska, Box 3n2 Omaha
68102 Social org for advancement of gay'society,
Business Meeting 1st Monday
L!ncoln/Lancastcr Drug Projects, 610 "J",
Lincoln, (402) 475-5161, Dennis Hoffman,
C~ Mgr. 0/P chemical dependency treabnent
while affirming sexuality, Sliding Fee Scale
MATCHALL MATCHMAKERS, P.O. Box
82281, Lincoln, NE 68501-2281, Write for info.
Also publish G.L.B. Date Book, personal ad: $5
for 30 words or less, 25 cents each add1 word.
Cashie.r's check or money order.
Th•N•w Voice a/Nebraska, Box 3512, Omaha
68103. Monthly magazine for the Lesbian and
Gay community. Ocadlne for submissions is 10th
of the month. Subscriptions SI 9/year.
Parents,FrlendsofLesblans& Gays(P-FLAG)
•Kearney, NE 68847: meets 3pm, 3rd Sunday
at St Luke's Episcopal. Call (308) 382-0752 or
(308) 995-5490. Direct correspondence to:
PFLAG, 1320 8th Ave., Holdrege, NE 68949
•Box 4374, Lincoln. NE 68504, (402) 435.
4688. 4th Tues, 7pm, Unitarian Church, 6300
'A', Groups for family of people with HIV, &
GIL Youth Group meet same time & place.
*2912 Lynnwood Or., Omaha, NE 68123,
291-6781. Meets 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m.,
1st United Methodist 7020 Cass Street.
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