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NEW YORK S T A T E S O L D E S T GAY NEVVSrAJ^ER

Picnic b igger than ever morm p h o t o s p - 6

by Maitland Matthews

The tenth annual Gay Conununity Picnic, held on July 15 at Genesee Valley Park, was the most well-attended and profitable in thc history of the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley.

Picnic Coordinator Bill Hall said that 2,500 tickets were sold for this year's picnic. Picnic-goers consumed 450 poimds of hot dogs, 300 pounds of baked beans, 600 pounds of macaroni salad and 130 gallons of soft drinks. Hall said. Beer consumption was down this year, to a total of 38 half-kegs.

The picnic featured a dimking booth for the first time. Several well-known Rochester gay personalites, including Jackie Nudd, former GAGV president; Alan Davidson, GAGV president; and Duckie, owner of J im's bar, were dipped in the water by picnic-goers throwing efforts

Other attractions included a raffle and dte sale of GAGV T-shirts and buttoas. Firsc prize for the raffle was an_ all-expense-paid trip for two to Toronto, indoding two nightt at the Royal York Hotel, m d second prize was a Fujica 35fnm camera.

Davidson said diat local gay btudneas tbat donated prizes aad food make die picnic a fuccess. He said that tbe picnic's biggest problem dus year waa a lack of volanteers to aerre food.

" W e anticipate n e n year to be bigger and bet ter ," he said.

Muaic fer the picnic waa provided by the Rodieftter Gay Men's Cborua, vdboae perfermance was aceempanicd by tbim> der. and Begonia, a woman's band ftom Albany diat played eleccrk and aeonstic bIuea*ffodi: origfauls and covers. Taped daiice niiMc was provkied by Steve from Jtm^s and Hector from Friar's.

Gay r ights p l ank in Demo plat form

^ Condensed by Michele Moore ^ from articles in Goy JVeu^r Pittsburgh's

Out, and other publications.

Democratic Party delegates on July 16 ^>proTed a plattorm that calls tor tlie protection of gay peof^e against dtscrtm-

^ inatioii in enqiloyment, immigration and ^ die military. Hie fdatferm also advocates

increased AIDS research and patient support and denounces homophobic vio­lence.

The idatfenn states: "The next Dem-^ ocratic administTation will... reaffirm the ^ dignity of all people and the rightt of each ^ sndividoal to have equal access to and I participation in the institutions and I services of our sodety. AO groops must I l>e protected from discrimiiiatipn baaed tain snoe, otdoTt rel

language, age. sex. or sexual orientation. We will support legislation to prohibit discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation. We wiO assure that sexoal mientation per se does not serve as a bar to partidpation in the military. We win support an enhanced efiort to leam the cause and cure of AIDS, and to provide treatment fer people with AIDS. And we will ensure that foreign dtisens are not exduded from this oountry solely on the basis of their sexual orientation."

Tbe idatform also states: "Violent acts of bigotry, hatred and extremism aimed at women, racial, ethnic and reUgious minorities, and gay men and lesbians have become an alaindngly common fi^oomenon. A democratk

wiiljODsk viMfoaab to

address, document and end all suchi violence."

Thc lobb3ring efforts of the six openlyl gay members of the Platform Conunittee [ helped obtain inclusion of the gay ri^tsj plank in the platform. The Platfemn Committee, chaired by vice presidential^ nominee Geraldlne Ferraro. adopted thei platform unaminously on June 23 ini Washington, D.C. |

Matferm Committee member Virginial Apusso. execudve director ofthe Nation-! al Gay Task Force, said that the gay rights} plank was obtained tlirough a combiiia-% tion of political pressure, grassrootsf activity in the gay community and negotiations with those involved in thej platform drafting process. She said that gays made it dea r that they wanted} certain language induded in die f^at-% form. ^

'*What we're engaged in in tfaia process ia not to stand begging," she said. " W e are here to talie our ri^itfrd place i|i p m i i ^ r s l i ^ , "

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EDITORIAL The facilitator of the nonviolent civil

disobedience training workshop I attend­ed several weeks ago, at the Women's Encampment for a Future of Pc^ce and Justice, said something that had never occtirred to me before: *'If you get hurt when you're doing CD (dvil disobedi­ence), so what ?"

She was referring, of course, not to broken bones or permanent injuries, but to bruises, or chafing from die plastic handcuffs that the Seneca Army Depot's military police use to restrain protesters who climb over the depot fence. She meant that any injury anyone might suffer in climbing over the fence and being apprehended by the MPs was minuscule compared to the injuries that are constandy inflicted upon human beings by the arms race.

This idea of enduring small wrongs in order to eradicate large ones seemed so obvious that I wondered why 1 hadn't thought of it before. But I, like most people, have an extraordinarily strong desire to avoid pain of any Idnd; this is true not only when I'm protesting for peace, but also when I'm working for gay nghts .

Those ofus who are gay often remain doseted because we fear we'll suffer permanent injury by coining out. Dedd­ing to be openly gay is more like climbing over a fence than coining out of a closet— you may be injured in the climb, but 3rour world is never the same once you're on the other side.

I don't advocate coining out for those who could suffer permanent damage, such as the loss of jobs or loved ones. But many of us, by coming out, risk only temporary estrangement from friendis

and relatives, ignorant questions from acquaintances and stares from strangers on the street. At times I've been injured by mistmderstanding and hostility from my mother and old ^*friends,** and I may be injured in the friture if my name is published in the incredibly homophobic new conservative newspaper, 7%e Ro­ehester Eagle, But the peace of mind and other advantages I've gained have far outweighed the pain I've felt as a result of living as an open lesbian.

Most ofus can stistain a few psycholo­gical bruises that may be inflicted upon us in our transid<ms to easier lives out of the closet. The injuries we suffer in coming out are insignificant compared to the injury done to gays as a group when sodety tells us that we don't have the right to exist. It 's not easy to say "so wha t?" when one is in pain, but the pain of each of us will eventually lessen the pain of all of us .

—Michele Moore

Thanks for Cahin story The following letter was addressed to Michael Pierce, who has resigned from his position as editor ofthe Bmpty Closet:

To the Editor: In reading 3rour interview with Rose­

mary Cahill Uuly 1984), I laughed and cried because it was a miracle to see it in the E . C I At last Rosemary could tell her story and relieve some of the stress and release some of the painful memories she 's held onto over the past year! Thank you! (R.C. may you live tobe 101.)

May the goddesses be with you, M.C.Marino

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Tt>e publication of the name or photograph of any or organization In articles or advertising in this newspaper not an indication of the sexual or affaetional orientation that person or the membars of that organization.

For publication, submit news items, letters, stories poetry, art, etc., by mall or in person to tha QAQV offi before tr>e 15th of the month. For Information advertising rates, please write or call ttie QAQV offtoe Indlcala mailing addreas.

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LETTERS Cahill resigns as assistant editor

The following letter was sent to Alan Davidson, the president of the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, on July 11:

Dear Alan: This letter will serve as formal notice

of my resignation from the sta£F of The Empty Closet effective August 1, 1984.

It has become increasingly apparent to me that The Empty Closet will never be the kind of p^>er Rochester's gay community deserves to have as long as it continues to be published by GAGV. The time has come to dedde whether it is a ' *gay newspaper, ' ' as advertised, or simply a propaganda sheet for the Gay Alliance. You can't have it both ways. Perhaps you should consider publishing a GAGV newsletter with a different board member serving as editor each month.

My work for the paper has been very time-consuming. I need that time for several writing projects, for my exercise program, and for my volunteer work on a real newspaper. There comes a time when one must realize that certain situadons will never change. I will continue to fight for human rights in general and gay rights in particular, but it is time to put The Empty Closet behind me.

For thc record: the interview pub­lished in the July issue was taped in early

April of this year. I had plenty of time to agonize over It, both before and after the fact. There was one major reason for my consenting to the interview. It was the testimony of a person with a disability who had been through a lot and had still come out in one piece. It was about survival, realty. Of course, it was my point of view. That's what an interview is— the point of view of one person. And my side of the story had never been told. The interview had nothing to do with personal grudges and it contained no " h e s . " If there is anjrthing this commtm­ity knows about me, it is that I am not a liar. People should be upset, but as usual they are upset for all the wrong reasons. Certain individuals should be searching their own souls, but I guess that 's too much to expect. My feeling about anything I have ever written or said that has appeared in print is, **if the shoe fits, wear i t . " Apparendy some shoes are pinching very badly.

It is now dear to me that I should have left permanently two years ago. Continu­ing to work on the paper only brought back all the hurt. I had hoped that Michael Pierce and his excellent staff— induding myself— could accomplish a great deal. But we will not be allowed to do that. So be it. I refuse to b a i ^ my head up against the wall any longer.

Good luck to you and Gary. Sincerely, Rosemary Cahill

Cahfll interview ^^disxastinglysdf-serviiig 99

To the Editor: After reading your ' ' interview" with

Rosemary Cahill I have substantial doubts conceming the objectivity and fairness of your publication.

It is no secret that the current editor of The Empty Closet [former editor Michael Pierce] feels that he should be paid for what's being done. The presentarion of this by way of an "interview" with a supposedly objective individual is dis­gustingly self-serving, particularly in hght of the fact that no secret is made of the work involved in the pdsition of editor, nor ofthe fact that it is a volunteer posidon.

Ms. Cahill impUes that members of the GAGV were in some way responsible fer the theft of her camera and the breakdown of typesetting equipment at an inopportune time. Both these implied accusarions border on slander, to say the least. The Empty Closet office is not very secure, and a significant number of keys to diat office belong to the newspaper's own staff, as weU as several people that no longer have anything to do with the GAGV or Tlie Hmpry Ooset .

The typesetting machine is not in any way owned, operated, or maintained by die GAGV or The Bmpty Closet, a point yev failed to mention in yoor ar t ide. It is owned and operated by a business that does work fimr several organisations in addition to The Bmpry Closet. To imidy that tbe GAGV was in some way re^MmaiUe frir a mechaniral breakdown of another company's madbinery is ab­surd. 1 would suggest that the accuaatory finger of paranoia be pointed at i u originator.

It is interesting that Ms. Cahil l states.

"You don't crucify a person without hstening to their side of the story." I can only assume that The Empty Closet practices what it preaches, and that an a rdde of similar length and construct wiH appear in a later issue presenting the other side of the story. MThile 1 personaUy feel that the GAGV as a whole does not even remotely approach sainthood, to portray them as unfeeling and malicious is unfair and inaccurate.

The general tone of the a rude was very disturbing. The very thought of appending to spedfic individuals in your newspaper to offer their services once again is disgusting. Furthermore, there is no doubt in my mind that Ms. Cahill is a dedicated and concerned individtial. ac-comphshing a great deal despite her handicap. However, all the good inten­tions in the world and a quarter still only gets a cup of coffee.

The interview struck me as being very self-pit3ring. It is unfortunate that a person who is handicapped, in perception or fact, uses said handicap aa a d u b to generate guilt in others.

lean only hope that The Empty Closet win soon counterbalance this example of jreDow journalism widi a foDow-up art ide interviewing those individuals directly or indirecdy mentioned.

Sincerely Chris Sanmro Ro<^ester

Bditor*$ note: J was assistant editor of The Empry Closet when theirtcidents thmt Cahill discussed in the ir$tendew oc-ctmred; the damage te the typesetting maehir%e wos the result of vertdeMsm. not meehmnUelfeilure.

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TotheBditmr: In your issue before the June news­

paper you ran an ad for a priaoner in Marion, C&io [Tlie Empty Closet, May], His name is John Nash. I would ^ipreci-ate it if you could please send me another copy of his ad. You see, I dedded to answer that ad and we have become very, very good pen pals. We are already mdcing plans for his release, god willing, in Apra of " 8 5 . "

At this time we would both like to thank you for running his ad.

Personally I would like to thank you frw many things and I'll try to keep it short. Your contributions to the need of the Gay inmate population, by printing their ads, I feel are fantasdc. Your newspaper always impresses tne because you cover so much without making your stories lengthy and boring. I'm a subscri­ber to other big Gay periodicals, but your newspaper beats them hands down. I have even tried to get other friends of mine to subscribe to your newspaper. As I see it, you and the GAGV do more for the Gay community in Rochester than all the

Gay organizations of N.Y.C. do for the . Gay community down here. And I can say that openly because I have been involved with die new Gay movement since the Stonewall riots; I was there that famous night. 1 really feel that jrou people deserve more credit than you get.

I hope the Gay community of Roches­ter realises what they have and is not hoping for the so-called "sophisrication" of New York City organizations or newspapers. This "sophistication" in N.Y.C. is leading us absolutely nowhere. Your newspi4>er and organization are working hard for their people and the people of Rochester better work hard for the ones who care, Tlie Empty Closet and GAGV.

So, many thanks, keep up the great work, and continue fighting. The Gay community needs honest, hard-working leadership and you're right up there.

Yours in Gay Unity, Danny Beauchamp 561914th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219

No winner for this puzzle

JLoeal law^yer p u b l i s h e s a n t i - g a y p a p e r

The first issue of a tabloid daiming to be Rochester's "first and only conserva­rive newspaper," containing seven and-gay arddes, was pubHshed in mid-July.

Tlie Rochester Eagle, pubhshed by Rochester attorney H. Ron Buttarazzi and his former legal secretary Cherjd Battles, contains arddes about the danger of acquiring AIDS from blood transfusions and the health hazard posed by gay bathhouses, and ' 'Living a Lie— A Parable About Being Gay." The news­paper also contains arddes written by a woman whose marriage, was destroyed when her husband was "seduced into homosexuahty" by a gay man, and by a 26-year'old' who renotmced his homo­sexuahty and became a Chrisdan after

watching a friend die of AIDS. The other two arddes , about the Gay

AUiance ofthe Genesee VaUey's atten^ns to document discrimination in local employment and other GAGV projects, quote extensively from the June issue of Tlie Empty Closet, espedaUy the inter­view with Jackie Nudd, president of AIDS Rochester.

The newsp^>er also contains photo­graphs of the Roman Sauna, a local gay bathhouse, and local bars J im's , and Tara's, the headquarters of AIDS Ro­chester.

The Rochester Eagle states in its lead a rdde that it opposes "minority status for homosexuals."

GAY COMMUNITY CENTER The Gay AUiance of the Genesee

VaUey is beginning a two-year program to raise money for a gay comniunity center that will contain a medical annex.

A local contractor is interested in developing a plan for the center. The center's medical annex would contain offices of gay doctors, dentists and counselors, and possibly the offices of AIDS Rochester.

Twenty-eight people attended a long-range planning committee meeting for the center on June 28. Several gay professionals who anended said that they wotdd contact other local professionals who may be interested in renting office ^ a c e .

The money raised for the center wiU be placed in trust fund, fonner GAGV president Jackie Nudd said. The GAGV

had a building fund several years ago, but it was used to pay off debts in order to keep the organization in existence, she said.

Nudd said that the GAGV is looking for a building downtown or close to the present GAGV headquarters in the Gene­see Co-op at 713 Monroe Ave.

Those interested in the project can attend the next planning committee meeting on August 11 at the Gay Commtmity Center.

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*Wet Joclcey Shorts' Nite Wednesday, Aug. ^2nd • 10pm

Amateur Nite Tuesday, Aug. 28th • 10pm

WsmUmds Gay or open to gay to share 4 bedroom house on Highland Ave. Non-smoking, no pets. $250 includes every­thing. Write: P.O Box 18271, Rochester, NY 14618.

Help support Maya's bid as she competes in Chicago for Miss Contin­ental USA. Only S65 will reaerve one aeat on a spedal chartered bus leaving Sept. 1,1984 and returning Sept. 4. Call 442-030S (seats limited; l^sa/Mastercard accepted).

GWM to alMte 2 bedroom half double with same after July 1. Laundry, paiting, $200 ind. utilities. Wbrton-BkMsom Rd. area (end<tf Park Ave. bus line). 288-8346 after 6 p m - ^

D e ^ t e any nnnors you may bave heard,

I am DOC affiliated with tfae Liberty Bar that is to be opening

on liberty Pole Way.

Tony Greene PS See you at Friar 's!

Older gays io ho ld p a n e l on

lega l Usttes Rochester's grot^ for older gays is

developing a seminar on legal issues to be held in September.

Several local lawyers will present a two-hour panel discusston on medical issues, wiUs and other legal issues at the seminar.

The group is also holding a pocluck picnic in Ai^ust . Picnic-goers should bring dishes to pass; charcoal and beverages will be provided. More than a dosen people actoMled the ptcnics that were held in July and Augtist.

The sroap is srSl cdlectiag sugges-tioos fer its name, and the survey pobsbed in tbe June and Jtdy issties o t T%e Errrpty Closet. Tke gromp's mailing list contains about SO pcople» but new members are needed.

Anyone wanting more tnlbfmation may caU 442-2986 aod lenve his or her first name and telephone nwHiber. Sur* veys and questioas may be sent to: Horace Lethbridge. c /o GAGV, 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607.

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