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SOUTH CAROLINA Ketner files for coastal congressional run Food Lion heiress seeks to join ranks of Reps. Frank, Baldwin by Matt Comer . Q-Notes staff CHARLESTON — On March 20, Democrat Linda Ketner officially filed to run for Congress in the Palmetto State’s 1st District. As the first openly gay U.S. House of Representatives candidate in South Carolina history, Ketner faces a tough battle to defeat incumbent Republican Henry Brown. “Many of you know that I grew up in a lit tle town called Faith, and that I adored my grandmother,” Ketner said in an email to supporters. “Ma told me when I was a small child that if I saw something wrong, God counted on me to fix it. I took that lesson to heart and have spent my life working to solve problems and make a difference. “We’ll forge a path that leads to an America which is again respected around the world — not because we have bigger guns and more money, but because we live our val- A Balinese made sarong of natural rayon and can be used as a shawl, a skirt, a wall hanging, a table cover, etc. All designs are Celtic. Each Sarong is 45" X 62" (full-size). Pride releases 2007 finances compiled by Q-Notes staff CHARLOTTE — The 2007 Pride Charlotte festival was an overwhelming suc cess. Based on estimates from Charlotte- Mecklenburg PoUce and Pride organizers, 8,000 people filled Gateway Village for a day of musical entertainment, guest speakers, arts and crafts, merchandise and food ven dors, visibility and empowerment. The phenomenal turnout topped 2006’s then-record crowd by 2,000 and beat the Task Force’s goal by 500. The organization has committed itself to opermess and transparency. They’ve released their 2007 financial report to Q-Notes. Receipts Task Force Contributions Sponsorships ISI^thilvc Jw nic Bcacn* w Ketner is the daughter of Ralph Ketner, founder of the Food Lion grocery store chain. The Salisbury, N.C., native has been active in various community organizations, including the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, Crisis Ministries and the Mayor’s Council on Homelessness and Affordable Housing. In the LGBT community, she has been active with Charleston’s Alliance for Full Acceptance and the South Carolina Equality Coalition. 520 8TH. flV€. N. ] MVRTL6 B€flCH, S.C. 843-448-1180 CRUIS6 pmv pool DRNC€ OP6N DfilLV RT 5 PM FOR COCKTftllS Happv Hour 5-8 Calendar ues of a level playing field, opportunity for all, fairness and compassion,” she added. The conservative, coastal 1st District — stretching from Charleston north to Myrtle Beach — has been represented by Brown for four consecutive terms. According to the pro gressive HuffingtonPost.com, many Republicans have dismissed Ketner’s cam paign as “wishful thinking.” Brown received a zero rating on the most recent Human Rights Campaign Congressional Scorecard. Ketner has already come under spurious attack for her pro-LGBT politics. The blog PalmettoScoop.com used a column she wrote for Q-Notes nearly two years ago to argue that Ketner is patently anti-Christian. In reality, the piece acknowledged the importance of faith in Ketner’s life, even as she strongly denounced those who use religion to justify homophobic discrimination. If elected to office, Ketner would be the fifth openly gay elected official to serve in the U.S. House, following Reps. Gerry Studds (D- MA), Barney Frank (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Kolbe (R-AZ). I Contributions Fundraising Vendor Fees Ad Sales Total Receipts Expenditures Entertainment Logistics Printing Vendor Fan- Other Total Expenditures Net Proceeds 2007 Seed Money Net Gain Contributions House of Mercy Lesbian and Gay Community Center Total Contributions Balance on hand for Pride 2008 $ 2,585.85 $49,689.00 $ ; 100.00 $ 1,943.40 $21,014.00 $:2,860.00 $78,192.25 $ 6,640.37 $24,260.28 $ 8,998.00 $16,597.12 $ 6,045.60 $62,541.37 $15,650.88 $ 4,965.00 $20,615.88 $ 1,000.00 $ 9,615.88 $10,615.88 $10,000.00 MONDAYS Monday Night Madness with: Morgan Richards & Special Guest WEDNESDAYS Game Night with Bingo & Other Games Hosted by Bimbos of the Beach THURSDAYS Customer Appreciation Night. Free pool! Pool Tournament at 11:30 pm, $50 Cash Prize Disco Diva Show at 12 Midnight FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Fri., April 11 Eiaine Davis Sat., April 12 C.L.A.W.S, & Red Ribbon Friends Dining with Friends Benefit Show Fri., April 18 Morgan Richards. Imani Tate, Kristina DeeVine Sat., April 19 Isabclia Diamante, Brittanv Fontaine, Leslie Lain Karaoke Tuesday - 11 pm • Karaoke Sunday - 10 pm Thursday Nights - Evening with Briiey at the Piano - 7-10 pm Tuesday. Wednesday, Tliursday - No Cover (e.xcluding special holidays or events) TH€ HOneST DRNC6 MUSIC ON TH€ BCfiCH UUITH D.J. MfiCKCL For booking Information (female Impersonators/male doncers) contoct Ken @ 843-448-1180, lOam-lpm ujuuuj. timeoutmbsc. com 14 APRIL 5.2008* Q-NOTES MCC Metropolitan Community Church of the Upstate You Me Us Cod... Miraculous! Come celebrate God with us in a loving, kind, affirming and accepting place where worship is our most important priority. Diversity is our strength. Ali are welcome in God's house, regardless of gender, color, creed or religious background. ALWAYS! Metropolitan Community Church of the Upstate 151 W. Main St, Duncan, SC 29334 Telephone: 864.439.5080 • E-Mail: mccupstate@bellsouth.net Founding Pastor: Rev. Donna Stroud, AI.Drw. Sunday — Services at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm Choir Rehearsal at 3:45 pm each Sunday Wednesday Evening — Bible Study: 7:CX) pm Directions From 1-85: Exit 63 (Duncan/Moore) toward Duncan. Go 2.8 miles. The church is on the left.
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