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Same-sex marriages Continued from page 4 The case has been remanded to trial court. A final decision affinning equal rights is expected to be made by the Hawaii Supreme Court within the next two years. HERMP organizers, however, concede that finances may play a vital role in the ability to secure the over 100 legal rights associated with civil marriage. A $25,000 legal bill continues to mount and organizers anticipate the need for August 1993 T PAGE 17 Q-Notes much more backing to help educate Hawaii citizens about the positive implications of same-sex marriage. “We hope everyone takes this opportunity to come out and support this equal rights movement,” says Ninia Baehr, HERMP Co- Chair. “All contributions will do a lot to keep us moving forward,” Baehr notes. HERMP tax-deductible contributions can be sent to HERMP, do GLCC, 1820 University Ave., #8, Honolulu, HI 96822. a. ' .3^ ' Ninia Baehr and Genora Dancel After being introduced to each other by Ninia’s mother, it was love at first sight for Ninia and Genora, who are going on their fourth year as a couple. Both bom in Hono lulu, this dynamic couple enjoys kayaking in the beautiful ocean off their Kailua, Hawaii home. Genora, after graduating from a local Oahu high school, went to technical school to become the first female engineer to work at a local television station. She now stays extremely busy with two full-time engineer ing jobs. Next, Genora plans to go back to school in the fall where she will begin pre- med studies. Ninia is currently a coordinator of the University of Hawaii Women’s Center. Equipped with a masters degree in Ameri can Women’s History, Ninia uses her talents and education to fight human rights viola tions both in the U.S. and abroad. Both Ninia’s and Genora’s parents are very supportive of their pursuit to marry. Wl Joe Melillo and Joe Melillo, 46, and his lover Patrick Lagon, 36, have been a couple for 15 years. Togellier, they own and operate a successful screen printing company in Honolulu. Patrick is one of ten children in his family to be born and raised in the islands. After graduating from a local high school, he continued his study of art design, and today hajidles tlie artistic side of the business he maintains with Joe. Joe, anative of New Jersey, made Hawaii Patrick Lagon his home 28 years ago. His professional endeavors include teaching home econom ics and culin^ arts at the University of Hawaii, working as a chef for the former governor of Hawaii, setting up a real estate brokerage, and creating his own design firm. Once the state approves their legal mar riage, Joe and Pat plan to make their vows immediately. “We’re gonna run downtown and grab the first person that will marry us,” says Joe. “We’ve waited too long already.” Ban vigil Continued from page 1 Overcome” and “This Land Is Your Land” in between speeches by GLPM Co-chairper- sons Matt Tischler and Kyira Korrigan. Lo cal resident Ray Pannenter also addressed the tlirong. “1 think we all understand that this is no change at all,” Korrigan told the crowd. “We understand that this is in no way gaining rights in the military.” Korrigan also said that gays and lesbians were not only forced to be fighting for their rights in tlie armed forces, but for tlieir lives as well. Piirmenter told the gathering the Lambda Legal Defense Fund was preparing a class action suit against the new policy and urged military personnel and reservists to take ac- ■H wmm mmm tmm mm mm iM mm tion to make tlie new policy illegal. He said the fund was hoping to gather up to 25,000 signatures onto the suit. “With Clinton’s policy,” he said after the rally, “what has changed? Nothing. So we can hang out with gay friends. Who will be tlie one who decides who will be investi gated?” A lone person, who identified himself as a veteran, interrupted Pannenter at the begin ning of his speech to complain about tlie group’s presence at the memorial. After he told them tliat the memorial was considered sacred ground to veterans, he exchanged re marks with members of tlie audience and left quietly. Some of tlie vigil attendees shouted “Shame” and started singing during his talk. Tischler thanked the crowd for their abil ity to organize so many people in two days and said GLPM was expanding a phone tfee to help communicate events like the vigil. I j Subscriptions are by 1st and 3rd class mail in sealed envelopes mailed in Charlotte, N.C. I Subscription rate is $25.00 (Istclass) or $15.00 (3rdclass) for 12 issues. To subscribe contact O-^ I Notes, PO Box 221841, Charlotte, N.C. 28222. Make checks payable to Q-Notes. I Name I Address I MAN A Program For Gay Men Man to Man brings men together to explore the unique challenges of being gay — in every facet of their lives. Men getting together once a week for six weeks to focus on Growing Up, Sexuality, AiDS, Love and Reiationships, Loss and Change, and Personal Empowerment. Targeting problems, sharing perspectives, taking on atmosphere. For more information, contact MAP. 704.333.1435 weekdays. Metrolina AIDS Project City, State, Zip THE PADDOCK CLUB 1008-B. DICKINSON AVE. GREENVILLE, N.C. 27834 (919) 758-0990 August 6 JAMIE MONROE HEATHER FONTAINE August 13 A birthday show for the OLD,OLD,OLD Queen of Comedy... ESTEE' SLAUGHTER (31!!) &LAZER BEAM (A mess in a dress!) 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