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COMMUNITY LIAISON ORGANIZA TION FOR SUPPOR T, ED UCA TION AND REFORM
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Pshavillfif NC
Fobruary, 19B9
Dr. Don Clark, commenting on the growing gay spirituality in
The New Loving Someone Gav. quotes a young man whose lover has
just died: ’"I thank God that Gene and I found each other,'* he
said. "No matter how long we live, we’re in this life a short
time... He helped me to see that we’re here such a short time it
just doesn’t make any sense to give any less than the best you
have to give. We did that for each other. We gave each other
the best we had. Thank God. ’ "
n DEATH IN THE FAMILY
Our love and CLOSER support go out to George M. at the loss of
his life partner, Jim C., to AIDS January 16, 1909. Jim and
George were part of our community and our family, and we shall
keep both of them in our hearts. We’11 always remember Jim as a
kind and gentle man who improved the day of every person whose
day he touched. George, your devotion to Jim was an inspiration
to us all. Please remember that our arms are open to you.
THANKS
To Pete T., for designing the new masthead for CLOSER
CONNECTIONS, and for donating the monthly printing of
CONNECTIONS. What a great boost, Pete!
To all those who contributed to making the Christmas party so
fun, including Richard P. and Tom for decorations, Warren T. ,
Bill S., and the CLOSER Choir for songs, and Fred M., a.k.a.
Sant a!
To Dr. and Mrs. Ben Streets, Jr.*50>, and to Ben Streets, III
($100), for their generous financial contributions to CLOSER.
The wonderful Streets family continues to demonstrate their
never-ending love and support of CLOSER by these generous
donations.
To new member Betty S. for answering last month’s call for a new
bulletin board. Combining her highly developed skills of
carpentry and sewing, Betty has made us a stunning, yet practical
bulletin board (It folds to store easily!). What invaluable
fiKtures! (Both Betty and her bulletin board.)