Special

Christmas

During the year, in the rush of events, we tend to overlook the important friendships that are the true basis of business relationships. One of the great pleasures of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to exchange cordial greetings with those whose friendship and goodwill we value so highly.

Greeting's

THE COACH 250 W. Market Akron, Ohio

Y.A.G.'S MARKETPLACE

2709 Market Street Youngstown, Ohio

CASCADE COMMUNITY CHURCH

475 West Market Street Akron, Ohio

AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION

998 Pompton Avenue

Cedar Grove, New Jersey

FERRARI PUBLICATIONS P.O. Box 16325

Phoenix, Arizona 85011

CLUB CLEVELAND W. 32ND

1448 West 32nd Street

Cleveland, Ohio

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In this spirit it is our Pleasure to say "Thank You" and extend our sincere appreciation for the very pleasant association we enjoy with you.

May a bright and prosperous New Year bring happiness to you and yours.

The Metroplex Associates

THE CLUB AKRON

1339 East Market St.

Akron, Ohio

THE O.P.

419 Kenmore Blvd.

Akron, Ohio

THE STONEWALL UNION

P.O. Box 8355A

Columbus, Ohio

NORTHERN OHIO COALITION INC P.O. Box 663 Lakewood, Ohio

318 CLUB

318 12th Street N.E. Canton, Ohio

ADAM'S STREET BAR 77 North Adams St. Akron, Ohio

540 CLUB

540 Walnut N.E. Canton, Ohio

CHRONICLES

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Ohio Community

YOUNGSTOWN GETS MORE BARS IN THEIR AREA

For a long time, The Troubadour Lounge was the only gay bar in Youngstown. Then, Y.A.G.'s Marketplace, Berrys, and The Wonder opened.

This past month, an old establishment, "Tacky's" re-opened under the name "Tackys Show Lounge" and will be bringing the best of live shows from all over the greater Ohio and PA. area. Tackys is a membership club with a small cover charge for the shows which includes a buffet. Tackys is open seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. and there is plenty of protected parking across from the bar.

Tacky's is an older establishment located at 3204 Wilson Avenue in the Campbell area and is large enough to accommodate up to 250 people.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS POT

LUCK TO BE HELD

An open Christmas pot luck dinner will be held on December 4th in Kent. The dinner will be sponsored by the gay men's groups in Youngstown, Warren, and Kent.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature entertainment, a visit by Santa Claus, and a gag gift exchange. All persons attending are asked to bring a holiday gag gift and covered dish. For further information, call: Warren 872-1412, Kent 673-7642

MCC COLUMBUS GETS A NEW MINISTER

The Metropolitan Community Church of Columbus, Ohio received Rev. LaPaula Turner, former assistant pastor of MCC Portland, Ore. as their new minister this month.

Reverend Turner has worked in Fairbanks, Alaska, Detroit, Michigan, and Sacramento, California performing ministerial duties prior to her appointment in Portland, Oregon.

Reverend Turner is succeeding the Reverend Rob Shivers who recently resigned after serving MCC Columbus and the gay community for over three years.

THE BAKERY OPENS IN AKRON'S HIGHLAND SQUARE

Carolyn and Carl Doershuk and Larry Renner, friends of Akron's gay community have opened The Bakery at 820 West Market Street, Akron.

The new shop specializes in fine pastries without preservatives and are made from natural ingredients. The Bakery is open 7 days a week and serves coffee and various teas as well as their fine breads and pastries.

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