10 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE September 24, 1999

Your Healthcare Shouldn't be a Hassle

Colette R. Willins, MD

Board Certified in Family Practice

STRAIGHT BUT NOT NARROW Specializing in comprehensive “family care”; Women's health including GYN, newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, men's health, geriatrics, health risk assessments, and an emphasis on preventative health care.

Provider On Most Medical Plans ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Evenings and Saturdays Available

COMMUNITY FAMILY MEDICINE 29325 Health Campus Dr., Suite 1 Westlake 440-899-4400

Q. Afraid of the Dentist? A. (216)226-3800 It's normal!! We can help! We're absolutely dedicated to providing your dental care as comfortably as is modernly possible. We welcome cowards.

Q. Afraid of the Cost?

A. (216)226-3800 Our various payment options take the fear out of dental expense. We welcome most insurances and gladly accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover. We also have interest-free financing packages available.

Q. Afraid to take the Time? A. (216)226-3800 Our early morning, evening and Saturday office hours will take the worry out of interfering with your busy schedule.

COMFORT DENTAL GROUP

Lower Than Average Fees!

David M. Raiffe, DDS & Associates (216)226-3800

15901 Hilliard Rd Lakewood, Ohio (Comer of Hilliard & Madison)

Exam, Cavity-Detecting, X-rays, and

Cosmetic Consultation

$5

Reg.

$68.00

(cannot be combined with other offers)

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ESTATE 216-619-9696

Join us during the Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival OPEN HOUSE Sunday Sept 26th 1-4pm 2113 West 7th (North of Literary): $175,000 Fully rehabbed single family in Tremont Ridge Project Area. Includes 4 bedrooms, large bath w/tub & shower, central air, all appliances, stone patio, security system and 2-car garage.

2443 West 15th (South off Kenilworth): $119,000 Two bedroom, 2 full bath hide-a-way near Lincoln Park! Includes refinished plank floors, maple kitchen w/appliances, lofted living room, whirlpool tub, newer windows and doors many updates!

1155 Rowley (East off West 14th) $74,500 0 This Victorian 2-family was rehabbed in '92 with mechanicals and roof. Owners suite has central air, carpeted living and dining rooms in both suites, storm windows, off street parking, and a full basement. Move-in condition!

NEW! TREMONT: $69,900 Two-family with large units both over 1,000 sqft, full basement, separate utilities and a double lot!

NEW! WAREHOUSE DISTRICT: $389,900 1 year old 4level townhouse with maple floors, fireplace in living room, 2 balconies, granite counters, Sub-zero refrigerator, Thermador gas range, attached garage and 13 years 75% tax abatement.

BRIDGE AVENUE TOWNHOUSES: Prices starting at $119,900. Only one unit left! New 2 bedroom townhouses to be built. Includes 2 story LR, 1 1⁄2 baths, central air, dramatic DR overlooking LR, computer area, walk in closet, brick facade and attached parking undemeath. Financing includes 1 1⁄2-2% below regular rate, $10,000 2nd mortgage and 10 year tax abatement. Floor plans on-line at progressiveurban.com

NEW! TREMONT: $58,000 Two bedroom workers cottage with large master bedroom, walk-in closet, newer windows, newer carpeting, washer/dryer, new shed and fenced lot. NEW! EUCLID: $92,900 Brick ranch w/2 full baths, 3 bedrooms, new windows in '93, rebuilt fumace, new storm doors, walnut cabinets in eat-in kit, all appliances and attached garage.

REDUCED! CLEVELAND EAST: $70,000 Walk to Lake Erie! This 4 bedroom Colonial is situated on a private beach club street, yet minutes from Downtown! Features 2 fireplaces, and is spacious and airy. This home does need some work bring offers!

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Through October 9

A Question of Mercy, play about a man with AIDS searching for an end to his suffering, Reality Theatre, 736 N. Pearl St., Columbus; 614-294-6541.

Friday, September 24

Women Coming Together: Bridging Cultures, Communities and Health, women's health conference, continuing education credit, child care available, $30, 8 am to 6 pm, Children's Hospital Education Center, 700 Children's Dr., Columbus; 614-293-7575, scholarship info 614-291-3639.

Pride Night at Kings Island, third annual event, amusement park north of Cincinnati on Interstate 71 will be open only to those buying tickets through the Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Center or other gay and lesbian centers in Ohio; rides, live performers, food, 5 pm open, 11 pm fireworks; 513-591-0200 or 614-2997764 or 937-428-0776 or 216-522-1999.

Friday to Sunday, September 24-26

Unity Fest '99, celebration of African American lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender com-

AIDS Walk Cincinnati, 8 am registration, 8:30 am run, 9:30 am walk, Sawyer Point, Saratoga St. at Front St., downtown Cincinnati; 513-421-2437.

Lavender Browns Backers party, for Browns-Ravens football game, LGBT Browns fan club, 1 pm, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314 or http://sport.cleveland.com/sport/lavender. Breast Cancer Seminar, with Dr. Ruben Agra, 2 pm at Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc. (NOCI) offices, 1406 West 29th St., Cleveland; 216-781-6624.

“Financial Planning for Gays," Asians and Friends social meeting, $3 members/ $6 non-members, 3 pm, 5557 Suncrest Ct., Parma, (Cleveland); Michael 216749-2399.

Sukkot celebration and Sukkah Raising, Chevrei Tikva LGBT Jewish congregation's Fall Harvest Festival, 4 pm, at a member's Cleveland area home; 216932-5551.

A Day in the Country, sponsored by Gray Pride Interagency Taskforce; swimming pool, hot tub, games, walking; main course and beverage provided, bring side dish or dessert; Kimbilio Farm in Holmes County, (90 minute drive south from Cleveland), carpool planned, RSVP by Sept. 17 graypride@yahoo.com or 216-791-8039 x328; camping arrangements 330378-2481.

Tuesday, September 28

AAPC discussion meeting, drug and alcohol abuse, 7 pm, Akron Pride Center, 71 N. Adams, Akron; 330-252-2220. Wednesday, September 29

Open Poetry Slam, $2 entry, one round, winner takes all, 8 pm, Sitwell's Coffeehouse, 404 Ludlow Ave., Clifton Gaslight District, Cincinnati; 513-281-7487.

munities, Raleigh, North Carolina; Unity Fest Thursday, September 30 '99, P.O. Box 46663 Raleigh, N.C. 26720 or OutNBlack@aol.com, travel and hotel 919571-9054 or 800-633-9350.

Saturday, September 25

Author Keith Boykin will speak at the African Wine Sip, sponsored by Brother Circle; 7 pm, Health Museum, 8911 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, .$10 advance, $15 door; 216-566-0449.

H.I.S. Kings performance, drag king troupe, $5, age 19 and over, 9 pm, Wall Street Night Club, 144 N. Wall, Columbus; 614-262-3125, or club 614-464-2800.

Bears in Leather, Pride Night at Kings Island afterglow party, hosted by Arktos and the River Bears, 10 pm, Spurs, 326 E. 8th St., Cincinnati; 513-621-2668, or Arktos 216651-0611 or 330-434-4860.

Sunday, September 26

Race for the Cure, benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 7 am register, 8:30 men's 5K run, 9:15 coed 1 mile fun walk, 9:45 women's 5K; Wade Oval in University Circle, Cleveland; 216-791-2873, www.neorace.org.

Dine Out Columbus, 17 restaurants donate partial proceeds to Project Open Hand: Lindey's, the Latin Rooster, Strada, Barcelona, K2U, King Ave. Coffee, Out on Main, Table of Contents, Theater Café at the Westin, Whole World, Figlio, Kristopher's, Talita's, the Aardvark, No Attitude, Union Station and Frank's Diner; 614-298-8334.

Friday, October 1

Annual Workplace Campaign Kick-Off of Greater Cleveland Community Shares campaign benefitting local non-profit social justice organizations, including the Lesbian Gay Community Center, ACLU and West Side Women's Center; brown-bag lunch with readings from banned books by AfricanAmerican authors 11:30 am, Cleveland Public Library (main branch) Eastman Garden, 325 Superior Ave., downtown Cleveland; 216371-0209.

John R. O'Connor, LISW ACSW of D.L. Dunkle and Associates

Practicing in Two Locations!