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HIGH

CEAR

VOL 4 A Publication of the GEAR Foundation ISSUE II

HIGH GEAR journal is a publication of the Gay Educational and Awareness Resources (G.E.A.R.) Foundation of Cleveland, Ohio. It is distributed free of charge in any establishment and with any organization that will permit distribution. We are a non-profit, federally tax-exempt publication.

The presence of the name or picture or other representation of an organization, place of business or person (s) in HIGH GEAR is not necessarily indicative of the sexual orientation of such organizations, businesses, or per-

sons.

We welcome all contributions of written materials, art work, or photography by members of the gay community. All materials submitted for publication are subject to editorialization. We cannot guarantee the return of materials submitted for publication, whether used by HIGH GEAR or not, unless they are accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.

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Businesses or organizations wishing to advertise in HIGH GEAR may obtain advertising rate sheets and other information by writing to the abova address.

The deadline for HIGH GEAR publication is the 15th of the month -for advertising and written material. News items accepted until the date of publication.

HIGH GEAR will not publish material in which graphic or verbal representations of an ideal or idealized human body appear except in the case of a performer or work of art which is the subject of the material. We also will not publish material of a racist, sexist, or pornographic nature. We reserve the right to alter and/or edit material to conform to the above standards; in the case of display advertising, after notifying the advertiser.

HIGH GEAR is copyrighted under federal law. Reproduction is granted to all other gay publications so long as credit is given to HIGH GEAR. All HIGH GEAR work is original unless otherwise noted.

Dan Miecznikowski, Editor

Terrence McCormick, Associate Editor

Steve Jobe, Akron Associate Editor

Rob Davis, Columbus Associate Editor

Feature Writers: George Brown, Dennis Highland, Brian McNaught, Mitchell Menegu, Leon Stevens, Tim Connelly

Distribution and Subscriptions: Mark Kinsley

Layout Staff: Michael Prunty, Carl Howard, Robbie Robinson, Tony Scafaro, Billy Perkins

Circulation: 11,000 throughout the United States

HIGH GEAR/JULY 1978

COLUMBUS NEWS

By Rob Davis DIGNITY/COLUMBUS

Dignity/Columbus is sponsoring a trip to Cedar Point July 29-30. They will meet at 9:00 AM at the LakeCrest Hotel on Cleveland Road in Sandusky on July 29. The group will stay overnight that evening and return to Columbus the next morning. For rides, call Felix at 614-274-1029. Other Dignity/Columbus events include a picnic August 20. The group meets first and third Saturdays of each month except Labor Day weekend.

LESBIAN SUPPORT

Lesbian Peer Support and Gay Women's Support are cosponsoring a "Coming Out" rap group at the Academy for Contemporary Problems, 1501 Neil Avenue. Meeting location for this women-only group will be posted in the lobby. The group meets every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30. For more information, call LPS at 614-291-7756, or call Gay Women's Support at 614422-0933.

GAY ALLIANCE

Gay Alliance recently had a "Gay Day" at Cedar Point. Over 20 people from several parts of the state were in attendance. Coming up in August is a camping trip to Delaware State Park. To reserve your place, call 614422-9212, or 614-299-2428, or 614-262-0322. We're still looking for donations for our garage sale. To donate, call Larry at 614-262-0322. Meeting dates for Gay Alliance for the summer are 'July 11 and 25, and August 8

and 22. Please call for location. BAR NEWS

Be sure not to miss the annual Kismet picnic. Held July 30 from 12 to 8 at the Valley Ranch, 8802 W. Broad Street, this event promises a full day of entertainment. Highlighting the afternoon will be a volleyball game between the Kismet and Tradewinds II. Promises to be a lot of fun.

Appearing July 22 at the Twylight Lounge, 2467 Cleveland Avenue, will be Diana Soul, selected "Entertainer of the Year" by J.J.'s on the Strip in Cleveland. August 4 will feature Dixie, who does both live and pantomime singing. Thursday nightsare special at the ---Don Clark Twylight, with a Mardi Gras, a

We (Gays) have a culture that is uniquely ours---forged in pain from private truth. It is a rich culture. We can share it and help the rest of the world learn.

(The fight for gay rights is based on) the basic principles you and I stand for in all the struggles against discrimination...I don't think there's any need for controversy over someone's freedom to personal privacy and against prejudice...I don't want any Americans to feel alone and deserted.

---Senator George S. McGovern

50's night, Hits from Broadway, and a Gong Show coming up this summer. For information about upcoming events, call the Twylight Lounge at 614-2687724.

The Olde English Tavern, 3442 Cleveland Avenue, (new to High Gear readers), has a special show July 15, featuring the Starlite Showcase and special guest star Bauber. First show is 10:00. Further information may be found by calling

614-263-3325.

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MCC/COLUMBUS

MCC/Columbus has a new pastor: Rev. Arthur Skipper from Tallahassee, Florida. He will be sharing the position of worship coordinator until he can be installed as full pastor of MCC/Columbus. Jane Carl will remain also as worship coordinator until she leaves August 28 for San Francisco. Many of us will be sad to see Jane go, as she has given much in her ministry here. We all wish her well.

July 22 is the date for the MCC/Columbus potluck, which will be at 6:30 PM followed by a Bible Study and singspiration. For location, call MCC at 614475-7494.

MCC/Columbus reports also that the Rev. Elder Troy Perry will be at MCC/Akron July 29-31. For more information, call MCC/Akron directly at 216-8363930.

CENTRAL OHIO GAY COALITION

Central Ohio Gay Coalition and Ohio Gay Rights Coalition have been completing an educational pamphlet for distribution

photo By Rob Davis

at the OGRC booth at the Ohio State Fair. Questions and answers are being formulated to best tell the general public who gay and lesbian people really are. This brochure, along with other information, will be available at the booth, which will be in the Buckeye Building during the August 16-28 fair. Boothworkers are still needed for some days. To volunteer, call COGC at 614-291-9114, or contact your OGRC county contactperson.

September could be the movein date for oganizations using the Northend Community Center, 5 West Northwood, Columbus. Central Ohio Gay Coalition is one such group. Plans are in the air now, but COGC has been hoping to be a resident organization in the center. To assist in this effort, if you have papers, bottles, or cans to recycle, help COGC by bringing them to the recycling center at S.W. Northwood or to the new warehouse at 999 N. Fourth Street. The recycling effort is helping to pay our rent in the center, not to mention being helpful to our environment!

Gays Charge Harassment

Ron Rucker, of the Friends Committee on Gay Concerns, addresses a news conference held after a number of Gays were arrested in Cincinnati city parks. With him at the table is the Rev. Howard Gaass, pastor of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Community Church, who told members of the media that Gays were tired of being harassed. (Photo by W.E. Rodehaver fr\