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...Tuesday, March 6, 1979, 8:00 p.m. -Cascade Community Church extends a cordial invitation to members and friends of the Northeast Ohio Gay Community to attend a "Community Forum." Location: 111 Cascade Plaza, Suite 514, Main Street between Bowery and Mill in Akron. Topic: "Coming Out, A Living Experience"...I'm excited!!!.. word has it that Cleveland's new DELTA CLUB is going to be something else! Can't give it away but if it's only 1/8 as good

as I hear this new club disco will

make all the others howl in envy. ENTERTAINMENT DYNAMICS, INC. is doing the sound systems. lighting and interior layout design. Mike Peachock has been named club manager. If you haven't already, hurry and call (216) 226-7272 for your advance free membership.

..Miss Jayne Hunter will enter the Miss Gay Ohio State ContestAmong her many accomplishments are these previous titles: Miss Queen of the Chihuahua Show; Miss Butterfat of Oklahoma; Miss Interstate Highway: Miss Filler-up; Miss Tasty Dish; Miss Supermarket and many more...

...Thanks to Scott, Gary, and Chris of the Phoenix for an unforgettable first time in Warren. Gary, I think it was you who said,

"Once is not enough."...

...Congratulations to Rick Lange of Akron on being elected to the GEAR Board of Trustees in February. A welcome addition, I'm sure... The Second Annual Men and Masculinity Conference will be held in Cleveland, March 31, 1979 on the campus of Cleveland State University.

...Michael, sorry you were left at Traxx. Next time don't disappear in the middle of a dance or...And please leave that Broadview Heights mobile phone alone, no telling what will happen out there...

...The 1979 Cleveland Auto Show had more than one interesting sidelight; lots of beautiful new cars and some of these chassis were gorgeous, espeIcially those non-mechanical models...of course, some of the visitors got a bit carried away not to mention one or two of the communications providers...

...The Polaroid Corporation is preparing changes in its personnel policy which will prohibit discrimination against gays in hiring, firing, and promotion.

...March 3 will see Crystal Starr: Sparkling Crystal Starr and Her Starlettes performing at Satan's Den in Akron. Two shows 10:30 & 12:00. On March 17, Crystal Starr will be at The Phoenix in Warren (just outside Youngstown)...

Bar-A-Thon this annual benefit for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital will be held in three cities this year. April 7, in Akron at Satan's Den and April 14 in Warren, at the Phoenix. Youngstown's dates are not yet set. This is a tremendously worthwhile project, so please get out and support it. Barbara Shargo and the bar sponsors are working hard to ensure enjoyable and prosperous evenings...and then there was the case of the unex: pected mid-afternoon phone call via mobile telephone, inquiring whether or not I was "up"?...I do wish you'd be more careful when passing out business cards, Don. Oversights like that last one could cost you dearly...and then to turn around and call another person for that work number...

...In keeping with its efforts to positively serve Akron and the surrounding area. Cascade Community Church announces the formation of an Independent Women's Group; Saturday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m. For information and location of first meeting, please call (216) 724-5935...

...March 11, Father Joe Lange will be guest speaker at Cascade Community Church during regular Worship Service at 2:00 p.m...

March 25...Dr. Gordon McKeeman, Pastor of Unitarian Church will be guest speaker at Cascade Community Church; 2:00 p.m. Worship Service...

... Has anyone seen Lucy? I understand she was last seen two or three weeks ago roaring through Cincinnati muttering something about "those southern blondes."...

...Jimmers, don't forget to have a friend wake you these late, sleepy mornings! Ma never likes to be kept waiting. Besides, how could you chance missing that "one singular sensation"?...a BELATED, but very sincere HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish to Dan Miecznikowski. May you have many, many more!!...

...Kenny, you should know by now that very often good things come in groups...at least four or five. Thanks to you and Russ and Ed for a fun time at the Troubador. Keep that bar firmly in place, we'll be back...

...we'd like to hear from our friends at the 540 Club in Canton. What's happening down there?...

...Congratulations to Club Dayton (Baths). Your successful opening will only lead to even better things---we've heard it was a real success...

...The Posion Information Center in Boston has published an announcement warning gay people that ingestion of amyl or buty! nitrate (Rush, "Locker Room," etc.) either orally or intravenously can be fatal. At least one New Hampshire man is in critical condition at a Boston hospital as a result of ingestion. (Gay Community News)...

...Another disco opens--Tweedy Birds at East 93 and Union under the management of ERIC from Another World opened February 2, 1979...

...Lenny, we miss you at the Club. Glad to know you'll still be around the circuit...

Join the Rap Group Friday evenings at the Gay Community Center of Cleveland. For more information, call 216-621-3380 after 6 PM weekdays and Saturdays, 12 PM to 5 PM Sundays. The next GEAR Board of Trustees meeting will be March 20 at the Community Center at 1012 Sumner Court in Cleveland at 7:30 PM.

IF YOU HAVE A MESSAGE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PASS ALONG TO ANY FRIEND, LOVER, AND/OR ENEMY, SEND IT TO HIGH GEAR, P.O. BOX 6177, CLEVELAND, OH. 44101. ALL MESSAGES, ALTHOUGH SUBJECT TO EDITING, ARE FREE OF CHARGE! USE US! GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE/CONNEAUT, OHIO AREA. Interested in any age over 21 who would enjoy mature relationship. I am 48 and conservative. Write: P. O. Box 961, Ashtabula, OH 44004 briefly.

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Let's walk the valley again for old times sake. It's been six years now and I still love you...Will.

Akron volunteer wanted to distribute High Gear to bars, baths, and businesses in Akron area. Your service to the community is greatly needed. Call Mark 216631-5801, or Dan 216-631-9275

after 7 p.m.

Dear S.E. Michigan: Thank you for your contribution of one dollar. Yours was the only dollar or hour received. We shall anticipate receiving the hour you promised someday.

Robert of Canton wants Wayne of Akron to know that he still

cares.

ESCORT: 18, w/m, 5'10", 150 lbs., muscular college student. Write OCMR #390, Oberlin, OH 44074.

HOPE FOR THE GAY ALCOHOLIC in Columbus, call Dick 614-252-3973 for the gay AA

group for men and women

GAY SCENE --The intellectual homophile monthly picture newspaper featuring news from everywhere, gay movement news, nude plaything of the month, articles, profiles, and more! Only $9.00 for 12 big issues. Mailed in plain brown envelope. $1.00 for sample copy. To: Regiment, Box 247, Grand Central Station, New York City, NY 10017.

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OHIO-N.E. AREA Two gay white males: 5'8" 150 lbs. 38 dark brown hair, green eyes; 5'5" 155 lbs. 27, blonde hair blue eyes. Interested in meeting other gay couples and singles for friendships and whatever. Write T & J, 9763 Unity Road, Youngstown, OH 44514. All answered.

Hope you have a great year, Rich and Bob --a friend in N.C. Antiques and unusual gifts by Joseph Jeannette. Buy, sell, appraisals, liquidations. Classes on antiques: 1849 West 65th, Cleveland. Call 216-8137 days

216-621-3380

Cleveland's only Occult Room. Specializing on occult paraphernalią books, aids, herbs rare oils, readings and advisory. 1849 West 65th, Cleveland. Call 216651-8137 days and evenings. WANTED: Clerk, full time and

PRISONER LISTINGS

Craig Rick Paul 152-053

P.O. Box 5500

Chillicothe, OH 45601

Samuel Thornton 145-676

P.O. Box 45699 Lucasville, OH 45699

Rob Good 150-168 P.O. Box 69 London, OH 43140

Clyde Kuhn P.O. Box 69

London, OH 45699

Freddie L. Sims 146-875

P.O. Box 511

Columbus, OH 43216

Michael E. Fatzinger 151-059

P.O. Box 69 London, OH 43140

Billy Wilcher 136-528

P.O. Box 5500

Chillicothe, OH 45601

part time. Please call 216 771P.O. Box 5500 Leroy Gaines

4194.

GWM wanted to share 5-

bedroom West Boulevard duplex

with two other men. Off-street parking, $94.00 per month, plus one-third utilities. NO DRUG USERS Call 216-631-5801 after

Chillicothe, OH 45601

Melvin Thomas 140-534

P.O. Box 69 London, OH 43140