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CLASSIFIED

A CLASSIFIED is any type of solicitation, whether for money, companionship, roommates, etc. The charge for a classified ad is $1.00 per 30 spaces and must be sent pre-paid. A MESSAGE is not for personal gain and is free of charge.

Gregg Leach will once again be opening the grounds of his house in Brecksville on Sunday, May 24 from 1:00 pm for members of the Foundation and friends who are looking for a place to picnic and frolic.

Over seventy people attended last year's event despite rain (eating facilities were moved into the house).

The event is billed as a B.Y.O.B. Picnic. Tables, chairs, ice and grills are all that are provided. Maps to the house and details for the event may be picked up at the GEAR Center.

Why not start the summer out right with an old-fashioned "Gay" family re-union?

Antiques and unusual gifts by Joseph Jeannette: Buy. sell. appraisals, liquidations. Classes on antiques: 1849 West 65th Street Cleveland216-651-8137

RAP COMMITTEE and FACILITATORS MEETING. 7:30, at the. GCC, May 8, 1981. A NEW TRAINING SESSON BEGINNING, VOLUNTEERS TO TAKE OVER THE RAPS NEEDED!

YOUTH GROUP MEETING, MAY 2, 1981. 1:30 to 3:30, Saturday. PLANNING FOR A SOCIAL EVENT TO TAKE PLACE, Join us. Call the Hotline for details, 621-3380

COUNSELORS WANTED: The GEAR Foundation is developing a mental health program and is currently seeking several counselors who have a MSW, MSSA or a MA in a helping profession. Desirable candidates will have couseling exprience and sensitivity to gay issues; will consider a BSW with post-degree experience. These positions are basically volunteer. Send resumes by June 12th to Vice President of Services, GEAR Foundation, P.O. Box 6177, Cleveland, Ohio 44101.

Sally J. Mattson and Photos (Free-lance photos) of you, your business friends, family on location only NO NUDES Call (216)

or 216-631-9489 days and 249-9085 preferably evenings

evenings

Ears On

By Jeannette (PARADISE FOUND, OHIO)

Well, my roller skates finally wore out, but I now have a gorgeous skateboard courtesy of an anonymous admirer. But, turtle doves, after just one column my ears are so tired that I really must buy hearing aids to prevent wear and tear. So many ear burners came in this month that I barely have room for anything else!

Pat M., did you really expect me to print that egotistic state¡ment concerning your use of hula hoops? No one's thatbig, just whom are you trying to fool? Thom D., who is if that has a "passive" interest in you? Shouldn't you tell him that two "passives" just won't "jelly the

rolls?"

Where is the best place to be seen on your lunch hour downtown? Rumor has it, the best people go to Arcade Art. I hear the selection is just dashing-and I'm not just referring to the cards. Terry, where is your husband these days while you're browsing through books?...I'd love to know the identity of those two lady mud wrestlers recently seen walking west over the Detroit-Superior bridge. One of them has to be a lady of good breeding-even though mud-slopped from hair to toes, she, somehow, kept her Gucci loafers shiny and carried them in her hands. Now that's class!

and weekends

Wheels

Vince M.. what's the hankie code for "blood?"...I've heard about your new adornment, Dan K. When will the left side be pierced, or do you only need to tie on one anchor?...Weli, Richard and Bill, how's life as a two keyboard household? Hope you're still "duetting" it. So, Ed and Ed, the date's been set for Father's Day. This wedding shows promise of being the biggest wedding in Shebobbaberg. I know it will be spectacular-I've been invited! Oh, I just love weddings if you need another bridesmaid, I already have a gown... K., so that's what it takes to get ajob! At least there was one night when brown-bagged money wasn't being given a back seat tour of the mall. Good luck in your new job... Tell me, Jeff M. and Ted J., did the G.B.D. from G.O.L.D.'s personal ads find true love and happiness, or is G.B.D. still "tail-wagging" from anticipation?

As we approach June, will there be a "Second Annual Chita Rivera Look-A-Like Contest"? What's the scoop. Vince and Mary? Do fill me in...So, Charlie T., is that all a private performance costs? Just who is your agent, and does he know of your "Romeo and Jeannette" balcony scenes? I'll never tell!... W., how long have you had this thing for men's underwear? Can I "jockey" you into telling all? Just make it

The GEAR Foundation will be sponsoring a Lavendar Elephant Sale on Saturday and Sunday. May 23rd and 24th from 10:30 am. to 4:00 p.m. at Cleveland's Gay Community Center. 2641 West 14th Street. All types of household and personal items available at a reasonable price. Tax-deductible donations are still being accepted. To make arrangements for collection. or for further information, call The GEAR Foundation. 621-6546. from 7 pm to 11 p.m. daily.

Having trouble? A problem drinker? Call Ed at 529-1740 or 333-4638.

Cleveland's only occult room specializing in occult paraphernalia. books. aids. herbs. rare oils, readings and advice: 1849 West 65th Street, Cleveland: 216651-8137 or 216-631-9489 days and evenings.

The Youngstown area Gay Persons and Lesbians pot luck dinner and rap session. 2nd Saturday Each Month Join Us from wherever you are. For information, caii Gii-(216) 743-3833, Bob(216) 747 3624 Tom (216) 7935154. Write Gil PO Box 1742. Youngstown OH 44501.

For info on Gay Father's Rap Group call Bob. 779-4309. evenings after 4:30 and anytime on

weekends.

Parents of Gays meet approx. every 3 weeks. Meetings are in the homes of the various parents. Want to get a better understanding of what it's all about.? Call 621-3380 for info.

A-GEAR Foundation Cook Book is being planned. If you have any culinary and epicurean delights that you would like to share with ts for publication, please submit them to: The GEAR Foundation Cook Book, P.O. Box 6177, Cleveland, Ohio 44101. Include your name and address for contact by one of our food editors. All types of recipes, menu plans, etc. are needed. Any and all contributions are welcomed.

Interested in helping to serve the gay community? The Gay Hotline needs volunteers to help staff the operation. Training for new volunteers consists of 4 classes, an interview and on-thejob training with a senior volunteer. If you can help in this important and worthwhile work, please call the Gay Hotline, 621-3380, and leave your name and number. One of the Hotline Coordinators will get in touch with you. Thanks.

The GAY HOTLINE is in need of an answering machine. It need not be new, just able to play a recorded message. If you have one to donate, call the HOTLINE 621-3380 and leave a message for Tom or Win. Your HELP will help all the Community.

Tokyo-Shapiro at Parmatown is offering a 10% discount on all purchases to current GEAR members. Just ask to see Penny. Tokyo-Shapiro is open Monday through Friday from 11:00a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This offer is good at the Parmatown TokyoShapiro only.

Apartments for rent-$100 to $150 by tape, if you can... And some-

Call 621-6546-ask for John L.

"brief." So, they call you "Ethel Merman of Prospect!" Do tell, Ray C. And what's this about Mother's Day, or was it just coincidence that you were at The Bridal Fair?

Bob E., I hear you're awfully woe-be-gone since your heart's thrill moved away. Don't worry, men like that skate along everyday. Does anyone know where Nancy S. got that contagious laugh? I really must get one just like it...Congratulations to Elaine! But why? I'm waiting...I'm dying to know about one of Al's birthday gifts. How did he ever put a ribbon on it?...! hear Ray And Company is adding back-up singers in preparation for an August booking on-board a cruise to the Mediterranean. How appropriate-cruising the "Greek" islands! I've been told before that you're a demanding person, but, really now, isn't keeping your singers on a leash a bit too much?

After four years, I hear George finally made Steve an honest man. It's been said that Sam knocked himself out preparing for this occasion. But where was my invitation-didn't you know, I make or break a wedding in this town, or was it that you didn't want any press coverage? Anyway, best wishes for many years of happiness together.

Ray W., I hear you're spinning more than records these days down south. Send me the news

one tells me, Sieve, that you've ire-named the "library." It took some time before I discovered your meaning behind "Grauman's Chinese"-no, those are not my footprints on the ceiling! Just who do you think you are! (P.S. Somewhere in "Grauman's" there are permanent footprintsand they aren't on the ceiling. A prize to the first person sending me the correct location of the footprints. Send your entries to: High GEAR Contest, P.O. Box 6177, Cleveland, Ohio 44101. The answer will be published next month. Sorry High GEAR staff and GEAR Foundation volunteers, you're not eligible. A clue: The "library" is downtown. Tee, hee-I just love mysteries!).

The pleasure was entirely mine when I recently attended one of those fabulous Sunday brunches organized by Heavenly Lilly and held at a local family restaurant. There were so many breathtaking people-Lilly, just where do you find them all? Especially the pilot who managed to take me to higher altitudes-and I didn't even know airplanes flew from Lakewood! But why was there so much excitement upon our arrival? You'd think people in Fagorra Heights would be over "culture shock" by now. I've never seen so many heads turn and eyes pop out all at the same time. And why were all the other patrons straining their ears to hear the conversations? | thought our table talk-Easter

baskets, Coming Out Cotillions, royalty, theatrical intermissions, Wagnerian feasts at Edgewater, moon cycles, my column, Chris-

Walsh Flowers, 4892 Pearl Road, is offering a 10% discount on all purchases to current GEAR members. Just present your GEAR membership card at the time of purchase. Walsh's Flowers has an excellent selection of giftware, plants, fruit baskets, and flowers. Walsh's Flowers is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to sagh, all major credit cards are accepted. Stop by Walsh's Flowers for all your floral needs, or call Dale Belter at 351-5118.

The Arcade Art Gallery, Room 146 of The Old Arcade, 491 Euclid Ave., is offering a 10% discount on purchases of $5.00 or more in cards to all current GEAR members. Just present your GEAR membership çard at the time of purchase to receive your discount. In addition to a fine selection of greeting cards, The Arcade Art Gallery features an outstanding collection of art works that are for sale. The Arcade Art Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm.

Downtown Books and News, 1352 West 6th Street (at St. Clair), is offering a 10% discount on all purchases, except video, film, candy, cigarettes, and local papers, to all current GEAR members. Just present your GEAR membership card at the time of purchase to receive your discount. Master Charge and Visa are accepted. Downtown Books and News is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

tine Jorgensen, and Radio Free Lambda-was quite acceptable to polite society. Oh well, I guess you can't be low-key with a reach of an octave-and-a-half! And, Lilly, why, oh why, did you ever tell the waitress we had been to church services? That poor woman is still looking for "our own private church, Our Lady of The Vapors". The next one is May 17thcall Helen for reservations.

The earring of the month award goes to L.I.G.H.T. They recently sponsored a showing of "Right Out of History," a film detailing Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party." It was quite interesting and, oh, such a success! | can't wait until its opening in Cleveland. Hats off to Sarah and the women of L.I.G.H.T.!

Well, my dearies, as much as i hate to, I really must hurry alongthe private plane is waiting, and if you saw the pilot, you'd have been gone an hour ago! Until next month, have a Merry May!!!

STARH

The GEAR Foundation Fund Raising Committee is in great need of volunteers to help plan and organize fund raising events. Please call The GEAR Foundation Office, 621-6546, for more information, or join us at our next meeting.