This Day In Gay Utah History October 22

October 22nd

1916-Police in New York City raided an all-male Turkish bath after agents from the New York Society for the Prevention of Vice, who had infiltrated the establishment, filed a detailed report. Thirty-seven men, including the manager, were arrested. Twenty-five of them were convicted and sentenced to prison. The manager committed suicide.

1953 Coleman Fortes, 27,pleaded innocent in Second District Court to charges of attempting to commit sodomy. Ogden Standard Examiner

1963 Dear editor, This letter is part praise and part disappointment. First I would like to thank the police force in the way they caught two boys who attacked my son within a half hour. Officer Francis Padelsky had found out who they were. This happened about three months ago. My son was slapped and forced to eat dirt and swallowed it. The one of the boys forced him to do an act of sodomy and go through it completely.  They threatened to beat him and two other boys, The sad part of this is our children are not safe during the day let alone at night.  But after three months the juvenile court does not intend to do anything about this and I have definite proof this happened. But since I am Spanish and my son is retarded they just want to forget it. How does our law act? Let someone steal something and they are punished. But to me this is horrible and I think this boy needs help.  But no, they decided it is nothing. If it happens again maybe someone will have more power to do something about a case such as this.  My son is retarded but he was even sick over this. And his companions witnessed all this. I am just a little person with no one to back me up and have something done, what can I do?  I wanted this printed so people will know what goes on that they never read about. One of the boys that was with my son was never even contacted or questioned. This is how good an investigation was done by the juvenile court. After three months of doing nothing, nothing was done. Sincerely Mrs. Eva Vigil 634 22^nd Street  Ogden Standard Examiner

1975 “Gay Mormons Talking Back” (The Advocate 175)  article 

1976 LDS First Presidency spoke against ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, saying, “We fear it will even stifle many God-given feminine instincts.” The First Presidency stated its first objection to passage of the ERA fearing: “an increase in the practice of homosexual and lesbian activities, and other concepts which could alter the natural, God-given relationship of men and women.”

1976 The Conscious Raising Encounter Group now sponsored by the Gay Student Union began to meet at University of Utah campus to “talk openly of their hang-ups” with dealing with their own homosexuality.

1985 Fear of AIDS Spreads To Cache Valley- Dr. David Perkins a Logan Region Hospital pathologist spoke at a Campus Christian Fellowship to calm fear about the spread of AIDS. He told the group many people wrongly assume a person can get AIDS from donating blood. However he said It is possible to get from AIDS from blood transfusions therefore “because homosexuals are mostly likely to be exposed to AIDS, there is a rule that a person who has ever had even 1 homosexual experience since 1977, cannot donate blood.”.(Salt Lake Tribune C4-1)

C Everett Koop

1986-U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop advised that sex education that includes information on both gay and straight relationships would help prevent the spread of AIDS.

1987 Utah State Senator Ivan M Matheson Republican from Cedar City, and co-chairman of the legislature's Heath Interim Committee blamed AIDS on homosexual immorality saying homosexuality brought AIDS home to Utah Price we pay for free wheeling morality

1990 David A. Hansen age 37 died of AIDS following a long illness. Born 8 Nov 1952 in SLC. Admitted to state bar in 1978. Involved in Big Brother programs.

1994 Saturday, S.L. MAN CHARGED WITH HARASSMENT, ASSAULT, HATE CRIME A Salt Lake man was charged Friday with aggravated assault, four counts of hate crime, all third-degree felonies, two counts of telephone harassment, assault on a peace officer and assault by a prisoner after he allegedly terrorized a woman and her family during April and October of this

Gilberto Arredondo

year. On April 23, Gilberto M. Arredondo, 44, accused the woman's niece of flirting with his girlfriend, called her a "dyke" and beat her so severely that she had to be transported by ambulance to a hospital, said court documents. The next incident occurred Oct. 16, when Arrendondo became enraged with the woman for bringing her niece, whom he is accused of assaulting in the earlier incident, to his home near 1160 West and 500 South, the documents said. According to the court documents, Arrendondo apparently grabbed the woman's hair and slammed her head into a door, choked her and kicked her legs. When the woman's daughter tried to intervene, Arrendondo shoved her aside three times. When the niece told Arrendondo to stop, according to court documents, he struck her in the face and head, pulled her down by her hair and dragged her into the street while kicking her and yelling, "If you want to be a man, take it like a man." After the three women returned home, Arrendondo called their home and threatened to beat them, according to the documents. When officers arrived, Arrendondo became violent and assaulted an officer when they tried to arrest him, said court documents. After Arrendondo was placed in a holding cell at the Salt Lake County Jail, he began to scream and beat another prisoner, the documents said. _© 1998 Deseret News Publishing Co.

Kathy Worthington

1994 The Salt Lake Tribune Panel Sets Discussion on Homosexuality CEDAR CITY -- A panel discussion and video presentation on homosexuality will be held tonight in Cedar City. "This will be a wonderful opportunity for people in southern Utah to meet and talk with Utah gays and lesbians, to ask questions, and hopefully gain an understanding into who we are what our lives are like," says Kathy Worthington who will be on the six-member panel. Worthington, Salt Lake City, is  founder and editor of the Womyn's Community News, a 3-year-old monthly publication for gays and lesbians. The free meeting, open to anyone  interested, will be in the City Council chambers from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will start with a video, "Straight From the Heart." The 24-minute video features stories of parents who gain a new understanding of their gay and lesbian children. Following the video will be a discussion on topics such as AIDS, equal rights, nontolerance and the religious community, stereotypes and what support resources are available for homosexuals. In addition to Worthington, the panel will include: --Rev. Ronald V. Belnap, vicar, St. Judes Episcopal Church, Cedar City; --Heather Bernau, president Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Student Union at Southern Utah University in Cedar City; --Janet Brown, a social worker and therapist at Southwest Utah Mental Health in St. George; --JoAnn Chernach, a social worker in Cedar City and St. George; --David Nelson, founder of Gay and Lesbian Utah Democrats in Salt Lake City.

Wendy Weaver

1997 Spanish Fork High School teacher Wendy Weaver sued the Nebo School District over its order prohibiting her from discussing her sexual orientation or lifestyle. Tribune featured article with the byline “Lesbian Teacher Sues Over School Gag Order”  A Spanish Fork High School, Wendy Weaver, sued the Nebo School District over its broad order prohibiting her from discussing her sexual orientation or lifestyle. She stated that the prohibition violated her constitutional rights.  “The ban, “said ACLU general counsel, Pamela Martinson. “ is a clear violation of her civil liberties, of her right to free speech, her privacy rights and her right to equal protection under the law.”  Doug Bates, law and legislation coordinator for the Utah State Office of Education stated that state policies do not extend to private life, unless the conduct would affect a teacher’s work role, “If  I were responsible for overseeing a school’s books, and I robbed a bank, I would lose my job.”

1999-Boeing announced it would begin offering domestic partner benefits to its gay and lesbian employees. The company explained that unmarried opposite sex couples would not be included because marriage is an option for them, which brought criticism from union leaders.

1999-San Francisco archbishop William Levada announced he would make a $30,000 contribution to a California ballot initiative to restrict the definition of marriage to opposite sex couples.

Sun Club after Tornado hit

1999 Friday, Sandy man sentenced on hate-crime charges A Sandy man originally charged with a felony hate crime has been sentenced to 14 days in jail and 18 months of probation.     Scott Presley, 23, pleaded guilty Aug. 25 to a hate crime, a class A misdemeanor, and two counts of assault, a class B misdemeanor, for beating a man he allegedly believed to be homosexual. In exchange for Presley's plea, prosecutors amended the hate crime charge from a third-degree felony and dropped one count of criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor. Presley could have been sentenced to spend up to one year in jail for the hate crime conviction and six months in jail for each assault charge. Instead, the judge ordered the two weeks in jail and probation along with a $3,200 fine and $260 in restitution. Presley was to report to the Salt Lake County Jail on Friday to begin his jail term. According to court documents, Brian E. Hitt and Jason Millard, both 25, were with Presley the night of Feb. 7. All three "verbally taunted the victims for allegedly being homosexual," court documents state. Hitt and Millard both face one count of a hate crime, a third-degree felony; one count of criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor; and two counts of assault, a class B misdemeanor. Cases against them are still pending. According to court documents, Hitt, Millard and Presley approached one victim outside the Sun Club at 200 South and 700 West and asked if he was homosexual. The victim did not answer but got into his car and locked the doors. Hitt, Millard and Presley pounded on the car, and the victim fled his vehicle and ran into the club to call police, charges state.  Thirty minutes later, Hitt, Millard and Presley drove up to a car with two men inside and threatened them, according to charges. Fifteen minutes later, Hitt, Millard and Presley approached two men as they were leaving the Sun Club, charges state.     "Presley assaulted (one of the victims) by striking (him) several times in the chest and face," charges state. Being Gay In Utah

2002 The Chronicle's View: Poster Hangers Should Come Out Two weeks ago, someone hung about 50 posters on the walls of Orson Spencer Hall, the Union and the Languages and Communication Building. The posters depicted a woman and a man holding hands in front of a block U with the words "straight pride" emblazoned over the image. The posters were obviously put up in response to the university's celebration of national Coming Out Week and the rainbow-colored banners hanging around campus. The posters were quickly taken down, as they didn't have the required stamp to be hung up on the walls of these buildings, but their purpose was questionable. The posters included an email address at the bottom (straightpride@mail.com). However, The Chronicle's attempts to get the poster makers to identify themselves have been unsuccessful. The people who hung the posters have responded to The Chronicle's emails, but refuse to divulge their identities. The poster makers' unwillingness to cooperate is cowardly. Constructive criticism that contributes to social commentary is one thing, but an unfounded attack is another. Students who want to contribute to discussion should be willing to discuss how they feel. Gays and lesbians have to put themselves in jeopardy every day. They regularly run the risk of getting physically or verbally attacked or discriminated against. Heterosexuals, however, are rarely persecuted for their beliefs. Straight people who undertake to criticize homosexuals, therefore, should be willing to accept the same risks that gays and lesbians face every day. If the posters were hung just to poke fun at Coming Out week, then it was done in very poor taste. It was done as a hurtful mockery of the struggles of the LGBT community. Coming Out Week is meant as a forum to open up dialogue for the acceptance of responsible discussion on homosexual issues. Why weren't the posters done in a responsible manner? Did the anonymous creators of these posters feel that they would be persecuted for their anti-gay beliefs? If so, they should realize that along with participation in public debates comes responsibility.

Chad Beyer

2004 Open Door Documentaries ODD is currently filming a feature-length documentary on LGBTQ homeless or "throwaway" youth in Salt Lake City. Join us for a night of drinks, music, and good company. Featuring live music from: Jane Thatcher & The 3^rd Wheels. We will also debut an all new documentary short trailer highlighting our most recent footage. Hosted by: Chad Beyer Executive Director of The Center Place: The Forum Gallery 511 West 200 South Ste#110 When: Friday, October 22^nd Time: 7:00-9:00pm

2005 Dear Friends and Supporters, If you have any tired old shoes yearning to be used for a better purpose, those of us at Pair up to End AIDS (P2EA) have just the thing for those shoes! On October 22nd, P2EA activists will be laying out 8500 pairs of shoes in Library Square to represent the daily human toll from this preventable, treatable disease.     To donate your old shoes please go to one of our drop off locations: Sam Weller's Book Store Cahoots Equality Utah GLBT Community Center Salt Lake Community College The Free Speech Zone Office of the Utah State Democrats The Utah AIDS Foundation The Harm Reduction Project Salt Lake Metro Salt Lake Valley Health Department People with AIDS Coalition State Laboratory, 44 N Medical Dr. Every day, 8500 people die from AIDS worldwide. AIDS is a preventable, treatable disease. Today, treatment is becoming more effective and progress is being made towards a cure. However, many of our country's leaders are becoming more hostile to AIDS funding. Many local programs to provide treatment for people with AIDS are fighting to simply maintain the funding we have. Research into AIDS vaccines and cures have become limited by funding. The

movement to support people with AIDS has stumbled and must be revitalized. In October, the Campaign to End AIDS (C2EA) will begin nationwide. C2EA is a grassroots movement modeled after Martin Luther King's "Poor People's Campaign." Ten caravans will travel across the country on their way to Washington to remind the whole country that AIDS is still a threat and to tell our legislators to step up to the plate and fund HIV treatment, research, and prevention. At noon on October 22nd, local activists will lay out 8500 pairs of shoes in Salt Lake City's library square commemorating the daily toll of this preventable, treatable disease. At 6:30, we will hold a rally welcoming two of the C2EA national caravans.  We will also be sending local activists to travel to DC. HIV testing will be available in the afternoon.This event will also kick off our campaign to ask our Utah legislators to fund HIV medication in Utah. Come support this national and local event! Come to the rally, come get tested, come check out the shoes, or even sign up to join the caravan.In the meantime, look for that pair of shoes that's just been taking up space for the last year and bring it down. All shoes will be redonated to worthy causes following the event. Strength In Numbers

2005 “Ma Vie En Rose” (My Life in Pink) in conjunction with the Salt Lake Film Society-Downtown Library. October 22nd 3-6pm “Ma Vie En Rose” (My Life in Pink) in conjunction with the Salt Lake Film Society-Downtown Library.  This is the story of Ludovic, a little girl born in a little boy's body. For him, nothing is more natural than to change his gender. As a hopeful and sensitive child, he truly believes that a miracle is going to happen. He will be a girl, no doubt about it, and he's in love with Jerome, his school mate, and son of his father's colleague. Initially a source of amusement, an outrage begins in their suburb when the two boys are discovered pretending to get married. The family begins to realize with horror that his desire to be a girl isn't just a little boy's fantasy. They try to make him change his mind, to no avail. The situation turns into a real-life drama of intense reactions from neighbors, friends, and teachers, resulting in a profoundly optimistic ending.

2005 Special Dinner Social Event For College-Age Guys October 22 @ 7:00pm Cafe Pierpont 122 West Pierpont Ave (250 South) Salt Lake City This month's dinner social is going to be a special event! We will be getting together with the college-age visitors from out of state (and even out of country) who will be in town for the National Gay Men's Health Summit. Come meet guys your age from all over the country and the world! Members of other area youth and college-age groups have also been invited to join us.  We want to say thank you to those of you who offered to make a donation to cover the costs of the dinner for our out-of-town guests. However, we didn't receive enough donations to cover a meal for every guest we anticipate to be there. So, we have decided that everyone who wants to attend will just pay for their own meal. FIVE VERY IMPORTANT ITEMS 1. We want to remind you that you DO NOT have to be registered or attend the Health Summit to join us for dinner. Everyone of college-age is welcome to join us for dinner at Cafe Pierpont. 2. It's a gazillion times easier for the restaurant if we can give them some notice about how many we expect to have in attendance. If you plan on being there, PLEASE send an e-mail RSVP by Thursday. RSVP isn't required, but is VERY much appreciated! 3. Since we anticipate a large group, please plan on paying with cash. estimate the cost for your meal (including drinks, dessert, tax and tip) and bring the exact amount in CASH. Please do not use a credit/debit card to pay. 4. Please do not arrive late. This causes headaches for not only the servers, but also for the host/hostess. 5. You can meet us at the Hilton Hotel lobby at 6:45pm or you can meet us at the restaurant at 7:00pm.

Chris Buttars

2005 The Thumb Salt Lake Tribune Ignorance and meanness: When Sen. Chris Buttars, R-West Jordan, said that a poll showing strong support in Salt Lake County for extending employee benefits to partners was skewed because Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson "has attracted the entire gay community to come and live in Salt Lake County," he was showing his ignorance of the issue. But when Rep. Paul Ray referred to environmental groups who have worked in good faith for a resolution to the Legacy Parkway standoff as "terrorists," the Clearfield Republican went Buttars one better, garnishing ignorance with a dollop of meanness.

2009 "I work at Knuckleheads, a distribution point for Q Mag. I wanted to let you know that all of us breeders at the shop think Q Mag blows the City Weekly and that disaster In Magazine out of the water. We constantly criticize the other mags while yours usually brings thought provoking discussion amongst us. You guys really do a good job. All of us like the perspective that you give to your readers, as it never comes across as being preachy, just honest. We especially liked your coverage on DJ Bell, as it seemed like you were the only place to even get an news update of that case. Besides your articles, my personal favorite is the gay dad article in every issue. I forgot his name, but the perspective of his column allows me insight into a life I will never experience. He takes every hurdle and challenge with class and dignity. Oh yeah, we always love the Drag queen written articles. Those will always bring the LOLZ. Just thought you should know, Jeff Bailey