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1999
HONORING MOTHERS
On this Mothers Day, honor your mother and the mothers
you love by helping to protect the rights of lesbian mothers
and their children. Make a contribution to the Herland Legal
Defense Fund this Mothers Day and we'll send a card to the
mother you 're honoring on your behalf.
The Herland Legal Defense Fund was established in
1992 to provide the financial support necessary for the legal
battles oflesbian mothers for custody oftheir children. With
financial help from the Herland Legal Defense Fund, a
groundbreaking Oklahoma Supreme Court decision was
obtained in Fox v. Fox.
The HSRLDF' s continuing purpose is to promote lesbian
and gay equal rights through the legal system by providing
community education, professional education, referrals and
direct f"mancial asssistance in cases involving lesbian issues
within the jurisdiction of Oklahoma.
The fund can provide assistance with legal expenses such
as filling fees and expert witness fees and will coordinate
fund-raising efforts for attorney's fees in specific cases. -Jo
Priorities for financial support are cases, trial or appeal,
that make effective use ofexisting positive lesbian precidents
such as Fox v. Fox and cases on appeal where the judge's
ruling can be construed as indicating that sexual orientation
was a consideration in deciding the case.
For more information about the Defense Fund or to
request assistance, please call Herland Sister Resources,
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521-9696 or email HSRLDF@mailroom.com.
PRIDE BAND NEEDS MEMBERS
Ifyou play a band instrument, The Banned in Oklahoma,
OKC's gay and lesbian band needs you. Especially needed
are those with experience on the sousaphone or baritone. One
each of these instruments are on permanent loan from the
family of a former member who died several years ago of
cancer. The band also has access to a few other instruments.
Anyone who knows how to play them, but doesn't own their
own is encouraged to make use of them. Call Roger Barton
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at 525-3967.
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Volume 17 Number 5
Herland Sister Resources
THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH IS FREE
by Jeri Schaben
One ofthe largest expenses you will incur in your lifetime
is poor health.
In the United States, heart disease is the number one killer
for women, followed by the number two killer, cancer. Heart
disease and cancer, along with adult-onset diabetes, stroke,
colon cancer and gallbladder disease, are directly linked to
lack ofexercise and lack ofproper nutrition. In 1990, obesity
cost the nation an estimated $68.8 billion and the basic cause
of obesity in North America a sedentary lifestyle.
The New York Times Book of Health, states that the
majority of American adults get little or no physical activity
that could promote health. This lack ofregular activity has
been cited as responsible for as many as 250,000 deaths a
year in North America.
In an eight-year study of persons over 50, those who
engaged in regular, vigorous aerobic activity such as running
greatly decreased their changes of developing disabilities.
Further, runners had a lower death rate than non-runners.
Persons who exercise have fewer medical problems and
fewerjoint symptoms and use fewer medications. Further, in
some cases, exercise can work as well as anti-depressants.
"Facts" associated with aging are often distressing:
weight gain, reduced bone mass, loss of agility, and weak
muscles. However, these are not the "natural" result of
growing old. Rather, they are the consequence of inactivity
and poor nutrition. Even memory loss may be a side effect
of a sedentary life style.
According to a Tufts University study, weight lifting,
combined with stretching and aerobic exercise, can help trim
body fat, improve flexibility and make muscles grow stronger in 60-year-olds, 85-year-olds, and even 95-year-olds.
The 1996 Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity stated that to receive the benefits ofa healthier, longer life,
we must get 30 minutes of physical activity of moderate
intensity (brisk walking) on all, ifnotmost, days ofthe week.
We 're all leading busy lives but it's a matter oflife and
(early )death to find the time to be healthy. Make a listofhow
many hours a week you spend shopping, watching TV, going
to movies, attending ball games, (or any non-participation
activity) and eating junk (empty) food. How important are
these activities compared to a longer, healthier, more fulfilling, life?
Make a personal goal to getat least30 minutes ofactivity
a day, five to seven days a week. Many find an exercise
program easier ifit's divided into smaller increments, such as
walking for 10 minutes, three times a day.
Here are other ways to increase your activity level,
thereby increasing your quality oflife:
• Walk during your lunch hour.
• Take two 15-minute ''walking" breaks every day.
• During inclement weather, walk at the mall, use the
stairs at work, or jog in place.
• Do stretching exercises while on the phone.
• Go dancing, hiking or bicycling - anything with
movement.
• Buddy up - it's always easier to exercise with
someone else.
• Turn off the TV for one hour a day and devote that time
to some type of movement.
• Walk or bicycle to run errands.
• While watching TV,jog in place, lift weights, dopushups or sit-ups - anything to get your body moving.
Most ofus take better care ofourcars than we do our bodies.
It'stimetomakeour"bodymaintenance"apriority. Keepthe
"oilchanged," the "joints lubricated," "fill up" with high quality
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fuel and your "resale value" will quickly appreciate.
Honor My Mother
Here's my contribution to the Herland Legal Defense
Fund in honor of a mother I love.
Please send a Mother's Day card from:
Your Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Address:._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
City: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _.Z ip_ __
TO:
Mother's
Name.____________________
Address.__________________
City.· _ - - - - - - - - State _ _Zip_ _ __
Please return your contribution to Herland, 2312 NW
39th, OKC, OK by May 11 so we can mail cards in
time for arrival before Mother's Day.
The Voice is published by: Hertand Sister Resouroes, Inc. 2312
N. W. 39th, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.
The Voice is offered as an open forum for community discourse.
Articles reflect the opinions of the author and not necessarily those of
Hertand Sister Resources. Unsolicited articles and letters to the editor
are welcomed and must be signed by the writer with full name and
address. Upon request, letters or articles may be printed under a
pseudonym or anonymously.
Subscriptions to The Voice are free upon request although a donation
is requested to meet publication and distribution costs.
Upcoming Events
Tired of sitting around the house, don ,t fret
there,s lots to do around town in May -so
get up and get out there!
Friday May 7 - Okie Songwriter night at the Blue Door,
featuring Mary Catherine Reynolds, local guy Joel Melton and
Nashville cat Rick Cox. For more info, call the Blue Door, 5240738.
Is that old frig
stillrunning?
Consider donating it to Berland. We need a small-size refrigerator that's in good working order. If you have one to
donate, call us at 521-9696. We can even make arrangements
to pick it up.
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Sunday, May 9 - DetailsIBA, Everett Moran presents Barbara
Kessler.$8 adv/$10 atthe door, also from Everett: ''New England
singer/songwriter...Great songs, crystal clear vocals in the tradition of Shawn Colvin and Lucy Kaplansky."
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Friday, May 21-- The Therapy Sisters share the stage at Rocky's
Bricktown Music Hall stage with Nancy Scott from Austin and
Mary Catherine Reynolds. Bricktown. 239-6060 for more info.
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Saturday, May 22 - Nancy Scott at Diversity. 9ish and small
cover. OKC's own Donna D. will open. 524-PERK for information.
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Hetl<md Suppet Club on
5;:}tutdqy, Mqy 8
;:}t 5:30 p.m.
We'll meet qt Hetl<ind qnd go out to
May 27- 31 - The NCAA Division I World Series of Women's
Softball at the Softball Hall of Fame.
eqt dinner.
May 28 - 30 - The 14th Annual Great Plains Rodeo presented by
the Oklahoma Gay Rodeo Association.
There~ still time
to attend~...
HERLAND'S SPRING RETREAT• APRIL 30 - MAY 2
Rom;Jr1 Nose Sfqfe Pqtk, Wqfon 'Cl, OK
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REGISl'RATION FORM
Single Person's
Annual Income
Household
Annual Income
under ~6,500
under $13,300
~15
$6,500 - $13,250
$13,300 - $18,ooo
$25
$13,250 - $19,500
$18,ooo - $26,ooo
$35
$19,500 -$30,000
$26,000 - $50,000
$45
over $30,000
over $50,000
$60
Pre-registration
(per person)
Please choose the r~istration amount most appropriate
for you. On-site registration will be $65. Deadline for p~
r~istration is April 28 and registration is non-refundable
after April 29.
Registration fee enclosed (payable to Herland):
- $15 _$25 _$35 _$45 __$6o
_Saturday only Registration $25
Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Phone: _ _ __
Address:
City _ _ _ __
State
Zip - - - - ( ) I need a scholarship to attend.
( ) I'm enclosing and additional~-- to help
provide scholarships.
( ) I'm bringing_ children (girls of all ages and
boys under io are welcome)
Retum registration to:
Herland Sister Resources, 2312 N.W. 39 th Street,
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
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Herland Sister Resources
2312 N.W. 39
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Address Service Requested
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U.S. Postage
PAID
Oklahoma City, OK
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