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December 26, 2006 Volume 15, Issue 18 www.stonewallnews.net
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A year-end celebration of anniversaries A tribute to long-term couples Compiled by Jim Jones - Continued on Page 6
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Wanda Mountain Carmen Hillman , Walla Walla WA Together twenty-three years Anniversary Date: February 4th Five children Two grand children “When Wanda and Carmen met, they didn’t like each other. They each thought the other was loud and obnoxious (one wore polyester which didn’t help). They dated a little and have loved a lot. Thank god they met.” - written by: Tom Schmerer (one of the kids)
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Bradley McMasters Brian Abrahamson, Dayton WA Together seven years Anniversary Date: December 6th “We met at a bar in Seattle. Brad had a fairly wild past full of bars and men. Brian was younger and more stable. Brian dealt with a lot until Brad could tame his wild ways. Now we live between rural Eastern Washington and San Francisco and are very much in love, happy, and committed.”
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52 Things for Transgender Equality . 4 Arts & Entertainment.............................8 Business Directory . ..............................11 Calendar....................................................14 Classifieds.................................................13 National / International ......................10 No Rest for the Wicked .........................5 Politicklers .................................................6 Resource Directory................................12 Reviews & Previews ...............................9 Spokane / Regional.................................3 Voices...........................................................3
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Chad Frank Hays, Spokane WA Together nine years Anniversary Date: April 17th Chad and Frank were introduced to each other by a mutual friend on April 17, 1998. At first, they were both hesitant of a new relationship, but after meeting each other, they have become inseparable. Chad has worked for a major airlines company for six years. Frank has worked for the United States Postal Service delivering mail since 1984. Frank also directs and produces films on the side. On August 27, 2004, Frank took Chad’s last name sealing their relationship. “I couldn’t imagine life without Chad, we are best friends” Frank says. Since Chad’s job at the airlines, they have been living separately, due to the fact that Chad is based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Chad says, “For those who wonder how we sustain a long distance relationship like this, . . . when it’s the right one, you make it work.” Chad and Frank spend as much time together as possible on days off and vacations.