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information, support and affirmation for
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a vehicle for_celebrationo__f __ ,
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those of the staff;.J‘his paper cannot, ab :
will not endorse any can"(1idates"and_ac~
tions ‘of. public officials on jz issuesfof »
importance to’ lesbians and g‘;-iy__ men.
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OITM: Our Labor of Love

February is here, a month in which we
celebrate love. For some, the concept of
love is limited to romantic love, as in the
celebration of Valentine’s Day. During this
month we may also recognize and celebrate
love in a broader sense, as that which goes
beyond feeling and extends itself into ac-
non.

Loving involves the expansion of our
boundaries beyond ourselves as individu-
als and toward ourselves as partners,
members of a community, as human
beings, and continuing outward. The trans-
fer of this loving energy into action is the
root of many creative projects, best de-
scribed as labors of love. We at OITM
consider this paper to be one such labor of
love.

OITM began publication three years
ago, this month, when Vermonters for
Lesbian and Gay Rights obtained a grant
from the Haymarket’s People’s Founda-
tion. For the first two years, all layout of the
paper was done by hand, and charter sub-
scribers learned of the paper’s existence
from a brief press release in the Burlington
Free Press.

In our efforts to improve the paper’s
readibility, OITM computerized its design
and layout operations in January of 1988.
Desktop publishing has markedly im-
proved our presentation, which in turn, has
attracted more advertisers, and has in-

cantly increased subscription requests,
particularly from far flung comers of the
state. ,
We are presently in the process all
writing grants in order to obtain our own
computer equipment, while continually
contacting businesses to display and/or
advertise in OITM. We are also waiting‘
impatiently for more reader feedback via.
letters to the editor. I
As with any project, love in and of
itself, is not enough to manifest our dreams
into reality. Love is the foundation of the‘
vision, energy, and commitment we devote
to our endeavors. Yet practical skills and’
resources are needed to build upon this‘
foundation in order to produce a newspaper i
that truly represents and reinforces Oil!‘

sense of gay Vermont community. a

Money is one such resource that weal
OITM need to continue to transfonn out
labor of love into an effective end. We are
generally uncomfortable asking for funds. ‘
Money often has a negative charge associ-
ated with it, and evokes a strong reactions]
from people when offered or requested. It‘
is, however, a means to an end.

In our request for donations to under-
write our purchase of publishing equip
ment, we ask of ourselves and our readerslo V
remember that money itself is nuetral. Ills‘
what we choose to empower with it thatis
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Dear OITM,

It’s again my pleasure and good luck to
be able to share some financial resources
with you. Bless you for your work and
inspiration.

Love,

Pat Fontaine

Editors Note: Thank you, Pat, for your
faitigful generosity and support.

Dear OITM:

To the reader who warns against dis-
playing our diverse aspects to lawmakers
and mothers: I totally agree. All that talk
about you—know-what should be confined
to you—know-where. Let’s keep Out in the
Mountains, Vermont’s newspaper for
Straight People about Lesbians and Gay
Men.

Sincerely, Anni Olklasit

A letter to Gwend0lyn- I

Hello:

I think you're the funniest thing nextlel

Dave Barry (Boston Globe). l
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