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Please note: The information on these pages is a good 10 years old. It was created when I was still living in Monterey and running the gay newspaper.



Angelinas's Heavenly Treats - Fine pastries, wedding cakes, boules, and other goodies. 3116 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, 831/ 883-8808.

Apria Healthcare - A new dimension in homecare. Monterey Bay Area HIV Services. For further information regarding HIV services offered by Apria Healthcare, please contact: Tom Sanguino R.N., HIV, Infusion Specialist. 1 Lower Ragsdale Dr., Building 3, Suite 600, Monterey, CA 93940. 831/ 655-8310 or (800) 775-4872

Best of Breed
Dog grooming, boarding, registered toy puppies, supplies
located in santa clara
408-557-8323.

Bookmark - Printed matter for the performing arts. Sheet music, method books, scripts, scores & more! 307 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. 831/ 648-0508 or (800) 648-0508.

Brix Restaurant - Oak fired California Grill. One of the best steakhouses in Carmel and the only gay restaurant in the area. Featuring steaks, seafood, pasta, and vegetarian entrees. Moderately priced ($9-18 entrees). Call for reservations 831/ 626-1999. Lincoln St. between 5th and 6th, upstairs (easy elevator access), Carmel.

Carol W. Thompson, EA - Tax Preparation, appeals, audits, collection problems. Admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. 140 W. Franklin St., Ste 206, Monterey, CA 93940 PH: 831/ 373-0553, FAX: 831/ 373-5533

Club Skirts - Labor Day in Monterey for Women. A three-day festival of dancing, golf, comedy, and pool parties. Call 888/5-SKIRTS for more information.

Deborah Abbott, MA, MFCC - "From Wedded Wife to Lesbian Life": support group for married/once married lesbiand and wondering wives. "Prime Time": for mid-life lesbians working on feeling more stisfied as they negotiate the 40's and beyond. Call 831/464-2168.

Fannon & Stomberg - Attorneys in Fresno specializing in gay marriage and other related issues. Send E-mail to Michael Stomberg. 1055 N. Van Ness Avenue, Suite F, Fresno, California 93728, (209) 497-1611.

FourWinds Travel Monterey Peninsula's first and only member of the International Gay Travel Agents Association. Specializing in gay travel to Sydney, New Orleans, Provincetown, Africa, and other destinations; lesbian and gay cruises; "eco" travel and business travel. In the Barnyard, Carmel. 831/ 622-0800 fourwinds@redshift.com.

Gemini Hair and Collectibles - Hairstyling and replacement for men and women. Robert Amaral. Princetonian Hair, Mission St. at 5th, Carmel, CA 93921. 831/624-8141. Jazzed About Hair, Prunetree Shopping Center. Prunedale, CA 93907, 831/663-4126

Gold Leaf Framing - Specializing in affordable custom framing. A very friendly shop.

Gregory LaRouxe - Hair artist & body piercer. Specializing in classic cutting, believable color, hairdressing, body hair grooming and removal. At the Outer Edge. 146 Bonafacio Place, downtown Monterey, 831/ 372-6806 or 831/ 649-4151.

Jerry Harrington - Buy and sell vintage Hawaiian shirts, Hawaiiana and American art pottery. Visit his store at 6984 McKinley, Sebastopol, CA 95472. (707) 887-2937.

Heads Up Hair Studio -
Owner & stylist Gary Tosta is joined by stylist Tristan Rico. Cuts & styling, color, perms wigs, make-up and waxing. 321 Alvarado St., Ste C, Monterey, CA 93940, 831/ 655-2313.

Healthy Options - Nutrition, personal training, massage therapy, behavior modification, 17wk weight control program, body composition analysis, blood pressure monitoring, fitness assessment. Call 831/ 644-6457.

Jamie Moran, LCSW Specializing in Psychotherapy Groups for Gay and Bisexual Men. LCS 14447. Menlo Park, Palo Alto, San Francisco. (415) 552-9408.

Jeffrey Marshall A Fabulous Massage by Jeffrey Marshall. 5 years experience in a variety of modalities of therapeutic massage, including Body Electric. Call 831/883-8519. or e-mail magik.hands@mci2000.com for an appointment.

Joan Mortensen, M.A. - Licensed marriage and family therapist. Psychotherapy for individuals and couples. 27875 Berwick Dr., Ste. D, Carmel, CA 93923, 831/ 648-4405. MFC# 24574.

Life Benefit Services. Bring your dreams to life. Calling a viatical settlement broker like Life Benefit Services can make the difference between just existing or enjoying every moment you have in this ever-changing world.Improve your situation and convert your life insurance into the funds you need now. Take charge of your life again. 1-800-515-8654.

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Lighthouse Bar & Grill - Pool table and a friendly staff. Munchies. 281 Lighthouse Ave. Monterey. Open Mon-Fri 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat-Sun 2 p.m.-2 a.m. For a map, follow this link. 831/ 373-4488.

Love, Romance & Fun Meet that special person! Set up your own personal message. 1-900-287-0467 ext. 7767. $2.99 per min. Must be 18 yrs. Serv-U (619) 645-8434.

The Medical Escrow Society 1-800-422-1314
The Medical Escrow Society can help you make the most your life insurance today.

You receive CASH NOW for your life insurance policy (up to 85% of your policy's value). Since 1989, we have created competition and negotiated among the most reputable funding sources to make sure you receive the highest cash settlement.... We work for you!

We qualify anyone with a life threatening illness. Absolutely no fees or obligation at any time. All types of policies qualify: group (issued through employment or associations), term, whole life, universal, federal employees (FEGLI), and veterans (converted to VGLI).

All your personal and medical infomation is held strictly confidential. Licensed Broker in the State of California - Member of the VAA - Se Habla Espanol

Morton Appraisals - Appraisal specialist from Santa Cruz. Cert#AR025717, conventional and FHA. Contact Tony Morton, 831/ 475-4522. 1768 Del Mar Ct. Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

Pebble Beach Company - Supporting local volunteers making a positive difference in someone's life. Call the Volunteer Center of Monterey County at 800/776-9176. You may also send a note to the Pebble Beach Company's Community Affairs Dept.

Peninsula Home Design Center
1021 Broadway, Seaside. 831/393-8500. Open Mon-Fr 10-7, Sat 11-5.
Your one-stop shop for home redecorating and design. Kitchens, windows, carpet, tile, window treatments, home furnishings, and more. Featuring South Cone Trading Company furniture. A great store run by a couple of great guys.

Rocky Coast Ice Cream Company - Sweets for your sweetie. 708 Lighthouse Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950. 831/ 373-0587.

Santa Cruz Squares - Gay and lesbian square dancing for the Monterey Bay. Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 250 California St., Santa Cruz.

Secret Garden - Garden and Patio items, unusual flowers and potted plants, topiaries and bonsai, statuary and fountains. Dolores between Fifth and Sixth. 831/ 625-1131. Open daily 10-5. Custom orders available.

Sentra Securities Corporation - What we offer: Managed accounts, 457, 403(b),Roth, Traditional, SEP, SIMPLE IRA's, 401(k), Educational savings accounts(529 & Coverdell Savings Accounts), stocks, bonds, mutual funds, life insurance, annuities, financial planning and other advice that you may be seeking. Robert Gibson, Member NASD/SiPC, P.O. Box 2223, Hollister, CA 95024, 831-637-0413, robert@johnbedell.com

SPEX 454 - The best selection of designer eyewear in Monterey. Robert J. Kurtz, O.D., 454 Alvarado St. Monterey, 831/372-9100.

Terri Austin, Ph.D. - Therapist, specializing in gay/lesbian/transgender isues and pet-assisted therapy. P.O. Box 2711, Montrey, CA 93942 831/ 649-6283.

TLC Dentistry
- "For a smile you will love!" Philip J. Lips, D.D.S., General Dentistry, 750 Romie Lane, Suite C, Salinas, CA 93901-4208. Se habla espanol. Phone - 831/757-1038. Fax - 831/757-5009.

Tom Donald, MFC - Psychotherapy in Monterey and Salinas. In Salinas: 905 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA 93901 831/759-6401. In Monterey: 947 Cass St. Suite 3, Monterey, CA 93940 831/626-4906, FAX 831/375-4146. License number MFC28375.

Tom Tanner - Certified message therapist. (8310 753-0149.

Van's Mattress Gallery - A gay-friendly place to find the perfect mattress in Sand City. 844 Playa Avenue between Costco and Marshalls in the Sand Dollar Shopping Center. Open Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. Call 393-2337 or 393-BEDS.

Venus. Put some punk back into your funk! Offering complete hair services in Monterey. 836 Abrego St. Monterey, CA 93940. By Appointment: 831/647-0676. 644-6637 (pager), 594-5736 (cellular).

Vermillion - Asian, ethnic, and tribal antiques. Decorative arts and jewelry. Designer consultant and trade resource. Michael Evans and Robert Wolf, IIDA. The Crossroads shopping center, 240 Crossroads Blvd., Camrle, CA 93923. 831/620-1502.


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