Monday, October 27, 2008

Erie Times-News Publishes Gay Marriage Announcement


from Mike Mahler at the Erie Gay News:

The publication of a same-sex marriage announcement in Sunday's Erie Times-News may not be a first, but it is progress for northwestern Pennsylvania when local papers include announcements of all marriages equally.

To send a supportive letter-to-the-editor at the paper write to: letters@timesnews.com (include a phone number for verification purposes)


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Weddings & Announcements
Erie Times-News, Sunday October 26, 2008

David Skovron and Jeff Rubin were married on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, on the beach in Santa Monica, Calif. Chris Robinson officiated.

Mr. Skovron (right) is 53 and a playwright who is currently in collaboration with the novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker on a comedy, "The Secret Life of Cartoons," headed for Broadway. Mr. Skovron is the principal and creative force of DSA Productions, a New York-based company that creates product launches and media events worldwide. He is the son of Edwin J. Skovron and the late Catherine Doyle Skovron of Erie.

Dr. Rubin (left) is 55 and a vice president of behavioral operations for ACCOLADE. He is a psychologist and maintains a New York based practice. He received both a master's degree and doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University. He is the son of the late Barbara and Jack Rubin of New York, N.Y.

A reception was held at their country home in upstate New York on Aug. 16, 2008. The couple resides in Manhattan.

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