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PAGE 2 Q-Notes ■ November 1986 COMMUNITY LEADERS RECOMMEND THESE CANDIDATES Take This With You Into The Voting Booth These are the recommendations of Don King, Robert Sheets. Dean Gaskey, Butch Stevenson, Ed DePasquale, Rick Carter and Clay Felts, each acting as individuals and on the behalf of no organization. King is editor of Q-Notes and is active in Closet Buster Productions and Charlotte's Gay/Lesbian Switchboard. Sheets is president of Queen City Quordinators and a member of One Nation Indivisible's steering committee. Gaskey is a board member of QCQ and is active in Closet Buster Productions. Stevenson is Mr. Carolina Drummer '86. a board member of QCQ and an officer with the Tradesmen. DePas quale is leader of Acceptance, a board member of New Life MCC and a board member of Metrolina AIDS Project Carter is a board member of QCQ and one of Charlotte's best known entertainers in the gay community. Felts produces and facili tates Connections personal growth workshops. These personal recommendations were based on candidate questionnaires distributed by ONI and the Charlotte chapter of the National Organization of Women; on appearances at the ONI Candi dates Forum; and on previous statements by candidates. U.S. Senator: Terry Sanford, Democrat Pull Levers 1A and 2A Based on his record as former governor of North Carolina, he is willing to make decisions that disagree with the majority of voters. His opponent voted for William RehnquisI to the U.S. Supreme Court; Rehnquist voted with the Supreme Court majc^ity in upholding Georgia's sodomy law, U.S. House of Representatives, 9th District: D.G. Martin, Democrat Pull Lever 3A In the 1984 election. Marlin's opponent aired radio commercials claiming Martin was tor gay rights. Further, his opponent does not favor amending the U.S. Constitution to prevent discrimination against gays. N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice: James G. Ezum Jr., Democrat Pull Lever 4A His opponent, backed by antigay "Christians," has written articles against the Equal Rights Amendment. Judge of Court of Appeals: Sarah Parker, Democrat Pull Lever lOA Recommended by N O W. Judge of Superior Court: W. Terry Sherrill, Democrat Pull Lever 14A Recommended by N.O.W. District Court Judge, 26th District: James E. Lanning, Democrat Pull Lever 15A Recommended by N.O.W. His opponent is a conservative Republican. Sheriff of Mecklenburg County: C.W. Kidd, Democrat Pull Lever 16A He attended the ONI Candidates Forum and stated he does not ask about sexual orientation when hiring, and does not support polygraph test ing. Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor: Mildred Baxter Davis Pull Lever 26A Recommended by N O W. County Commission At-Large (vote for 3): Hod Autry, Republican Pull Lever 17B •Ainsv.’ jred "yes" to N.O.W. question #4. J.G. Blackmon, Republican Pull Lever 18B Attended CNI Candidates Forum and was positive about individual rights. Carla DuPuy, Republican Pull Lever 19B ■Answered "yes" to N O W. question #4. County Commission District 1: Barbara Lockwood, Republican Pull Lever 20B •Answered "yes" to N.O.W. question #4. County Commission District 3: Samuel (Jack) Burrow, Democrat Pull Lever 20A Attended ONI Candidates Forum, emphasizing his support for individual rights. His opponent is backed by antigay "Christians." N.C. Senate District 22: Charles A. Paxton, Democrat Pull Lever 21A •Answered "yes" to N.O.W. question #4. N.C. Senate District 34: Craig Lowing, Democrat Pull Lever 21A •Answered "yes" to N.O.W. question #4. N.C. House District 36: Jim Black, Democrat Pull Lever 22A Has been supported by N.O.W. in the past. His conservative Republican opponent appeared at the ONI Candidates Forum and said he would have to consider his constituency it voting on a gay issue. N.C. House District 54: Joel R. Carter, Republican Pull Lever 22A His opponent, though a Democrat, is a staunch conservative. N.C. House District 55: Louise S. Brennon, Democrat Pull Lever 22A •Answered "yes" to N.O.W. question #4. Her opponent is a Republican right wing candidate, N.C. House District 58: Ruth M. Easterling, Democrat Pull Lever 22A Her opponent has stated categorically that he would oppose any legislation supported by gay rights groups. •On N.O.W.'s questionnaire to candidates, question #4 asked, "Do you support legislation to prohibit discrimination in housing and employment on the basis of sexual orientation?" NOTE: Other elections are on the ballot, but no recommendation has been made either because the race is uncontested or too little is known about the candidates. On state constitutional amendments and county bond issues, vote your conscience; none are gay-related issues. SHOW YOUR GAY VOTE! Here's How After entering the voting booth, look at the array of levers and the corresponding numbers at the top. Slide up the metal covering at the top in the write-in slot for Lever 25 and write in the words GAY VOTE. Why? To show officials and the public that the gay community is vitally interested in elections and intends to use its voting power. IT'S TOTALLY SAFE. With the curtains closed in the voting booth, no one can see how you vote; and when ballots are counted later, no one can identify you as the person who voted on a specific ballot. SO LET YOUR GAY VOTE SHOW! Scorpio’s Neems Is Dean Ot Dee jays From Page 1 There was so much energy, so much going on. The thought that I could be the ringleader in a bar like that was really exciting. It's something 1 realized 1 had to do. "Once 1 got into spinning, 1 kept telling myself I'd do it for another year, then get out of it. But things have gone well. "In addition to spinning records. I'm a reporter for Dance Music Report out of New York and for a record pool. It's a pretty nice feeling to know New York is calling to find out what's being played down here." Doug has been chosen North Carolina Deejay of the Year six of the last seven times the award has been given. His working philosophy explains why: "When you spin, you're the host of the party," he said. "You mirror the ener- gythe crowd feeds to you and try to intensify it and send it back to them. It can be very rewarding knowing they're leaving the negative things about life outside and coming in just to party. To know you can help them have a good time is great, particularly with the health crisis we're having." It was while he was at UNC that Doug met his wife Sarah. Their son Andrew was born July 14. And Charlotte is more and more becoming home. "Crowds at the bars here are so di verse that it's pretty unpredictable whom you'll play for on any given night. You scan the room a lot, try to second guess what people want to hear, and take off in the direction you feel best. If that doesn't work, you reel your self in and go in another direction. '"There are segments of people in our bars who like certain types of music. In Atlanta, there are bars which cater to certain types of people who want one kind of music, so it's easier to play there. "In Charlotte, jt's such a melting pot that you have to play to one group for a while, then to another. You try not to neglect anyone." One of Doug's peeves is that Charlotte has no place selling much of the music played in the clubs. But he is planning to open a record shop within six months. "All I need to do is find the right location," he said. "If anyone knows of a suitable place. I'd like to know it." By DON KING ■ ■ ■ This begins a series of stories about deejays in Charlotte's gay lounges. Cabaret Is Nov. 23 Persons wishing to perform in Cabaret must notify Tim Irby by Nov. 4. Irby may be reached during the day at 338-9116. Charades will host QCQ's Cabaret Sunday, Nov. 23, beginning at 9 p.m. •with live performances by entertainers who seldom get the chance to perform before gay/lesbian audiences. The event also marks the debut of the Charlotte Lambda Chorale, which has been working for months to give the Queen City a gay/lesbian singing group like those in New York, Washington, San Francisco and Atlanta. Other performers include Cheri Monte, Tim Irby, Billy O'Brian, Todd Maris and Pepper with more scheduled to be added by the Nov. 4 deadline. Alcoholic beverages will be sold, and seating will be theater style with porta ble chairs on the Charades dance floor. ■ ■ ■ TICKETS: $5 per person in advance at Joy Adult Bookstore and Everything on East; or by mail. Send stamped, self- addressed envelope to QCQ, P.O. Box 221841. Charlotte 28222 with check pay able to QCQ. Tickets at the door: $7. Two Youth Nights After five opportunities to attend Charlotte gay bars during October, per sons aged 18, 19 and 20 will hove two opportunities in November: ■ Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Tags Hal loween Party. ■ Friday, Nov. 21, at Scorpio. But Scorpio manager Marion Tyson will again make Friday an 18-and-over night beginning in December, ■with a few changes. In December, the VIP •will be avail able to persons aged 18, 19 and 20 on three Fridays and the main bar on one Friday. "After the first of 1987," she said, "we're planning to install a new sound system and lights for the VIP, and we'll have a deejay there on Friday nights when we allow persons 18, 19 and 20." Bowling Rolls On Led by Jim and Donna, the Stonewall- ers are atop the gay/lesbian bowling league called "Sarah's Boys" that's roll ing do-wn the pins each Monday night at Independence Lanes. After five weeks of the 35-week schedule, the Stonewallers have won 28 of 40 games. 'The Hunx and Team 3 are tied with 22-18 records. Team 4 is bring ing up the rear at 8-32. Team 3's Dave holds the league's men's record with a 219 game and 565 series. The Stonewallers' Jim has rolled a 192 and 461 series; Team 4's Mark has scored’183 and 496; and The Hunx' Steve has scored 172 and 476. Donna leads the women with a 162 game and 435 series. The league needs a new bowler to fill a vacancy on Team 3; and one or two alternates are needed each week to fill out for team members who temporarily can't bowl. Scratch averages: Stone'vrallezs Jim Donna Phil Joel Hunx Steve Eddie John Tim Team 3 142 Dave 162 124 Scott 121 104 Sarah 114 . 94 Team 4 129 Mark 147 128 Robert 100 124 Todd 87 110 Q-Notes is published monthly by Queen City Quordina tors, a nonprofit corporation. WARNING. Publication ol a person's picture or name should be taken os no indication ol sexual preference. DISTRIBUTION. Except lor file, subscription and exchange copies, all 5.00C' copies are distributed to goy/lesbion-identi- tied organizations and establishments and to seleded librar ies. December istne distribution; Wednesday, Nov. 26. SUBSCRIPTIONS for 12 monlhs ore available for $12, payable in advance. * ADVERTISING. Display advertising may be rejected for any reason. Rotes available on request. Decem^r issue deadline: Friday, Nov. 21. €l-Notes c/o Don King, 331 East Blvd. /3, Charlotte, N.C. 28203 Phone 704/332-3834
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