MU II •fiod-0861 'Esmnoia noisvo shi O O Pag* 10-THE GASTON ENQUIRER. 1980 Commission Slate Has Experience Harley Gaston Represents South Point Harley B. Gaston, Jr., a Bel mont attorney, is a candidate for re-election to the Gaston County Board of Commis sioners as the representative on this board from Southpoint Township. Harley is married to the former Katherine Beatty of Charlotte and they have two sons. Bo and Curtis. He is a lifetime resident of Gaston County and he and his family reside in Belmont. Gene Carson Serves From Crowders Mt. Gene Carson is running for re-election as County Commis sioner for the Crowders Moun tain Township. He has served one term, after being elected in 1976. At the present time he is ser ving on the following commit tees for the Commissioners: Water and Sewer Land Development Committee, Building and Grounds Commit tee. Fire Commission, Rescue Squad Committee and others. Gene is married to the former Sue Willis, and they have two married children and 2 grandchildren. He is self employed in the electrical con trading business. He is a Mason, a Shriner, belongs to the Scottish Rites. Gene is a Deacon at his church which is the Pisgah ARP Church. Presently serving as Vice- Chairman of the Board of Com missioners, Gaston was first elected as a member of the Board in 1976. He believes in and has encouraged greater citizen participation and in volvement in government. As to specific programs, he believes it essential that some beginning be made in the future development of a county wide water and, perhaps, a county wide sewer system and that if properly instituted a county wide water and, perhaps, a county wide sewer system will eventually be accepted as a necessary part of the develop ment of the county. He believes that he is in a unique position to understand the necessity of planning for a new Courthouse to serve the citizens of Gaston County and the problems in volved in obtaining community support for this projed, and that this planning should begin the citizens of Gaston County and that his efforts deserve your support. In off^ering for re-election he solicits your support for the programs in progress in Gaston County, and your ideas as to whatj;an be realistically done and how these things might be best accomplished and con tinued in Gaston County. k BUD BLACK Left to right - Beth Bolin, Sam Beam. Atty. General Rufus Ed- misten and Bud Black. Robert Heavner O f Gastonia Township _ HARLEY GASTON He believes in Gaston County and its citizens and that with proper leadership it can and they will recognize the real needs of the County and will support those ideas and pro grams necessary to maintain Gaston County in a position of leadership in this State and which are necessary to and in the best interest of the future of Gaston County. He hopes to develop a positive attitude, spirit and image in or and for Gaston County, rather then the negative attitude, spirit and im age that we have frequently seen portrayed in recent years. He maintains that he has work ed hard in what he perceives to be in the best interest of all of Greater economic opportuni ty and continued effective law enforcement are the cor nerstones of Robert Heavner’s bid for reelection to the Gaston County Board of Commis sioners from the Gastonia Township. Finishing out his first term as a commissioner, Heavner has been active in most all phases of county government. He currently serves as chair man of the following commit tees: Building and Grounds, Cablevision and land-use. He serves as a member of the per sonnel and landfill committees. “Law enforcement,” Heavner said, “is foremost in most everyone’s mind and the opportunity to better themselves. County govern ment can and does help in these areas.” “The fear of crime is one of the great concerns of our citizens in this county,” Heavner added. Heavner, 37, is married to the former Patricia Cloninger ROBERT HEAVNER of Dallas. They are the parents of two boys, Eric and Anthony, and make their home at 3516 Sherwood Circle in Gastonia. THe family attends Holy Com munion Lutheran Church in Dallas. Heavenr, president of Pierce- Heavner Builders, Inc., General Contractors, attended Gaston Technical Institute and is a registered surveyor. Bud Black Of CherryvUle Seeks 2nd Term A.M. (Bud) Black of Cher ry ville, N.C. is seeking a second term of the Gaston County Commission. Bud is self- employed as a realtor and broker. He proudly serves as the first vice-president of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, a highly impor tant post. He also belongs to the N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Policy Advisory Committee, the Legislative Research Study Committee on State Revenue Sharing as well as the local government Ad vocacy Council Interim Balanc ed Growth Board of North Carolina, in an appointment made by Governor Hunt. Bud is considered one of the State’s most promising young leaders. He has proved himself in the past by numerous acclades and awards he has received. He was chosen outstanding public ser vant for 1977 by the Gaston County Mental Health Association, and the Gaston County Association of Retard ed Citizens awarded him the Award of Merit in 1978. He has, of course, served on numerous committees for the Gaston County Commission. Since his election in 1976, Bud has consistently supported increased funding for educa tion, for smaller classes, increas ed support for volunteer fire departments, for the county wide recreation program for all ages and groups, and for sup port of the mental health pro gram. ‘The support for these pro grams has been a direct reflec tion of the people and their wishes,” Bud stated, “and I will continue to represent this in all my decision making. I believe that my experience over the past four years has shown that my efforts are to represent my people and I pledge the same over the next four years.” o e o Young Democrats Bring Spark To County’s Political Life The Young Democrats Club of Gaston County has certainly come a long way in the last several years. It is now recognized as one of the strongest clubs in the State and certainly had added a great deal to the political life here in Gaston County. Do not think that age precludes you from joining. Beth Bolin, president of the Gaston County YDC stated: “As long as you are young at heart, you can join the many elected public of ficials and other party members who belong to the Gaston County YDC.” Y oung Democrats in Gaston County are now led by Beth Bolin, President; John Eaker, Vice-President; Libby Snuggs, Secretary; and Simms Doster, Treasurer. Jim Johnston is secretary-treasurer of the 10th Congressional District YDC. The local club hosted the first Tenth District Congres sional YDC rally during the winter. Eight members attend the Stale YDC convention in the spring. The local club also spon sored a hospitality room at the convention that proved quite popular. President Beth Bolin served on the Awards Committee at the State Installation Banquet and our local club received strong praise from statewide of ficers. The YDC not only is active in State Young Democrat ac tivities, but provides support for the local senior party ac- tivities. Members have worked hard to help clean up and decorate the party head quarters on LI.S. 321. Club members help with the 10th District Convention. “In fact, it is hard to tell where the YDC ends and the senior party begins,” com mented party chairman Joe Roberts. ‘The YDC has cer tainly been the mainstay of the party during the last several years.” Beth Bolin is a typical exam ple. She serves not only as presi dent of the YDC but also as secretary of the County party and is in charge of special events for this fall, organizing the highly successful ticket sales and trip to the Vance- Aycock Banquet in Asheville this October. Jim Johnston is another example. He is past president of the YDC and was recently elected 10th Congres sional District Chairman. He is also helping Chairman Joe Roberts in the preparation of this newspaper. Simms Doster has been the campaign fund raiser for the senior party. Blake Beam is treasurer of the County party. Terry Propst is chairman of the Get Out To Vote Campaign. This just pxtints out that the young Democrats are vitally active in senior party activities. Members also run and have run in the past for various public offices. Young Democrats provide a training ground for members planning to run for office and also provides a fertile ground for laborers in other campaigns. The club usually meet the first Thursday in the month, usually gathering first for sup)- per. The YDC in Gaston is not all work, however, they have numerous social activities. Last Christmas the club had a party at the home of Linda and Len Clemmer where the members displayed their culinary skills by bringing a covered dish. If you are young and in terested in getting involved in politics, you can find no better organization to join than Gaston County Young Democrats. For a good balance of hard work and enjoyment, there is no better way to be in troduced to pxilitics. CAMPAIGN FACTS Reagon says he'll cut taxes. He also promised that when he ran as governor oi California ... yet when he became governor he raised taxes by $2.5 billion - more than any Democratic ad ministration. V / '*'» ^ s'-r A J YDC Officers from loft to right, Libby John Eaker. Vice-President; and Beth Bolin. Snuggs, Secretary; Sims Doster, Treasurer; President. 0861 'HSHmOlia NOISVO aHl-Z •^d id THE GASTON ENQUIRER. 1980-Pag* 3 Terry Propst and GOTV staff hard at work. Get Out The V ote Effort A Success What takes dedicated workers, countless hours, a small army of volunteers and two months to comp)lete? The 1980 GET OUT THE VOTE campiaign in Gaston County! Actually, this year’s effort began in June when county chairman, Joe Roberts, called on Terry Propst to head the voter drive. After an August workshop led by state p>arty peopjle, the GOTV ’80 cam- ptaign was under way. Since September 2nd, six workers have put in three nights pier week telephoning voters. Volunteers have filled in on Thursdays. This effort was financed by the Century Club. Over 18,000 voters were con tacted. GOTV chairman Terry Propst repiorts that the effort has been successful; “State piar- ty officials have given our cam piaign a great rating and have said our’s is one of the best in the State.” “The pHirpxse of the drive," Propst said, “is to identify strong Democratic supporters and those who are undecided. Brochures will be mailed to the undecided ones. The good Democrats will be called again before election day. On election day we will keep up with who has and who hasn’t voted. . .and will encourage those who haven’t, to vote.” Nellie Little has served as phone bank supervisor with Kris Metcalf, Rc^bie Caldwell, Deloris Thompson, Jan Bradley, Mary Little and Pam Whisenant as callers. Bell Seeks To Serve Again E. Graham Bell, a Gastonia businessman, is seeking his fifth term in the N.C. House. Graham has served as Chair man of the Banks and Banking Committee and of the Excep>- tional Children Educatinal Council, Member of the N.C. Housing and Finance Agency, Vice-chairman of the commit tee on Aging and on the Educa tion and Election Law commit tees. A diligent, hard-working legislator, he is a man with a solid reputation for getting things done. GRAHAM BELL