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Da vises fntm page A/ hibits same-sex couples trom enjoying Y family member ship plans. ?1 believe he has pusheu ?and challenged (his) congre gation to be very engaged and active in this communi u He's been at the front lines with CHANGE and the Institute for Dismantling Racism." commented Rev Kelly Carpenter, pastor ot Green Street Church and a longtime friend of the cou ple "I've really \alued him as an allv and also as a men tor: he's really taught me a lot." Even at first glance, it is apparent that the Davises are not a typical first couple. He's Caucasian with shoul der length wavy hair: she s African American with dreadlocks that are even longer than her husband s mane spiraling down her back. Gail Davis is also what she describes as a "happy, out atheist "They're just a little bit out of the ordinary." com mented Dr. Carole Stuart, a local physician and a long time UUF member. Stuart was among the many congregants and well wishers who gathered at the church on Robinhood Road last Friday for a CD release party hosted by the first cou ' The CD. titled "1 Luv 4 AH." contains 14 original tracks the couple penned dur ing their tenure in Winston Salem Rev. Davis plays both his guitar and his Appalachian dulcimer, a stringed folk instrument, on the CD and provides back up \ocals. while his wile takes the lead with her powerful pipes, which were honed in the Baptist church. Many ot the songs are centered around the principles that govern the LT faith "One love for all really is the heart of Unitarian Universalism." Rev. Davis explained. "Whatever peo ple think God is. people gen erally agree that the ultimate thine is to love, and whenev er we're acting out ot love rather than tear, we re proba bly on the right track " Ftk Photo The Davises, with son, Ben. chat with Rep. Larry Womble at an East Winston peace rally last summer. Photo by Layla Farmer Brenda Humphrey with her husband. Bob Stern. Proceeds from the CDs. which sold for $15 each, went to the church, and the couple inscribed each one with their autographs and personalized salutations. Rev. Davis hopes to someday distribute them nationally to UL'F congregations. "This will be a hard act to follow." Brenda Humphrey said of whomever is selected to replace the Davises. "They sing, they bring it all, a whole wealth of experi ences," said Humphrey, who attends both UUF and First Baptist Church on Highland Avenue. Like the Davises, Humphrey has an interracial marriage. Her husband. Bob Stern, is Jewish. Humphrey says having the Davises at the helm of the church has highlighted the UU ideals of openness and inclusivity. "We've felt very welcome here as an interracial couple, which is really important." she said. "It's brought Unitarian Universalist princi ples up front and center to have an interracial first fami ly Together, the Davises have breathed new life into the congregation, which grew by 100 members during their tenure. Gail Davis, a native of Chicago, says they have worked to help all peo ple focus on their commonal ities rather than their differ ences. "I think what we have done is to help to raise the profile of the church and to really let people know that we care about the same things, even though we don't view religion the same way." she stated. "A lot of times, people have differing views of religion, but we have com mon needs, and these are the things that we need to work on." Rev. Davis, who hails from Roger City, Mich., says the congregation has out grown him; the size of the congregation requires more administrative work of its minister than it once did. and Davis prefers to be down in the trenches with his flock. But he says he has greatly enjoyed his time in Winston Salem. "I've met so many caring people here, people who are really committed to the cause of peace and human rights." he declared. "It's just a remarkable community." where u at {This is the text message sixteen-year-old Manah Dye was 1 reading as she drove her car into oncoming traffic. J No text message is worth dying over. TXTHG ft OMVNCJT CAN WAIT amMUgefom ^ittt _ ... - - - -. .-?> Mit News Clips Motorcycle/ poker event to raise money for women fighting cancer The Bessie's Bon Bon Poker Run will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7 to benefit a local woman with stage 4 colon cancer. Motorcycle enthusiasts will enjoy a two hour ride, beginning with registration at 8 a.m. The ride starts at 10 a.m. On-site poker is available for non riders from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Event participants will enjoy a complimentary lunch at noon. The event will take place at Clemmons Motorcycles. 2636 Lewisville Clemmons Road, which is hosting the fundraiser. The cost for those participating in the poker playoff is $20 per hand or 6 hands for $100. The grand prize for the winning hand is a two night stay at the Courter Moon Lodge and Cabins in Woolwine, Va. The event will also include a raffle, silent auc tion and performance by the Allison King Band. For more information, contact Marian Franklin at 336-785-2119. Sign up for the motorcycle poker run by sending an email to bon nieberryfund@yahoo.com. The Children's Home selling fresh produce The young people who live at The Children's Home. 1001 Reynolda Road, will sell vegetables, fruit and flowers on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the facility's entrance. Tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, zucchini, water melon, banana peppers, jalapenos, zinnias, sunflow ers, cantaloupe, beans and squash will be for sale. All of the produce has been planted, cultivated and picked by the kids at the farm adjacent to the Home's dorms. Money raised will go toward programming for the kids. On sales days, there will be a Farm Stand Hotline 336-721-7624 to update the public about what items will be for sale that day. Serck named UNCG's counsel Steve Serck, who joined UNCG as associate counsel in 2008, has been named uni versity counsel, effective July 1. He has held the post on an interim basis since April, when long t i m e University Counsel L u c i e n "Skip" Serck Capone left UNCG , to become general counsel at UNC Asheville. Vice Provost J. Alan Boyette led the committee that conduct ed a national search and rec ommended Serck. From 1989 until 2008, Serck was in private practice with the Ahlers & Cooney Law Firm in Des Moines, Iowa, where he specialized in higher education law and civil litigation. Catalog of all 2010 Fair contests now available The Dixie Classic Fair has released the 2010 catalog for all competitive contests. Ranging from livestock and fruit to poetry and wine, competitive entries serve as major focal attractions at the Fair. More than 3,500 com petitors enter over 25,000 exhibits in these lively com petitions annually. Categories include writ ten essays, flower arrange ments and plants, decorated wreaths and Christmas trees, decorated apples, potatoes and pumpkins. Fine arts and crafts, various breeds of dairy cattle, beef cattle, swine, sheep, poultry and pigeons, the 22nd Annual "Homemade Ice Cream" Contest, The Great American Spam Championship Contest and the Piedmont Book's "Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Contest." To view the complete list of competitive entries, judging dates, or to register online, visit www.DCFair.com to read contest rules. The 2010 com petitive entries catalog can also be viewed online or picked up at the Dixie Classic Fair office, located at 421 W. 27th Street in Winston- Salem. For winners, a series of colorful ribbons and cash awards totaling $225,000 are available. Public invited to take part in video aimed at attracting Trader Joe's In a creative effort to attract the attention of spe cialty grocery store chain, Trader Joe's, a local group will film a music video this Saturday, July 24, at BB&T Ballpark. The Facebook based group, "Bring Trader Joe's to Winston-Salem," has more than 4,400 mem bers and hopes to have at least 200 people participate in the video shoot. An original song has been written by Susan Morris and Suzy McCalley, and the video will be pro duced by Sophie Mihalko of Art Ovation. Members of the public can participate and should arrive at BB&T Ballpark by 2:45 p.m. Headquartered in Monrovia, Calif., Trader Joe's sells a variety of gour met, organic and vegetarian foods at reasonable prices. There are Trader Joe's stores in 24 states, including North Carolina and Washington, DC. Tari Hanneman started the "Bring Trader Joe's to Winston-Salem" Facebook group last December after seeing similar efforts being put forth by other communi ties in Greensboro and Asheville. 11^ ? t ? ^ ? 336-765-8854, ext. 131 ndDllGI Web: www Jiabitatforsyth.org ^ 1 1 1 for Humanity" of Forsyth County I)o You Want to be a Homeowner? Attend an information session to learn if you qualify! Monday. Jul) 26.2010 6:30 p.m. Ihihit;it lor I lum;iiiil> of h'ors\lh Count) .W \\ ill SI nil \N ins|in)-S;ik ii). N( 27 103 Spanish translation available. Can't make it this Monday? This session will be repeated on the following dates: At the Winston Lake YMCA: August 9, 6:30 pjn. At Habitat for Humanity Office: August 23, 6:30 pjn. Spanish translation available at this searion We are accepting applications for new Habitat homes as well as existing homes renovated by Habitat as part of the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
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