By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
Two important events recently were celebrated on April 10.
The first was the recognition of Jamestown’s 17th consecutive year of being named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. The second event was Arbor Day itself, a time that represents a hope for the future. The planting of three trees signified that hope.
“We had the pleasure of partnering with Cedarwood Garden Club to plant trees around Town Hall facilities in celebration of Arbor Day, along Main Street and Guilford Road,” said José Colón Rivera, planning director.
“It was a wonderful opportunity to beautify our Main Street corridor while building community and fostering partnership.”
“The Jamestown staff had prepared the sites for three trees and Cedarwood Garden Club
members took turns shoveling soil around the trees with many laughs,” said Garden Club member Sherrie Richmond. “Though the air was cool and breezy, the laughter and energy of the staff and club members warmed the occasion.
“The Cedarwood Garden Club President Marian Ditzel expressed appreciation to everyone who came,” Richmond continued.
Richmond read an original tree poem by Jamestown resident Julia Ebel, who also attended.
“With 20 Cedarwood Garden Club members and five staff members, it was a well-attended, successful Arbor Day event in Jamestown,” Richmond said.
Two of the trees replaced much larger maples that were removed after storm damage.
Golf rates may increase
By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer
In their first meeting since October of last year, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee heard reports from the Jamestown Parks & Recreation Department.
Golf rates
Parks and Recreation
Director Scott Coakley and Golf Pro Marcy Newton discussed recommended changes to golf fees.
“I would like to outline the proposed changes to the fees for the 2025-2026 budget for recreation,” Coakley said. The proposed rates are:
Golf Course Rates: The golf course riding rates will increase by $5 to accommodate the addition of new carts and GPS systems. Walking rates will see a $4 increase.
Resident Fees: The current resident rate structure will be simplified. Instead of multiple resident rates, a uniform 20 percent discount will be applied to all residents within the town limits. This change will streamline our fee structure in the system. By implementing a “20 percent discount” button in the point-of-sale system, we will eliminate 12 separate
fees, while still providing residents with a substantial discount. The resident rate has not increased in several years, and with the new discount, the overall increase will be minimal.
Spectator Cart Fee: We are considering the introduction of a Spectator Cart Fee of $25, although this is still under review.
“Please note that the fee schedule is currently in draft form,” Coakley said. “It will be included in the Council packet once finalized.”
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As the people of Western North Carolina continue to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, it is evident there is still much need in the area. The Jamestown Civitans, a non-profit which was established Dec. 29, 1980, and has a long history of doing good things in the community, is reaching out to assist. They are helping through a new non-profit, The Re-Cover Project, which was established in October of 2024.
“I had been wanting our group to do a hands-on project, but we had not gotten anything started,” said Charles Poston, club president. “One of our
rounds played last year,” Newton said.
Golfers can see new carts in the near future. A GPS on the carts will help keep cart operators from driving into off limits or dangerous areas of the course. An alarm will sound to warn the drivers.
“This past year we had several golf carts that were damaged by people who were in areas they shouldn’t be,” Coakley said. “We’ll also know who is on the golf cart and if there is damage, go to them for reimbursement.
“GPS will definitely speed up the pace of play. It will allow us to keep track of where [players] are on the course.”
Jamestown Park Golf Course P&R staff have been busy fixing problems as well as beautifying the golf course. Much of the work was done in-house.
Justin May, golf superintendent, said his crew fixed a sink hole on the No. 8
EastEr EGG Hunt
The Triad’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt will take place Easter Sunday April 20 at 10 a.m. at High Point City Lake Park, 602 W. Main St. in Jamestown. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Renaissance Church is hosting the event. Join us for a free celebration with 50,000 eggs, bounce houses, special kids programming and more. Separate hunts for three age groups — including adults. The first 100 middle and high school students will receive free hoodies. Food trucks. Following the egg hunt there will be an outdoor worship service and Easter celebration. Pre-register at https://rentriad.church/ easter.
By CARol BRook S
freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
A survey has proven what many people have known — Guilford County has some smart people.
Of the Triad’s 50 MostEducated ZIP codes, Guilford County has six in the top 10, including the Jamestown 27282 ZIP, which ranks No. 6 with 52.31 percent of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
The Business Journals recently analyzed more than 12,000 ZIPs in the country and looked for residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the American Community Survey created by the U.S. Census Bureau. Only codes with at least 5,000 residents and minimum $25,000 income per capita were studied.
Greensboro takes the top spot with ZIP 27408 (Irving Park, Latham Park, Fairfield, Brookwood Gardens, Lake Daniel, Green Valley, Kirkwood and Wood areas) at 64.67 percent. That translates to 27408 being the 24th most-educated ZIP code in North Carolina.
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Two other Greensboro codes, 27410 and 27455, are Nos. 3 and 4 at 56.52 and 53.91 percents respectively, with WinstonSalem 27104 placing No. 2 at 58.21 percent.
Several other Greensboro codes also made the Top 50 list. High Point 27265 comes in at 39.8 percent and 27262 at 37.46 percent, considerably lower than Jamestown and Greensboro. As might be expected, the top ZIPs in the United States are located around nationally-ranked universities. With Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) nearby, the BostonCambridge, ZIP 02210 was No. 1 with 93.09 percent of adults 25 years and older earning a bachelor’s or higher degree.
Photos courtesy Town of Jamestown
(Above) A large group of Cedarwood Garden Club members participated in the tree planting event. Jamestown Planning director José Colón Rivera, left, helps hold the tree City USA banner. (At left) Cedarwood Garden Club members planting a tree at Jamestown town Hall.
Photo submitted Pictured left to right, are tim Brooks, Charles Poston, larry Flotkoetter and Bill Cockerham when the men volunteered at the Re-Cover Project pop-up event in Burnsville, n.C., on march 22.
Photos courtesy Town of Jamestown ( t op left) o verhead view of the new basketball court at Jamestown Park. (Above) new playground climbing tower under construction. (At left) mushroomlike seating along the nature trail.
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Obituaries
Michael “Mike” Woosley Waggoner
Michael “Mike” Woosley Waggoner, 80, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the hospice Home of High Point.
The family will have a private inurnment service in the Jamestown United Methodist Church columbarium.
A gathering of friends and family will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Jamestown United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JUMC’s Music Fund or Feeding Lisa’s Kids (checks may be made to Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, 1225 Chestnut Drive, High Point NC 27262, memo line “Feeding Lisa’s Kids”). Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.
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green, possibly due to a failing overflow pipe leading to the pond at No. 5 green/No. 9 tee. The crew drained the pond and replaced the pipe. They also added retaining walls at No. 8 and No. 13 tee and around the putting green. They replaced old wooden steps with new stone steps on No. 9 tee.
A clock was added to the putting green and landscaping shrubs are on order. Also on order are two benches for around the putting green in honor of Steve Dalton and Billy Ragsdale. Committee member Lamar Lee asked if there are memorial bricks at the putting green retaining wall. Coakley said not at this time but the staff would look into it.
Jamestown Park
Park Supervisor Jeff Goard reported that the new basketball court is completed. Updates include painted lines to show the free throw area and more. Landscaping is almost finished.
All the new ADA-compliant playground equipment is nearly installed and the volleyball court is underway.
The nature trail will have educational signage along
the path, which will be covered with rubber mulch.
The Town was able to get a load of free mulch for the project, saving $50,000.
“It’s going to be a place people just flock to,” Goard said. “It will catch a child’s eye.”
Two shelters have yet to be installed. These are smaller shelters than those currently at the park and will not be rented. One will be at the basketball court and one at the dog park. There will also be a new bathroom constructed.
“The target is to open the new playground in June,” Coakley said.
Goard reminded the P&R Committee that the Town is now in charge of the athletic field at Jamestown Elementary School. It can be rented for soccer and baseball and, unlike Jamestown Park, the field is lighted.
Spring rental of the soccer and baseball fields by N.C. Fusion, which offers recreational soccer programs for players 4U-19U, and YMCA are six days a week.
“We are now using computer scheduling,” Goard said, noting maintenance needs are also scheduled.
Other business
Most of the changes mentioned are funded by grants.
Phyllis Bridges was elected chair and Lamar Lee, vice chair.
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members suggested collecting items to donate to those in Western North Carolina, but Bill Cockerham told us a member of his church, Shannon Hills Bible Chapel, had stated a non-profit where we might help. I connected with Candice Terrell, one of the co-founders, and we have participated in her events several times.
“Western North Carolina looks nothing like it did immediately after the hurricane, but there is still a lot to be done.”
When Terrell saw parts of Western North Carolina destroyed by the hurricane, she wept and prayed. After clearing six bags of clothing from her children’s closet, she wondered how to get them to the people in need. A Facebook connection with a stranger proved to be the solution.
Terrell and Taylor Walker belonged to a chat group for new moms.
“I had lost my baby, but stayed in the group,” Terrell said. “Taylor’s mother had passed away from a car accident the year before and she was ready to give her mom’s clothes away to help someone. She said she planned to take them to the area affected by the hurricane.
“I had a burning bush moment,” Terrell added, referring to Moses’ experience in the Bible. “When I heard her ‘beauty from ashes’ testimony, I knew I was supposed to help her.”
Terrell, who lives in Greensboro and Walker who lives in Pinnacle, posted online that they would pick up donations of clothes, shoes and bedding to take to Western North Carolina. The response was so immediate and huge they had to change plans, opting to have 12 drop-off sites across the Triad.
“The word recover kept running through my mind,” Terrell said. “Used with a hyphen it means to cover again and that it what we were trying to do.”
The women found a 2,000 sq.-ft. warehouse in Winston-Salem, halfway between where both lived. They established a board to run the project and filed paperwork as a non-profit on Oct. 24. The Re-Cover Project was approved 18 days later.
“We planned to create pop-up shops in the mountains,” Terrell said. “We connected with churches to host the events and they helped advertise on Facebook, at local schools and other churches. Charitable organizations also helped get the word out.”
The project grew quickly and Walker found she needed to leave the board to focus on her family.
“I think God’s intention was for her to start the project and for me to grow it,” Terrell said.
Terrell has a background working for a non-profit and in property management. She has been a stay-at-home mom for five years, homeschooling her children, and feels she can use her past work skills on this project.
So far, The Re-Cover Project has conducted five pop-ups – three in Western North Carolina and two locally. They are open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for people to “shop” for free, and receive a hot meal.
This is where members of the James-
“The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty — all for a better tomorrow,” according to the Arbor Day Foundation.
History
It probably was not planned, but the annual Jamestown Arbor Day tree planting was held on the 153rd anniversary of the very first Arbor Day.
It began when Nebraska newspaper editor J. Sterling Morton proposed a tree planting holiday called Arbor Day at the State Board of Agriculture.
According to the Arbor Day Foundation, “The celebration date was set for April 10, 1872. Prizes were offered to counties and individuals
town Civitans have helped. They, along with members of the Southern Textile Association, of which Poston is also president, have helped put together the pop-ups and prepare and serve meals. They participated in the January, February and March events. The latest was in Burnsville, N.C., where 350 meals were prepared. Plans also are being made to help with the May event.
“I am glad we are able to help up there,” Poston said.
“Volunteers hold a pop-up or fundraiser every other month,” Terrell explained. “We will go back to the mountains in May, August and November. “There is a humility about the people in the mountains that is special. Their attitude is amazing. There is no entitlement, just kindness and thankfulness.”
To raise funds, The Re-Cover Project is hosting a golf tournament June 2 at the Bryan Park Player’s Course in Greensboro. The event begins with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. There also will be contests, giveaways, a raffle and silent auction, as well as lots of sponsorship opportunities.
“Our mission is to help anyone who has had a life-altering event Terrell said. “In the future we would like to have a thrift store someplace in Guilford or Forsyth County open to the general public. The money we raise from that would go to support pop-ups that would allow a family in need to shop with dignity for free.”
Clothes, shoes and bedding are always needed, as well as monetary donations. All are gratefully accepted. There is also a need for volunteers to go to the events and/or to sort items at the warehouse in Winston-Salem on Mondays and Thursdays.
“It is a great way to do community service,” Terrell said.
Although the new non-profit currently has no consistent stream of income, it has been able to pay for warehouse space and any other bills incurred with the project.
“We will continue as God keeps providing,” Terrell said.
For more information about The ReCover Project email info@therecoverprojectnc.org or text 336-355-1162.
Jamestown Civitans
The Jamestown Civitans meet at the Jamestown Park Clubhouse on the first Monday of each month and at local restaurants on the third Monday.
Members recently helped clean up the corner of Scientific and Main streets during the Jamestown Litter Sweep.
The club will host its annual golf tournament on May 17 at Jamestown Golf Course. For the past 20 years
D.H. Griffin has sponsored the event, which includes a ball-drop raffle. Half of the money raised is given to the Alzheimer’s Association and the balance goes to support local charities.
“The golf tournament is the biggest thing that drives our finances,” said Charles Poston, club president.
for the largest number of properly planted trees on that day. It was estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day.
“Arbor Day was officially proclaimed in 1874 by Nebraska’s Governor, Robert W. Furnas, and the day was observed April 10 that year. In 1885, … April 22 was selected as the date for its permanent annual observance.
“By 1920, more than 45 states and territories were celebrating Arbor Day. Today Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 states.”
While the majority of states celebrate on the last Friday of April, there is no rule as to when Arbor Day must be celebrated. In 2025 it falls on April 25. Selecting April 10 in Jamestown had the added benefit of having the
trees planted sooner, offered Debra Mullis, Lead for N.C. fellow.
tree City usa
Tree City USA is an Arbor Day Foundation Program in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
There are several standards that must be met to qualify for Tree City USA: 1: A Tree Board or Department. Someone legally responsible for the care of all trees on city- or townowned property; 2: a public tree care ordinance; 3: a community Forestry Program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita; and 4: An Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
Currently there are more than 3,400 Tree Cities USA.
Michael Garrett - District 27 Email: Michael.Garrett@ncleg.gov Phone: (919) 733-5856
GUilford Co. Alan Perdue - District 2 Email: aperdue@guilfordcountync.gov Phone: (336) 451-6707
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We don’t give you the world . . . just our little corner of it.
“The Fabulous Ordinary” is the perfect title of Georgann Eubanks’ new book. Its full title is “The Fabulous Ordinary Discovering the Natural Wonders of the Wild South.”
By d.G. mARtin
One of Eubanks’ great skills is writing about things that might seem simple or ordinary but are too important not to explain and celebrate.
In her new book she continues her efforts to save natural treasures that are threatened by human activities.
With the help of her photographer, Donna Campbell, she takes you there by describing important sights along the way as she introduces people who care about the places and lets those people tell directly the history and importance of the place.
She turns her readers into fellow explorers as she shares her experiences in her book’s fifteen chapters, summarized below:
1. sandhill Cranes: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Decatur, Alabama.
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“An estimated 20,000 sandhill cranes have taken up residence for a few weeks. In early morning and late afternoon, they congregate in the fields to feed. It’s a mixer, a mashup, a raucous dance party.”
2. Bald Eagles: Lake Guntersville, Alabama.
“Seeing a bald eagle up close --its size and dignity, the sharp gaze of its yellow eyes, the strength rippling through its wings --is unforgettable.”
3. Dimpled trout Lilies: Wolf Creek Preserve, Whigham, Georgia. “With sunshine, six petals of the umbrella open out. They are bright yellow on the inside and flecked with red around the middle of the blossom.
Six red anthers like tiny, ridged tongues, hang from the center of the flower, inviting bees and beetles to visit.”
4. river Otters: Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Fort White, Florida. ”According to the National
4 Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | Jamestown News
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 24SP001995-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by DEBORAH DAVIS payable to FIRST GREENSBOROUGH HOME EQUITY INC., Lender, to ROBERT W. GARRISON , Trustee, dated November 10, 2005, and recorded in Book 6436, Page 1663 of the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT , having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R 8837, Page 1506, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on April 24, 2025 at 11:00am and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 7801841890
ADDRESS: 1706 CAROLINA ST HIGH POINT, NC 27265
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): DEBORAH DAVIS
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 6436, PAGE 1663, AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN EXISTING IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE EASTERN EDGE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CAROLINA STREET AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NUMBER 111, SECTION ONE OF WILTSHIRE, MAP OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38, AT PAGE 57 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA; RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE EASTERN EDGE OF THE RIGHT- OFWAY OF CAROLINA STREET ALONG A CORD HAVING A RADIUS OF 678.82 FEET, A CORD DISTANCE OF 73.03 FEET AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 73.07 FEET AND A BEARING OF NORTH 13° 55’ 10” EAST TO AN EXISTING IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE EASTERN EDGE OF THE RIGHT-OFWAY OF CAROLINA STREET 60 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF CAROLINA STREET AND CAROLINA COURT; THENCE SOUTH 67° 41’ 19” EAST 37. 91 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 71° 57’ 36” EAST 42.90 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 17° 21’ 14” EAST 3. 85 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 72° 38’ 46’’ EAST 58.93 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE WESTERN BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 108 OF SAID SUBDIVISION, THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 109 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERN BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 108 SOUTH 10° 53’ 04” WEST 58.04 FEET TO ALL EXISTING IRON PIN, THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 111 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 111 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; NORTH 78° 48’ 15” WEST 142.58 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE EASTERN EDGE OF THE RIGHTOF-WAY OF CAROLINA STREET, THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY HIGH POINT SURVEYING DATED NOVEMBER 17, 1994 AND DESIGNATED AS PROPERTY PLAT FOR DEBORAH T. DAVIS, JOB NUMBER 94- 609. THE SAME ALSO BEING PART OF LOT 110 OF SECTION ONE OF
Wildlife Federation, a river otter’s whiskers are highly sensitive and attuned to prey when the water is cloudy. The animals depend on their underwater vision when submerged, and because they are nearsighted, they rely more on their sense of smell, touch, and hearing to navigate above water.”
5. alligators: Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Waycross, Georgia. “A couple of the gators had their mouths wide open, showing their seventy-plus teeth jutting out of the fleshy red tissue inside their jaws.”
6. Frogs and toads: Riceboro, Georgia, and Carrboro, North Carolina. “Frogs are a sentinel species. When you hear frogs, you are probably hearing a healthy wetland habitat.”
7. Eastern screechOwls: New Hampden, Virginia. “0nly six to ten inches tall, these agile night hunters and furtive flyers are heard and sometimes seen at dusk.”
8. Dismalites (glowworms): Dismals Canyon, Phil Campbell, Alabama. “Another form of organic light, sometimes called fox-
fire, will-o’ the wisp, or fairy fire, is also found in southern hardwood forests.”
9. Fireflies: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, and Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. “Neither bug nor fly but a beetle, kin to the ladybug and June bug, the firefly’s years existence today is challenged constantly by earth movers clearing out forests and fields and draining wetlands.”
10. Purple Martins: Lake Murray, Lexington, South Carolina; Moths and Butterflies: Little Switzerland, North Carolina, and Gainesville, Florida. “For better or worse, in the eastern United States, purple martins have become completely dependent upon humans for their nesting and breeding habits.”
11. Moths and Butterflies: Little Switzerland, North Carolina, and Gainesville, Florida. “According to estimates by the Smithsonian Institution, there are 160,000 moth species and 17,500 butterfly species worldwide.”
12. Forest Bathing (spending time in woods):
Monterey, Virginia. Forest bathing is a deceptively simple-sounding activity. According to the Global Wellness Institute, “forest bathing and forest therapy broadly means taking in, in all of one’s senses, the forest atmosphere.”
13. Wood storks and roseate spoonbills: Aiken and Hunting Island, South Carolina. “Wood storks are dramatic creatures, broadchested and tall. They have a wingspan of five feet and are primarily white, but their wing and tail feathers are pitch black, with a greenish tinge.”
14. Bugling Elk: Cherokee, North Carolina. “In 2001, a scientifically disciplined and sustainable project was undertaken to reintroduce elk to Western North Carolina, but the animals that were transplanted to the Smoky Mountains are a different subspecies from the original eastern elk. The newcomers are also known as wapiti, a Shawnee word that means white rump.”
15. tundra swans and snow Geese: Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina. “Accord-
LEGAL NOTICES
WILTSHIRE SUBDIVISION, MAP OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38, AT PAGE 57 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property:
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 24SP002424-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by KIMBERLY J. FREELAND AND STEPHEN P. BROWN DATED AUGUST 4, 2005 IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,626.00 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 6371 AT PAGE 1132 IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA, by Anthony Maselli or Genevieve Johnson, either of whom may act, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anthony Maselli or Genevieve Johnson, either of whom may act, Substitute Trustee, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R8861, Page 1154, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on April 24, 2025 at 11:00am, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 7886688693
ADDRESS: 3615 PERTLAND TRAIL GREENSBORO, NC 27405
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): PHOENIX GROUP TRUST
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 6371, PAGE 1132 AS FOLLOWS:
BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 79 AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF MANCHESTER, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 157, PAGE 111 & 112, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEED OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
DEED REFERENCE: BOOK 6282 PAGE 1745
THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 3615 PERTLAND TRAIL, GREENSBORO, NC 27405
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security
ing to National Geographic, a tundra swan can weigh between eight and twentythree pounds. It has a wingspan of five-and-a-half feet. Its average lifespan in the wild is twenty years.” Georgann Eubanks is a prolific writer, teacher, and consultant to nonprofit groups across the country. She is director of the Table Rock Writers Workshop, was a founder of the North Carolina Writers’ Network, is past chair of the North Carolina Humanities Council. She lives in Carrboro.
D.G. Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNC-System’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s North Carolina
agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
Samantha J. Kelley ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee P.O.
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WEEK OF aPrIL 21, 2025
arIEs (March 21 to April 19)
Someone will try to pull the wool over your eyes. Trust your inborn sense of what’s right and what’s wrong to help you avoid getting fleeced.
taurus (April 20 to May 20) Love dominates the Taurean landscape this week, but someone from the past doesn’t feel so kindly to the divine Bovine. Resist an attempt to goad you into a fight.
GEMInI (May 21 to June 20)
A perplexing on-the-job situation that you thought was resolved reopens with a new twist. But this time, you’ll have more people willing to help you deal with it.
CanCEr (June 21 to July 22) A major move could be good for your career, but you worry that it might cause problems for your loved ones. Before making a decision, talk things over with them.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
The Big Kitty’s glitter dazzles
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Mickey 17 (r) — Everyone’s been looking forward to director Bong Joon Ho’s follow-up film to his 2019 masterpiece Parasite. For his new sci-fi black comedy, he employed the acting talents of Robert Pattinson — who got to take a break from being “The Batman” — as well as Naomi Ackie (Blink Twice), Steven Yeun (Nope), Toni Collette (Juror #2) and Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things). Pattinson plays expendable Mickey Barnes in the year 2050, and as an expendable, Mickey is tasked with deadly missions. Luckily, a new clone of him regenerates with his restored memories after each death.
the right people who react to your charm. But they’ll want more proof that you can do the job they’re offering.
VIrGO (August 23 to September 22) Continue to assess both sides of a workplace situation before deciding which to support. An old friend brings potentially life-changing news. Listen well.
LIBra (September 23 to October 22) Your natural inclination for fairness might conflict with the special needs of a friend. Weigh both issues carefully and make your decision in your usual honest way.
sCOrPIO (October 23 to November 21) A misunderstanding causes a rift in a once-closed relationship. Make a move toward sealing the breach before it grows too wide to ever be repaired.
saGIttarIus (November 22 to December 21) You can keep secrets like no one else can, but an unexpected development may force you to consider revealing one of them.
That is until the 17th version of Mickey survives an accident, only to find Mickey 18 alive and well. Out now to rent. (Amazon Prime Video)
Your Friends & Neighbors (tV-Ma) — Jon Hamm ( The Morning Show) leads this new drama series that has already been renewed for a second season! Hamm stars as Andrew Cooper, a hedge fund manager in New York who gets fired from his job. Andrew has also recently divorced his wife, Mel (Amanda Peet), and feels the pressure to maintain his family’s wealth amid his firing. So, as he’s looking around at the riches that surround his friends and neighbors,
CaPrICOrn (December 22 to January 19) Someone tries once again to goad the Goat into a confrontation, but resist. Remember that you’ve nothing to gain by being the butt of someone else’s ambitions.
aQuarIus (January 20 to February 18) An opportunity that recently opened up needs to be fully explored to make sure that no unsettling surprises will emerge later on. Ask questions and demand answers.
PIsCEs (February 19 to March 20) An old friend reveals a secret from the past that can lead to changes in relationships with family and friends. Expect a shocking reaction from a surprising source.
BOrn tHIs WEEK: You have a reservoir of self-confidence that you can draw on forever. Your energy output makes you seem like a living example of perpetual motion.
Andrew concludes that a little looting never hurt anyone. Surely, these affluent people wouldn’t miss a diamond bracelet here or a Chanel bag there, right?
If you don’t want to miss the shenanigans that will inevitably follow Andrew’s flawed plan, the first two episodes of this nine-epi-
Strange But True
By lUCie winBoRne
Every unborn baby grows a mustache in the womb, which then spreads to cover the entire body. The baby then consumes this fine hair, called lanugo, and excretes it after birth with its first bowel movement, which is a substance called meconium.
• In 2013, Star Wars was dubbed in Navajo, making it the first major motion picture to be dubbed in a Native American language.
• Your brain sees the world upside down. When the rods and cones of your retina send an image to the brain — say, you’re looking at a tree — the image that gets transmitted to the brain is upside down. The brain automatically rotates the image in its visual cortex.
Researchers at Oregon State University patented a strain of seaweed that’s not only rich in protein, but tastes remarkably like bacon when cooked.
The term “pipe dream” is a reference to the crazy dreams people have while smoking opium.
• Death rates in boxing exploded after the
introduction of the boxing glove. Almost nobody ever died bare knuckle boxing because head punches often resulted in broken hands, so nobody used them.
• A typical piano has about 12,000 parts, 10,000 of which are moving.
The shooting of JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was the first known human killing seen on live television.
• Nylon replaced silk as the most common dental floss material following silk’s increased price during the second World War.
• Studies show that 88% of women wear shoes that are too small for their feet.
• After Korean soccer player Ahn Junghwan scored the goal that eliminated Italy from the 2002 World Cup, the Italian club where he played canceled his contract for “ruining Italian soccer.”
Thought for the Day: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” — George Bernard Shaw
sode season are out now for you to give a try! (Apple TV+)
The Carters: Hurts to Love You (tV-Ma) — Another documentary is releasing about the tortured Carter family, their music careers in Hollywood, and the tragic deaths that some
of the Carter siblings continue to meet. In the doc, the only two living siblings, Nick (of the Backstreet Boys) and model Angel (Aaron’s twin), discuss their rollercoaster childhoods and the effect these deaths have had on their family. Of course, never-beforeseen home videos are interspersed throughout the doc, and interviews with celebrity friends like Melissa Joan Hart and Scout Willis are included. Check it out on April 15. (Paramount+)
In Case You Missed It Aftersun (r) — Before Paul Mescal ever suited up to play Lucius Verus in Gladiator II, he gave an incredible performance
as a young father in this coming-of-age drama film from the production company A24. Calum (Mescal), who’s approaching his 31st birthday, takes his 11-yearold daughter Sophie on a vacation to Turkey. While Sophie records her resort experience through a video camera and enjoys reaching teenage milestones during her vacation, Calum feigns to be an easygoing happy dad but suffers deeply from depression, anxiety and trauma. Viewers watch as he inwardly battles depressive episodes that hang like a dark cloud over the memorable events of Sophie’s holiday. Watch now. (Hulu)
Photo courtesy of Apple TV+ Jon Hamm stars in Your Friends & Neighbors.
Buona Pasqua! Celebrating Easter with Italian Easter Pie
By PAtti diAmond DiVaS oN a DiMe
In Italian traditions, Easter marks the end of Lent with indulgent dishes like the Italian Easter Pie, or pizza rustica. This savory pie, like a deep-dish quiche, combines cured meats and cheeses wrapped in a buttery crust — a true festive treat.
One of the joys of pizza rustica is its versatility. Traditionally made with prosciutto, mortadella and pancetta, you can create a more frugal version by swapping expensive deli meats for budget-friendly options like ham, salami, sausage and pepperoni.
This dish is a labor of love, but you can simplify it by omitting some extras. Start with a crust of flour, butter and egg, then fill it with ricotta, cured meats, spinach and cheese. As it bakes, the savory aromas will fill your kitchen.
ItaLIan EastEr PIE
Yield: 6-8 servings
total time: 4 hours
For the crust:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) cold butter, cubed
1 large egg
7 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
1/2 pound (8 ounces) sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup grated Parmesan and/or romano cheese
to make the crust:
In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, combine flour, salt and sugar. Add butter and pulse until it looks like coarse sand. Add the egg, pulsing and adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a shaggy dough forms. Place the loose dough on a large piece of plastic wrap and bring the dough together (squish it!).
Divide the dough into two pieces: twothirds for the bottom crust and one-third for the top crust. Wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. You can make the crusts up to a day in advance.
Prepare the Filling and assemble the Pie Preheat oven to 350 F. Roll out the dough for the bottom crust and fit into
a 9-inch springform pan, then chill while you prepare the filling.
Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles until fully cooked and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, whisk ricotta, 3 eggs and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add mozzarella, ham, pepperoni and salami, stirring to combine. Place the ricotta mixture in the prepared bottom crust. Top the ricotta with the Italian sausage. Measure 1 cup of roasted red peppers, drain and pat dry with paper towels; layer over the sausage, top that with spinach and sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the spinach.
Roll out the remaining dough, place over filling, seal and cut to vent. Brush with remaining beaten egg.
Bake until golden, about 1 hour. Let cool for 1 hour then remove the outer part of the springform pan. Now you can refrigerate and serve it cold or let it cool and serve at room temperature.
To save money, you can easily roast your own red peppers — just head to the Divas On A Dime website for step-bystep instructions at DivasOnADime.com!
This Easter, embrace Italian hospitality with a slice of pizza rustica — a dish that honors both family and food. Buona Pasqua a tutti!
• Yard sale, tag sale, garage sale ... whatever you call it, if you do it right, you can walk away with a decluttered home and a nifty bit of cash, too. Here’s my tip: Advertise, advertise, advertise — on local message boards and websites, as well as using signs. The more people you drive to your sale, the more you are likely to sell.
• “When you put jewelry out at a garage sale, you can display it for better results. Use a window screen for paired earrings, or maybe a tie rack for necklaces. I sell a lot of costume stuff in my sales. Kids especially like it.” — R.G. in Mississippi
• One way to organize a tag sale is to group items in bins by price. Or have a dollar table. If you have lots of clothes, you might price it by the piece and have good price breaks for people who buy lots of pieces.
• “Put well-marked sports equipment in a place that can be viewed by passersby. Make attractive displays of toys and tools as well. People are always looking for these.” — M.H. in Alabama
• Not sure how to price your items for resale? The rule for yard sales is as follows: For items that are new, still with tags or in original, unopened packaging, price it as 50% off retail. For items that are in good working condition, with all parts and accessories, mark it 30% of what you paid. Other items should be marked down to 20% of what you paid. Be honest with yourself. If something is just usable, but not really worth a buck, put it in a “free” bin. Your customers will be grateful, and you might make an additional sale.
• Be sure to have plastic bags on hand. Boxes and newspaper are handy if you are selling any dishes or glassware, too.
