Are you concerned about possible severe weather hazards around us, including flooding? Do you know what is being done to avoid disasters? If you want more information, Guilford County is offering a MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update public input meeting on Aug. 26 from 6 to 7 p.m.
The meeting will be held at High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., and no registration is
needed if attending in person. The event also may be viewed online at guilfordcountync.gov/HazardMitigation but a free preregistration is required. The County is working with High Point and other jurisdictions and community partners to update the plan, which identifies and assesses the area’s hazard risks for natural disasters and identifies strategies to minimize or manage the risks. The last plan update was in 2021 and is set to expire Jan. 19, 2026. Hazard mitigation is any sustained action taken to
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The auditorium at Jamestown Public Library rang with laughter and squeals Aug. 14 as Matt Sandbank closed out the summer reading program with a special shadow puppet performance.
New to some, shadow puppetry likely originated in ancient Central Asia, China or India. It uses flat cut-out figures which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen. Puppeteers can make the figures appear to move in many different ways, such as walking, running, jumping, etc.
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The High Point Arts Council presents its annual Day in the Park arts festival at the High Point City Lake Park in Jamestown from noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 20. This marks the 51st anniversary of Day in the Park, which is one of the longestrunning arts festivals in the Triad region.
The event is free and open to the public, and it will feature two stages of live music and dance performances, multiple food trucks, children’s activities, folklife exhibitions, arts-themed activities, and over thirty artists and crafters.
“We are thrilled about hosting the 51st annual Day in the Park,” said Catena Bergevin, executive director of the High Point Arts Council.
reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. With all the severe storms that have plagued the country this year, not to mention hurricane damage in the mountains last year and recent local flooding, it is important the plan adapt so agencies can be prepared.
The participating municipalities need to remain eligible for various forms of Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation funding. Participation in the event will help officials identify
risks, discuss past efforts and shape the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan to improve the community’s resilience. It is designed to engage with the community, provide input and make sure that the plan reflects the community’s unique needs. Participants both in person and online will have the opportunity to share experiences and identify recurring risks.
Prior to the meeting, Guilford County residents are urged to complete the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Survey at guilfordcountync.gov/Mitigation-
Survey. It will also be available online through Aug. 31. For more information, visit the Guilford County
Delayed career choice is now main goal
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As a youth, it was not really Brooks Pritchett’s intention to become a professional baseball umpire. He attended the University of North Carolina Charlotte with plans to major in marketing. An internship with an insurance company gave him the opportunity to move back to Greensboro where he grew up and that suited him perfectly.
“But I do think baseball is in my blood,” Pritchett said smiling. “My dad umpired at the collegiate level for ACC games and for the Division II College World Series in 2011-2012. My mother worked for the Baltimore Orioles in the late ‘80s-early ‘90s and I was named after Brooks Robinson, third baseman for the Orioles because she liked the name.”
Today, Pritchett is in his second year as a Minor League Baseball umpire.
Baseball umpires officiate games and enforce all rules. There are four umpires in major league, one at home plate and at each base. In minor league there are two. They travel to games as
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Reading program ends as it began — with fun
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The summer reading program at Jamestown Public Library kicked off in mid-June with a fun-filled presentation by Mad Science of the Piedmont Triad. In keeping with the theme Color Our World, the program included colorful and captivating demonstrations. Participants in the summer program were “invited to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives.”
“It’s such an important event for our community to come together and appreciate the arts, and it’s always a nostalgic time for attendees to remember the event throughout the years. We look forward to seeing everyone there to support local arts and continue this tradition.”
You’re invited to join us at High Point City Lake Park, located at 602 W. Main St., Jamestown, NC
for this vibrant, familyfriendly arts event. For more information, visit https://www.highpointarts.org/dayinthepark. You may contact the High Point Arts Council by emailing programs@highpointarts.org or calling 336-889-2787 ext. 26.
The High Point Arts Council supports community arts programs and organizations: Arts Splash Summer Concert Series, Arts and Entertainment Events, Day in the Park, High Point Ballet, High Point Community Theater, John Coltrane Jazz Workshop, Pullman Poet’s Society, Songwriter’s Circle, Regional Artist Grants, Teacher Arts Grants, and Titan Civic Band.
“Libraries handle summer programs in different ways,” said Jim McGaha, JPL manager. “We choose to follow the Collabora-
tive Summer Library Program which was created in 1987.” There is nothing new about participants coming in weekly to check out books, but McGaha finds giving small incentives for books read during the summer
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Photos by Norma B. Dennis (at left) using string and straws, participants created large bubbles. (Below) Hulahoops can be enjoyed in various ways.
(left) tattoos are always a favorite at these events. (at right) Volunteers were kept busy filling balloons with helium for participants at the final day of Jamestown Public library’s summer reading program.
Photo by Norma B. Dennis following the show, sandbank took time to chat with some members from the audience and show them how the puppets work.
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Baseball players are not the only ones with fans. umpire Brooks Pritchett is pictured with his grandfather Ross Pritchett at a Bowling Green Hot Rods game, with his dad david and younger brother luke at a Greensboro Grasshoppers game and with an array of friends after a game played by the Winston-salem dash.
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sid steWaRt
Dear Pastor Sid, I was reading 1 Timothy 1 and came to verse four. Why did Paul tell Timothy to avoid endless genealogies? This has really puzzled me. Is it wrong to trace our ancestors? — Danielle
Hi Danielle,
You are reading a good New Testament book written by Paul to a younger minister named Timothy. I would advise you to read Timothy also.
Paul told Timothy to avoid several things that seemed to be a part of the society from where Timothy lived and pastored. First, let me say that it is not a wrong thing to trace your lineage. In fact, it makes a very good family project to trace who lived when and see how far back you are able to go. And keep this in mind, even Matthew traced Jesus’ lineage back to Abraham and David in chapter one of his gospel. So what does “endless genealogies” mean? The key word here is endless. This refers to a continual tracing of man’s existence endlessly. I believe that Paul had in mind something like evolution that attempts to go back billions and billions of years, or without end.
DID GOD MAKE THE WORLDS THROUGH EVOLUTION?
Dear Pastor Sid, Our pastor teaches that God used evolution to create everything. Is this true? — Shelly
Hi Shelley, The thought of God using evolution to create the universe is a corrupt idea that has been floating around for many years. In Genesis 1, God made everything we see in six days and then stopped His creating and rested on day seven. The Hebrew word for day is “yom” and it occurs almost 2300 times in the Old Testament. Most of the time it is used it means a normal 24-hour day. So God made all that we see in six normal days. And let’s also mention, if God is so powerful, why couldn’t He create everything in six days? We corrupt the whole creation account my trying to merge it with the manmade idea of evolution.
Ask The Pastor is written by Pastor Dr. Sid Stewart, from the Hoover’s Grove Wesleyan Church, 5399 Jackson Creek Rd, Denton. Pastor Sid’s teaching motto is: Making the Complex Simple. If you have a question about the Bible, please email Pastor Sid at moses43@juno.com and it will soon be answered in this column. Also take time to visit Dr. Stewart Productions, a YouTube Channel produced by Dr. Stewart where you will find over 650 videos and slide presentations of a variety of topics.
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Pritchett started playing baseball for the Jamestown Youth League and, when he was 15, played with the High Point Pony League. That league asked him to umpire for a younger group, which he did.
He played baseball for three years at Ragsdale High School, opting to participate in golf instead his senior year, a fact that disappointed his baseball coach. He got a job umpiring games while in high school and college.
Babbling Brooks: the company name is what?
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Android, Kleenex, Inspirion, Blackberry, Camel, Fox, Canon, Lotus, Lumos, Meta, Truist, Kodak, Shell, Red Bull, Starbucks, Shell, TJ Maxx, Apple, Etsy and the ever-popular Google.
If you did not know, could you tell by its name what type of product each company name sells?
No?
Then why do companies come up with such odd names for their products?
I can understand FedEx and Amex, the “ex” meaning express and relating to delivery. And many companies, like Harris-Teeter, are named for their founders or inventors. Winston and Salem cigarettes are named for the city in which they were originally produced.
UGG might represent how the boots look — ugly, or just “ugh.”
Can you purchase linens at Sheetz? Does Pepsi give you pep?
Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine, which came from coca leaves, and the company now is best known as just Coke.
is a fun way to encourage kids to keep reading even when school is out. A record of books read is kept on a tally sheet provided by the library.
Even if participants cannot attend all the weekly activities, parents help their children keep track of what they read, sometimes taking the reading sheets on vacation so as not to forget.
“This summer everything centered around art,” McGaha said. “The activities always included books to illustrate what we were doing. The big thing was even through programs were geared toward school age, we tried to incorporate something for all ages from the youngest to adults.”
During the summer the library presents four pro-
When you ask for a Kleenex, you might get any other brand of facial tissue.
When executives meet to name a new business venture, they think about establishing a brand to distinguish it from other companies.
Sometimes a name — or even a logo — is created to make consumers think about the product, trying to figure out the name. If successful, the name sticks in one’s mind.
Likewise, a product name might come to represent an entire group of similar enterprises, like ordering a Coke and getting a Pepsi, or Googling something when you use DuckDuckGo or Yahoo as your search engine.
With The Jamestown News, you always know what you’re getting — news.
The name and logo for this column is not as elusive as some. I do babble sometimes and my name is Brooks.
Note: As I was planning this column and had already included Lumos in the list of odd names, I emailed an out-oftown friend and mentioned Lumos. Case in point, she wrote back, asking, “What is Lumos?”
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grams a week. Not connected to the reading program but still fun for young patrons in grades K-5 is a sleepover at the library during the week of July 4. This was the second year for the event. The evening included board games, a movie and time for sleeping in bags on the library floor – under the watchful eyes of workers and volunteers.
On Aug. 14, the summer program concluded with a presentation by touring shadow puppeteer Matt Sandbank. Although unique to many, shadow puppets are an ancient form of puppetry. ("More than an entertainer" on the front page.) The show was filled with laughter and audience participation and was followed by food, fun and games outside.
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following the rule of thumb for umpires — pause-read-react — Pritchett makes a strike three signal behind the catcher for the asheville tourists at a Greenville drive home game.
“Growing up, I always found myself watching the umpires in a game,” Pritchett said. “In high school I participated in some umpire baseball camps that my dad taught. That is how I learned how.
“When I was 18 or 19 people began to encourage me to be an umpire, but I was not sure I wanted to comment to life on the road. When I got the job with Triad Insurance Partners I was satisfied.”
However, when Pritchett was 25 he decided to attend a free one-day MLB umpire camp, which is open to the public. From there, Pritchett was invited to participate in the MLB Umpire Prospect Development Camp, four weeks of training that serves as
a gateway to an umpiring career in baseball.
“I was one of 30 out of 50 who was given a job in the South Atlantic League — High A Classification,” Pritchett said. “The Greensboro Grasshoppers are in that league. I have been able to umpire their games twice, which makes visiting home nice.”
Travel has proven to be the hardest part of Pritchett’s job as well as the best.
“I miss being away from home, but get to see many other parts of the country,” he said. “The camaraderie is also special. I have made friends with other umpires that I will have forever.”
“The summer reading program may have ended, but everyone has until the end of August to turn in their reading sheets,” McGaha reminded participants.
As school begins, the library will continue to host special programs for babies, toddlers and families. Once a month it presents STEM programs to tie in with family programing.
The library is naturally all about books, but, as seen, it is even more.
“We try to make it work for everyone,” McGaha said.
The Jamestown Public Library is located at 206 W. Main St. Its hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
As can be expected Pritchett’s parents, David and Linda have been his biggest supporters, along with former Ragsdale Coach Donnie Maness.
Among his many umpire mentors are Joe Carter, Scott Flagler, Don Landfried and Cecil Mock.
After umpiring Grasshopper games from Aug. 12-19, Pritchett traveled with his partner to Asheville for games there.
“When the season is over I hope to get assigned to the playoffs,” he said.
“During the off season I will continue to work with the insurance company.
“My goal now is to get promoted through the minor league system and work with the major league. It takes hard work and good evaluations.”
It appears Pritchett has a nice start considering he waited years to select umpiring as a career.
Sarah Glanville Email: sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
Town Manager Matthew Johnson Email: mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
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Pritchett with umpire Jarred neal at an aberdeen iron Birds game.
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NORTH CAROLINA -GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP000921-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gerald N. Tew (Deceased) and Sandra LeClair Tew (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Gerald N. Tew and Sandra LeClair Tew) to Heather Lovier, Trustee(s), dated March 18, 2022, and recorded in Book No. R 8595, at Page 2466 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina 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, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 2, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Tax Id Number(s): 33628
Land situated in the City of Greensboro in the County of Guilford in the State of NC
Land situated in the Township of Gilmer in the County of Guilford in the State of NC
BEING all of Lot No. 12 of Mayfair Subdivision,
Section 3, according to plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 26, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1889 Mayfair Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Commonly known as: 1889 Mayfair Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405-6847
The property address and Tax Parcel Identification Number listed are provided solely for informational purposes.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
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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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NORTH CAROLINA -GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 23SP001544-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ida Mae Williams (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Ida Mae Willams) to Stanley W. Broaddus, Trustee(s), dated December 6, 1999, and recorded in Book No. 4950, at Page 0049 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina 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, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 2, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron stake in the East property line of Randolph Avenue in the City of Greensboro, said point being 172.5 feet South from the City of Greensboro precise traverse pin, same being the southeast intersection for Randolph Avenue and Lucerne Street, and running thence South 89 deg. 34’ East 150 feet to an iron stake; thence South 3 deg. 3’ West 67.5 feet to an iron stake; thence North 89 deg. 34’ West 150 feet to an iron stake in the eastern boundary of Randolph Avenue; thence North with Randolph Avenue North 3 deg. 3’ East 67.5 feet to the point of BEGINNING, same being all of Lot No. 11 and part of Lot No. 12 in Block “F” of the Subdivision known and designated as Kathleen, a plat of which is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book No. 2, Page 29, being the same property conveyed to W.J. Bloom by deed from J.W. Hobbs and wife, dated August 31, 1928, and recorded in Book 600, Page 620, in the aforesaid Register’s Office, and being the same property conveyed to F.L. Blanchard by deed from David B. Harris and Tristram T. Hyde, Jr., Trustee, dated March 12, 1930, and filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, on March 31, 1930, and recorded in Deed Book 652, Page 34, in the aforesaid Register’s Office. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1507 Randolph Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours 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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Still Savoring Summer: Cinnamon-Kissed Grilled Peaches with Graham Cracker Crumble
By Patti diaMOnd
ON A DIME
Summer may be packing up its beach towels and making room for backpacks and lunchboxes, but before we wave it goodbye, let’s fire up the grill one more time. School may be starting and the days are getting a touch shorter, but peaches are still strutting their stuff at the farmers market, and they’re at their sweetest right now.
And really, is it even summer if you haven’t had peach juice running down your chin at least once?
Let’s fix that with a dessert that captures every last golden drop of sunshine: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Peaches with Graham Cracker Crumble.
Grilling brings out the natural sugars in the fruit, adding a whisper of smokiness that plays beautifully with the warm spice of cinnamon and the rich caramel notes of brown sugar. Then, just when you think it can’t get any better, along comes the buttery crunch of graham cracker crumble for texture and a little nostalgia.
Serve them warm from the grill with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a farewell-to-summer treat that’s equal parts cozy and fresh. One bite and you’ll be glad we didn’t put the grill away just yet.
CINNAMON
BROWN SUGAR
GRILLED PEACHES
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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GRAHAM CRACKER
3 sheets of graham crackers, cinnamon grahams are great 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
6 to 8 peaches or nectarines 4 teaspoons oil — *see note below Vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional
If you’re serving the crumble (below), make that first and set aside. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat (about 375 F to 400 F degrees). Clean and generously oil the grill.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and stir to combine. Set aside.
Next, prepare the peaches. Halve the peaches and remove the pits. Brush the cut sides and the skins
with oil. Peeling isn’t necessary because the skin will loosen during cooking, but if you want to peel them, knock yourself out.
Place peaches cut sides down on the grill. Cook peaches undisturbed until grill marks appear, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the peaches over and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes more. Fill the well of each peach with a spoonful of the brown sugar and butter mixture. Remove to a platter when done.
*Note: The oil helps stop the peaches from sticking to the grill. Neutral flavored oil is preferred. Use grapeseed or canola for no flavor or olive oil or coconut oil for a hint of flavor.
Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment or use cooking spray. Place graham crackers in a zip-top bag and crush into large crumbs with a rolling pin (or your stressed-out hands in need of a constructive outlet). You can finish this in either a bowl or right in the bag. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and melted butter. Stir or smush to combine. Place mixture into prepared pan, spreading into an even layer. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Smell that? It’s all about this crumble.
To serve, top each grilled peach half with a scoop of ice cream and sprinkle some crumble on top.
Let’s squeeze every last drop out of the season, because summer may fade, but this flavor is worth remembering — long after the grill is cold.
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Although Sandbank is a member of Puppeteers of America, he did not start his career as an entertainer. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a degree in creative writing and taught middle school for two years.
He studied shadow puppetry under Jim Napolitano and was also influenced by Richard Bradshaw, a leading Australian puppeteer. Today, his love of literature and experience as a teacher meld into each of his performances as a shadow puppeteer.
For more than 15 years, Sandbank, who is based in Durham, has toured nationally entertaining audiences of all ages at schools, libraries, museums and festivals with his shadow puppetry programs.
It was his creative performance of “A Wild Goose Chase” that had younger and older members of the audience at JPL enthusiastically attentive.
“I am a professional puppeteer, but not a professional singer,” Sandbank said
as he invited the audience to participate in the performance with singing and sound effects.
At the end of his performance he took time to explain the mechanism of shadow puppets. Most of his images are black with a bit of color highlighting them on occasion, or he will throw a character from one story into another as a surprise element.
“One story could take as many as seven puppets of the same character to complete the tale,” Sandbank explained. “Perhaps one of you will carry on this ancient art form.”
Sandbank feels that teaching how to make and use shadow puppets can empower creatively in others. He visits classrooms to teach poetry and how to use shadow puppets to illustrate it. He also offers workshops on poetry-writing, fictionwriting and puppetry. Sandbank has a YouTube channel that shows how to made simple puppets out of cardstock or cereal boxes, flexistraws, and paper fasteners.
Check out YouTube @ shadowschoolwithmatt or Instagram @sandback_ shadow_factory.
Photo courtesy of www.JasonCoblentz.com
Brown sugar Cinnamon Grilled Peaches with Graham Cracker Crumble — a sweet, smoky farewell to summer’s juiciest fruit.
Photo by Norma B. Dennis scenes were shown on a small translucent screen to the left of the stage and projected on the wall behind it.
