In August of 2022 the Public Services Department of the City of High Point began serious discussions regarding the fate of the dam at Arnold Koonce City Lake within City Lake Park. They saw only two options: repair the old dam constructed in 1928 or construct a new one. Either option had an estimated cost of the low $20 millions. In April of the following year the answer was clear: new dam.
Robby Stone, High Point Public Services director, said in 2023 it was more cost-effective to construct a new dam slightly downstream rather than repair the old one, which will be demolished.
The City received plans for both repair and rebuild options from Schnabel Engineering of Greensboro. The previous estimate was $23 million but the new estimate was higher.
Recently, the City announced it was looking for $20 million
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in federal funding for structural repairs to the dam.
In May 2017 Schnabel began evaluating options to either “rehabilitate” or replace the dam.
“There was no regulatory agency then to standardize how dams were built [in the 1920s],” Stone said. “They obviously did a good job. It has held up 100 years.”
Now the dam does not meet state safety requirements for either stability or spillway capacity. At one time, visitors to the park were allowed to walk onto the dam, but the gate was closed permanently in the late 1950s-early 1960s.
Stone does not believe the dam is in immediate danger of failure but it is something that needs to be addressed.
“If there were a failure, it would impact those downstream,” he said. Adjacent to the spillway are the Jamestown Village apartments, West Main Street and, of course, City Lake Park.
Schnabel is working on a design for a new dam. The design calls for construction downstream from the existing dam of a “roller
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PLANNING BOARD
The Jamestown Planning Board will hold its regular meeting March 9 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 301 E. Main St. The public is invited to attend. The agenda was not available at press time.
NOVEL TEA FUNDRAISER FEATURES LOCAL AUTHOR
Members of the Woman’s Club of Southwest Guilford are taking the word novelty to a new level. They are hosting a Novel Tea at Jamestown United Methodist Church March 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy tea and treats while listening to local author/novelist Frank Morelli talk about his past and present writing experiences.
Morelli started writing as a youth, making up new story lines to his favorite video games. His fiction and essays have been featured in the Saturday Evening Post, Cobalt Review, Philadelphia Stories, Boog City Review and Highlights magazine. His first young adult novel, No Sad Songs, garnered much recognition, including a 2019 American Fiction Award for best coming-of-age story.
The cost to attend the Novel Tea is $20 and proceeds will benefit Guilford County non-profits. For tickets to the event contact Deb Frisbee at 336-6870438, Cindy Griffie at 336-314-0657, or Marilyn Joyce at 336-880-1816.
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Local athletes shine
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Ragsdale High has an MVP athlete on the school’s track team.
Taraji Jordon won Most Valuable Player at the NCHSAA 6A Indoor Track State Championship on Feb. 12 with a time of 7.13 in the 55-meter race.
The Ragsdale team was state runner-up. Jordon is a freshman who also runs with the High Point Blaze Track Club. Jordon is also on Ragsdale’s 4x200 relay team and a long-jumper.
She was the 13-yearold long jump gold medalist at the 2024 Greensboro Junior Olympics and competed in the Houston Junior Olympics in 2025.
Her coach at Ragsdale, Simeon Platt, would not be surprised if she made the big Olympic stage in a few years.
Across East Main Street, GTCC’s sophomore guard
Nikel Rodgers broke the NJCAA record on Feb. 20 for three-pointers in a single basketball game by a one player. Rodgers made 17 of the shots during the Titan’s victory over Pitt Community College. This broke the previous record of 16 threes made in 2017. He did miss six attempts, however. His game total was 54 points, with most of them coming in the second half.
Rodgers hopes to play with the UNC Tarheels after he leaves GTCC after this season.
compacted concrete dam topped with a piano key weir.” The old dam will be demolished once the new one is in place. Costs are estimated to be $32.5 million.
If all goes to plan, construction would not begin until 2028 – if then.
High Point is hoping to receive the $20 million in federal funding in the form of reimbursements.
A City spokesman said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are required by law to directly manage every project such as this, which results in delays, unobligated funds and extended timelines for critical water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. However, reimbursements would speed up the project.
In 2023, High Point purchased two properties on Knollwood Drive for the project. The properties back up to the lake on the Jamestown side and Stone said the properties are crucial for access and construction.
Technically, the City of High Point now owns property within the Town of Jamestown. It
also appears City Lake Park is in Jamestown, but once a vehicle turns off West Main Street, it is within the High Point limits.
Construction began on the dam in the 1920s where the east and west forks of Deep River converged, creating a lake for a 1.5-billion-gallon water supply for High Point. Through the years, the dam has had superficial repairs but more extensive repairs are now needed.
Many High Pointers [including this writer] and Jamestown-
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The special event at Pennybyrn Retirement Center March 1 could have easily been called “Shades of Green.” Most of the guests that attended were wearing some variation of green attire.
But it was actually the 58th St. Patrick’s Day Tea held each year sometime in the month of March. Guests included residents, future residents, board members, ambassadors, donors and volunteers.
Annette Benson was the presenting sponsor.
Special guests were Sister Lucy Hennessy and Sister Gabriella Hogan who returned to visit Pennybyrn after retiring to their homeland of Ireland in June of 2025. Sister Lucy continues to serve remotely on Pennybyrn’s Board of Directors.
Dancers from the Lismore Academy of Irish Dancing provided entertainment while guests enjoyed a variety of Irish food and drink.
A 50-50 raffle was held to raise funds for the Resident Care Fund.
“About 35 percent of the residents here have outlived their resources and rely on this fund to continue their care at the facility,” said Sarah Barker, director of Philanthropy & Public Relations.
Pennybyrn began as a nursing home in 1947 in the former Penny mansion on the corner of Penny and Greensboro Roads. Originally designed to care for the sick and elderly, the facility now includes independent, assistant living and skilled nursing care. There is also a rehab center and newly opened Adult Day Center.
ers over the years have enjoyed the park, whether for picnicking, swimming, fishing or boating.
During Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) swimming competitions in 1950, 1954 and 1963, platforms were constructed on the dam for contestants to dive into the lake. Some of these competitions were trials for participation in the Olympics. ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” broadcasted from High Point during the U.S. Senior Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships in 1963.
St. Patrick’s Day Tea features 'wearing of the green'
Quaker influence on America’s founding
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Quakers, or technically, The Religious Society of Friends, have had a major impact on the shaping of the United States from before the time of William Penn through modern times.
Max Carter, professor emeritus at Guilford College, presented a special program at the High Point Public Library Feb. 7 about this influence.
Carter, a member of New Garden Friends Meeting in Greensboro, began by explaining the title of his talk, “How Quakers invented America.”
“We didn’t quite invent America but [rather had] a good deal of Quaker influence on the founding documents and the founding character of the
United States,” he said with a smile.
“You’re probably familiar with the Quaker influence locally, certainly in High Point. You have streets named after the Englishes and Nathan Hunt and the Blairs and Mendenhalls and there is a Hayworth or two mixed in.”
There is an abundance of Quaker Meetings in the Jamestown and High Point areas, including Jamestown Friends, Deep River, New Garden, Springfield, Concord, Friendship, First and High Point.
“The beginning of the industries that defined High Point furniture and the Model Farm program helped save not only this community but the Southern Quaker community that was established around the Spring-
Photo by Carol Brooks High Point City lake Dam
(At right) Father Pat Hoare was a hit with the residents and guests when he took the stage dressed totally in green. (Above) Dancers from the lismore Academy of Irish Dancing prepare to entertain with their fancy footwork to jigs and reels.
(At left) Pennybyrn President rich Newman welcomes sister lucy Hennessy to the stage during the 58th annual st. Patrick’s Day Tea. sister lucy and sister Gabriella Hogan had returned for a visit following retirement to their homeland of Ireland. (Center) sister Gabriella Hogan chatted with a resident at the closing of the program. (At right) resident Barbara McKusick appeared to be dressed to impress in her leprechaun-looking apparel.
Photo by Carol Brooks Max Carter spoke at the Feb. 7 High Point Public library about Quaker influences. see QUAKer, Page 2
From the Front
Reddick triples up in Texas at COTA
Jamestown man accused of attempted murder dies
U.S.
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Tyler Reddick did something again no one else has ever done before and that’s win the first three consecutive NASCAR Cup races of the season. It was not without a lot of effort and a little luck.
Reddick started the weekend by out performing everyone against the COTA (Circuit of the Americans) clocks with a fast time of day for the pole. He and Shane van Gisbergen wound up on the front row when the flag dropped and watched Chase Briscoe motor away for the first eight laps as Ryan Blaney’s hot rod Mustang was pretty strong taking over for eight circuits, then Ross Chastain took over winning the first stage.
The lead was swapped several times over the final 40 laps between major players van Gisbergen, Reddick and Blaney. For a while it appeared van Gisbergen would easily catch Reddick’s Toyota, but every time van Gisbergen ‘s Chevy got close, Reddick was able to pull away.
field Friends Meeting,” he said. “Certainly, the educational influence [can be seen, including] the William Penn School that was here and began in Asheboro as a normal and industrial school for Blacks after the Civil War and produced [jazz great] John Coltrane.
“Just outside the city limits of High Point in Trinity, was a little combined Methodist and Quaker school that eventually became Duke. And a little Quaker college in GSO.” The latter was New Garden Boarding School, which is now Guilford College.
Carter noted “almost half of the original American colonies were Quaker and this area was basically a Quaker colony in the late 1600s. The town of Archdale was named after the British colonial North Carolina Quaker Governor John Archdale, who ruled both Carolinas in 1695-96. He worked with a predominantly Quaker General Assembly. With all the Quakers in government at the time,
The race ended with Reddick winning by four seconds, claiming his 11th Cup victory!
Others in the top five included van Gisbergen, Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs and Michael McDowell.
The latest points standings has Reddick on top by 70 over teammate Bubba Wallace and 72 ahead of Chase Elliot.
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Shane van Gisbergen conquered the O’Reilly field from front to back during the Focused Health 250 several times before taking the lead for good with less than 10 to go to claim his sixth consecutive road course win!
The race started with van Gisbergen leading before Connor Zilisch took over the point for a dozen circuits.
Austin Hill grabbed the first stage win as the leaders ducked in the pits for service and caring more about the overall race rather than the points.
Brent Crews, van Gisbergen and Sam
see COTA, Page 3
Parliament back in England became concerned about their influence.
“The way to get rid of them was when Queen Anne ascended the throne, they required all people in government to swear an oath of allegiance to the new queen,” Carter said, adding, “Quakers don’t swear oaths.”
But that did not deter the Quaker belief “that God speaks directly to the souls of each person God has created and not the authority of the church or the state. You better take everyone’s perspective seriously, everyone’s understanding of truth so you can come to a larger, better understanding of the whole truth rather than a simple majority/minority.”
Quakers believed everyone was born in human equality … but still some Quakers owned slaves, Carter said.
“In 1776, the Philadelphia yearly meeting adopted anti-slavery testimony,” he added. “You couldn’t be Quaker and be involved in slavery.” North Carolina had adopted this by 1778.
William Penn
Although not a birthright Quaker, William Penn became a convinced Quaker and later a minister. He was the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, which became a Quaker refuge. He believed the land, a gift from King Charges II to pay off a debt to Penn’s father, was actually owned by the native Indians. He believed in democracy and religious freedom and was imprisoned several times for pub-
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Scott Alan Fanter, 44, of Jamestown, who was arrested and accused of trying to kill his roommate on Jan. 28, died at High Point Medical Center-Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office said Fanter had experienced “a medical condition while in custody” and was moved from the Guilford County Detention Center in High Point to the hospital around 12:45 p.m. Feb. 23, where he died around 2 a.m.
The Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal review into the death.
Fanter reportedly shot Evan Keith Aldridge, 31, about 12:20 a.m. Jan. 28, at their residence in the 5300 block of Lenard Road. Lenard Road is off Bales Chapel Road, near Harvey Road. He was charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, felony attempted first-degree murder and misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun. He was being held without bond for his court date March 27.
Aldridge was taken to a local hospital with what the Sheriff’s Office called “critical injuries.” No other information about his injuries or condition has been released.
According to Britannica, “Penn seized the opportunity to create a government that would embody his Quaker-Whig ideas. In 1682 he drew up a Frame of Government for the colony that would, he said, leave himself and his successors ‘no power of doing mischief, that the will of one man may not hinder the good of a whole country.’ Freedom of worship in the colony was to be absolute, and all the traditional rights of Englishmen were carefully safeguarded.”
His five main principles in the Frame of Government are still the basis for the American way of life. He said these principles were not original to him but were from other Quakers and the Iroquois Nation, who he did not treat as savages.
Penn’s five principles were:
1: representative government, not by a monarch, 2: public schools – Previously you had to be wealthy to go to school.
3: justice in courts, habeas corpus and trial by jury.
4: freedom of religion and separation of church and state.
5: rule of law.
“Penn said neither I nor my heirs can presume to override the law,” Carter said. “We have no different rights than others have under the law.” Later the constitution of Rhode Island had some of these same beliefs. “The constitution of Rhode Island had been under the leadership of Quakers for 36 terms.”
Steven Hopkins, one of
the signers of the Declaration of Independence was governor of Rhode Island. Two former Quakers (both disowned) also signed the Declaration of Independence, Hopkins and Joseph Hughes.
There were two Quaker Indian boarding schools in Cherokee where the students had to speak and dress English.
But the Native Americans missed their original culture. They appreciated the education but were not so appreciative of trying to change the culture.
Quaker influences Carter was running over his allotted one-hour time but still managed to note some Quaker influences we still use today.
Informality – less formal than in England class society where you give deference to those above you –you bow. Quakers wouldn’t take their hats off to authority, not to anyone but God. In meeting houses you kept your hat and bonnet on because that’s not sacred space, it’s just a meeting house. But when someone rose or went to their knees to address God, the hats came off.
Tolerance and respect for all – that understanding Quakers had that God is in everyone, even if someone has never heard the name of Jesus, turning to that inner light will lead them to salvation.
Children in family life – children were treated as young adults and cared for. In one town, all the Quaker
adults were imprisoned for meeting improperly, but the children kept the meeting going.
Marriage – Quakers marriage is love-based but their wedding ceremonies haven’t influenced American weddings. They are really cheap and simple and used to be at the end of worship. Education – Quakers valued education for several reasons: It was not allowed in church schools and there was no public school system. Everyone already knew how to read the Bible. “Boys and girls need to be educated because of the spiritual equality and equality of authority. When Guilford College was established as a boarding school in 1837 it was co-ed … but there was a girl’s wing and a boy’s wing and a girl’s side of campus and a boy’s side of campus.” Whittier College in California and George Fox University in Oregon both produced future presidents, Richard Nixon and Herbert Hoover, respectively.
Simplifying the calendar – “Quakers viewed every day as a holy day. There was no special saint’s day and they originally wouldn’t celebrate Christmas or Easter. Every day should be a day when you observe the resurrection, when you observe that light in your life. Most Quakers now observe Christmas and Easter.”
Integrity in the marketplace – “Let your yes be yes, your no be no. Be honest, be truthful. Quakers had to go into merchandising because they were not allowed as nonconformists into occupations such as doctors, lawyers, etc. Carter failed to mention two people who added to the Quaker influence in America. Jeremiah Dixon was a 18th century British surveyor and astronomer. Along with Charles Mason, Dixon helped draw that came to be the Mason-Dixon Line, originally dividing Pennsylvania and Maryland. It later became the dividing line between free states in the North and slave states in the South prior to the Civil War. And, finally, Betsy Ross, a Quaker, crafted the first American flag.
Jim Westmoreland Email: jwestmoreland@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
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HPU winter events attract 14,000+ visitors and provide economic boost
High Point University welcomed more than 14,000 visitors to campus during the last month for several events, including three Presidential Scholarship Weekends and Spring Family Weekend. The influx of visitors generated nearly $4.8 million in local economic impact for the city of High Point and Piedmont Triad region.
During these weekends, students and their families enjoyed hearing HPU President Nido Qubein speak about university updates and how HPU prepares students to live of a life of success and significance. He also sat down to interview former Ohio Governor John Kasich, who twice ran for U.S. President, for an in-depth conversation. Other activities included panel discussions featuring alumni who are leading successful careers with top companies, as a well as a sitdown conversation with Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, who serves as HPU’s Innovator in Residence.
Families also toured academic facilities, attended HPU basketball games and visited the Culp Planetarium and the Nido and Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum.
“High Point University’s winter event weekends like Spring Family Weekend and Presidential Scholarship Weekends deliver real momentum for our community during the slower season in our calendar,” Visit High Point President Melody Burnett said. “With an estimated 14,000 attendees generating $4,782,698 in economic impact, these visits support our area hotels, restaurants and small businesses while
High Point University welcomed more than 14,000 visitors to the area during the last month for several events, including three Presidential scholarship Weekends and spring Family Weekend.
As part of the festivities, HPU President Nido Qubein spoke to families and students about achieving success and significance in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.
sustaining hospitality jobs. We’re also grateful for HPU’s operations teams for the care and coordination they brought to these weekends while navigating winter weather with safety. HPU always ensures a seamless experience for families, students and visitors.”
Spring Family Weekend – 5,000 Visitors
The university welcomed more than 5,000 guests for Spring Family Weekend from Feb. 6-8. HPU families enjoyed hearing a University Update from Dr. Qubein and attending a variety of events, including a Dean’s List reception, a lacrosse game and choral concerts. They also took campus walking tours.
“High Point University takes pride in being a God, family, country school, and this weekend gave our students the opportunity to spend time with their families, whose love and support means the world to them,” Qubein said.
“Parents are HPU’s biggest advocates, and we appreciate their support and enthusiasm over the weekend.”
Presidential Scholars Weekends – 5,000 Visitors
The three Presidential Scholarship Weekends attracted a total of 5,000 visitors to campus, said Dr. Kerr Ramsay III, HPU’s senior vice president for enrollment. The weekends brought hundreds of accomplished high school students to campus to interview for potential scholarship increases.
Mia Zuccaro, a senior at Northwestern Regional High School in New Hartford Center, Connecticut, attended the first Presidential Scholarship Weekend from Jan. 16-17.
“I walked away from the weekend feeling even more confident in myself, excited and ready to be on campus in six months, incredibly grateful that my hard work brought me to this moment, and feeling so blessed I will be
Two HPU students elected to national leadership positions with Dental Association
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Two High Point University students who are part of the Workman School of Dental Medicine’s inaugural class were elected to national leadership positions with the American Student Dental Association (ASDA).
The ASDA is a student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests and welfare of dental students in the United States. It includes more than 23,000 members from more than 70 dental schools.
Mark Sadek, who will earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from HPU in 2028, was elected as the ASDA’s Speaker of the House during its annual session on Feb. 7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The national leaders were chosen by the House of Delegates, which represents 76 U.S. dental schools.
The speaker presides over all House of Delegates meetings, instructs delegates on rules and procedures, and informs delegates and members about the resolution process.
“Receiving this honor means everything to me,” said Sadek, who is from West Palm Beach, Florida. “To be able to represent HPU on the highest level and put our school on the map gives me hope to know that one day HPU dental will be the best dental school in the nation. Being the face of more than 23,000 dental students will build me up to be strong in will and in advocacy. I strive to make every voice heard and bring hope to areas they were once lost.”
Like Sadek, Caroline Bateh joined the Workman School of Dental Medicine in the fall of 2024 as part of its inaugural class of 60 students. She was elected to the ASDA’s District 4 Board of Trustees at the organization’s annual session in Minneapolis.
“To me, this role is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between our dental schools and the evolving world of organized dentistry, ensuring our voices are heard as we navigate the future of our profession,” said Bateh, who is from Jacksonville, Florida. “I believe we are at our best when we come together as a unified community to reach our shared goals, supporting one another not only in our collective mission for organized dentistry but in our individual journeys toward success. I look forward to representing the Workman School of Dental Medicine as ASDA District 4 Board of Trustee with professionalism and unwavering dedication.” In September, the Workman School of
Two High Point University students who are part of the Workman school of Dental Medicine’s inaugural class were elected to national leadership positions with the American student Dental Association (AsDA). Pictured are Caroline Bateh and Mark sadek after they were elected during the AsDA’s annual session on Feb. 7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dental Medicine officially moved into a new three-story, 77,500-square-foot-building that is located on a section of HPU’s campus known as the Innovation Corridor.
The facility features state-of-the-art simulation labs, innovative learning spaces and a fully functional dental office to help prepare dental students to treat patients after they graduate.
“This is a historic moment for the Workman School of Dental Medicine,” said Dr. Ali Shazib, dean of the dental school.
“Mark and Caroline are exemplary advocates, prioritizing the needs of our profession and ensuring access to care. Being elected among over 70 dental schools and committing to such a high level of service exemplifies the leaders we aim to culti vate through our CARE curriculum. I am immensely proud of our faculty, staff and community.”
“This is an exciting moment for us at HPU as two of our inaugural class have an opportunity to be nationally recognized among our peers and are willingly commit ted to our profession,” said Dr. Kimberly Werth, assistant dean student and profes sional success and assistant professor. “It speaks to their ability to be impactful lead ers. We are all so very proud of them.”
During the three Presidential scholars Weekends, future HPU families had the opportunity to meet students, faculty and alumni and explore different majors and learning opportunities on campus. At right, emerson Heckler, a 2024 HPU graduate and now a second-year medical school student, talked with Presidential scholarship families in Butterfly Cafe.
attending such an amazing university,” said Zuccaro, who plans to major in interior design. “I’m so thankful for this experience and am beyond excited to be joining the High Point University family this fall.”
Thousands More Attend Athletic and Additional Admissions Events
During the men’s basketball game on Feb. 7, more than 7,000 people packed the Qubein Arena, marking an attendance record. More than 3,500 people packed the Qubein Arena on Jan. 29 for the men’s basketball game against Presbyterian, which ESPNU broadcast. Thousands more attended other athletic events on campus.
HPU also hosted 325 people on Jan. 17 for Admitted Students Day. The admissions office hosts 50-100 family tours on most weekends, Ramsay said.
The university will host an additional 1,500 guests on campus on
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Mayer led laps next and won the second stage in front of Justin Allgaier and Carson Kvapil.
The final stretch saw the same major players without Zilisch. Corey Day had moved him out of the way as the two were vying for the next spot with Zilisch flying off the track and finishing an undeserving 21st place after leading more than a dozen laps in the process.
As the final green flag flew, Mayer among four other cars were fighting for the lead in the first turn. The result was van Gisbergen taking the lowest line through the turn and quickly distanced himself to best the rest to the finish edging Hill, Sammy Smith, Jesse Love and Day.
The latest points stats finds Hill on top by 28 points over teammate Love with Allgaier -39.
Riggs wins Florida palm tree trucking
Layne Riggs did a masterful job winning the OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 on the street circuit in St. Petersburg, Fla. Riggs started 28th after a disappointing qualifying session, but quickly worked toward the front early.
Ben Rhodes won the first stage with Riggs and Chandler Smith not far behind.
The second stage action was minimal as Riggs took the checkers as Ty Majeski’s Ford loomed closely.
The final laps saw Riggs take charge for the final time on lap 62, scooting off to claim his sixth Craftman Truck Series winner’s hardware. Capping the top five included Rhodes, Smith and Kaden Honeycutt.
Latest points stats finds Smith on top by 34 over Rhodes and 50 in front of Majeski.
Mini’s Corner
Mini Tyrrell had never been in a truck on any road course, so the race day promised to be interesting on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla.
During the first half of the race, he maintained a 20th or so, but late in the go, fell a few laps down due to an on-track incident. The final standings show Tyrrell finishing in 28th, three laps down. They’ll have a few weeks to regroup. I suppose the best news is he was able to drive the truck back to the pits.
Open Wheel News
Indy Cars were finally back in action on Sunday afternoon on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla. where multi-time champion Alex Palou stomped the rest of the field to earn his 20th
win in 99 starts. Other podium finishers included Scott McLoughlin and Christian Lundgaard in an overall exciting race.
QUIK BITS
It appears Ram has made their decision for the next guest driver among the five trucks. Veteran fill-in driver Corey LaJoie has been tapped to pilot the No. 25 ride in Phoenix. He would not have been my first choice. Kenny Schrader or ex-truck champ Johnny Sauter would have been more entertaining.
From Rumorville
Retired NASCAR driver Elliot Sadler is said to be ready to compete at his old stomping grounds at South Boston Speedway midMarch in a SMART Modified Tour race. The area resident will break a six-year gap in competing to see how he can do in a $20,000 to win event.
That’s it for this week.
Full NASCAR news from Phoenix for the Cup and O’Reilly series concerns while the trucks take a few weeks off. We’ll cover other racing venues from around the globe.
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he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in NCGS §45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS §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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that 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.
OF COUNSEL: Ruby Chase Taliercio 111 Wilson Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Telephone: (336) 355-6633
Signed: February 27, 2026. Margaret M. Chase, Trustee March 4, 11, 2026
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK
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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Amber Barber and Joseph Barber (PRESENT RECORD
OWNER(S): Amber Barber and Joseph Barber) to John B. Third, Trustee(s), dated October 30, 2020, and recorded in Book No. R 8356, at Page 2318 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 March 17, 2026 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Gibsonville in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
A certain tract or parcel of land in Rock Creek Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, and bounded as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron stake on the south side of Boone Street, corner with Clarence Lowe; thence with Boone Street North 57 degrees East 125 feet to an iron stake, corner with O. T. Sizemore; thence with Sizemore’s line South 30 degrees East 140 feet to an iron stake, corner with Sizemore’s and W. J. Jenning’s line; thence with Jenning’s line South 57 degrees West 125 feet to an iron stake, corner with Jenning’s and Flynn Yow’s line; thence with Flynn Yow’s and Clarence Lowes’s line North 30 degrees West 140 feet to the BEGINNING, containing .4 of an acre more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 206 Cobb Street, Gibsonville, 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.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
c/o Foundation Legal Group P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone No: (910)864-3068
https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 28464 - 145591 March 4, 11, 2026
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP000849-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael L. Williams (PRESENT RECORD
OWNER(S): Michael L. Williams) to PRLAP, Inc.,
Trustee(s), dated April 27, 2007, and recorded in Book No. R 6714, at Page 2090 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 March 17, 2026 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jamestown in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEING all of Lot 303, final plat of Bordeaux, Phase 1, Map 1, as per plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book 168, Pages 47 & 48, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3040 Renaissance Parkway, Jamestown, North Carolina. Subject to all easements, restrictions and rightsof-way of record.
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.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
c/o Hutchens Law Firm, LLP
P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302
4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone No: (910)864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 24589 - 123253 March 4, 11, 2026
25SP001631-400
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by James A. Bowers dated March 16, 2023, recorded on March 17, 2023 in Book 8710, Page 1411 of the Guilford County Public Registry (Deed of Trust), conveying certain real property in Guilford County to Heather Lovier, Trustee, for the benefit
of Rocket Mortgage, LLC. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Guilford County, North Carolina, to wit: Land situated in the County of Guilford in the State of NC Being all of Lot 102, Quail Run Farm, Section 1-B, a plat of which is duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 92 at Page 95. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2512 Calumet Court, High Point, NC 27265 Parcel #: 207425 A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 45-21.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property. The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. 45-21.30.
THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS.
There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property are the heirs of James A. Bowers. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that 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 [N.C. Gen. Stat. 45-21.16(b)(2)]. 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 their sole discretion, if they believe 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. Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 Payton Hein, NCSB No. 61773 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 File No.: 25-45118 60697 March 4, 11, 2026
Coffee Break
Weekly Sudoku
Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.
By DeMI TAVerAs
“No Other Choice” (R) — From Park Chan-wook, director of the twisty erotic thriller “The Handmaiden” (2016), this South Korean thriller received three nominations at the Golden Globes but was unfortunately overlooked by the Oscars. Fortunately, however, it is impossible to overlook lead actor Lee Byung-hun, whom you might recognize as the Front Man from Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game.” Lee, once again, shows off his excellence in playing a complete psychopath; he portrays a veteran employee who gets laid off from his papermaking job and becomes desperate to land another highpaying job. This desperation propels him into dangerous
action as he decides to literally take out the rest of the competing candidates. Out now to rent. (Amazon Prime Video)
“Sentimental Value” (R) — The film distributor Neon has had great success with its foreign-language films this year. In addition to the previous film being one of Neon’s successes for 2025, this Norwegian drama received a whopping nine nominations for the Oscars, including Best Picture. Its second-billed actor, Stellan Skarsgard (“Dune: Part Two”), also received the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor this year. Also starring Elle Fanning (“A Complete Unknown”) and Renate Reinsve (“The Worst Person in
Salome’s Stars
WEEK OF MARCH 9, 2026
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep an open mind about a suggestion that you see as unworkable. Give it a chance to prove itself one way or another. The results could surprise both supporters and detractors.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) News about an upcoming venture causes you to make some last-minute adjustments in your plans. But the extra work will pay off as you come to learn more about the potential benefits of opening up.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A more positive aspect grows out of your determination to reach your immediate goals. Continue to keep your focus sharp and on target by steering clear of petty quarrels and other pesky problems.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid adding to an already turbulent situation by acting as a voice of reason. You might have to shout over the tumult, but your words will ultimately be heard and heeded.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
The possibility of a new acquisition always makes LEOnine eyes light up. But be careful that what you see is what you want. Appearances can often be deceiving.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) No matter how much you might feel that you’re in the right, resist saying anything that could reignite a still-unresolved situation. Let the matter drop and move on.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Help with a personal problem comes from an unexpected source. You might also find that workplace pressures easing. Use this period of calm to restore your spent energies.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might have to share the credit for a project that you’re working on. But there’ll be enough credit to go around, and your efforts will be recognized and rewarded.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Details need to be dealt with before you can move on to another area.
Couch Theatre
Make sure you don’t leave any loose ends that could later cause everything to unravel.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) News about a change in the workplace carries with it a challenge you could find difficult to resist. Check it out. It could be what you’ve been waiting for.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Allowing your artistic nature to fully express itself will help restore your spirits and put you in the mood to take on a new career challenge. Meanwhile, a LIBRA creates excitement.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Expect to happily plunge right into a hectic social whirl starting at the week’s end. Your aspects favor new friendships, as well as the strengthening of old relationships.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your spiritual strength is an inspiration to others. You give people around you the faith to go after what they want.
the World”), “Sentimental Value” is an emotional storytelling of a fractured relationship between two daughters, an actress and a historian, and their filmmaking father. As he attempts to get his latest project off the ground, he and his daughters are pushed to find common ground after years of estrangement. Out now to rent. (Apple TV+)
Strange But True
By lUCIe WINBOrNe
Eastern Russia serves breakfast when western Russia serves dinner.
• If you are born blind due to lesions in the brain (congenital cortical blindness), rather than lesions in the eye (congenital peripheral blindness), you apparently can’t become schizophrenic.
• Words have a lifespan of anywhere between 1,000 and 20,000 years.
While inducting Bob Dylan into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Bruce Springsteen noted that he first heard Dylan’s song “Like a Rolling Stone” in the car with his mother, who liked the music but after a minute looked at her son and said, “That boy can’t sing.” The Oscar statue must always appear in an upright, vertical position and cannot be dressed, altered, rotated, stretched or embellished in any way.
• Oak trees are more prone to being struck by lightning than any other tree.
A wildlife photographer documented an unlikely duo in northern Finland: a young female gray
wolf and a male brown bear that met every night for 10 days. They weren’t observed fighting, but roaming, playing and even eating from the same plate.
• Broccoli contains more protein per calorie than steak.
• On July 26, 2025, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce was born from an embryo that had been frozen since May 1994.
• North Dakota has the most golf courses per capita out of any state in America.
After the beloved TV series
“I Love Lucy” ended, Desi Arnaz offered Vivian Vance (Ethel) and William Frawley (Fred) their own spin-off called “The Mertzes,” but Vance declined, primarily because she didn’t want to work one-on-one with Frawley. The pair’s onscreen chemistry notably didn’t mirror their offscreen relationship.
• Lint can be used as a highly efficient fire starter.
Thought for the Day: “What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The 32nd Annual Actor Awards” (TV-PG) — Formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, the newly named Actor Awards ceremony is available to stream now. Like other popular award shows that refuse to provide fresh faces for the crowd, the ceremony was hosted by actress Kristen Bell (“Nobody Wants
This”) for the third time. “One Battle After Another” led the film category, while Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” led the TV noms. The supporting role categories are the most surprising ones to watch since the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes and BAFTAs all selected different actors for this award so far. Meanwhile, Harrison Ford (“Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones”) received the Life Achievement Award for his legendary feats in Hollywood. (Netflix)
“DTF St. Louis” (TVMA) — This new HBO series is led by David Harbour (“Stranger Things”), Jason Bateman (“Black Rabbit”), and Linda Cardellini (“Nonnas”).
Jason Bateman, left, and David Harbour star in “DTF st. louis.”
Don’t waste a single bite: How one chicken becomes many meals
By PATTI DIAMOND diVaS on a dime
A roast chicken in the refrigerator is more than leftovers. It’s opportunity. Whether store-bought or roasted at home, that single bird can become the foundation for several meals with very little effort. Instead of serving it all at once, think of it as an ingredient to use gradually over several days.
Start by removing every remaining morsel of meat from the bones once the first meal is finished. Store it in a covered container in the refrigerator, along with any pan juices to keep it moist.
Cooked chicken is the most versatile ingredient to have on hand. It can be added to salads, folded into wraps, stirred into rice or pasta, or combined with vegetables for a quick skillet meal. Because it’s already cooked, these meals come together in minutes.
After the meat is gone, don’t toss those bones! They’re so valuable. We’re going to use them to make a rich broth.
Homemade chicken broth is rich in minerals, collagen and gelatin extracted naturally from the bones, creating a nourishing, easy-to-digest liquid gold that supports hydration and joint health, without additives or excess sodium.
This broth can be used for soups, to make grains or sauces, and it freezes beautifully.
One of the most enjoyable ways to use it is the avgolemono soup that follows, where this simple broth becomes something truly amazing.
CHICKEN BONE BROTH
Yield: 3 quarts
Total Time:
2 to 8 hours, 5 minutes
Bones from one or more chickens
1 cup each celery and carrots, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 onion, quartered with skin
1 tablespoon apple cider
vinegar
Salt and pepper
By JOANN DersON
• Peas, spinach, sweet potato, squash and carrots can be pureed and added to baked goods to increase fiber and nutrients. They are especially useful in soups to thicken a broth without adding fat. You can sneak some veggies into unexpected places, too — like cookies, pancake batter and pasta dishes, or make a flavorful sandwich spread.
• “Juice ice cubes in water is good for you. It hydrates without a lot of sugar, while still tasting a little bit sweet.” — F.R. in Alabama
Place all ingredients in a stock pot and cover with 12 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a bare simmer for 2 to 8 hours. Strain, reserving the broth. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Traditionally, avgolemono begins with a whole chicken and homemade broth, a process Greek yiayias have perfected over generations. The finished soup is silky and velvety, thickened with eggs and lemon rather than cream.
Now, I don’t want to step on anybody’s yiayia’s toes, but this weeknight version uses some handy shortcuts: prepared broth, leftover chicken and cooked rice. When these are on hand, avgolemono comes together in about 25 minutes, giving new life to yesterday’s chicken. The result is light yet satisfying, especially welcome as we edge lethargically, almost imperceptibly, toward spring.
AVGOLEMONO SOUP (GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP)
Yield: 4 servings
Total Time: 25 minutes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 1 cup celery, finely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
2 to 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups cooked rice
2 large eggs
1/2 cup lemon juice
Lemon zest (optional)
Fresh parsley and lemon slices (optional)
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery, season with salt and pepper, and saute 3 to 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add broth, bay leaves, chicken and rice. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice and zest. Very slowly, whisk in one ladle of hot broth, then another to temper the eggs. Stir the tempered mixture into the soup and remove from heat immediately. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
• It’s easy to sort hardware using a muffin pan. If you get a pan that has 12 depressions, you can line nails and screws and such in a line according to size, making it even more convenient.
• “When you get a new pair of running shoes, spray the insides with spray starch. We have always done this and it keeps them fresher longer.” — S.M. in Indiana
• Lettuce will last longer if you store it in the crisper drawer in a clean paper bag.
• Tubes make it easy to access toothpaste when they are full, but it’s sometimes hard to get that last bit out. Here’s a tip from C.W. in Oregon: “To get the last part of the tube of toothpaste to come out, run the tube under warm water for a few seconds. There’s more in the tube than you think!” Send your tips to Now Here’s a
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This classic Greek lemon chicken soup turns simple broth and leftovers into a silky, delicious meal.
