Ask The Pastor was Jesus God?
By PAS to R dR. Sid StewARt
dear Pastor sid,
Hello Pastor Sid. I read a religious booklet recently that said that Jesus was not, and could not be God. Can you respond to this? Is this true or not. I have always believed that Jesus is God but could not explain why I think this. — KJ in Stokesdale
Hi kJ in stokesdale, I love your question, and thank you for asking this. Although many would disagree with this, but YES, Jesus is God. Let me offer some proof of this for you. First, if you notice, the entire life of Christ was accompanied by angels, like His birth, temptation, resurrection, and ascension back to heaven. And next, at Jesus’ baptism a voice from heaven spoke and said, This is my beloved Son in Whom I am well-pleased. God the Father spoke these words. Third, Jesus’ entire ministry points to His divinity. He healed all types of disease, calmed several storms on the Sea of Galilee, forgave people of their sins, and commanded the demons. He also raised the dead back to life, and after His death He rose after three days. So can any human person do these things? No, only God has the power and authority to perform these acts.
WHere Was Jesus Born?
dear Pastor sid, I know that my question is a Christmas one, but could you tell me more about the town where Jesus was born? And thank you so much for your column, it has helped my than you would think. — Linda in Summerfield
Hi linda in summerfield, Jesus, our course, was born in the town of Bethlehem. This Bible town looks different today. Modern Bethlehem has many high-rise apartment houses, major highways, and many tourist gift shop. But in the days of Jesus this was probably only a large town of maybe 200-300 people. Bethlehem is located about 6 miles south from Jerusalem. Joseph and Mary would have traveled about 90 miles from Nazareth to Joseph’s hometown to pay the tax decreed by Herod (see Luke 2). The name Bethlehem means “house of bread” and all around this village were grain fields and many shepherd for a ready market in Jerusalem. Also-Boaz who married Ruth was a wealthy man who owned many acres of grain fields. And what a fitting place for Christ, the Bread of Life, to be born than at the House of Bread?
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.
Guilford courthouse
At the Battle of Guilford Courthouse March 15, 1781, Cornwallis defeated the Continental soldiers led by Greene, even though the Continental army was almost twice as large. This battle, however, so weakened the already decimated British forces that in October of that year, Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Va., effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
Jamestown in the revolutionary War
We do not think of Jamestown as having been a hotbed of fighting during the Revolutionary War. The community is more associated with the Civil War with all the Confederate gun factories that existed.
There is no recorded fighting in the town but British troops did come through the Jamestown area and camped near Deep River Friends Meeting on their way to what became the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
The Alexander Martin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution erected a marker at the High Point City Lake in 1934, still clearly visible along West Main Street. The inscription reads, “Lord Cornwallis, with 2,400 British soldiers, forded Deep River at this point and camped on its left bank one mile upstream prior to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, March 15, 1781. This battle was a determining factor in the
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zone to earn numerous Merit badges provided skill sets he might not otherwise have achieved.
An avid reader, Faurote decided to do something for the Jamestown Public Library for his Eagle project.
“My family and I go there frequently, so I wanted to see if I could help them,” Faurote said. “They needed new cork bulletin boards, and I constructed and installed two large ones.”
Faurote is the son of Jennifer and Michael Faurote. He joins a long list of high-ranking Scouts in his family. His father and uncle both completed Eagle, and one of his grandparents reached Life rank.
He is homeschooled at Greenstone Academy where he is currently a senior.
edwin Priddy
Priddy, a junior at Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, has participated in Scouting for 11 years.
“I especially enjoy camping and how it has allowed me to bond with good friends,” Priddy said.
From the beginning of his time in Scouts, leadership has always been stressed and Priddy feels that, in addition to everything else he has learned, will be most beneficial to him in the future.
When contemplating a project for his Eagle award, Priddy searched for one that would directly impact people on a daily basis. He was inspired by his neighbor Josh Barnes, a minister whose church sup-
One Night.” Several residents admitted this was the first prom they had ever attended.
But it went so well, if the staff has any say, it will not be the last one sponsored by the facility.
“I thought it would be fun to do and something different,” said Jennifer Ballance, director of life enhancement for Healthcare and Assisted Living.
Staff members and some residents brainstormed ideas to make the event special.
The dress was formal and residents’ families either brought something or used an outfit already available. Staff members purchased formal attire for some residents and many helped with hair, makeup and painting nails on the afternoon of the event. Attendees received
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establishment of America independence.” It is doubtful, however, that Cornwallis himself, nor all 2,400 British soldiers noted, forded the river here – but some of his troops probably did.
Judith Mendenhall and the cow
Shawn Rogers, director of Mendenhall Homeplace, recalls an interesting story about one Mendenhall family’s encounter with General Cornwallis’ hungry army.
“On March 14, 1781, a detachment of 50 British troops and one officer from General Cornwallis’ army were ordered to march from their encampment near Deep River Friends Meeting to present-day Jamestown to press Quaker George Mendenhall’s grist mill into service grinding grain that thy had recently foraged,” Rogers said. The Mendenhalls lived about two miles away from the encampment along Penny Road where the bridge crosses the lake. “George was away from the home at the time, so his wife, Judith Gardner Mendenhall, was home alone with the children. The troops quickly went to work gathering up all of the available foodstuffs from the home and springhouse.
“One soldier made his way up the hill on the north side of the river with the family’s last milk cow. Knowing that the cow represented the only remaining source of sustenance for her children, Judith quickly made her
ports a program called Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which provides beds for those in need.
Jon Musser, associated with the local World Relief organization, advised Priddy concerning the size needed for the bed frames and he designed and built three twin-size beds for children.
Priddy is the son of Danny and Janet Priddy of Jamestown. His dad assisted him with the project.
Jake Golinski
Jake Golinski is the son of Steve and Jennifer Golinski.
He decided to upgrade the disc golf course at Ragsdale High School for his Eagle project. He created a new entryway to the course complete with a decorative wooden arbor and installed posts to hold markers depicting official starting points for each goal. Signs on the post will provide information about yardage and hole locations.
“The upgrades will make the course more of an official play environment for use by the school and community,” Golinski said. “It will also support the growth of the Disc Golf Club at school.
interested in Scouting?
The Eagle Scouts are members of Troop #17 that meets on Monday evenings at Jamestown United Methodist Church. Anyone interested in becoming involved in Scouting may contact David Yates at 336-420-7214.
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corsages and boutonnieres created by volunteers.
Sandy Thomas and Nakisha Hill worked together to obtain and decorate the Healthcare Center Town Square, with the colors gold and purple carrying out the festive theme. Professional Deejay Randy Smith kept the party rocking with his banter and lively music. Ballance acknowledged it was a team effort to pull it all together.
Of course, no prom would be complete without its King and Queen. Workers from each Household nominated two residents for the prom court. The names of four men and four women appeared on a ballet and everyone had the opportunity to vote on their choice. Eric Walker and Marceen Aronson received the honor and as Ballance
way up the hill to retrieve it. After a terse conversation with the commanding officer, Judith quietly led the milk cow back down the hill to her home.”
Mendenhall Homeplace, 603 W. Main St., has a photo of that springhouse looted by General Cornwallis’ troops on the day before the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
Apparently Gen. Greene had planned to attack Cornwallis at this camp on Deep River. Greene’s own writings confirm this, according to remarks made several years ago by Tom Baker, then staff historian at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. However, Cornwallis moved on the Courthouse before Greene had a chance to attack.
Folk tales, or truth?
Several interesting stories exist about Jamestown. Whether these are substantiated, or just folk tales, they make for interesting companion pieces to the story of Cornwallis in Jamestown.
One article tells of “A large tree which stood in Jamestown for many years was called the Cornwallis tree because legend has it that it grew from a switch carried by Cornwallis to use in switching his horse. While standing talking to some men he absent-mindedly stuck the switch in the ground and it grew into a large shade tree.”
Another states that “A physician
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stated, “Were ticked pink. “I think all the residents were surprised about the event,” Ballance said. “I don’t think they expected it to be so elaborate. They were so happy.”
The weekend leadership nurse for the Healthcare Center, located at 1315 Greensboro Road, noted that many residents slept later than usual following the previous late-afternoon activity. When Ballance arrived to work on Monday even residents from other buildings were still talking about how great they heard the prom had been.
“That is what it is all about for me — bringing joy and happiness into the residents’ everyday lives” Ballance said. “It is very rewarding.”
from Lord Cornwallis’ camp ministered to a sick child of the Mendenhalls and a beautiful holly tree was planted in a (unreadable) of cedars which marked Cornwallis’ camp to commemorate the occasion.”
Still another report has two of Gen. Greene’s Continental soldiers climbing trees in front of a Methodist church located on Scientific Street. They supposedly could see Cornwallis’ camp from there and determined that the British force wasn’t as large as earlier reported.
Stories abound at Deep River Friends that British soldiers are buried around the cemetery, but not inside. British soldiers also may be buried at the cemetery at the old Jamestown Friends Meeting in High Point City Lake Park.
Pamaila (Pam) Burgess Email: pburgess@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
Sarah Glanville Email: sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
Town Manager Matthew Johnson Email:
Photo by Carol Brooks the dAR marker at High Point City lake Park.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 25SP000229-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by GLORIA P. ISLEY payable to PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA LIBERTY
REVERSE MORTGAGE , Lender, to FIDELITY
NATIONAL TITLE, Trustee, dated April 11, 2022, and recorded in Book R 8604, Page 1067 of the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT , having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R8902, Page 2338, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on May 22, 2025 at 11:30am, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S):
0063700
ADDRESS: 606 MYSTIC DR GREENSBORO, NC 27406
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): GLORIA P. ISLEY
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK R 8604, PAGE 1067, AS FOLLOWS: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN
BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF GUILFORD, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND I DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEING ALL OF LOT 4, SECTION 4, APPLE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 107, PAGE 147, GUILDORD COUNTY REGISTRY, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE PERFECT DESCRIPTION. AND BEING ALL OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 4234, PAGE 17
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property:
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF
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A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
Samantha J. Kelley or Sarah A. Waldron ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee
P.O. Box 160 Jacksonville, NC 28541-0160
Telephone: (470) 321-7112 May 7, 14, 2025 (2300)
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 24SP002655-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by MELISSA A. REED AND RANDALL S. REED payable to CUNNINGHAM & COMPANY , Lender, to HENRY V. CUNNINGHAM JR. , Trustee, dated May 31, 2001, and recorded in Book 5236, Page 1184 of the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT , having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book checklistid|71686, Page checklistid|71687, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on May 22, 2025 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 7860981220
ADDRESS: 420 E SHERATON PARK RD PLEASANT GARDEN, NC 27313
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 5236, PAGE 1184, AS FOLLOWS:
BEING ALL OF LOTS 4 AND 4A, SNOW
TRACE SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, IN PLAT BOOK 113, PAGE 5.
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): MELISSA
A. REED AND RANDALL S. REED Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including SingleFamily Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental
agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
Samantha J. Kelley or Sarah A. Waldron ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee P.O. Box 160 Jacksonville, NC 28541-0160 Telephone: (470) 321-7112 May 7, 14, 2025 ($2145)
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 22SP001646-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Curtis Smith and Lula J. Ballard-Smith (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Curtis Smith and Lula J. Ballard-Smith and Lionhopper, LLC) to Craig A. Williamson, Trustee(s), dated December 2, 2005, and recorded in Book No. 6450, at Page 0697 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 May 20, 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:
All of Lot 106, Map 1, Section 1, Terre Hamlet Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 72 at Page 381, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2024 Willow Road, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.
Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured
the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028
4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311
Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 8266 - 31937 May 7, 14, 2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP000351-400 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Walter J. Doblado Archaga (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Walter J. Doblado Archaga) to Coltrane Grubbs Orenstein, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated April 27, 2021, and recorded in Book No. R 8441, at Page 1936 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 May 20, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in High Point in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pin at the northwestern corner of the intersection of Shady Lane and Vickers Avenue; thence along Shady Lane North 6 deg. 01 minute East 75 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 83 deg. 59 minutes East 149.65 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 5 deg. 54 minutes West 75 feet to an existing iron pin on the Northern right of way of Vickers Avenue; thence along Vickers Avenue North 83 deg. 01 minute West 149.80 feet to the point and place of Beginning. The above tract contains all of Lot Number 14 and the Southern onehalf of Lot Number 13 of the Peace Property as shown in Plat Book 16 at Page 50, Guilford County Registry. The above tract is shown on a survey by Jerry E. Saxton, Registered Land Surveyor, dated 12/15/88 Job No. 88-1078, entitled “Property of Don Keever Lambeth, Sr. and Jacqueline G. Lambeth”. Incorporation by reference is hereby made to said survey. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 400 Shady Lane High Point, North Carolina. Parcel ID: 0186738
Commonly Known As: 400 Shady Lane, High Point, North Carolina 27262
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including SingleFamily 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
days, after the sale date contained in
notice of sale, provided that the
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
c/o Hutchens Law Firm
P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311
Phone No: (910) 864-3068
https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com
Firm Case No: 21243 - 123663
May 7, 14, 2025 (1900)
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2010, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Charles Sears and Mary Jane Sears, “Mortgagor(s)” in favor of One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, “Mortgagee” and was recorded on September 28, 2010, in Book 7165, Page 1594, and Corrected by Affidavit recorded in Book 8878, Page 1862 in the Official Land Records of Guilford County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and
WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated June 19, 2019 and recorded on November 26, 2019, in Book 8221, Page 1069 in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage in that the Borrower has died and the Property is not the principal residence of at least one surviving borrower, and the outstanding balance remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of March 24, 2025 is $234,476.23; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on September 13, 2022 in Book 8658, Page 2599, notice is hereby given that on June 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder:
BEING all of Lot No. 22 of the Edward L Grimsley and Ralph S Snyder property, a plat of which is duly recorded in Plat Book 21 at Page 49 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.
Commonly known as 708 Rock Spring Road, High Point, NC 27262 Parcel ID#: 194360
The sale will be held at the GUILFORD County Courthouse, 201 South Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 at the location designated by the Clerk of Court for public auctions.
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $242,317.90.
There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.
When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $24,231.79 (10% of the Secretary’s bid), in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $24,231.79 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s
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check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.
The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.
If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.
There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.
The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed.
The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $234,476.23 as of March 24, 2025, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.
Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.
David W. Neill, NCSB 23396
MCMICHAEL TAYLOR GRAY, LLC
Foreclosure Commissioner 3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Phone: 404.474.7149
Fax: 404.745.8121
Email: dneill@mtglaw.com
NC2024-00365 May 14, 21, 28, 2025
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP000462-400
IN RE:
FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY ARCARO DRIVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 117 ARCARO DRIVE GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 8, PHASE I, OF CHURCHILL DOWNS SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 96, PAGE 22 AND BOOK 91, PAGE 81, OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: ALHASSANE SOLIMAN AISHA R. SOLIMAN
Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on November 21, 2023, file #23M002461-400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Arcaro Drive Homeowners Association, Inc., and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3686, Page 2067, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on May 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale of the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):
Being all of Lot 8, Phase I, of Churchill Downs Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 96, Page 22 and Book 91, Page 81, of the Guilford County Registry.
Property address: 117 Arcaro Drive, Greensboro, NC 27455.
Present Owner(s): Alhassane Soliman, Aisha R. Soliman.
The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to N.C.G.S §4521.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §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 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 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.
LAW FIRM CAROLINAS Post Office Box 41027 Greensboro, North Carolina 27404-1027. Telephone: (336) 378-1899. Signed: May 9, 2025. Jonathon L. Woodruff, Attorney for the Trustee May 14, 21, 2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
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BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002728-400
IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY MCKNIGHT MILL ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 2100 RAM ROAD GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 186, MCKNIGHT MILL ESTATES, PHASE 3A, AS SHOWN ON FINAL PLAT OF 4622 MCKNIGHT MILL ROAD, MCKNIGHT MILL ESTATES, PHASE 3A, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 204 AT PAGE 80 OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: RONIFORD EVERHART
Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on September 6, 2024, file #24M002323-400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for McKnight Mill Estates Homeowners Association and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 8182, Page 405, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on May 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):
Being all of Lot 186, McKnight Mill Estates, Phase 3A, as shown on Final Plat of 4622 McKnight Mill Road, McKnight Mill Estates, Phase 3A, recorded in Plat Book 204 at Page 80 of the Guilford County Registry. Property address: 2100 Ram Road, Greensboro, NC 27405.
Present Owner(s): Roniford Everhart.
The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to N.C.G.S §4521.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §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 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 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.
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The Hummus Hack:
By PAtti diAMond
Forget store-bought hummus — this easy recipe creates the creamiest, fluffiest, most velvety hummus you’ve ever tasted. In my opinion, it surpasses anything you’ll find at the grocery store, and want to know the best part? It’s quick, affordable and can be made anytime!
Hummus is an eons-old Middle Eastern classic. Traditionally, hummus is made from chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt. That’s it and that’s all.
Here's A Tip
By JoAnn deRSon
What is tahini? I’m glad you asked. Tahini is a paste of ground sesame seeds and can be a little expensive. You can substitute other nut butters like peanut butter or sunflower seed butter, but it’s not the same. At the time of writing this (May 2025 in the Pacific Northwest) I paid $8 for 16 ounces of tahini, which will make eight batches of hummus at $1 per batch. Once you have tahini, the only other major expense to make hummus is a can of garbanzo beans.
Usually, to make creamy hummus you’d soak dried garbanzo beans overnight then boil them until they’re falling apart. My snack attacks don’t involve that kind of forethought; I want hummus, and I want it now. Alternatively, you can use canned beans, but they often result in a grainy texture.
Here’s the trick: Simmer canned beans to make them super tender so they whip up perfectly smooth. Then let’s make garlic infused olive oil for that roasted garlic flavor without having to roast the garlic. This is one time to break out the
easY HuMMus
Yield: 4-6 servings total time: 30 minutes
1 (15.5 oz.) can garbanzo beans
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons good extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/4 cup lemon juice (1 large lemon + zest)
1/4 cup tahini, well-stirred
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin kosher salt to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons water optional garnish - pinch of paprika or cumin, pine nuts, parsley serve with - pita bread, sweet peppers, cucumber, olives
Drain and rinse garbanzo beans and place in a saucepan. Cover with water by 1 inch and heat it to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer beans for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, mince the garlic and place it in a small pan with olive oil. Let this warm gently on low until the garlic starts to bubble. Turn off
heat and let rest while the beans simmer. Drain and cool the beans.
The order in which you process the ingredients is important. In the bowl of a food processor, cream together the tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute, then scrape the sides of the bowl and process another minute.
Add the olive oil with garlic, cumin and salt to the tahini and lemon. Process for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally until well blended.
Add half of the chickpeas and process for 2 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom of the bowl, then add remaining chickpeas and continue to process for another 2 minutes until very smooth. To make this completely smooth, slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons of ice water until you reach the perfect consistency.
Adjust seasonings as desired. To serve, spread the hummus in a shallow bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a dash of paprika or za’atar for an extra pop of flavor.
For the perfect hummus experience, serve it with a variety of dippers to suit all tastes. Classic options like warm pita bread, crisp veggie sticks (carrots, cucumbers, celery, bell peppers) or crunchy pita chips are always a hit. Enjoy!
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www. divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com. ©2025 King Features Synd., Inc.
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“good” olive oil. This recipe can easily be doubled.