The Jamestown town offices will be closed Nov. 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Ragsdale High School’s cafeteria is offering free hot dinners for any child 19 and under Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-5 p.m. in the Ragsdale cafeteria. The meals are open to all Ragsdale and non-Ragsdale students. The meals must be eaten on-site.
Board of adjusTmenT
The Board of Adjustment previously scheduled for Nov. 12 has been rescheduled for Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a request for a variance to the fence height standards of the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) (2.13-2-C) for the property located at 208 Newberry St.
“middleTown”
The GTCC Department of Creative & Performing Arts and Ragsdale Theater are partnering to present “Middletown” on Dec. 4-7 at 7:30 p.m. on the GTCC Jamestown campus. Contact the school for more information.
PuTTin’ on The GriTs
The 20th Annual Puttin’ On The Grits, the Community Clinic of High Point’s signature fund-raising event, is scheduled for Dec. 6 from 8 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Family Life Center, 205 W. Farriss Ave., in High Point.
The event features a festive buffet with signature grit dishes prepared by local restaurants and caterers, from traditional southern grits to specialties like shrimp and grits. Other items on the buffet include eggs, bacon, Danishes, juice, and coffee.
All proceeds benefit the Community Clinic of High Point, supporting its mission to provide quality acute care and chronic disease management for uninsured adults in the greater High Point area.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Purchase online at cchpnc. com/grits.
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The Jamestown Public Library will hold a Holiday Choice Book Sale on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to a large assortment of books, including many art books, numerous puzzles ranging from 300-3,000 pieces will be available.
Items are like new and make wonderful Christmas gifts or valuable additions to your personal library.
Select books published between 2022 and 2024 will be priced at $6 each. Also available will be DVDs, audiobooks and cocktail table books. CDs are being phased out and are selling at five for $1 with the next five free.
Cash or checks will be accepted.
While at the library, take the opportunity to check out the Corner Book Shop in the basement.
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The Historic Jamestown Society is sponsoring an Open House at the Homeplace, 603 W. Main St., on Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Come enjoy cider and hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting over the fire pit and festive fun. Have photos taken inside the Homeplace and by the historic sleigh. The event is after the Jamestown Christmas Parade and Kids & Claus at the Jamestown Library so stay for a full afternoon of holiday fun.
Library removes fines for food donation
By norma B. dennis FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com
In a perfect world everyone would have plenty to eat and library books would be returned on time. But the world is not perfect and while these two things have little in common or complexity, the staff at the Jamestown Public Library has found a way to connect them positively. From now until the end of December every food item brought to the library will reduce one’s library fines by $1. For example, five food items would remove a $5 fine and help ease
hunger in the community.
“There are so many people in need of food now,” said library manager Jim McGaha. “There is always a need, but it seems to be even more during the holidays. We have done this type of food drive in the past with success. It is an extra incentive for people to donate.”
This year the food collection will be given to the Hand-toHand Food Pantry, an outreach of Parkwood Baptist Church, 2103 Penny Road.
When McGaha spoke at a recent Lion’s Club meeting, Dean Jordan, the pantry’s coordinator, asked him if the library could use some of the
books donated to the pantry.
“We had received many more than we could use,” Jordan said. “I knew the library sold used books to help raise funds and thought that would be a good use for some of them. When I delivered the books, Jim and I talked about the pantry. He later called me to share the idea of Food for Fines. The pantry volunteers thought it was a wonderful idea.”
Hand-to-Hand Food Pantry began in 2009 at a time many were losing their jobs.
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Adams Farm apartment renters to see fairer prices
By C arol B rooks FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com
The Madison at Adams Farm apartments were part of a lawsuit with the state’s largest corporate landlord. The State of North Carolina accused Greystar Management LLC of using artificial intelligence software to collude and “sidestep” market competition and illegally set rent prices. The settlement, announced Nov. 20, was for $7 million.
Greystar has over 25,000 units in North Carolina, including the Madison and Spire at Smith Crossing in Kernersville.
The decision was announced by
N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson. The lawsuit involved eight other states. Jackson had sued Greystar and five other landlords in January. The landlords were accused of illegally working together and using Real-
Be aware, holiday shoppers. There are Grinches around.
This time of year brings many more people out shopping but it also brings out scams and thefts from those who are not Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick. Scammers tend to get more aggressive and creative these days.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is aware of these problems and has offered tips for smart shoppers.
According to www. guilfordcountync.gov/ government/sheriffsoffice, there are five Black Friday scams: Donate Here!, Your order has shipped, Flash sale! VIP Access, Make money with crypto and Black Friday Giveaway. “82 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of the fraud that is rampant during the holidays,” states the website. “Older adults are particularly vulnerable of becoming victims
places a donation shared by a patron into the Food for Fines box located near the checkout desk in the
Council approves Main Street water line contract
By C arol B rooks FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com
The Town of Jamestown received five bids on Nov. 13 for the long-awaited Main Street water line contract.
“The bid has been delayed for a couple of months while waiting for NCDOT to review and approve the plans which were done on Nov. 5,” said Public Services Director Paul Blanchard. “We received the approval and Encroachment Agreement (EA) on Nov. 6. The EA has several conditions that we are obligated to comply with. We needed to provide an addendum to the contract to all bidders to address the EA, and it was delivered on Nov. 7.”
Blanchard was concerned that the Town might not receive favorable bids due to the conditions.
But three bids came in with very similar costs.
GS Construction, Inc., offered the lowest bid
of $1,187,852. This is $187,802 more than the 2025-26 fiscal year budget.
“I feel we got a good price,” Blanchard said.
The Council unanimously approved the bid.
“The EA will require all work to be performed at night on Mondays through Thursdays,” he said. “Additionally, the EA specifies how the road surface must be reconstructed each night, which will have a significant impact on the amount of time spent installing the water line.”
While the water line is in need of replacement, construction will impact the U.S. Post Office as well as businesses along Main Street that are open evenings. The first phase will be in the east-bound lane from Ragsdale Road to Oakdale Road. From there the work will cross the intersection to the west-bound lane of Main Street to just short of Guil-
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Wolfe named grand marshal of Christmas parade
By norma B. dennis
The year 2024 was a historic date for the Jamestown Christmas Parade.
For the first time since the parade began in the late 1990s, it featured a grand marshal.
Jamestown Rotary Club members, who have organized the parade since 1999, selected Martin Senell for the honor. Senell has coordinated the lineup for parade entries even before the Rotary began handling the event.
When the local American Business Women’s Association took over leadership of the parade from the Kiwanis Club, its originator, Senell and Leigh Ann Gray, his executive assistant and ABWA member, worked on the parade together. Gray continued to help with the parade for a while after the Rotary Club took over.
It was Senell’s long-standing contribution to the parade as well as his involvement in other local activities that made his selection as grand marshal a natural.
“In the future we will select others who have made some contribution to the community,” Cliff Paddock,
parade chair, said last year.
The future is now and Rotarians have announced Martha Wolfe as the 2025 grand marshal for the Dec. 7 parade at 3 p.m.
“Our parade committee discussed several people who have contrib-
Photo by Norma B. Dennis dee dee stephens, a parttime employee of the Jamestown public library,
library.
Photo by Norma B. Dennis martha wolfe is looking forward to the upcoming dec. 7 Jamestown Christmas parade, sponsored by the Jamestown rotary Club with assistance from the town and the ragsdale ymCa.
From the Front
“Look for the good where you are and embrace it.”
— Fred Rogers of “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” Businesses and school
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On Oct. 25, Jamestown businesses and Ragsdale High School treated children in the community to special Halloween fun by providing candy to those who stopped by the business or the school during designated times.
Students at Ragsdale also sponsored games to add to the afternoon of fun.
— Reported in the Jamestown News
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Volunteers Zoe Dillard, Tanner and Vickie Dorman, Michelle Harkleroad, Ellen Morton, John and Charlotte Stone and Frances Wolfe, members of Sedgefield Presbyterian Church, collected 1585 pounds of food and $310 cash contributions at the GUM Fall Food Drive at the Jamestown Food Lion on Oct. 26.
Numerous volunteers from the church have participated in the biannual Food Drives since 1987.
— Reported in the Sedgefield Presbyterian newsletter
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Jamestown Presbyterian Church, along with help from other local churches, filled more than 100 boxes with food that was given to families at Jamestown Elementary, Hanes Inman Education Center, Family Services of the Piedmont and Church World Service Refugees/immigrants for the Thanksgiving holiday.
— As seen in the Sedgefield Presbyterian Church newsletter
Everyone likes good news and this column is focused on sharing good things seen happening in the community. To make the column work, you need to participate. Email ndworddesign@gmail.com with your observations of a person or group being helpful or doing good. Norma Dennis will print them on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
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Door Shelter at the time and saw the need,” Jordan said. “People who had nice cars and a home suddenly found themselves with too much income to receive help, but not enough to fill their needs.
Suggested items
A few ideas for items to include in the Food for Fines donation box are: rice, beans, peanut butter, jelly, pasta and pasta sauces, cans of spaghetti, tuna, vegetables, fruit, soup, chili, tomato sauce, juices, cereal, oatmeal, macaroni & cheese, cheese crackers, granola bars, unsweetened applesauce, 100 percent juice boxes, toothpaste and bars of soap. Do not bring anything packaged in glass containers.
“Our church members decided to use a vacant house beside the church to create a food pantry. Individuals, businesses and other churches began to donate to the pantry and many still do. In November, a foundation makes a donation that lets us provide an extra box for Thanksgiving. In it we include coffee, sugar, detergent and other things clients do not usually get. Clients will get something extra in December as well.”
Approximately two years after it first opened, people also began to donate clothes and household items they preferred to give away to a group that would pass them on for free to those in need.
The food pantry is open once a month on the first Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Clients who want to select clothes or other items may arrive at 8 a.m. When they sign in, a volunteer determines the size of the family. Boxes of food are packed depending on the family’s number and makeup.
Boxes are placed in wagons and wheeled to cars in the church parking lot.
The first day it opened, three clients came to get food. The first Saturday in November this year there were 40 families, which included 158 people.
“We try to give people enough food to last at least two weeks,” Jordan said. “We also include toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, soap and toothpaste in each box. These are things SNAP will not cover.”
In addition to the food pantry, Parkwood Baptist Church has a Blessing Box filled with food located outside the pantry. It is restocked regularly throughout the month.
All the workers at the pantry are volunteers. Although only open one day a month there is usually someone there several times a week helping to sort items. There are 10-14 volunteers at the pantry on the day of the giveaway. Anyone who would like to volunteer at the food pantry may contact the church at 336-454-2523.
Donations to the Food for Fines food drive may be made at the library when it is open – Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. If needed, the library staff will help get donations from your car. Upon your arrival, call 336-454-4815.
Patrons have already begun to make donations to the food drive at library, many bringing food even through they do not owe fines.
“We appreciate everything people are doing to help curb hunger in our community,” McGaha said.
ford Road. Only one lane of traffic will be open during construction, which is estimated to take 210 days.
Mayor Lynn Montgomery asked if there were alternative routes to avoid the work. Blanchard said there were and noted Main Street traffic is not as heavy as it was before the bypass opened.
“ We will meet with NCDOT, elected officials and the contractor to limit the amount of night work and lessen the daily backfill efforts,” Blanchard said.
A start date has not been determined.
Parks and recreation
Scott Coakley presented some changes to the Golf Event contract and 2026 golf rate increases.
“This proposal outlines the planned golf course rate increases for the 2026 season, with a phased implementation designed to minimize golfer impact while ensuring the course’s financial sustainability,” Coakley said. “We are also pleased to announce an increase in the resident discount to 30 percent, reflecting our commitment to supporting the local community.
“The first change will be the introduction of new event contract rates, effective Nov. 19 to align with event scheduling. New daily rates will take effect on March 9, 2026, at the start of the busier golf season, avoiding rate increases during the slower winter months.”
The changes include a $1 increase in the senior rate, a $5 increase in Friday rates and a $5 increase in weekend rates. There is a new weekend outing rate of $6,600 for a half day and $9,000 for a full day, which caters to larger groups and events. There is also an increase in the deposit requirement for outings to 25 percent.
“These changes are in line with market trends and local course practices,”
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Coakely said. “The primary goal is to offset rising operational costs, support ongoing maintenance and facility improvements, and maintain a competitive experience for golfers. The phased approach is designed to balance financial needs with golfer expectations, with minimal impact on participation.”
The Council unanimously approved the changes. manager’s report Town Manager Matthew Johnson reported that the new late notice phone call for utility payments has been a success. The number of disconnections has lowered and increased customer service.
“In September, the month it was first implemented, there were 92 late customers who were designated for disconnection,” Johnson said. “Following the second call, the actual disconnections dropped to just 29. In October the late customers were 60 but actual disconnections were 20. In November, the numbers were 20 with only 14 disconnections.
“I appreciate [the utility billing staff’s] hard work in getting that out there.”
Parks Director Coakley received a press release from NC Fusion, a youth soccer developmental program, Johnson noted. On Nov. 14-16 the Adidas Clash Tournament, one of the largest youth soccer events in the Southeast, was held at different venues across the Triad. There was a record-breaking 557 participating teams, including 91 clubs from nine states in U8-19 age groups for boys and girls. More than 33,000 visitors attended in the Greensboro area with a projected economic impact of over $10 million to the Triad.
“Games were played on 88 soccer fields at top tier facilities, which included Jamestown Athletic complex,” Johnson said.
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uted significantly to the community,” Senell said. “But in the end, Martha was selected unanimously. She has been so actively involved in the town and helped with the parade for years.”
Senell notified Wolfe about her selection as grand marshal.
“I cried when he asked if I would do it,” Wolfe said. “When I finished crying, I accepted.”
Wolfe held a variety of jobs before retiring in 2017 as Jamestown’s Town Clerk. She worked for Bryant Electric Company, her brother Ed’s business Jamestown Builders, her dad’s insurance company and later his Bo Stafford Realty company.
“I loved working with my daddy,” she said. “I got to see the kind of businessman he was — fair and kind. And he loved Jamestown.
“My job at the Town Hall was very satisfying. It tied in with my daddy’s love of the town. When I retired, I ran for Town Council. My mom had been on the Council and Jamestown was my hometown. I have seen it grow.”
When the town agreed to support the Rotary Club with the Christmas parade, Town Manager John Frezell and Mayor Billy Ragsdale asked Wolfe to be the town’s liaison.
begun and eight full rounds have been completed.
in other business …
Eli Arnold, the Town Council representative from Ragsdale High School, announced an upcoming event at the school featuring representatives from several colleges and universities offering students career planning, including trade schools and military.
Arnold also noted the Ragsdale cafeteria is offering free hot dinners for any child 19 and under Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-5 p.m. in the cafeteria. The meals are open to all Ragsdale and non-Ragsdale students. The meals must be eaten on-site.
The GTCC Department of Creative & Performing Arts and Ragsdale Theater are partnering to present “Middletown” on Dec. 4-7 at 7:30 p.m. on the GTCC Jamestown campus. Contact the school for more information.
sheriff’s office report
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office received 17 reports in the Jamestown area in October. There were four property thefts, two frauds, two assaults, one death by motor vehicle with two arrests and various other calls for service.
Planning Board
Rich Salyards was appointed as an alternate member of the Planning Board.
There were no public comments.
The Council went into closed session following the regular session to discuss a personnel matter. No further business was conducted after the regular session was resumed.
Town Council meetings ordinarily may be viewed at www.youtube.com/c/ TownofJamestownNC. However, due to technical difficulties, only a few minutes of the November Town Council meeting are available.
ELECTED OFFICIALS CONTACT INFORMATION
U.S. HoUSe Addison mcDowell email: mcdowell.house.gov/ address_authentication?form=/ contact/email-me Phone: (202) 225-3065
U.S. SeNATe thom tillis email: www.tillis.senate.gov/email-me Phone: (202) 224-6342
Sarah Glanville email: sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
town manager matthew Johnson email: mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138 town
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“I mailed out parade applications and collected them, made calls to applicants and worked with the Sheriff’s Office, Highway Patrol and DOT,” Wolfe said. “I also worked with the town’s public service department to make sure cones were put out on the day of the parade and cleanup was competed after.”
Early on Sunday morning before the parade Wolfe arrived at the Town Hall to decorate golf carts used by Council members. One of her fondest memories was watching her dad being pulled on a Bo Stafford Realty flatbed float, playing his mandolin.
“I love a parade, especially a small town Christmas parade,” Wolfe said with a smile. “Where else can you walk down the middle of the street, laughing and singing and nobody gets mad about it. It’s a wonder to see, for at least one day a year, everyone having a good time and happy.
“But I recall at the end of every parade thinking I was so thankful nobody got hurt.”
This year, instead of watching the parade, Wolfe will help lead it. Making it all the sweeter, her son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren will accompany her as the parade winds its way westward.
We don’t give you the world . . . just our little corner of it.
of online fraud, not only during the holidays, but throughout the year.
“Scammers often impersonate law enforcement officers, claiming victims have missed jury duty, have an active warrant, or need to pay a fine to avoid arrest. They use high-pressure tactics to create a sense of urgency, attempting to trick victims into complying.”
donate here!
Christmas is a time for giving, but the Sheriff’s Office says there are many charity scams targeting your generosity.
Fake donation drives and fake food drives often appear as text messages or emails urging you to “Donate here!” These links lead to fraudulent sites designed to steal your money.
Some tips to protect yourself:
Verify the organization: Check the charity’s official website or contact them directly.
Avoid clicking links: Manually enter the charity’s URL in your browser.
Look for red flags: Be cautious of pressure tactics or requests for gift cards or wire transfers.
your order has shipped!
If you get a text about an order you didn’t make, be cautious. These messages often include fraudulent tracking links.
To protect yourself:
Verify the source: Check the sender’s info.
Avoid clicking Links: Don’t click on unknown links.
Review orders: If the shipment is unfamiliar, it’s likely a scam.
flash sale! ViP access!
With Black Friday this week, everyone loves a bargain. But beware — some flash sales or exclusive VIP access offers might be too good to be true. Scammers often use enticing ads on social media or emails to lead you to fake websites, where they can steal your payment details.
Here’s how to protect yourself:
Research the retailer: Make sure
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the retailer is reputable by checking reviews and the official website.
Look for secure sites: Ensure the website URL begins with “https://” and has a padlock symbol.
Be cautious of pressure tactics: Scammers often use countdown timers to rush you into making a purchase.
make money with crypto
Holiday crypto investment scams often involve unsolicited offers on social media and messaging apps that promise guaranteed high returns.
Common tactics include pumpand-dump schemes, rug pulls, fake exchanges or wallets, and impersonation scams that use AI or phishing to steal your information and funds.
Be skeptical of any investment that seems too good to be true, especially if it involves pressure to act quickly or comes from an unknown source.
Tips to protect yourself:
• Be skeptical of unsolicited messages: Never call back numbers from suspicious texts or respond to unsolicited investment tips, especially on messaging apps.
• Verify sources: Before investing, do your own research. Search the company name or cryptocurrency name online along with words like “review,” “scam” or “complaint” to see what others are saying.
• Use official platforms: Only download apps from official app stores and only use websites you know and trust. Double-check URLs to ensure they are not fake.
Black friday Giveaway!
Be aware of scammers who hijack comment sections and impersonate brands with fake giveaway posts. These scams often promise enticing prizes like gift cards, tech gadgets or exclusive discounts, but their true intent is to trick you into providing personal information or payment details.
Here’s how to protect yourself:
• Verify the account: Check if the brand’s account is verified with a blue checkmark or verified badge. Fake accounts often mimic real ones with
slight variations in the name or handle.
• Be skeptical of unrealistic offers: If the giveaway seems too good to be true, it probably is.
• Avoid sharing personal information: Never provide sensitive information like your address, phone number or financial details in comments or private messages.
• Report suspicious posts: If you suspect a giveaway is a scam, report it to the social media platform and the brand being impersonated.
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• Pay online through secure websites.
• Don’t leave a check in your home mailbox for pickup and it’s best to put all mail in the slot inside the post office, not in the outside box.
what to do
If you are having packages delivered to your home, check frequently to avoid having porch pirates or mail thieves steal your deliveries. Consider putting up security cameras that can then be registered with the Sheriff’s Office.
If you believe you have been scammed, report it to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office at 336-6413694, local law enforcement or the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
And remember, Guilford County and the Sheriff’s Office will never:
• Call to demand immediate payment over the phone.
• Ask for personal or financial information to verify your identity.
• Request credit or debit card numbers over the phone or via email.
• Ask that you meet someone in person to make a payment away from the Sheriff’s Office.
• Require payment via cash, credit/ debit card, gift card/pre-paid card, PayPal, CashApp, Venmo, Apple Pay, Bitcoin, etc.
These tips are good throughout year, not just at Christmas. Have a safe and secure holiday season.
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please remind your readers, as the holiday season begins, to keep a close eye on their pets. Many of our favorite foods at Thanksgiving and Christmas contain ingredients that are poisonous to dogs and cats. Holiday gatherings with lots of family and friends can be really stressful for them, too. -- Larry in Secaucus, New Jersey
DEAR LARRY: You’re absolutely right, and thank you for sending this reminder along. Dogs and cats alike will be attracted to all of the delicious aromas coming from the kitchen this week. Turkey, gravy and lots of side dishes will smell irresistible.
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Page AI software to raise rents in the state. RealStar had been charged with antitrust in August 2024 for an “unlawful information-sharing scheme.”
“This settlement means that more than 25,000 renters in North Carolina are going to be charged fairer prices for rent at a time when housing costs are overwhelming” Jackson said. “Companies can’t use new technology, like AI, to break the law and hurt customers. If they try, we’ll take them to court.
Greystar must now stop using non-public data, such as third-party software or algorithms, from other landlords to set rents. However, Greystar may continue to use this data if under supervision of a court-appointed monitor. Jackson said his office will hold inspections to ensure Greystar is in compliance.
The class-action lawsuit extended outside North Carolina. Settlements have reached more than $198 million against the company, which is the largest apartment owner in the United States with nearly 950,000 units. Greystar Management LLC also goes by Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC in South Carolina, Greystar California Inc., and several subsidiary names.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA
FILE NUMBER: 24SP002674-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust executed by HELEN STATEN dated November 10, 2004 in the amount of $94,050.00 and recorded in Book 6913, Page 2831 of the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R 8870, Page 2787, 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 December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM, 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): 80804
ADDRESS: 3002 GREYSTONE PT APT H GREENSBORO, NC 27410
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): NYKYSHA BETHEA
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 6913, PAGE 2831, AS FOLLOWS:
1. UNIT NO. 3002-H, PHASE 3, BUILDING 2, OF GREYSTONE POINTE CONDOMINIUM (THE “UNIT”), AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM WHICH IS RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 3, IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY; AND 2. THE UNIT’S ALLOCATED INTEREST IN ALL COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE CONDOMINIUM, INCLUDING THE BUILDINGS AND THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM FOR PHASE 3, BUILDING 2, RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 3, IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY; TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM SAID PROPERTY AND THE RIGHT TO USE, FOR ALL PURPOSES, IN COMMON WITH THE GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS FROM TIME TO TIME, ANY AND ALL PORTIONS OF GREYSTONE POINTE CONDOMINIUM DESIGNATED BY THE DECIMATION AS “COMMON ELEMENTS”. 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
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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.
Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 13010 Morris Rd., Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004
Telephone: (470) 321-7112
Nov. 26; Dec. 3, 2025 (2160)
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA FILE NUMBER: 25SP000022-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by PEARL R. REAVES payable to WACHOVIA MORTAGE COMPANY , Lender, to NEW SALEM INC., Trustee, dated August 30, 1999, and recorded in Book 4910, Page 1670 of the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT , having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R 8886, Page 941, 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 December 11, 2025 at 11:00am, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 13906
ADDRESS: 2202 PEAR ST, GREENSBORO, NC 27401
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): PEARL R. REAVES
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 4910, PAGE 1670, AS FOLLOWS:
ALL OF LOT 4, BLOCK 6, DUDLEY PARK SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 53. 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.
Terrass Scott Misher, Esq. or Sarah A. Waldron ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Telephone: (470) 321-7112 Nov. 26; Dec. 3, 2025 (1584)
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001391-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gary Dewayne Frane (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Gary Dewayne Frane) to Alexis Alan, Trustee(s), dated February 23, 2019, and recorded in Document No. 20190099359, in Book No. R 8129, at Page 2855 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on November 15, 2021, Document No. 2021086199, in Book No. R 8540, at Page 2161, 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 December 9, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Tax Id Number(s): 126716, 7886243140-000
Land situated in the City of Greensboro in the County of Guilford in the State of NC
Being all of Lots Nos. 15, 16, 17 and 18, Herbert Nichols Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 29, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2220 McKnight Mill Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. Commonly known as: 2220 McKnight Mill Road, Greensboro, NC 27405-3914
the property address and tax parcel identification number listed are provided solely for informational purposes
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
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
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD INTHE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25SP001558-400 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY PHILLIP R. WEST DATED MAY 8, 2003 RECORDED IN BOOK NO. 5813, AT PAGE 1867 IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA
NOTICE OF SALE
Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County courthouse at 10:00 AM on December 11, 2025, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Phillip R. West, dated May 8, 2003 to secure the original principal amount of $115,000.00, and recorded in Book No. 5813, at Page 1867 of the Guilford County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.
Address of property: 3202 Dillon Rd, High Point, NC 27282 Tax Parcel ID: 0201897
The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Phillip R. West.
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 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 offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any resale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD
TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is 20th day of November, 2025.
Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West
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Stranger Things: Season 5, Volume 1 (TV-14) — The hit Netflix series that began in 2016 is finally reaching its culmination with its fifth season, which premieres on Nov. 26. Although the season will be released in volumes, with the second volume premiering Christmas Day and the finale on New Year’s Eve, fans are excited to see how their favorite characters’ stories will conclude after so many years of being invested in the series. Picking up a year after the events of the fourth season, the season starts during the fall of 1987 after the “Rifts” have been opened in Hawkins, and our favorite group of misfits are preparing for battle against
Vecna. Meanwhile, the military seeks to capture Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) again in Hawkins. Get ready for lots of action, tense scenes, and heartache. Let’s see how “Stranger Things” ends! (Netflix)
Malice (TV-ma) — This new psychological-thriller series starring Jack Whitehall (Robots) and David Duchovny (Adam the First) just premiered its first season, and all six episodes are out now to binge! Whitehall plays Adam Healey, a tutor/nanny who signs on to accompany a wealthy family during their vacation. Although Adam seems kind, nurturing and helpful in the beginning, his aura puts some of the family on
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aries (March 21 to April 19) Your curiosity might not be appreciated by everyone. Expect some resistance when getting the answers to your questions. But stay with it. You need facts in order to make important decisions.
Taurus (April 20 to May 20) Some of the mystery surrounding your recent fiscal situation will soon be dispelled with a clear explanation. Use this new knowledge to help you chart a fresh financial course.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Start your Christmas and Chanukah gift-buying now. This will help avoid problems caused by possible mid-December delays. Meanwhile, a family member has important information.
cancer (June 21 to July 22) Use a little more sense in how you plan to spend your end-of-the-year holiday dollars. Meanwhile, you continue to gain support for your stand on a workplace issue.
leo (July 23 to August 22)
Wearing that big, loving Lion’s heart of yours on your sleeve leaves it unprotected. Let things develop a little more before you allow your emotions to spill over.
VirGo (August 23 to September 22) You might feel like you’re not ready to patch up an unraveled relationship. But the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be for all parties to take the first healing step.
liBra (September 23 to October 22) Your end-of-theyear holiday plans could be disrupted by something out of your control, but stay the course. Ultimately, things will settle back into a normal pace.
scorPio (October 23 to November 21) Your honest approach to a workplace project earns you both respect and credit from those in charge. Meanwhile, a personal problem still needs to be dealt with.
saGiTTarius (November 22 to December 21) Money could be a little tight this month. This means that the usually
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bargain-oblivious Sagittarian should look for ways to save on end-of-the-year holidays.
caPricorn (December 22 to January 19) Examine the facts, and you might find that it’s a wiser move to shift gears and redirect some of your goals before the end of the year. In addition, someone close to you offers good advice.
aQuarius (January 20 to February 18) Be careful that your generosity is not abused. Find out more about both of the special favors that you might be asked to grant — and who exactly is asking for them.
Pisces (February 19 to March 20) You’ve come through a recent rough time in great shape. Congratulations! Now go out and enjoy your well-earned rewards. More good news comes in mid-December.
Born This week: You aim for the truth, and you usually find it. Your honesty earns you the friendship and respect of others.
edge as they can’t seem to figure him out. But when the patriarch of the family, Jamie (Duchovny), watches his life begin to unravel, he realizes that somebody is out to get him. What he doesn’t realize is that the culprit might be under his own roof. (Amazon Prime Video)
Bride Hard (r) — Rebel Wilson (Juliet & Romeo) and
Strange But True
By luCie winBorne
• The blocks of the Washington Monument are held together by gravity and friction, rather than mortar.
• Ancient Romans gave a hard “no” to the practice of eating butter, with Pliny the Elder referring to butter as “the choicest food among barbarian tribes.” Why? Mainly because they used it for treating burns and thus thought of it as a medicinal salve rather than food.
• Pencils have never been made from lead.
• The leather diamond patch on the outside of backpacks, called a “lash tab,” was initially used by mountaineers to secure their gear.
• Harvard University is older than calculus.
• Some research has shown that up to 40% of a worker ant colony may remain idle while their comrades soldier on with the labor. But before you label them lazy, one theory, based on scientific observation, is that keeping a team of workers on standby allows the colonies to stay productive.
• Heinz Ketchup has a “speed limit” of .028 miles per hour, set by the company as an indicator of the product’s consistency.
• “Watching paint dry” is an actual occupation for some folks, requiring an observation of the changing colors and particles of the substance as it dries, both on walls and under a microscope.
• Manhattan, New York’s most popular transportation hub, Grand Central Terminal, is radioactive.
• The tradition of serving ham at Christmas comes from the Norse festival of Yule, where a boar was sacrificed to honor the deity Freyr.
Thought for the Day: “A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It’s a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity.” —
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Anna Camp (A Little Prayer) are teaming up together again after their Pitch Perfect days together for this action-comedy film releasing on Nov. 28. The film picks up as maid of honor Sam (Wilson) is trying her best to fulfill her duties to her best friend, Betsy (Camp), but neither her best friend nor the bridal party know that Sam is actually a secret agent. Sam’s
hidden secret-agent activities cause tension with the rest of the bridal party, but even after her planned bachelorette party goes wrong, Sam still wants to support Betsy. Fast forward to the wedding, where killer mercenaries show up to steal from Betsy’s fiance’s family, and Sam might be the only one who could save her best friend’s wedding day. This pick is perfect for a night in with the girls or those looking for an easy watch. (Hulu)
The Family Plan 2 (PG13) — Surprisingly, Mark Wahlberg’s 2023 film The Family Plan was greenlit for a sequel with Michelle Monaghan (The White Lotus) returning, as well as Zoe Coletti and Van Crosby,
who portray Wahlberg and Monaghan’s children in the movie. Similar to the first movie, the Morgan family are attempting to live a normal life amid Dan’s (Wahlberg) past as an assassin. They travel to London for Christmas so that they can spend the holidays with their daughter who is abroad, but Dan encounters someone from his past — a man named Aidan (Kit Harrington) who is determined to take over the network of assassins that Dan’s father built. So, it’s time for the Morgans to once again put their family plans on hold and get down to some dirty business. Out now. (Apple TV+)
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From left, Gaten matarazzo, Finn wolfhard, Caleb mclaughlin and noah schnapp star in Stranger Things: Season 5.
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Love Your Leftovers with This Non-Traditional Turkey Soup
By patti diamond
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There’s no wrong way to love your Thanksgiving leftovers. But if you want to do something unbelievably right this year, make this.
Meet my twist on mulligatawny soup, a rich, fragrant, Indian-inspired classic flavored with curry, coconut and just enough nostalgia. It’s been a family favorite for years, and I credit my British mother (and Britain’s long love affair with Indian cuisine) for bringing it into our holiday rotation.
What makes it special is the playful mix of familiar and exotic. You get traditional Thanksgiving flavors like tender turkey, carrots and a hint of clove, but with a bright, unexpected accent of curry and apple. Mulligatawny is usually vegetarian, or sometimes made with chicken or beef, but turkey? Not so much. Until now.
This version is so good, it deserves its own name: Mulliga-Turkey Soup.
Every spoonful is an adventure — creamy coconut, savory broth, sweet pops of apple. And oh, that apple! When you scoop one up, it’s like finding buried treasure. The crisp, tart fruit adds sparkle to every bite.
If you’re sensitive to spice, the apple’s tartness and a squeeze of lemon can make the curry come through a little bolder. A drizzle of sour cream or Greek yogurt will mellow the heat and make your bowl look restaurant ready. Sprinkle on fresh cilantro, add a few lemon slices for garnish and serve with warm naan or pita on the side.
One spoonful, and you’ll never look at turkey leftovers the same way again.
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yield: 8 to 10 servings
Total Time: 45 mins.
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, diced
2 cups carrot, sliced
2 Granny smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, finely diced (more if you love garlic)
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil until it shimmers. Add the onion and carrot and saute for about 3 minutes, just until they start to soften. Toss in the apple and cook another 2 minutes — your kitchen should start smelling pretty amazing right about now.
Stir in the garlic, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour, curry powder, cumin and cloves over the mixture and stir to coat every bit. Let it cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes, until the flour smells toasty and the spices bloom into that irresistible, nutty aroma.
Slowly pour in the broth while stirring, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Now, add the cooked rice, turkey, coconut cream and lemon juice. Stir and let everything get cozy together for another 10 minutes at a gentle simmer. Taste and adjust the seasoning with a little more salt or pepper if needed.
Ladle into bowls and top with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and maybe a few lemon slices if you’re feeling fancy.
This soup freezes like a dream, which means you can be thankful for your leftovers all over again.
• If you are traveling with pets, you know to bring something for them to drink out of. If you have ice in a container, they can lick the ice to stay hydrated, but it doesn’t slosh around or spill easily.
• For moister and softer cookies, use honey as a substitute for a third of the sugar in your cookie recipe.
• “At a party, a cup of red wine spilled on one of my throw pillows. I love the pillow, since it is just the right size and really soft, but I could not get the stain out. So I covered it with a new fabric. I ended up doing all the assorted pillows in the same fabric, and it made a big change in the room. I wish I had done it sooner.” — I.F. in Pennsylvania
• “Keep venetian blinds from sticking to one another and discourage dust by rubbing them down individually with a sheet of fabric softener. This effect will last at least a month in my experience.” — S.F. in Alabama
• “Have a headache? Try drinking a couple of glasses of a sports drink. This works for me and my friends. Maybe we just need to be drinking more water, but the sports drinks get us back on track more quickly than medicine most times.” — E.L. in Colorado
• Bringing some plants indoors? Use Styrofoam packing peanuts in the bottom of pots when planting. They aren’t as heavy as rocks, and they do just as good a job. The pots will be easier to move around should you need to move them.
