Jamestown News - October 1, 2025

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The Jamestown Public Library’s monthly First Thursday History series on Oct. 2 will feature Michael Briggs. A longtime collector of Jamestown rifles, Briggs will speak about the Jamestown School of Longrifle Makers. Learn about the history and significance of these rifle makers. Briggs will bring several of the local rifles for display as well as have images and information on this important part of Jamestown’s history.

The First Thursday program will be held Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Public Library, 200 W. Main St.

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Jamestown Fire Station 46 will hold an open house on Oct. 3. Tours will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. This event was postponed from National Night Out.

That same night, the season finale of Music in the Park wraps up with 80z Nation beginning at 6 p.m. Guilford Road between Main Street and Mendenhall Road will be closed for vendors.

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The primary election will be held Oct. 7 to decide which four candidates for Town Council will go on to the general election Nov. 4.

Mayoral candidates reply to questions, Part 2

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The Jamestown News asked candidates for mayor to offer their opinion on several questions. The responses are listed in the order they were received by the Jamestown News. Susan Dickenson, Rebecca Rayborn and Greg Pittman’s responses are below. Part 1 of the responses was in the Sept. 24 Jamestown News Pittman became a writein candidate after the filing period ended so these candidates will not be part of the primary election on Oct. 7. The general election will be Nov. 4 at Jamestown Town Hall.

What is your overall view of business in Jamestown and what, if anything, should be done to improve it and attract new businesses?

Susan Clinard Dickenson: Hold the out-of-state factories on Main Street financially accountable for their air emissions, groundwater pollution and industrial discharges to Deep River; use the proceeds to celebrate our locally-owned businesses with more shopping events, water quality campaigns, Main Street branding, and marketing campaigns co-developed by citizens AND business owners. Some of the Music in the Park events should be substituted with Art in the Park events to create more social interaction between

residents and business owners. At the Music in the Park events, everyone is focused on the stage.

Rebecca Mann Rayborn: I believe that our businesses are very strong in town, as evidenced by how they adapted to and weathered the pandemic and how quickly new shops move in when others move out. Making the heart of town more connected to the rest of the area through our continued sidewalk projects and beautifying streetscapes will make it a welcoming place for shop and restaurant patrons and businesses. I would like to appoint a council member as a liaison to the Jamestown Business Association in order to stay on top of business needs, as well as make business owners feel welcome to contact our staff and council directly.

Greg Pittman: I love the businesses we have but there are definitely gaps that need to be filled. My vision is to reformat the JBA into

town holds ribbon cutting for new playground

A crowd of interested people, including quite a few parents and children, filled a shelter at Jamestown Park on Sept. 26 to witness the ribbon cutting and opening of the new inclusive playground.

Not only will all children enjoy the different equipment to play on, but, as an inclusive playground, children of all abilities, including special needs, also can enjoy the new playground.

Town officials realized there was a demand and need for all-inclusive and accessible playground equipment at Jamestown Park as they worked on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan in 2021. The town is home to two education centers

Author began writing career at age 16

Founded in 1981, High Point Town Meeting soon changed its name to High Point Literary Club. From the beginning, however, its mission has remained the same – to promote literacy and provide members the opportunity to meet the authors of some of their favorite books.

“I never envisioned the league lasting so long,” said charter member Bonnie Cashion during an interview in 2016. “When it started, I just hoped to meet some writers. One thing I noticed about them all is the research they do before even beginning to write. I appreciate that because I like to learn something when I read.”

Author Kristin Harmel is no exception. She admits that as much time goes into researching a book as it does to writing it.

“I research historical events to the best

Scholarship recipient already published

As the name High Point Literary League indicates, its members like books. They enjoy reading the works of well-known authors and twice a year invite one to speak at a special luncheon highlighting their work.

But the group also promotes youth who are interested in literary endeavors. Since 1987, members have provided scholarships each fall to a deserving student at High Point University to support their studies. Qualified students are residents of North Carolina and are nominated by the HPU English department faculty.

Greg Pittman
Rebecca Rayborn
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(left to right) town councilmembers Pam Burgess and martha wolfe, mayor lynn montgomery, Parks & Recreation director Scott coakley, councilmembers Rebecca Rayborn and Sarah Glanville cut the ribbon, officially opening the new playground.
The 2025 scholarship winner was Malia Agostinelli of Hickory, the daughter of Maggie Tremola and Matthew Agostinelli. She and her father attended the
Sept. 17 literary luncheon at High Point Country Club. Agostinelli, a senior at High Point University, is
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Photo by Norma B. Dennis malia Agostinelli, the 2025 High Point literary league scholarship recipient, attended the fall luncheon with her father, matthew.
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Obituaries

Joey Taro

Joey Taro, 77, went home to the Lord Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Born Jan. 7, 1948, he was a lifelong resident of Jamestown. Joey attended Ragsdale High School and excelled in Football, Basketball, and Track. He was All-County and All-State in all three of those sports. After graduation, he attended Appalachian State University and received his bachelor’s degree, and continued his education to attain his master’s degree. Once back in Jamestown, Joey started his career with Guilford County Schools at both Northwest Guilford and Ragsdale High. While teaching, he was head coach in football for Northwest, and the opportunity to go home to Ragsdale presented itself, he jumped at the opportunity and was coaching football while also Head Coach of Girls Basketball and Track. Joey became the first-ever Sports Medicine Trainer for all sports at Ragsdale and truly enjoyed his career. Joey was charismatic, extroverted, and loved everyone he came in contact with. Joey was a great family man, and he put us first. Daddy enjoyed fishing, telling the best jokes, and watching football.

Joey is survived by his lifelong loving wife, Susan Taro; his son, Justin Taro; daughter-in-law, Deborah Taro; granddaughter, Liliana Taro; daddy’s girl, Heather Taro; grandson, James Lillard; son, Stephen Taro; his beloved brother, Sal Taro and wife Sheila Taro; nephew, Max Taro; and niece, Ginger Taro Madison and her husband Nate Madison and her two children.

Joey is preceded by his mother, Alma Taro, and father, Salvatore Taro.

We will miss him more than words can say, but his memory will live on in our hearts forever.

A small private ceremony was held to lay beloved husband and daddy to rest. Memorial contributions may be made to PAWS (Patrick Animal Welfare Society), P.O. Box 743, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be made by visiting moodyfuneralservices.com.

Allen Vance Dick

Allen Vance Dick, age 82, of Jamestown, N.C., passed away unexpectedly Sept. 12, 2025. He was at his vacation home on Badin Lake, the place he loved most in the world. Allen was born in Greensboro, N.C. on Dec. 23, 1942 and grew up in the Alamance community.

Allen graduated from Alamance High School in 1961. After a year at Western Carolina University, he was drafted into the Army and served in the Army Signal Corps from 1964 to 1966.

Allen’s entire career was in the commercial heating and air conditioning industry. He worked for Dick & Kirkman Plumbing and Heating, Honeywell Inc., Carrier Corp., and retired from Johnson Controls. During Allen’s years at Johnson Controls, much of his work was in the High Point area, including contracts with the City of High Point, Market Square, the Housing Authority, and the High Point Fire Department.

Allen had an incredible work ethic, as well as other interests to which he devoted his time and energy. In 1971, Allen and his wife, Kathy, were founding members of Jamestown Presbyterian Church. He was involved with the development of the Jamestown Youth League where he coached baseball, football, and basketball. Allen was also one of the creators of The Den, a community based meeting place for high school youth, in Jamestown. Allen’s other interests and hobbies included building and racing go-karts, fishing any chance that he had, and designing, building and flying radio controlled model airplanes. He was a member of the Tarheel Striper Club and the Central Carolina Radio Controlled Model Airplane Club.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Craven Dick and Mary Allen Dick. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kathy Dick; daughter, Michelle; grandson, Miller; brother, Eddie Dick (LouAnn); brother-in-law, Steve Carraway; nieces, nephews, an aunt, many cousins, as well as great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Allen’s memory to Habitat for Humanity or the N.C. State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

for children with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Haynes-Inman serves students with special needs, most of whom are considered medically fragile with significant disabilities. C.J. Greene serves students with severe and profound cognitive development delays.

“The specific recreational needs of these local students, alongside the need for replacement of our wellloved existing playground, provides an opportunity to serve the full community with a universally-designed recreation area,” said Scott Coakley, Parks & Recreation director.

Mayor Lynn Montgomery noted that Coakley was probably the most excited person to see the new playground open.

“He’s the person who made this happen,” she said.

“According to the Oxford English Dictionary, there

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are 49 different meaning of the word ‘play,’” Coakley said. “That’s because play means so many things to so many people. Some play athletically, some socially, creatively, competitively — there’s no right way to play. That’s what makes it so powerful. Playing makes us happy.

“What you see before you is the result of vision, dedication and remarkable teamwork. It didn’t happen overnight — it took a village.”

Coakley recognized the many groups and individuals who helped create the playground. Haynes-Inman and C.J. Greene schools both provided letters of support and the Town has met with the schools several times for their input.

“Their staff incites during the design phase helped us make certain the playground is truly inclusive,” he said.

“Our hope is that every

time you set foot in this space, you smile,” Coakley closed.

The Town Council, mayor and Coakley then went into the fenced playground and ceremonially cut the red ribbon, officially opening the new playground. Then, it was every child, man and woman for themselves as the kids flooded into the new play area to try out the slides, swings, etc. The slides and climbing tower, along with the swings, were the most attractive to the children.

The new nature trail and basketball court also opened during the ribbon cutting.

The Town’s portion of the 1-5 grant has been covered by another grant from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), which the Town received last year. For every $5 of grant money spent, the Town must spend $1.

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pursuing a double major in English and journalism.

“Her academic journey at HPU is a direct reflection of her insatiable curiosity to learn and her passion for storytelling,” said Leigh Ann Venable, head of the scholarship committee, when she introduced Agostinelli at the luncheon. “An avid reader, Malia has always had an eye for telling stories that will impact a broad audience.”

“I chose to attend High Point University because I knew during my four years there I would be given opportunities that wouldn’t have been available to me otherwise,” Agostinelli said. “I also received sufficient scholarship money, and I understood that I would be able to grow not only as a student, but also as a successful writer.”

During her time at HPU, her literary passions have turned into editorial writing, primarily focused on a future in the world of magazines and publishing houses.

“My dream is to work for Condé Nast or a big-five publishing house, where I can share my love of storytelling with the world,” Agostinelli said.

Her desire to write was expanded during the summer when she interned at Interior Design Magazine in New York City. While there, she had the opportunity to interview prominent designers and had six articles published with her byline.

“This experience reflected her passion, techniques and exploration of creativity throughout her writing,” Venable said.

Agostinelli continues to work for the publication as a freelance writer, which enables her to expand her portfolio as a digital journalist.

“This has been the most wonderful experience,” she said.

Although not sure exactly what she will do following graduation in May, Agostinelli has several ideas. She is applying to grad schools to pursue a master’s degree in publishing, and also is applying to jobs at magazines and publishing houses.

“What really sticks out to me is moving to Spain to teach English for a year,” Agostinelli said. “I am not sure what the future holds yet, but I know that no matter what, as long as I am writing I will be happy.”

When not studying or writing, Agostinelli enjoys reading, cooking and travel, with an emphasis on travel. She also likes to spend time with friends and is deeply involved in the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and serves as vice president of Philanthropy.

As her future unfolds, perhaps Agostinelli may return to a High Point Literary League luncheon one day, not as a scholarship recipient, but as its guest author.

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of my ability, not just because I care about accuracy, but because the idea of turning real history into fiction fascinates me.”

Harmel spoke to a packed crowd at the Fall 2025 High Point Literary League luncheon Sept. 17 at High Point Country Club.

The author graduated from the University of Florida. She has written more than a dozen novels that have been published in more than 30 languages around the world. But she actually began her professional writing career at the age of 16.

“I knew I wanted to write novels and planned to major in journalism in college,” Harmel said. “Meanwhile I read books on how to write for magazines. In a query letter, I guess I made myself sound older and got a job for a local sports magazine.

“I wrote for a couple of months before meeting the editor. The first thing he asked was, “How old are you?’ But he said I could write so he would keep me on.”

Harmel says she enjoyed writing sports profiles, what goes into the making of an athlete, for a minor league baseball team.

At the age of 23, she found herself maxed out of allotted writing hours for People Magazine during the next several months and decided to move to Paris.

“I minored in Spanish in college and had never spoken French,” Harmel said. “But I think that was the summer I became me.”

She began writing romantic comedy, but in 2012 turned to historic fiction with the book “The Sweetness of Forgetting.” Before starting to write each novel, she reads as much as possible, interviews historians and experts and talks to survivors of the topic.

She may do some research during her writing, but it is to qualify small details, not change the story line.

Her advice to new writers is to read to gain insight into the rhythm of storytelling. Then, outline a favorite book that has been successful to help understand flow, structure and character development. As a safety net, she likes to outline all her books so she always knows where the story is going.

“The story might change a little from the outline to the end of the book as characters develop,” Harmel said. “An outline provides a road map, but there are different routes you can take.”

Her next book is due to be published in August 2026. It follows the style of one of her favorite movies, Love Actually, and features seven interwoven love stories that take place over the course of a week in modern day Paris.

Harmel does more than craft stories, however. She and other bestselling authors, Mary Kay Andrews, Kristy Woodson Harvey and Patti Callahan Henry host “Friends & Fiction,” a live Facebook and YouTube show each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Eastern time. They chat with some of the biggest names in publishing today.

A breast cancer survivor, Hamel admits she had to pause writing while undergoing treatment. But as an author, she felt compelled to share her journey with breast cancer with others. She announced it on the weekly web show and uses book tours to encourage women over 40 to get a breast exam.

As the life of the main character in her current bestseller, “The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau,” is defined due to her choices, so is every life, Harmel says.

“Think about your choices. Life is too short to be anything other than what you want to be.”

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price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property:

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

Sarah A. Waldron or Terrass Scott Misher, Esq ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 13010 Morris Rd., Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004

Telephone: (470) 321-7112

Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2025

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA FILE NUMBER: 25SP000343-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by DOLORES MARIE ANDERSON dated December 29, 2020 in the amount of $131,200.00 and recorded in Book R 8384 at Page 726 in 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 8886, Page 2197, 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, October 9, 2025 on 2:00 PM, 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): 0116704

ADDRESS: 5309 PRUDENCIA DR MC LEANSVILLE, NC 27301

PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOLORES MARIE ANDERSON

THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK R 8384 , PAGE 726, AS FOLLOWS:

BEING ALL OF LOT 32 OF PRUDENCIA

ESTATES, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 103, PAGE 36, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. TOGETHER WITH A MULTI WIDE MANUFACTURED HOME, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AND ATTACHED TO THE LAND AND IS PART OF THE REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH, BY INTENTION OF THE PARTIES, SHALL CONSTITUTE A PART OF THE REALTY AND SHALL PASS WITH IT:

YEAR/MAKE: 2009 I CAVALIER L X W: 27 X 55 VIN #S: BG09NC145187A/B

THIS CONVEYANCE IS EXPRESSLY MADE SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS WHICH APPEARS OF RECORD IN BOOK 3915, PAGE 1170, GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AS IF SET FULLY FORTH.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5309 PRUDENCIA DRIVE, MCLEANSVILLE, NC 27301

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.

LEGAL NOTICES

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 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.

Sarah A. Waldron or Terrass Scott Misher, Esq ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 13010 Morris Rd., Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Telephone: (470) 321-7112 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2025 (2400)

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE GUILFORD COUNTY- NORTH CAROLINA FILE NUMBER: 25SP000671-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by ANNA L. SHAFFER dated March 26, 2003 in the amount of $105,550.00 and recorded in Book 5776 at Page 2313 in 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 R8830, Page 2307, 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 October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM 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):

77549

ADDRESS: 5020 HEATHRIDGE TERRACE GREENSBORO, NC 27410

PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): ANNA L. SHAFFER

THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 5776, PAGE 2313, AS FOLLOWS:

BEING ALL OF LOT 488, SECTION 6, MAP 13 OF MAPLE RIDGE AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 106, PAGE 41, GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, 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.

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.

Sarah A. Waldron or Terrass Scott Misher, Esq ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 13010 Morris Rd., Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Telephone: (470) 321-7112 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2025

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25SP000703-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Debra C. Smith and Dennis W. Smith (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Smith EL Family Trust) to Anderson Langford, Trustee(s), dated September 28, 2021, and recorded in Book No. R 8521, at Page 2847 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 October 7, 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:

Certain premises in Gilmer Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows:

Being all of Lot 7 of the final plat, sheet one of two of Phase One-Wynterhall, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 161 at Page 18, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4 Vodington Circle, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Being the same parcel conveyed to Dennis W. Smith, Sr., and wife, Debra C. Smith from Old South Home Company, a North Carolina

Corporation, by virtue of a deed dated 03/24/2006, recorded dated 03/27/2006, in Deed Book No. 6502, Page No. 2550-2551, as Instrument No. 65513, County of Guilford, State of North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.

Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 23549 - 127998 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2025

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25SP000791-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William Aldophus Dungee, Jr. and Camela Pennix Dungee

(PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): William Aldophus Dungee, Jr. and Camela Pennix Dungee) to Anthony P. Donato, Trustee(s), dated March 31, 2005, and recorded in Book No. 6287, at Page 1400 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following:

A Loan Modification recorded on April 7, 2021, in Book No. R 8430, at Page 2628, 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 October 7, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Gibsonville in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 11, in Block M, Section 3, as is shown on a plat of Imperial Estates, duly recorded in Plat Book 44, Pages 74, 75, and 76 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6308 Rolling Acres Drive, Gibsonville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees,

agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm, LLP

P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302

4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311

Phone No: (910)864-3068

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Firm Case No: 3336 - 128021 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2025

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22SP001508-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Scott L. Garner a/k/a Scott Lee Gardner (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Scott L. Gardner) to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), dated May 15, 2012, and recorded in Book No. R 7352, at Page 1768 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 October 7, 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: The following described property:

All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

All of Unit 107 of Smothers Place Lofts Condominiums (the “Unit”) as described in the Declaration and shown on the Final Plat. Smothers Place Loft Condominiums (the “Plat”), which is recorded in Condominium Plat Book 9, Pages 86 through 93, Guilford County Registry; together with a 2.759 percentage undivided allocated interest appurtenant to the Unit in all Common Elements of the Condominium, including the buildings and Improvements on the land described in the Declaration and as shown on the Plan of Condominium; together with the right of ingress to and egress from said property and the right to use, for all purposes, in common with all other unit owners from time to time,

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any and all portions of Smothers Place Loft Condominiums designated by the Declaration as “Common Elements.” Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 360-107 South Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Assessor’s Parcel No: 0000397

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm, LLP

P.O. Box 1028

Fayetteville, NC 28302

4317 Ramsey Street

Fayetteville, NC 28311

Phone No: (910)864-3068

https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

Firm Case No: 9916 - 40099 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2025

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY 25 SP 000400-400

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Brian Gauthier and Elizabeth Gauthier, Mortgagor(s), in the original amount of $70,000.00, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”) as beneficiary, as nominee for Truliant Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee, dated April 3rd, 2006 and recorded on April 4th, 2006 in Book 6508, Page 1396, as instrument number N/A, Guilford County Registry.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anchor Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 door or other usual place of sale in Guilford County, North Carolina, at 2:00 PM on October 14th, 2025, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit:

All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of GUILFORD, State of North Carolina, more particularly described as follows, to wit:

Beginning at an existing iron pipe in the western right-of-way line of Van Buren Street, the southeastern corner of Lot 24 and the Northeastern corner of Lot 23 of the D.H. Cole Property as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 30 of the Guilford County Registry, from said beginning point South 6° 20` 32” West 76.00 feet along the western right-of-way line of Van Buren Street to an existing iron pipe; thence North 83° 29` West 149.86 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence North 6° 26` East 75.00 feet to an existing iron pipe, the Southwestern corner of Lot 24 and the Northwestern corner of Lot 23 of the aforesaid subdivision; thence South 83° 29` East 149.75 feet along the southern line of Lot 24 and the northern line of Lot 23 to the point and place of beginning.

Property Address: 2204 Van Buren Street, High Point, NC 27260

Parcel Id: 178090

Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 2204 Van Buren Street, High Point, NC 27260 Tax ID: 178090

Third party purchasers must pay the recording costs of the trustee’s deed, any land transfer taxes, the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof with a maximum amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Brian Gauthier and Elizabeth Gauthier.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §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 (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. 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 Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Anchor Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee

By: David Neill, NCSB #23396 McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC Attorney for Anchor Trustee Services, LLC 3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 404-474-7149 (phone) 404-745-8121 (fax) dneill@mtglaw.com 25-000112-01 Oct.1, 8, 2025

BCNS McMichael Taylor Gray Law C/O Better Choice Notice Solutions, Inc. 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy - Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021 (1920) AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

25SP001069-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Derrick Steven Hodge (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Derrick Steven Hodge) to John B. Third, Trustee(s), dated October 12, 2022, and recorded in Book No. R 8668, at Page 3056 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 October 14, 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:

Being known and designated at Lot No. 203, of a plat entitled “Desmond Woods, Phase 2C”, recorded in Plat Book 209, Page 16, in the Office of the Guilford County Register of Deeds, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular and accurate description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 109 Lemon Lane, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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“Downtown Jamestown, Inc” — a 501(c)(3) committed to creating a vibrant downtown district through preservation-based community revitalization. The focus would be to foster and stimulate economic growth. This would be led and achieved through a dynamic public-private partnership, uniting downtown stakeholders, the Town of Jamestown and institutional partners who all share a common vision of a thriving Jamestown. Establishing the “DJI” would attract new businesses to Jamestown, support and promote existing businesses, and provide grant opportunities for the Downtown District.

How can/could the traffic flow in Jamestown be improved?

Dickenson: For one, instead of spending millions of dollars on more sidewalks, make Jamestown a safer town in which to drive. There are too many deep ditches, overgrown, invisible culverts and steep drops along Jamestown’s side roads — they’re dangerous. I don’t see why more guardrails can’t be put up in these areas. The fact that some of them fall just outside the Jamestown town boundaries doesn’t diminish the fact that they are the roads leading in and out of Jamestown. Also, some of the painted lines on the roads in and around town are so faded and hard to see. Something needs to be done about smoothing the train track crossings at Main Street, and the jarring bumps on Main Street near the Ragsdale football field. Stoplight wait times in town are too long, while some of the stoplights on the Jamestown Parkway are so short, you barely make it through a green light before it turns yellow.

Rayborn: The opening of the bypass has improved traffic in town, although use of it is still growing among people who are so used to driving through town. I support adding traffic calming measures like medians with trees and visual cues such as changes in roadway texture at the entrance to downtown that would naturally slow traffic. The town is soon embarking on a Main Street corridor study that will show us the best ways to encour-

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age alternate routes for those trying to get between Greensboro and High Point quickly, and to slow traffic through our downtown area.

Pittman: Public parking, adding raised crosswalks with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at critical points down Main Street and/or near the schools in Jamestown, bike lanes, establishing a social district for certain days or times to reduce vehicle traffic and encourage foot traffic, developing pedestrian and bicycle-friendly initiatives such as electric scooter or bike-share programs. These are lower cost and low-effort options that will have a big impact on the flow of traffic in Jamestown.

What is the best way to show parking options to visitors?

Dickenson: By offering more parking options. Work with the owners of some of these vacant, contaminated properties (especially on Main Street) and put a couple of parking lots in their place.

Rayborn: Our parking options are relatively wellmarked currently, but the addition of a town map (perhaps at Wrenn Miller Park or near the library) would also be helpful for visitors.

Pittman: The real question is how do we create accessible and public parking options in Jamestown. Having the standard “P” or “Public Parking” directional signs is the easiest place to begin. Information boards at three or four strategic points along Main Street to promote foot-traffic and showcase the local businesses and historic sites. Also, our town website could certainly stand to be upgraded a bit to have parking information readily available.

Please list any other issues you would like to see addressed by the town.

Dickenson: As the cost of our water continues to rise, we need to know EXACTLY how much we are using and if anything is leaking, in real time. We should also be billed in fractional usage increments instead of rounding up to the next whole number CCF. It’s like a gas pump — if you put 4.2 gallons into your car, you aren’t billed for 5 gallons. The SENSUS SRII water meter that the Town of Jamestown installed in my yard has the ability to provide this information via a customer portal, but it is up to the town to set it up. I’ll also continue to push for consistent ongoing

water and air testing, monitoring and public reporting. It’s affordable and highly informative, which makes it even more unconscionable that this isn’t a top priority of this town. But if I start talking about that, I’ll never stop.

Rayborn: I have lots of ideas about how to build upon our town’s many assets. Rather than go into all of them, I’ll focus on one. The clubhouse at Jamestown Park Golf Course will be paid off in 2027, which will afford us opportunities to expand its uses for the future. I would like to reenvision the former grill to be a place that still caters to golfers, but is also a gathering space for the entire community. With our new accessible playground and nature trails, nearby pedestrian bridge, increased play at our golf course and the continued popularity of the greenway, Jamestown Park is populated from dawn until dusk. Partnering with a local restaurant or individuals to revitalize the grill could grow its offerings to include coffee and light breakfasts, as well as an all-day menu expanded beyond hot dogs and sandwiches.

Pittman: Staffing and recruiting process deserves a thorough review to ensure the town receives top tier applicants and to make sure the right people are in the right roles. This is especially important since our personnel expenses have grown exponentially over the past 2-4 years. Plus, more transparency in general.

Describe Jamestown in 1-5 words.

Dickenson: Charming But Needs More Attention. Rayborn: Historic, quaint, charming, idyllic. Pittman: Charming. Historic. Community. Home.

Additional questions were asked during the JBA’s Candidate Forum on Sept. 10. Following are the mayoral candidate replies. Pittman did not participate as he had now announced his candidacy at the time.

How would you approach making tough budget cuts if revenues decline or costs increase significantly?

Dickenson: The mayor’s role is to serve in a tiebreaker position, but I hope the mayor has a lot of input into the budget development. I’m a bit confused by the way our town does its budget. I know there’s a fiscal year, a budget process that the town manager proposes. The numbers from

last year are used to create a budget going forward. But the numbers are not finalized until there’s an audit that happens by a certain date, now Dec. 31. I was interested in seeing the salary portion for the year for the golf/recreation division but it’s not available until the end of the year, even though the numbers were used from now going forward. There are about 10 different places to look for these numbers on the website, all sorts of financial documents that seem to fight or contradict with each other. A lot of things are hidden in the packets with the minutes. What I’m trying to say is, more clarity, please. A software system where we can see what’s happening with our money every single day. I think that’s possible.

Citizens often say they do not wish for additional development yet they also want high levels of service and no higher taxes. How would you approach this paradox?

Rayborn: “That is a challenge. A vital piece is educating folks. A lot of the issues when it comes to discussing about development is people don’t always recognize what we are mandated by law to accept. Every development should enhance the community. A lot of time development gets a negative connotation because people don’t understand what we can and can’t do. Development and taxes — they’ll think that’s bad across the board. Listening and figuring out what is the root issue they’re talking about and trying to come to an equal understanding about what kind of tax money we need to keep the services we have and how do we balance that out with other issues like development, fees, etc.

How would you balance growth with preserving Jamestown’s small-town character and sense of community?

Dickenson: “Growth is wonderful: increased tax revenue is great, growing economy, more vibrant residential base. But there is a responsibility and accountability that must be first and foremost. For me, that is making sure the Town has all the resources and people and structure in place in order to manage that growth and be able to service its citizens with the most basic services. I feel like the current structure of the Town is not in alignment with the direc-

tion we’re heading. Reorganization is a great thing and opens up new opportunities and a new way to look at things. Our town needs to put more resources into taking care of itself because a lot is not being done any more at the state and federal level. It starts with a overall assessment of where we are and where that aligns with where we want to be.”

What are your priorities for infrastructure investment, roads, water, sewer, parks in the next several years?

Rayborn: “Luckily we have a Capital Improvement Plan that we think about certainly during budget season but in between as well. We have a guide we can go through for immediate needs. We also have the Envision Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, a Main Street Corridor Study coming up. I’m excited we live in a place where we are constantly thinking about those things. We are always looking for grant funding and different types of funding. Our grants administrator is always looking into projects that are coming up that we know we’ll have to deal with, looking for grants and other funding sources. We evaluate roads on a regular basis to try and figure out which will need resurfacing or improving in the next year, three years, five years. We’re able to plan out in advance. If there’s a disaster or something that throws a wrench into things, we have a healthy fund balance that can help pay for those emergency needs. By being aware of the needs all the time and having really good employees we can anticipate potential problems far in advance.

What should Council do better involving youth and young adults in shaping Jamestown’s future?

Dickenson: “They could probably do better with all ages in town — good oldfashioned communication. I have a non-profit information site, sharing data and facts. The Jamestown News does a fantastic job — but it’s once a week. Our town doesn’t stop at 5:00 and is still going on the weekends. The richness of what I have gotten from talking to people 24-7 and being able to post photos of events that just happened. People miss that and need that. One thing about a small town is that you are living next to each other and seeing things happen day-to-day and there’s much more intimacy. But

that common thread where we all can check in and see what’s going on is missing. It applies to all ages.”

What specific steps would you take to improve communication between Council and residents?

Dickenson: “Aside from the Town Council meetings, I would like to see a task force kind of setup where there’s a topic. We want to find out if they’re serving everyone here in Jamestown or if we should add something, like pickleball courts. Make sure it’s an amenity that is not used more by people who don’t live here. I would broadcast that on the communication channels we have. There needs to be a monthly sitting around a table with residents so they are not limited to three minutes [at Council meetings] where they have to give their address so it will be on YouTube forever, which I’m very much against. Residents can come in and speak back and forth. There’s nothing like that here at all. There is so much talent and so many ‘smarts’ in this town — it’s the best thing about Jamestown — untapped potential and creative ideas that we’re missing out on.

How would you handle a situation where something is being shared in the community that isn’t entirely accurate? What would you say to make people feel confident in the facts?

Rayborn: “I would first look at what was being said and make sure it is completely inaccurate. I’ve had situations where I’ve spoken with folks who have been saying inaccurate things but in talking to them I’m finding what the actual issue behind that might be and working on ways to resolve other things. Maybe the issue is the way someone has seen it and the root problem maybe isn’t that particular thing. You have to figure out how to go back to the root and figure out how to fix the feeling. Being really proactive about it, open with communication and trying to get ahead of that kind of thing so people realize that if they hear something odd, they will question it. Hopefully they would come and ask questions about it.

I’ve been a big proponent of having information sessions or workshops about issues that can be contentious. A big part of the decisionmaking process is, ‘What is legal? What do we have to do legally?’ and figuring out how to work around that.

PReSS ReleASe

Guilford Technical Community College will host an open house on its Jamestown Campus for Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. for perspective students and their families. At the drop-in event, dozens of the college’s programs will be featured at various locations on the Jamestown campus with opportunities to tour labs, meet instructors and students, and participate in hands-on activities. The event is open to the public at no charge. Programs represented include trades/skilled trades, STEM, cosmetology, culinary arts, health

careers, graphic design and visual arts, fire training, basic law enforcement training, entertainment tech and theater, business and supply chain management, early childhood education, and K-12 educator prep. For specific information, exact location for each program presentation, and to register visit explorejamestown.gtcc.edu. There will also be representatives from the college to share information and answer questions surrounding scholarships, financial aid and apprenticeships. For more information or to register for the event, visit explorejamestown. gtcc.edu.

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Weekly Sudoku

Caught Stealing (R)

— The way Austin Butler (Eddington) continues building on his career with standout leading roles is quickly propelling him into one of the top movie stars of our decade. Although his latest film has an incredible supporting cast (Zoe Kravitz, Regina King, Liev Schreiber and more!), Butler’s performance as baseball-star-turned-bartender

Hank Thompson is pivotal in this vibrant crime thriller. Still carrying trauma from a car crash that injured him and killed his friend, Hank is a shell of who he once was as he battles an alcohol addiction and emotional unavail-

ability. When his British punk neighbor, Russ (Matt Smith), abruptly leaves for London, he leaves Hank his cat to care for. Having to shuffle in between their apartments for the cat, Hank is then greeted by a pair of Russian mobsters who are looking for Russ and won’t take “no” for an answer. The aftermath that ensues is chaos upon chaos that not a single viewer could predict. You can rent the film when it releases digitally on Sept. 30!

(Amazon Prime Video)

Monster: The Ed Gein Story (tV-Ma) — Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology series generated a large viewership (as Murphy’s series always do) with its

Salome’s Stars

Week oF oCt. 6, 2025

aRieS (March 21 to April 19) Someone from your past could arrive with welcome news concerning your future. Meanwhile, avoid taking sides in a workplace confrontation until you have more facts to go on.

tauRuS (April 20 to May 20) A decision about a relationship could have longer-lasting consequences than you might imagine, so be sure of your facts before you act. A trusted friend can help.

GeMini (May 21 to June 20) A strained relationship could be restored with more personal contact between the two of you. Letting others act as your gobetween only adds to the ongoing estrangement.

CanCeR (June 21 to July 22) New facts could mean taking a new path toward a goal you’ve been hoping to reach. However, be sure that all your questions are answered before you undertake to shift directions.

leo (July 23 to August 22)

This is a good week for all you fine Felines to turn your attention to some important considerations such as your health, your job situation, and the status of important relationships.

ViRGo (August 23 to September 22) Avoid making a quick decision about a matter that needs more study. Keep your mind open for possibilities, even if they don’t seem plausible — at least not yet.

liBRa (September 23 to October 22) You might welcome the emphasis on openness in relationships that mark this period. But it’s a good idea to avoid sharing personal secrets with people you hardly know.

SCoRPio (October 23 to November 21) There are still some questions that need to be asked and answered before you can feel confident enough to make a potentially life-changing decision.

SaGittaRiuS (November 22 to December 21) Some lingering effects from a now largely resolved workplace con-

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frontation could make things difficult for you. Act on this before it becomes serious.

CaPRiCoRn (December 22 to January 19) You feel like you’re finally in control of your own life after months of making compromises and concessions you never felt comfortable with. Congratulations!

aQuaRiuS (January 20 to February 18) No sooner do you decide to pass on one job offer than another suddenly turns up. This one might not have everything you’re looking for, but it’s worth checking out.

PiSCeS (February 19 to March 20) Congratulations! With Jupiter’s strong influence dominating this week, don’t be surprised if you get some good news about a troubling financial matter.

BoRn thiS Week: You are usually kind and loving, but you can be highly critical of those who don’t measure up to your high standards.

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is the inclusion of pop singer Addison Rae in the cast; she landed her first TV role as teenager Evelyn Hartley. (Netflix)

seasons about serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and the murder case involving the Menendez brothers. His next season is gearing up for its premiere on Oct. 3, with eight episodes detailing the life of suspected serial killer Ed Gein. Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy ) portrays the killer

Strange But True

• In a remote area of Colombia called Los Pinos, some students have to get to school on a zipline up to 800 meters long.

• A teaspoon of a neutron star would weigh over a trillion tons.

• Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee does not contain nuts. It’s named for a chain of nut stores that the founder converted into coffee shops.

• During the Middle Iron Age, spears were placed into the graves of some young men. The reason isn’t clear, but some think it may have been a military send-off similar to the modern 21-gun salute.

• While worms make up the majority of their diet, robins won’t mind if you leave out a dessert tray. In fact, they’re partial to pastry dough, fruit cake and coconut cake.

• In 1998, a Georgia student was suspended for wearing a Pepsi shirt to “Coke in Education Day.”

• American cheese was invented in Switzerland in 1911 by Waltz Gerber and Fritz Stettler to

lengthen the shelf life before being shipped overseas.

• According to Guinness World Records, Veronica Seider’s eyesight was so keen that she could recognize people from more than a mile away.

• In 2010, a man became stranded for days near Wollaston Lake, Saskatchewan. With no way to call for help, he cut down four wooden power poles with an ax, causing an outage to the nearby community, and SaskPower sent a helicopter crew to investigate. They found the man and escorted him back to safety.

• When Joel Burger married Ashley King in 2015, Burger King paid for the ceremony.

• In India, escalators in Delhi metro stations feature “sari guards” to prevent women’s long garments from getting trapped.

Thought for the Day: “It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” — Confucius

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who was nicknamed “The Butcher” of Plainfield, Wisconsin, in the 1950s. Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird) plays his mother, Augusta, who had a haunting effect on her son, while Tom Hollander (The White Lotus) transforms into film director Alfred Hitchcock (Psycho). Somewhat surprising

Weapons (R) — This comedy-horror film, led by Josh Brolin (Brothers) and horror aficionado Julia Garner (Wolf Man), pulled in $264 million worldwide after a $38 million cost, making it quite the success financially. It also received rave reviews from horror fans and film critics, so it might be the perfect watch for you if you’re looking for something more terrifying than the other suggestions! The film follows a third-grade class of 17 children who go missing in a very eerie way. All

the children escaped from their houses at exactly 2:17 a.m. and ran to an unknown destination, where they’re nowhere to be found. The teacher of the third-grade class, Justine (Garner), becomes the primary suspect behind their disappearances. But when no evidence points to her, and the police prove to be lackluster, one of the parents, Archer (Brolin), starts conducting his own investigation. The story is told in a nonlinear way, leaving viewers to wonder if Justine and Archer will put the pieces together quickly enough to find and save the missing kids. Rent it now.

(Fandango at Home)

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From left, liev Schreiber, Austin Butler and Vincent d’onofrio star in Caught Stealing.

The Humble cauliflower gets a Golden, Gooey Makeover

Quick! Before we get swept away! While pumpkins, apples, squash and cranberries are stealing the spotlight this time of year, I’d like us to pause for a moment and give cauliflower a little love.

This humble, versatile cruciferous vegetable is often taken for granted, but it deserves a standing ovation. Roasted, riced, mashed or pizza crusted, cauliflower plays just about any role you ask of it, and today it’s stepping into the starring role in a creamy, cheesy gratin that will win over even the pickiest of eaters.

What does “au gratin” mean? Literally, it translates from French as “with a crust.” In cooking, it refers to a dish topped with a golden, bubbly layer, usually made of cheese or breadcrumbs, or both. For this cauliflower gratin, the rich, velvety cheese sauce melds with tender florets and browns lightly in the oven, creating a luscious, flavorful topping that’s as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate.

CauliFloWeR au GRatin

Tender cauliflower florets are smothered in a creamy, savory sauce, baked until golden and bubbly, making a comfort-

Hurry to get tickets for annual Pig Pickin’

It is not too late, but you better hurry to get tickets for the popular Family Service of the Piedmont’s Annual Pig Pickin’ on Oct. 3. Tickets are $100 per person, which includes food and drinks. Sales close Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. and may be purchased at www. JamestownPigPickin.com.

ing side dish that’s simple, elegant and utterly irresistible.

yield: 4 to 6 servings total time: 35 minutes

1 head cauliflower, in bite-size florets

For the cheese sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole milk (or milk of choice) 1/2 teaspoon thyme, plus extra to sprinkle on top

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Pinch freshly ground nutmeg

1 cup (4 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, white or yellow, shredded, plus extra for topping

Preheat your oven to 375 F. Spray a 2-1/2-quart baking dish or 9-x9-inch

baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, or grease with olive oil or butter.

Bring a big pot of water to boil and cook cauliflower until just barely tender, about five minutes. Drain thoroughly and place into a medium-size casserole.

In a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add flour and whisk a minute or two until flour starts to look a little dry but hasn’t browned. Whisk in milk, bring to a boil and stir until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon and not fill in the line when a finger is run across it. Remove from heat and add cheese, in small handfuls, stirring after each until each addition is well incorporated. Add most of the thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour the sauce over the

cauliflower, using a spoon to stir the florets, if necessary, so all are coated. If desired, top with a little additional cheese and sprinkle the top with the remaining pinch of thyme. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned in spots.

Cheese Variations: For a different flavor profile, try white cheddar (pictured), Gruy√®re, Swiss or smoked Gouda — each will give the gratin a unique richness. You can even mix two cheeses for a more complex flavor.

Optional Mix-Ins: Cooked bacon or pancetta bits for a smoky touch. Sauteed mushrooms for earthy depth. Finely chopped caramelized onions for a hint of sweetness. A handful of cooked spinach or kale for extra color and nutrients.

So, the next time you’re caught up in the swirl of pumpkins and pies, remember the quiet brilliance of cauliflower. This creamy gratin proves that even the humblest vegetable can take center stage when given a little love (and a lot of cheese). Serve it alongside your favorite fall mains and watch it disappear — because sometimes the supporting cast deserves a standing ovation.

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, partyplanning, 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.

The event will be held at FurnitureLand South, 5635 Riverdale Dr., Jamestown, from 7 to 11 p.m. and feature all-you-can-eat barbecue pork and chicken from BBQ Joe’s Country Cooking & Catering.

Above & Beyond Catering will delight discerning palates with Southern sides and desserts. Beer and wine are included with the meal. Dress is outdoor casual and guests are limited to those 21 years and older. Dynamic Sound will provide musical entertainment.

The theme for this year’s fundraiser is “PIG-toberfest: Hops and Hogs.” It is the 16th year the Pig Pickin’ has been held in the Jamestown area and has become one of the Triad’s most oink-ticipated events. Adding to the fun-filled evening is a silent auction featuring more than 100 items. Bring your phone to make bids.

Also included are some “trips of a lifetime.” Preview exclusive vacation packages online and stop by the AmFund table at the event to bid. Airfare for most trips is included and travel is good for

three years with no blackout dates. For questions, contact 336-801-1154 or info@fspcares.org.

Simon Jewelers has donated a Frederique Constant Swiss Slimline Ladies Quartz watch valued at $1,395 for the raffle prize. Raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100.

The James R. Bullock Charitable Fund is this year’s presenting sponsor. Elizabeth Swaim is serving as honorary chair.

Last year’s event drew 300 guests and raised over $131,000.

Family Service of the Piedmont is a private nonprofit that for more than 80 years has provided services for children, adults and families impacted by domestic violence, child abuse, mental health, and financial instability. Its programs include Domestic Violence Shelters, Children’s Advocacy Centers, Individual and Family Counseling, Healthy Start and Consumer Credit Counseling Service. For more information about Family Service, visit www.fspcares.org

“Don’t be a boar,” said Heather Renshaw. “Join the herd at jamestownpigpickin. com or call (336) 8011154 for tickets and more information.”

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Early voting is currently going on at Town Hall in Jamestown, 301 E. Main St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 3.

all aBout BeeS Bee sweet. Bee happy.

“Bee” present on Oct. 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for the A Moment In Time meeting at Jamestown United Methodist Church.

In case you couldn’t guess, the theme for this meeting

is bees. Beekeeper Kate Bryant will on hand to share fun facts about bees and honey. Activities will focus on bees and there just might be a honey taste test before the afternoon is over.

People with dementia and their care partners are invited to relax and join the fun, which includes games, music, snacks, crafts and engaging conversation in a friendly atmosphere.

Brookdale High Point North is sponsoring this month’s event.

A Moment In Time is held on the third Tuesday of each month in the church fellowship hall at 403 East Main St. Park and enter the fellowship hall on the left side of the church. Look for the purple signs. Participants with wheelchairs and walkers may enter in the back under the portico. Reservations are requested but not required. To register or ask questions, contact Laura Gulledge at 336-906-0430 or lauragulledge@gmail. com. Pictures of past events may be found at https:// www.facebook.com/ jumcmemorycafe.

Photo courtesy of www.JasonCoblentz.com
creamy, cheesy and golden-baked — this cauliflower au gratin turns a simple side into a showstopper.

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