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SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

The Jamestown Town Council will hold a special meeting Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. It will consist of a closed session per G.S. 143-318 to discuss a personnel matter and one related to attorney-client Privilege for 545-A Oakdale Road. The public is not allowed to attend a closed session.

VILLAGE FAIR CRAFTERS AND VENDORS WANTED

The 21st annual Village Fair will return to Mendenhall Homeplace on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The fun-filled event is a great opportunity for children, as well as adults, to learn how people lived and worked many years ago. The Richard Mendenhall homeplace, 603 W. Main St., is 214 years old and many of the crafts that will be on display were familiar to the Mendenhall family. Several heritage trade exhibitors will be in period attire. Heritage trades include spinning, quilting, blacksmithing and farming.

If you would like to participate as a heritage trade exhibitor, craft vendor, storyteller or musician, call 336-4543819. Food vendors and animals such as sheep, llamas, etc. are also needed. Sponsorships are also available for this event, presented by the Historic Jamestown Society. Call the number above for information.

JAMESTOWN LANDMARKS TALK

The Heritage Research Center welcomes Shelly Lutzweiler to talk about her recent book, "One Land, Three Landmarks," on Monday, Sep. 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Morgan Room on the first floor of the High Point Public Library.

Shelly’s book discusses how 158 acres of land in Jamestown became the home of three significant landmarks: the farmstead of one of Jamestown’s first settlers, Mark Iddings, the site of the first tuberculosis hospital in North Carolina, and its first industrial training center (eventually to become Guilford Technical Community College). These landmarks are described through personal interviews and stories from people who lived on the land, worked it or had a relationship to it.

This presentation is free to attend and requires no pre-registration.

Lutzweiler presented a similar program at the Jamestown Public Library in May.

BELL RINGING FOR CONSTITUTION DAY

The public is invited to join the NCDAR Guilford Battle Chapter at 4 p.m. on Sept. 17 as they ring bells commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Jamestown’s Mendenhall Homeplace, 603 W. Main St., again will host the event. Participants will ring bells for one minute as the church bells of Philadelphia rang out when the U.S. Constitution was first signed at 4 p.m. Bring your own bell if you have one and be in place by 3:45 p.m. Bells will ring all over the country at exactly 4 p.m.

The celebration will occur at the same time across America, with each time zone adjusting its time so that it will happen simultaneously.

Limited parking is available at the Homeplace but participants may park across the street at City Lake Park. According to the DAR blog, “at 4,400 words long, the U.S. Constitution is the oldest and the shortest major written governance document in the world.” Just think, on Sept. 17, 238 years ago, “this document, with a few amendments added here and there, is still essentially the same document that established the basis of our governing laws at the founding of our country.”

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The Jamestown News asked Town Council Candidates to offer their opinion on several questions. The responses are listed in the order they were received by the Jamestown News. This week Jim Westmoreland, Shakinah Simeona-Lee and Phyllis Bridges are featured.

The other candidates were profiled in the Sept. 3 issue. Some candidates did not answer every question.

The primary election will be held Oct. 7. Of the seven running for Town Council, that number will be reduced to four.

NOTE: Darren Myers has told the Jamestown News that he has withdrawn from the Town Council race. He previously ran for Town Council in 2021.

Biography

Westmoreland: I am a retired Greensboro City Manager, former NCDOT Deputy Secretary and currently a successful transportation, local government, and strategic projects consultant. In addition, I’m a registered professional engineer in North Carolina and a recipient of the N.C. Long Leaf Pine Award. I’ve lived in Jamestown with my wife since 2022, just turned 60, and am the youth leader of my church, Bales Memorial Wesleyan Church.

Simeona-Lee: I’m 35 years old, a wife and a mother of two daughters. I serve as the Director of Student Professional Development at a university in

Greensboro, where I prepare the next generation of business leaders for their careers. I also work as a real estate broker.

I have consistently served in leadership roles throughout my life. I served as president of a nonprofit, service-oriented organization in Burlington, where I worked to improve community relations, expand membership and develop programs that positively impacted local residents. I have also served on boards for this organization in High Point, where I focused on cultivating and mentoring young women leaders.

I have held leadership positions in my sorority and at my church, Bethel AME, where I have guided initiatives supporting youth, women and families. In higher education, I’ve led student success programs, managed divisional budgets, increased enrollment, engagement and retention at numerous public and private universities in the state.

These experiences spanning nonprofit leadership, education,

faith, and community service have equipped me with the skills to listen, collaborate, and create strategies that make a difference. Jamestown has been home to my family for three years, and I am deeply committed to ensuring our town thrives for years to come.

Bridges: I am a native of High Point and studied interior design at High Point University and African-American history at Guilford College. I am the owner of Yalik’s Modern Art, an African-American art gallery. By 2013, I expanded my vision by incorporating the rich history of my hometown – a vision which led me to direct and produce my first documentary film, “High Point: A Memoir of the African-American Community.” It won the 2014 Paul Green Multimedia Award presented by the North Carolina Society of Historians. My second documentary, “The March on an AllAmerican City” received three awards from the North Carolina Society of Historians. In 2023, I received the 2023 Pioneer of

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the Year Award, presented by the Triad Minority and Women’s Business Expo. In 2025, I received a Community Leader Award, presented by HUAMI Magazine. I am currently in the planning stages of my biggest and finale project, an art and cultural center.

Why are you running for Town Council?

Westmoreland: I want to use my deep experience in local government and transportation (leadership, operations, budgeting, policy development, and funding), my significant regional business and governmental contacts and relationships, my fresh and interesting new ideas for the Town, and my energy to serve the citizens of Jamestown and to advance a positive future for our community.

Simeona-Lee: I believe Jamestown is at a pivotal moment. Our community is experiencing growth, and with that growth comes opportuni-

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Recently I had the opportunity to peruse a 1924 Greensboro College annual, The Echo , published by the school’s Student’s Association. I was quickly drawn to the layout of this book that was produced 101 years ago. The pictures were placed pleasingly on each page, often with background elements to enhance the design. There were hand-drawn sketches dividing sections and colored pages between categories.

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Included were history, poetry, songs, sayings and prophecy, to be enjoyed in leisure moments of reflection on the lives and times of students

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Pictures from the 1924 Greensboro College annual although seniors each had an entire page to themselves, juniors were grouped in threes, with photos creatively cut and backed by what appeared to be burlap fabric.

as in today, sports played an integral part in the lives of many of the girls, but their uniforms were vastly different.

The Jamestown Town Council will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 301 E. Main St.

The consent agenda, where several items are approved/disapproved as a package, notes approval of an Easement Agreement between the Town and Barton Weeks and approval of the amended Facility Use Guide for the clubhouse at Jamestown Park and Golf Course.

Elizabeth Greeson will give an overview of the Sept. 13 Fall Litter Sweep.

The Council will consider awarding a contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for the Main Street waterline replacement project.

The Council also will consider approving an amended Utility Payment Policy and a special event permit request for a Fall Vendor Fair.

The Town Council meetings may be viewed live at www.youtube.com/c/ TownofJamestownNC.

Click on “live.” They are also available after the meetings.

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GTCC to host sessions for Career And College Promise Program

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During September, Guilford Technical Community College will present four information sessions about its Career and College Promise Program for high school students on its Jamestown, High Point and Greensboro campuses. There will also be a virtual option, and one session translated in Spanish. The presentations will provide information about the dual enrollment program for high school students along with information about the admissions process and qualifications for the program. Students

and parents are invited to attend any of the free, hour-long events.

• Sept. 10, 6-7 p.m. at the GTCC Jamestown Campus, Koury Hospitality Careers building.

• Sept. 16, 6-7 p.m. at the GTCC High Point Campus, Charles A. Greene/H5 building. This session will offer Spanish translation.

• Sept. 23, 8:30-9:30 a.m. — virtual meeting. Registration is required for this session. To register, visit visit.gtcc.edu/event/1079425

• Sept. 25, 6-7 p.m. at the GTCC Greensboro Campus, Continuing Education Center/W2 building. Career and College Promise

offers North Carolina high school students the chance to earn college credits at a community college campus. The program is tuition-free for high school juniors and seniors. Students must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.8.

GTCC offers two Career and College Promise Pathways: College Transfer and Career/Technical Education Pathways.

Within the College Transfer Pathways students can earn credits toward an associate degree in arts, science, fine arts, teacher education, engineering, or nursing with college credit transferable to all

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ties and challenges. I want to ensure that we make thoughtful, strategic decisions that protect Jamestown’s small-town charm while also embracing smart growth that benefits residents and businesses. I’m running to represent families like mine, to bring fresh perspectives, and to ensure that our town’s future is built on proven leadership, collaboration and a deep commitment to community. I believe in a Jamestown that is multigenerational, dynamic and forward-thinking.

Bridges: I’m not just a resident, I’m a vested stakeholder who wants to see and experience continued growth that improves the quality of life for all people. Cultural value and inclusion for all ethnicities is essential for community growth. The values and leadership I bring are forward focused with our legacy and future of the youth in mind. I believe in preserving what’s been built and continuing to carry the torch of all that the town represents.

What do you see is the most pressing issue facing Jamestown at this time?

Westmoreland: We need to be more strategic in finding new ways to fund and support our future operations and capital needs (i.e., to limit and minimize future property tax and service fee increases!). Also, we need to protect our small town from ever growing development pressures. We should continue to be unashamed and very selective about the type of development we want for our community.

Simeona-Lee: How we manage growth. With new residential developments and increased traffic, it’s essential that we balance progress with preserving the character of our town.

Growth should be intentional – supporting infrastructure, schools and businesses while ensuring Jamestown remains a place where families want to live, work and stay connected.

Bridges: Community safety and access to law enforcement, property taxes for residents and small business owners, futuristic development opportunities and clean water, transparency about the financial stability of the Town budget.

Please comment on the fiscal status of the town.

Westmoreland: The Town appears to be in good overall fiscal health. However, we do have a growing list of maintenance and capital needs that will require future funding and will impact future Town budgets. In addition, we are also subject to service and capital agreements with

other local and regional government entities (i.e., for our water, sewer, and public safety needs). These agreements impact our overall annual operating costs and if elected, I commit to invest my time, effort, and skilled experience to thoroughly review all external agreements and question all proposals before agreeing to support any additional fees or project related capital costs that are passed along to our citizens.

Simeona-Lee : Jamestown is a thriving community with the potential to attract new business to mirror opportunities in the Triad. Moving forward, it will be important to remain transparency, prioritize spending wisely and explore creative ways to generate revenue without placing an additional burden on residents. Fiscal responsibility should always be tied to long-term planning, ensuring today’s investments will serve generations to come.

What do you view as the top priority in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)?

Westmoreland: My priority focus and order for CIP projects (and Town expenditures generally) is public safety, infrastructure and community quality of life. In short, I will look to our Town Manager and professional staff to provide Council with a list of needs based on their professional vetting and reviews. Then we as Council, have the elected responsibility to pick projects that best balance the needs of the entire community with the funds available for any specific year.

Simeona-Lee: Infrastructure improvements should be a top priority, particularly roads and pedestrian safety. As Jamestown grows, we need to ensure our roads, sidewalks and public spaces are safe, accessible and well-maintained. Investments in infrastructure not only improve daily life for residents but also make Jamestown more attractive to businesses and visitors. Most of the current projects in the “must do” list involve infrastructure needs. In upcoming plan we were made aware of the fire station needing essential renovation and that is an area that should be prioritized.

Bridges: Infrastructure and water run-off to abate or avoid as much flooding as possible, walkability access for the citizens as development is built, valuebased contractors with the citizens and small-town model in mind, economic sustainability, continuous upkeep and improvements

to the Town parks and community recreation center.

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

Westmoreland: Our current portfolio of special restaurants and commercial businesses is awesome! We do however have a couple of buildings on Main Street that need to be improved (occupied and/or redeveloped). The best way to attract new businesses is to continue to support our existing businesses, work to maintain our small-town vibe, and look for unique ideas to make our parking more accessible for business patrons and workers.

Simeona-Lee: Jamestown has a strong foundation of locally owned businesses that give our town its unique character. To strengthen that, we need to support the businesses we already have while also attracting new ones that align with our community’s needs. This could mean creating incentives for small businesses, partnering with regional economic development leaders and ensuring Jamestown is seen as a welcoming, vibrant place to invest. Supporting entrepreneurship and highlighting our town’s assets, which are its location, history, and community.

Bridges: There should be a more sophisticated PR/ marketing around the small businesses. Jamestown is becoming more diverse with different nationalities so that should be reflected in more businesses. The old Mrs. Winner’s restaurant has been sitting empty for about two years. Who has approached a major restaurant chain to occupy the space? The history of Jamestown is totally not being tapped into.

Comment on all the residential development that’s going on in and around Jamestown.

Westmoreland : The development of the Johnson family property was inevitable. Now that it’s here, the best we can do is to continue to ensure that D.H. Horton develops their project according to our Town’s development standards and requirements and, encourage all of our soon to be new neighbors, to love on Jamestown, the way we all love on Jamestown.

Simeona-Lee: Residential development brings both opportunities and challenges. New housing can make Jamestown more accessible for families and individuals who want to call it home. However, it must be managed carefully to ensure infrastructure, schools and

UNC System institutions and many of North Carolina’s private colleges and universities.

The Career/Technical Education Pathway offers over 30 certificate and diploma programs including fire protection technology, criminal justice, culinary arts, medical office administration, early childhood education, aviation, welding, and more.

The GTCC Career and College Promise program is currently accepting applications for the fall 2025 semester.

For more information to register for any session visit, visit.gtcc.edu

services can keep up with demand. Growth should not come at the expense of our small-town identity or quality of life. Strategic planning and open communication with residents will be critical as we navigate this change together. Our people are what make Jamestown special, so as new residents arrive and the community grows, let’s be intentional about making them feel welcome and included.

Bridges: The residential development definitely has its pros and cons but more importantly I see it taking our “small town” status to more of a Town Center with more economic boosters for growth. I see more people moving in/out, I see age and demographic factors. I see concerns with the infrastructure and impeding taxes to come. Jamestown will go from affordable and homegrown to over-developed and higher prices for everything. Truly changing the long-standing model.

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

Westmoreland: Traffic flow is fine. The Town is highly accessible (i.e., except when the occasional train goes by!). The biggest issue I see is with speeding. This can be improved by continuing to work with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department and State Highway Patrol on speed enforcement and, by requesting the NCDOT to lower the speed limit through town to 30 mph.

Simeona-Lee : Traffic can be improved by investing in smart infrastructure through coordinated traffic signals, improved signage and thoughtful planning of intersections. We should explore options for pedestrian-friendly design, such as crosswalk improvements and better sidewalk connectivity. As our population grows, planning for smoother traffic flow now will prevent larger issues in the future.

Bridges: Traffic flow can improve with visible bike lanes (day/night) for motorists not operating on four wheels, solar lighting in all town spaces. Cohesive traffic lights that move the flow of traffic with limiting stand stills or delays. Timing.

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

Westmoreland: Many options. At this time, additional parking lot wayfinding signage will help. Also, there are off-the-shelf apps that some towns, cities and universities use that show parking lot locations, hours of operation and parking space availability. I also

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

Ted Budd Email: www.budd.senate.gov/contact Phone: (202) 224-3154

n.C. HoUSe Cecil Brockton - District 60 Email: Cecil.Brockman@ncleg.gov Phone: (919) 733-5825

n.C. Senate Michael Garrett - District 27 Email: Michael.Garrett@ncleg.gov Phone: (919) 733-5856

have a few other interesting and cool ideas.

Simeona-Lee: Clear, visible signage is key. Visitors should easily know where to park when they arrive in town, whether through directional signs, digital maps or even a visitor-friendly section on the Town’s website. Making parking intuitive and accessible will support both our businesses and our community events.

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

Simeona-Lee: I’d like to see continued investment in youth and family programs, expanded opportunities for community engagement and a focus on sustainability. As Jamestown grows, we should also prioritize public safety, green spaces and preserving the natural beauty that makes our town so unique. Listening to residents and ensuring their voices shape the future of Jamestown will always be at the heart of my service.

Bridges: More support for small business owners and non-profit organizations operating in the town.

Describe Jamestown in 1-5 words.

Westmoreland : Best small town in America.

Simeona-Lee: Historic. Family-oriented. Growing. Connected. Unique. Bridges: Legacy, community, historical, suburban, calming.

What is Jamestown’s greatest asset?

Westmoreland : Our small-town vibe. And I love Wrenn Miller Park and having events that everyone in the Town can participate in.

Simeona-Lee: Its people. From lifelong residents to families who’ve just moved here, Jamestown is full of individuals who care deeply about their community. That spirit of connection, combined with our town’s rich history, small-town feel, and access to so many areas in the triad is what makes Jamestown special and coveted.

Bridges: Its history and hometown feel.

Jim Gibson: Jamestown’s greatest asset is the exceptional benefit of a small community: town sponsored events, responsive services, distinctive locally owned and family run businesses, along with the convenient location to larger metropolitan areas. The opportunity to see familiar faces throughout the town at the grocery store, the golf course, walking trails, school events and community happenings is reassuring, comforting and helps you feel connected. (Accidentially omitted from the Oct. 3 issue.)

GUilford Co.

Alan Perdue - District 2 Email: aperdue@guilfordcountync.gov Phone: (336) 451-6707

Kay Cashion - At Large Email: kcashion@guilfordcountync.gov Phone: (336) 274-6272

JameStown

Mayor Lynn Montgomery Email: lmontgomery@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138

Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Mann Rayborn Email: rrayborn@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138

Martha Stafford Wolfe Email: mwolfe@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138

Pamaila (Pam) Burgess Email: pburgess@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138

Sarah Glanville Email: sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138

Town Manager Matthew Johnson Email: mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL

PROPERTY

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UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Gary Wayne Lewis and Joan Nunn Lewis dated May 16, 1996 and recorded on May 20, 1996, in Book 4418 at Page 881, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on September 16, 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 in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon:

Address of Property: 408 East Sheraton Park Road, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313

Tax Parcel ID: 135678

Present Record Owner: Joan Nunn Lewis Trustee may, in the Trustee sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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.

The real property described above is being offered for sale AS IS, WHERE IS and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute 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 expressly are disclaimed.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. 45-21-30.

If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (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. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such 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 bankruptcy 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.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA -GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP000711-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert Coleman Wrenn (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Robert Coleman Wrenn) to Master Title Agency, LLC, Trustee(s), dated December 14, 2023, and recorded in Book No. R 8787, at Page 307 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,

LEGAL NOTICES

the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 16, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point in the eastern margin of Bricker Street, which said point of beginning is located North 3 degrees 42 minutes East 524.03 feet from the intersection of the northern margin of Holts Chapel Road with the eastern margin of Bricker Street and from said point of beginning running South 84 degrees 5 minutes 00 seconds East 190.16 feet to an existing iron pin; thence South 4 degrees 14 minutes 31 seconds West 74.76 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 84 degrees 01 minutes 48 seconds West 189.47 feet to an existing iron pin located in the eastern margin of Bricker Street; thence along the eastern margin of Bricker Street North 3 degrees 42 minutes East 74.61 feet to the point and place of beginning, according to a survey by Wayne L. Stutts, R.L.S. dated April 19, 1991, AND being all of Tract 2 of that property conveyed to the Grantor herein by deed recorded in Book 3832, Page 133, in the Office of the Guilford County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 907 Bricker Street, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Parcel ID # 22383

Property Address: 907 Bricker Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

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

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: 25675 - 129217 September 3, 10, 2025

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 24SP002849-400

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JULIE

LYNN WHITE DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2021

RECORDED IN BOOK NO. 8534, AT PAGE 2228 IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

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 September 18, 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 Julie Lynn White, dated November 1, 2021 to secure the original principal amount of $140,650.00,

and recorded in Book No. 8534, at Page 2228 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: 503 E Dayton Ave, High Point, NC 27262

Tax Parcel ID: 0180079

The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Julie Lynn White.

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 21st day of August, 2025.

Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 Ingle Case Number: 31528-53405 September 3, 10, 2025 (1425) BCNS Ingle Law Firm C/O Better Choice Notice Solutions, Inc. 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD FILE NUMBER: 25SP000611-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by GEORGE TATUM payable to FIGURE LENDING LLC, lender, to Trustee Services Inc, Trustee, dated January 15, 2022, and recorded in Book R 8572, Page 281 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 R8920, Page 2837, 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 September 18, 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): 7874452335

ADDRESS: 315 GILLESPIE ST GREENSBORO, NC 27401

PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE TATUM, DECEASED

THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK R 8572, PAGE 281, AS FOLLOWS: PREMISES IN GILMER TOWNSHIP, GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 10, BLOCK NO. 3 IN THE JOHN A. YOUNG PROPERTY AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2 AT PAGE 106 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE APN IS SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS G-00-0129-0 0001-00 059; SOURCE OF TITLE IS BOOK 3183, PAGE 914 (RECORDED 11/06/81)

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.

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.

By: 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 September 3, 10, 2025 (2225) BCNS RAS C/O Better Choice Notice Solutions, Inc. 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY 25 SP 987

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Alonzo Jacob Bowers, Jr, Mortgagor(s), in the original amount of $43,000.00, to American General Financial Services Inc. , Mortgagee, dated September 20th, 2005 and recorded on September 22nd, 2005 in Book 6401, Page 0629, as instrument number NA, 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 September 18th, 2025, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit:

All of Lot 18, Block 3 of the Gillespie Subdivision of South Greensboro Investment Company property as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 53, Page 552, Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 1910 Britton Street, Greensboro, NC 27406 Tax ID: 11045

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 The Heirs of Alonzo Jacob Bowers, Jr.

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

25-000930-01

September 3, 10, 2025 (1900)

BCNS Ingle Law Firm C/O Better Choice Notice Solutions, Inc. 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY 24 SP 2872

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Margaret K Moore and John E Moore, Jr. , Mortgagor(s), in the original amount of $195,000.00, to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated October 28th, 2005, and recorded on November 9th, 2005, in Book 6432, Page 0022, 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 September 18th, 2025, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit:

A certain tract or parcel of land in Guilford County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point in the southern edge of the right of way of Overbrook Drive, said point being 650.06 feet in an easterly direction along said right of way from its point of intersection with the Eastern edge of the right of way of Gracewood Drive; thence with said right of way of Overbrook Drive north 75 degrees 38 minutes East 80 feet to a point; thence south 11 degrees 42 minutes east 201.69 feet to a point; thence south 76 degrees 56 minutes west 70 feet to a point; thence north 14 degrees 34 minutes west 199.84 feet to the point of beginning, being portions of Lot 35 and 36 in Block 15, Section 2 in the Subdivision known as Guilford Hills a plat of which is recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina in Plat Book 20, Page 96.

Being the same lot or parcel of ground which by deed dated October 25,1954 and recorded among the land records of Guilford County in Book 1571 Page 267, was granted and conveyed by Security Building Company, a North Carolina Corporation, unto John E. Moore, Jr. and wife, Margaret K. Moore.

Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 2523 Overbrook Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408 Tax ID: 34470

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

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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 The Heirs of John E. Moore, Jr.

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 24-001341-01 September 3, 10, 2025 (2025)

BCNS Ingle Law Firm C/O Better Choice Notice Solutions, Inc. 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY 25 SP 6

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale

contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Rebecca S Yow, Mortgagor(s), in the original amount of $153,000.00, to Bank of America, N.A., Mortgagee, dated September 11th, 2009 and recorded on September 21st, 2009 in Book 7059, Page 134, as instrument number 2009058969, Guilford County Registry.

All of Lot 241, Section B-2, Hamilton Village, as per plat thereof recorded in the Office of The Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 56, Page 36. This conveyance is made subject to a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions dated April 15, 1975, and recorded in Book 2758, Page 495, and to rights of way and easements of record.

Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 4827 Tower Road, Unit #D, Greensboro, NC 27410 Tax ID: 55844

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 24-001345-01 Sept. 3, 10, 2025 (1775)

BCNS McMichael Taylor Gray Law C/O Better Choice Notice Solutions, Inc. 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY 25 SP 715

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Frazier Glenn Investments, LLC, Mortgagor(s), in the original amount of $223,400.00, to Kiavi Funding, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 17th, 2024 and recorded on April 18th, 2024 in Book R 8819, Page 454, as instrument number 2024016721, Guilford County Registry.

Being all of Lots 15 and 16, Wildwood Acres

Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 8, Guilford County Registry.

Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 5403 Bosher Lake Drive, McLeansville, NC 27301 Tax ID: 8804-25-0658

Anchor Trustee Services, LLC

Substitute Trustee

By: David Neill, NCSB

#23396

BCNS McMichael Taylor Gray Law C/O Better Choice Notice Solutions, Inc. 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP000723-400 IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN HELD BY THE BLUFFS AT RICHLAND CREEK ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS ON 18 WINDROCK WAY, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27455 WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO MARCY B. GILLIARD

Under and by virtue of the power of sale and authority contained in that certain Declaration for The Bluffs at Richland Creek Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 4446, Page 1325, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by Claim of Lien 25M000499-400 and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Guilford County, in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, all that certain lot or parcel of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being known as 18 WINDROCK WAY, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27455, more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

EXHIBIT A

BEING ALL OF LOT 151, PHASE 4, THE BLUFFS AT RICHLAND CREEK, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 128, PAGE 104, GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY. (18 WINDROCK WAY)

The present record owner of the property is Marcy B. Gilliard.

The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. 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 owner and holder of the indebtedness 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 conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restriction and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of 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 on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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.

Issued the 21st day of August, 2025.

Higgins Benjamin PLLC

William P. Benjamin, Esq., NC Bar #12614 Scott H. Dunnagan, Esq., NC Bar #38137 Trustees of the Foreclosure 301 N. Elm Street, Suite 800 Greensboro, NC 27401 Tel: (336) 273-1600 Sept. 10, 17, 2025

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 21SP000800-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James Edward Reaves and Cherilyn Smith Reaves (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): James Edward Reaves and Cherilyn Smith Reaves) to Chandler & Schiffman, PA, Trustee(s), dated May 3, 2019, and recorded in Book No. R 8150, at Page 1175 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 23, 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 all of Lot 128 as shown on the final plat of Triple Lakes, Phase Five, Map One of Four, as recorded in Plat Book 163, at Page 80, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 705 Gadwall Drive, 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.

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GTCC, Out of the Garden Project partner

to

for free fresh produce and meat

For the third consecutive year, Guilford Technical Community College students and community members can receive fresh produce and meat at no charge on the college’s High Point campus through a partnership with its Titan Link services and Out of the Garden Project.

From August 2025 – May 2026, Out of the Garden Project will bring a Fresh Mobile Market food truck on the High Point campus on the first Wednesday of each month.

Full list of dates include:

• Wednesday, Oct. 1

• Wednesday, Nov. 5

• Wednesday, Dec. 3

• Wednesday, Jan. 7

• Wednesday, Feb. 4

• Wednesday, March 5

• Wednesday, April 1

• Wednesday, May 6

In addition to fresh produce and meat, there will be shelf-stable food, bread, and grab-and-go snacks.

The partnership is funded through a $7,500 investment from Titan Link and the GTCC Foundation.

In 2024/2025, the GTCC hosted Fresh Mobile Market partnership served over 1,064 families with over 56,000 pounds of food. Since the partnership began, nearly 2,000 families have received over 112,000 pounds of food.

Titan Link provides resources and information

GTCC staff members working at a 2024 Fresh Mobile Market on the GTCC High Point Campus.

that assists GTCC students, staff, and faculty with nonacademic challenges such as housing, transportation, food insecurity, childcare, and emergency loan/grant/ scholarship application access for GTCC.

“We’re excited to be back on our High Point campus serving the local community,” said Natashia McEachern, director for Titan Link. “The staff and volunteers with Out of the Garden Project do so much to prepare for our monthly food Fresh Mobile Markets before they even arrive on site. They are a blessing to the Triad, and we’re honored to work side-by-side with all of them.”

Out of the Garden Project, a Triad-based nonprofit, began in 2008 serving a few families with food on Friday so they would not go hungry over the weekend.

“Thank you, Titan Link and the GTCC Foundation,

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

for your continued partnership,” said Beth Crise, president of Out of the Garden Project. “Together, we are building a more equitable food system—one where families not only have enough to eat but access to the nourishment they need to truly thrive.”

Fresh Mobile Markets, an Out of the Garden Project program, serves over 2,500 families every month throughout 25 locations in the Piedmont Triad area. Families can expect to leave a Fresh Mobile Market with around 55 pounds of food.

Guilford Technical Community College is the third largest of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System. GTCC serves more than 30,000 students annually from six campuses and a Small Business Center. For more information, visit gtcc.edu, Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

found within the century-old book. The prophecy for the senior class was so well written in the form of diary entries that it had me believing everything had already happened.

I cringed at the thoughts of history so casually tossed aside in a box of books passed along just in case — maybe, possibly — someone might be interested. Perhaps the person who gave it away did not care if the book was saved or not and just wanted to be rid of it. But for whatever reason, there it was in front of me, another time unfolding from the past into the present.

Greensboro College, chartered in 1838 as Greensboro Female College, was the second-oldest chartered school for women in the South. The first cornerstone, however, was not laid until 1843 and the doors opened to students in 1846. During the Civil War, the school was closed, but reopened in 1873.

At one point, finances threatened liquidation of the institution and later the Main Building was destroyed by fire. A new building was erected in its place in 1904 and the school opened that year with the largest registration in its history.

All this, and the names of every president to oversee the college, was tucked within the book's slightly yellowed pages. The name of the Greensboro fire chief, Sue Dixon, was even mentioned in the annual.

By 1924 when the annual in question was published, young women from across the state had gathered at this place seeking a higher education.

Considering the time period in which the book was printed, I was intrigued not only by its design, fonts and carefully posed photos, but also by hairstyles and fashions. Some spoke strictly to the era, while a few realistically could be stylish at any time. For example, many of the girls were wearing pearls, an elegant look then, today and very possibly in the future.

The clubs and other activities were another interesting feature. Students had the opportunity to participate in a variety, namely the Order of Nightingale,

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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: 4046 - 14276 Sept. 10, 17, 2025

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY FILE NUMBER: 24SP001958-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by GEORGE BROWN payable to WELLS FARGO BANK NA, Lender, to WILLIAM R ECHOLS , Trustee, dated December 28, 2010, and recorded in Book R7199, Page 1458 AND FURTHER MODIFIED IN Book R8234 and Page 1349 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 R8835, Page 1771, 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 September 25, 2025 at 2:00pm, 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): 107679

ADDRESS: 416 PEEDEN DRIVE

GIBSONVILLE, NC 27249

PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S):

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JESSE BROWN

THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK R7199, PAGE 1458, AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF S.R. WOODARD WITH SHEPHARD WHICH POINT IS IN THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC ROAD AND IS LOCATED SOUTH

Euterpe Club (Euterpe, one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, was the goddess of music and lyric poetry), YWCA Choir, Emerson and Irving literary societies, Honor Society, German and French clubs, math and science clubs and International Relations Club.

There were also Home Economics and Dramatic clubs and for those inclined to more physical endeavors there was a Hiking Club and sports including track, relay teams, basketball, tennis and vaulting.

The freshman class for 1923-24 included 120 students. Graduating in the spring of that school year were 58 seniors. Each of the four classes was highlighted with information relevant to that school year.

I closed the book thinking about my own annuals sitting on a shelf in my house and what messages they could convey to someone in the future. If you are lucky enough to find an old “picture” book, let it speak to you. Let it share a season of life that might be different, yet strangely familiar. Consider the possibilities available to the people within its pages as they moved forward.

And take care to collect today’s history in such a way that someone in the future will be just as intrigued by what they see as I was by what I saw.

Excerpt from 1924 Greensboro College annual

… We believe in studying hard, thinking quietly, talking gently, acting frankly; in listening to the winds, the trees, the stars and the birds, to babes and sages with open hearts; we believe in being glad, in loving all, hating none, in doing all bravely, bearing all cheerfully, awaiting occasions, hurrying never. We believe in striving to gain sound knowledge, not content simply to know, but determined to use knowledge for the highest purpose. We believe in man and woman, in God’s unending love, and in the future.

85 DEG. 45 MIN. EAST 123.85 FEET FROM A STONE, THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.R. WOODARD WITH SHEPHARD; THENCE WITH SHEPARDS SOUTH LINE SOUTH 85 DEG. 45 MIN. EAST 30.67 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN IN THE RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEG. 45 MIN. EAST 227.07 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN, A CORNER WITH WOODARD; THENCE NORTH 88 DEG. 39 MIN. WEST 288.16 FEET ALONG A NEW LINE WITH WOODARD TO A NEW IRON PIN AT THE RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGS. 39 MIN. WEST 30 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE WITH THE CENTER LINE OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD THE FOLLOWING COURSES AND DISTANCES; NORTH 02 DEG. 46 MIN. WEST 16.23 FEET, NORTH 04 DEG. 00 MIN. EAST 81.59 FEET, NORTH 16 DEG. 15 MIN. EAST 107.70 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 1.32 ACRES MORE OR LESS ACCORDING TO A SURVEY OF SAID PROPERTY FOR J.W. BROWN BY SOUTHERN MAPPING AND ENGINEERING COMPANY DATED MARCH 31, 1965, JOB, NO.L-383-65.

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.

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.

Sarah A. Waldron or Terrass Scott Misher, Esq. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee

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Coffee break

Weekly Sudoku

By deMI TaVeRas

Superman (PG-13) — This superhero film hailing from DC Studios came out a few weeks earlier than Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps , and Superman beat it in reviews as well as grosses, earning about $100 million more than Fantastic Four. David Corenswet, most known before this for his role in Ryan Murphy’s series Hollywood , transforms into Clark Kent/ Superman, opposite Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. Instead of an origin story that we’ve watched time and time before,

this film takes more of a character-study approach (similar to Robert Pattinson’s The Batman) as we watch Superman grapple with ethics and the public’s warped, overblown opinion of him, all while he tries to save the world against Lex Luthor’s deranged antics. Out now to rent. (Amazon Prime Video)

The Wedding Banquet (R) — This rom-com, out now, is a remake of director Ang Lee’s (Brokeback Mountain ) 1993 film of the same name. Led by Bowen Yang (Wicked) and Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon), it follows two gay couples, Lee

Salome’s Stars

WEEK OF SEPT. 15, 2025

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Aspects favor new romances for unpaired Ewes and Rams. Already paired Arian twosomes might experience renewed harmony in their relationships. Money matters also take a bright turn.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Use your strong Bovine determination to help you keep the faith with your convictions while you move through a period of uncertainty. Things begin to ease by the weekend.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to your intuition. It could be alerting you to be more careful about accepting a “statement of fact” that is simply based on trust. Don’t be shy about asking for more proof.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Concern for the well-being of someone in need is admirable. But don’t forget to take care of yourself as well. Ask a family member, close friend or colleague to help you.

LEO (July 23 to August

22) It’s OK to focus on the demands of your career. But try to avoid misunderstandings by also reaching out to family and friends. Your sharp intuitive sense kicks in by midweek.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Keep a rein on the green-eyed monster — jealousy is counterproductive. Instead of resenting a colleague’s good points, concentrate on developing your own abilities.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Spending time on a creative project during this highenergy week can pay off — both in emotional satisfaction and in impressing someone who is glad to see this side of you.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Now is a good time to start planning a trip you’ve put off because of the demands on your time. Be sure to choose a destination that is new and exciting!

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An upbeat mood during the first part of the week makes you eager to take on new ventures. A more seri-

Couch Theatre

and Angela and Chris and Min, who all live together in Lee’s family home in Seattle. As Min’s student visa reaches its expiration date, he grasps at straws to put together a plan to keep from him having to return to South Korea. Since Lee

Strange But True

By LUCIe WInBORne

• The world’s tiniest robot is smaller than a grain of salt.

• Despite what you see when you gaze at the night sky, the moon’s actually shaped like a lemon, with flattened poles and bulges on its near and far sides around its equator.

• In Utah, birds have the right of way on a highway.

• What’s in a name? Well, a casket is a rectangular box with a lid, and a coffin is a six-sided box that’s wider at the shoulders and narrower at the feet. In America, caskets are more commonly used than coffins.

• On the Titanic, more than 700 third-class passengers had to share just two bathtubs.

• Black and orange are the traditional colors of Halloween because the ancient Celts believed black symbolized the “death” of summer and orange represented the fall harvest.

• For the film A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper spent six months with a dialect coach trying to imitate Sam Elliott’s voice, before he

knew Elliott would be cast as his brother.

• Some female sharks store sperm after mating, potentially holding on to it for years before they’re ready to reproduce.

• When trick-or-treating began gaining popularity in the 1930s, adults worried that kids “threatening” people with tricks if they didn’t get candy would encourage them to become criminals later in life.

• The first cigarette lighter was invented three years before the first friction match.

• In 1993, a Mexican zoo owner was arrested for illegally purchasing an FBI agent in a gorilla suit, thinking the agent was an actual gorilla.

• On his deathbed, Steve Jobs asked for five different oxygen masks so he could choose the one with the best design.

Thought for the Day: “To acquire knowledge, one must study, but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” — Marilyn vos Savant

and Angela want to have a baby and need money for IVF, Min decides to propose to Angela so that he can stay financially connected to his family, remain in the United States, and help his friends. The only problem? Min’s grand-

ous note sets in later to help you assess an upcoming decision.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A high energy level gives the Goat the getup-and-go to finish outstanding tasks before deadlines, leaving time for well-earned fun and games with friends and family.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Dealing with disappointment is never easy. But the wise Aquarian will use it as a vital lesson and be better for it. Meanwhile, a close friend has something important to say.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your best bet is not to get involved in an argument between colleagues until you know more about who started it and why. And even then, appearances could be deceiving. Be alert!

BORN THIS WEEK: You have creative gifts that inspire those who get to see this sometimes-hidden side of you. You should let it out more often for the people who appreciate it.

mother is promptly on the way from Korea to plan an elaborate wedding, leaving the foolish foursome to pray that they can keep the charade going! Check it out now. (Paramount+)

Together (R) — The arrival of September signifies the start of spooky season for those who celebrate, so from now until October, horror movies will take up a bit more of the spotlight as fanatics search for movies that can scratch their spooky-season itch. Perhaps this new film starring real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco will scratch that itch for you!

(Body-horror lovers, I’m

looking at you!) Brie and Franco, respectively, play Millie and Tim, a couple who moves to the country for a fresh start in their relationship. When hiking around their new home, they encounter a cave where Tim drinks water from and shortly after, he begins to experience episodes where he feels so drawn to Millie, like he almost wants to become her. As the episodes worsen to where the couple is quite literally stuck together, they’re left to wonder if they can escape their fate of becoming one. Out now to rent. (Apple TV+)

Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB alison Brie, left, and dave Franco star in Together.

don’t dump that Pickle Juice! The Secret Ingredient You’re Overlooking

By PaTTI d I a MO

If you’ve been buying pickles, enjoying the pickles and then tossing the pickle juice ... it’s OK. You didn’t know. Forgive yourself. Consider this your friendly intervention: Stop pouring that magic liquid down the drain. Seriously.

Pickle juice is concentrated zing — acid, salt and pickling spices in perfect harmony — and it can transform so many dishes. Not just dill pickles but sweet pick les, bread-and-butter, spicy pickles — any briny goodness qualifies. Tossing it is basi cally throwing away really good quality flavored vinegar. And who does that?

Here’s what you need to know: Pickle juice is versatile, delicious and your new best friend in the kitchen.

The Obvious: Make More Pickles

When you finish your jar, add a fresh round of cucumbers to the brine for quick refrigerator pickles. Don’t stop there — zucchini, carrots, radishes, onions, green beans — they all play nicely. Let them sit a few days; the longer, the more pickled. You’ll marvel at how simple it is to extend the life (and pleasure) of your pickles.

DIY Condiments That Shine

— Dill Pickle Vinaigrette: Blend 3/4 cup pickle juice with 1/4 cup olive oil and a tablespoon of grainy mustard. Your salad just went from “meh” to memorable.

— The Sauce That’s Amazing on Everything: Two parts sour cream, one part pickle juice, salt and pepper to taste. Dress salads, drizzle over vegetables or serve alongside meat, poultry or fish. Your condiment game just leveled up.

Add Zing to Everyday Dishes

A spoonful of brine can elevate tuna,

Mushrooms sauteed, and pork marinated in pickle brine — pure deliciousness!

egg or chicken salad. Substitute it for vinegar in recipes, add it to water when boiling pasta for a salad or toss into potatoes for a tangy kick. Use it to deglaze pans after sauteing chicken, pork or beef — the flavor will make you wonder why you never thought of this before.

Tenderizing Marinade Magic Pickle juice is naturally acidic, making it a perfect meat tenderizer. Try this: 1/4 cup brown sugar plus 1 cup pickle juice makes a simple marinade for two pounds of pork or chicken. Let it sit at least two hours, or overnight if you’re planning ahead. Juicy, flavorful, no fuss.

MUSHROOMS IN PICKLE BRINE BUTTER

Yield: 4-6 servings

Total Time: 40 minutes

6 tablespoons butter, divided 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 sweet onion, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)

2 1/2-3 pounds mushrooms, thickly sliced or quartered 3/4 cup strained dill pickle brine

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

We’re going to saute in batches. When you first add the mushrooms to the skillet, they absorb all the flavorful butter like little sponges. This ensures every mushroom gets some buttery, briny goodness.

Divide onions and mushrooms into thirds. Saute one-third of the onions until soft (3 minutes). Add a third of the mushrooms and cook until tender and golden (5-7 minutes).

When golden and delicious, add onethird (1/4 cup) pickle brine and stir until the brine is absorbed, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Resist eating the mushrooms as you cook them while no one is watching. Sharing is expected, apparently.

These mushrooms are earthy, briny and irresistible — pickle juice isn’t just a liquid, it’s culinary magic.

But wait! There’s more!

— A spoonful in your next Bloody Mary? Legendary.

— As briny chaser with tequila? Adventurous and delicious.

The moral: Never leave a drop behind. That jar in your fridge? It’s a treasure chest. Race you to the back of the fridge!

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com ©2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

• Frugal doesn’t have to mean unfashionable. There are plenty of how-to instructions on the internet for turning fashion trash into treasure. For starters, try searching how to turn an old T-shirt into a skirt with a minimum of fuss, then explore sites like Pinterest and Instructables.com for more projects.

• Want a fun way to save? Pick a particular currency item (maybe a $5 bill or dimes) and every time you get one, put it in a jar. See how much you save in a month doing this. See how long you can go without missing the money.

• “To clean a vase with an impossibly skinny neck, try adding a scoop of rice to a little hot water and dish soap. Shake to scrub.” — M.M. in Indiana

• A better use for soda: Use it to scrub your pots and pans. If you have grime and slime, try letting the acids in soda pop work it out for you. Pour enough soda to cover the bottom of the pots or pans and let soak for 5-10 minutes. Then scrub away.

• “When the weather starts to dry out and along with it my skin, I turn to coconut oil. I keep a jar in the bathroom, and I apply it even before I get out of the shower. My skin gets really red and torn up otherwise. I thought this might help other people.” — K.S. in Massachusetts

• When choosing an airline seat, you should know that you’ll feel less turbulence at the front of the cabin. Exit rows have more legroom, but they tend to be colder as well. Sound carries forward, so if you don’t want to be bothered by the little ones or random chatter, sit toward the back.

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