The North Carolina Peace Resource Center is sponsoring a special seminar, Heeding God’s Call: Restoring Foundations, Sept. 27 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The event will be held at Jamestown Friends Meeting, 509 Guilford Road, Jamestown.
The Reverend Jennifer Copeland, PhD, executive director of North Carolina Council of Churches, will be the keynote speaker. Her topic is immigration concerns, “For the Bible Tells Me So.” Representatives will be on hand from Faith Action International, Greensboro; Veterans for Peace, Raleigh; and Friends Committee on N.C. Legislation. For more information or if your organization would like to be represented, send an email to jamestownfriendsmeeting@gmail.com
The community is invited to hear an inspiring message followed by music, fellowship, and hors d’oeuvres.
OLd SCHOOL BBQ
Nostalgia and tradition combine to provide an evening of food, fun and fellowship at the annual Jamestown Public Library/Old School BBQ fundraiser on Sept. 27.
The Old Jamestown School Association, Jamestown Alumni Association and Friends of the Library are sponsoring the event. All proceeds go toward the restoration and upkeep of the old Jamestown School in which the library is housed.
BBQ Joe’s Country Cooking & Catering will supply the food for the evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 and may be purchased in advance by cash or check at the Jamestown Library. Dance and shag to beach music by The Pink Panthers from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to enjoy the music or to take tours of the old school’s archives.
Of course, fellowship is a given as friends, family and former classmates gather to reminisce or just enjoy the evening. The event will be held rain or shine. Bring your own lawn chair.
TOWN OF JAMESTOWN
CALENdAR OF EVENTS
Sept. 26, 1 p.m., ribbon cutting for opening of new inclusive playground at Jamestown Park. The space has been redesigned so children of all abilities can play, explore and grow. In addition to the playground, a new nature trail, natural play area and basketball court will be unveiled. It is all part of the Town’s commitment to promote outdoor activity, community connection and healthy lifestyles for residents of all ages.
Oct. 3, 4-6 p.m. Open House at the Fire Station. Stop by for a tour of the station before attending the Music in the Park event that evening.
Oct. 3, 6-10 p.m., final Music In The Park for the season at Wrenn Miller Park, 6-10 p.m. Music by 8Oz NATION. Admission is free. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket.
ROTARY CLuBS COMMiT TO HELP CiTYSERVE
The Jamestown and Furnitureland Rotary clubs are teaming up for a one-night event to collect new items and financial contributions for CityServe of the Triad in Jamestown. It will be held Oct. 3 at the 80’s theme night Music in the Park at Wrenn Miller Park. The clubs will donate $1,200 in grant money plus whatever they raise at Music in the Park.
“We are hoping to get a huge collection of food, clothing, toys, school supplies, household items and financial contributions to bless the socks off of CityServe,” said Angela Morrow, president of the Jamestown Rotary Club. “Our Rotary clubs want to help CityServe alleviate childhood food insecurity as well as give a hand to those struggling in our community. We believe partnering with CityServe will do both of these and a lot more.” Rotary members will have a table at the season’s final Music in the Park event to receive donations.
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JBa hosts political forum for candidates
By CaROL BROOks FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com
The Jamestown Business Association sponsored a two-hour Political Forum on Sept. 10 for Jamestown Town Council and mayoral candidates. The Council Chambers at Town Hall was standingroom only with concerned residents wanting to learn more about the candidates.
Council candidates are Phyllis Bridges, Richard Clapp, Jim Gibson, Clliff Paddock, Shakina Simeona-Lee and Jim Westmoreland.
Bob Calicutt of the JBA moderated the forum and read questions previously submitted by Jamestown residents.
“The questions were modified through artificial intelli-
gence to remove slanted opinions or political comment,” Callicutt said. “The forum is not a debate. It is intended to introduce the public to the candidates.”
He drew the questions from a fishbowl, then replaced the read questions, so some questions were read more than once, usually to a different candidate. Each candidate had the opportunity to pass on a question but none did. The questions were separated into categories: leadership and collaboration, budget and finance, growth and development, community engagement, and integrity and trust. Some candidates received similar questions. No candidate had every question asked of him/her. Candidates were seated in
alphabetical order and each of the five rounds began with the same person. Following the rounds, candidates were given the opportunity to give closing comments.
The video of the Political Forum may be found at www. youtube.com/watch?v=7_ nGlPxsffM. The closing comments may be found online at the 1:30:56 time stamp.
NOTE: Responses have been edited for space but not for content. Questions posed to mayoral candidates Susan Dickenson and Rebecca Rayborn will run in the Sept. 24 Jamestown News with other responses asked by the news.
Town Council responses to questions asked by the News have appeared in the Sept. 3 and 10 papers.
Blending traditional and Brazilian makes Bake amor unique
By nORMa B. dennIs
FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com
What’s in a name? For a business it can be quite important. Whether it directly denotes what the business does or is so unique it captures one’s attention, business names are often selected only after careful consideration.
Owners of the new bakery in the Jamestown Shopping Center opted for both simple and unique, calling their business Bake Amor.
“Bake is what we do and whatever language anyone speaks, most know that amor means love,” said Eddie Villar, principle owner of the bakery. “That is what we do here, bake with love.”
Bake Amor opened Aug. 14 to a large fanfare with family, friends and other business associates. The company continues to add new items to its growing list of available baked goods.
“So far we have had numerous orders for personalized cakes,” Villar said. “Currently our best sellers are Red Velvet, Tres Leches and Napoleon. In the future we will have more pastries, breads and breakfast items.”
Villar is not a baker. In fact, he has 67 T-Mobile businesses up and down the East coast. He says you cannot be creative with
those businesses and he also wanted to do something different.
His participation in Bake Amor, however, leans more to investment and marketing. He calls the bakery a family business and includes Claudia, Brenda, Carlos, Patricia and Tono as part of the team who have made the new endeavor possible.
“One day they were showing me a bakery they had in Brazil and I thought it would be great to do that here,” Villar said, “to bring a little Spanish and Brazilian flavor to the area. I pitched the idea and we decided to start with
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How do you propose to work with Town staff and other councilmembers to accomplish goals for the community?
Clapp: “I would work with them with openness and working together to reach a common goal with the safety and security of Jamestown. Also looking at each item in the Capital Improvement project to find ones we could prioritize.”
Serving on Council means working with people who have very different perspectives. How will you build productive relationships with councilmembers, residents and staff to achieve common goals?
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Early Voting begins
By CaROL BROOks
FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com
One-Stop Early Voting will begin in Jamestown Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and run thru Oct. 3. Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Voting will be held in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center at 301 E. Main St.
The primary election will be held Oct. 7 in the same location 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. to reduce the number of Town Council candidates from six to four for the two open seats. The mayoral contest vote will not be until the Nov. 4 general election. The deadline to register to vote was Sept. 12 but you may register and vote at the same time during the inperson early voting period. Town of Jamestown staff cannot assist voters with information related to elections as voting is a function of the Guilford County Board of Elections. For more information, visit https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/government/ board-elections.
Village Fair returns Sept. 21 to mendenhall homeplace
By CaROL BROOks FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com
The 20th Village Fair returns Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mendenhall Homeplace, 603 W. Main St., Jamestown. Again this year it is sponsored by the Historic Jamestown Society and is in conjunction with Day in the Park across the street at City Lake Park.
“This is a great time to get out and visit with family and friends,” said Jay McQuillan, president of the Historic Jamestown Society. “There will be many exhibitors who can show their wares and explain how their crafts work.”
Early settlers throughout the country usually were not close to a town to get supplies, including clothing, shoes, bedding, animal harnesses, seeds and grain. This meant families had to learn
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Photo by Norma B. Dennis
eddie Villar shows examples of some decorative cakes that Bake amor produces.
Photos by Carol Brooks scenes from 2024 Village Fair.
how to make many of these items themselves.
Richard Mendenhall was one such industrious person who became a tanner, although he trained as a potter. His store across the street from his home sold many leather goods he made. It is perceivable he made the shoes for his family, judging by the number of cobbler tools found in the bank barn. It is believed a cobbler’s shop stood to the west of the Mendenhall House.
At the Village Fair, stroll among the crafters and venders displaying many items that the early settlers made at home as well as tools used in everyday life.
A favorite of many are the quilting groups on hand to exhibit their colorful handiwork draped over the railings at Mendenhall’s house or displayed throughout the grounds.
As usual, several spinners and
Clapp: “You’ll have to work with different people from different backgrounds. I’ve worked where I ran into difficult situations with those in command and had to handle that. A lot of things you do with different people, you just have to get on their level and find a common goal and work with them.”
Simeona-Lee:
“I’ve been fortunate to work with different groups of people in different spaces and you often just have to meet people where they are. That could be through Town Council meetings, Music in the Park, literally just having conversations with people. A lot of times people have a common goal and don’t understand some of the other goals we might have. The Town has a strategic plan and we all have different goals so it’s always good to listen to what people are saying, listen to understand. Invest time to reiterate what they’re saying. Write out points and bring it to the Council. We have a common goal because we love Jamestown. We’ve done such a good job of investing out time, our energy, into the town that D.H. Horton
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weavers — many in costume — will be here to demonstrate different types of spinning wheels and other 18th century crafts. Mary Pegg Mendenhall’s large loom nearly fills a room in the house she shared with her husband and may be seen during tours.
While at the Fair, many of the buildings on the Homeplace property will be open, including Richard Mendenhall’s house, bank barn and Dr. Madison Lindsay’s house and office.
The bank barn holds a secret and the Historic Jamestown Society’s most prized possession. The green false-bottom wagon inside is only one of two still in existance used to transport enslaved people to freedom via the Underground Railroad. This is a unique opportunity to learn the story of the their escape to freedom and Mendenhall Homeplace is honored to be
wanted to be here. They saw this was such a thriving community between two larger cities. But the common goal is to always keep Jamestown first. Listen and be forward-thinking with young people. How can me make this a more diverse space where different perspectives can come together.
What leadership qualities do you most admire in others and how would you bring those qualities to the Council table?
Clapp: “Willingness to work together, integrity and honesty. Getting the trust of people is very hard but once you have it, they will back you.”
Paddock: A critical leadership quality that is sometimes overlooked is the ability to really listen effectively. The best leaders have been very good at gaining all the information and putting that together into something meaningful for an organization. That’s true of a town also. I heard that people don’t feel they are being heard. We have to work very hard to make sure we are really hearing what is going on in our community. There are other leadership qualities: integrity, vision. Those are great, but if you don’t hear what your community is saying and you don’t pick up the information that should be coming in to you, you will fail as a leader.
What does respectful leadership mean and how would you model it as a councilmember?
Bridges: Open and honest. Responsible to the community. Fight for the community. Be their voice. If I feel the community is not being heard, I step up. Support the community. Be a visionary. Work hard. When you have the community to back you, you can take on anything.
Budget and Finance
Citizens often say they do not wish for any additional development yet they also want high levels of service and no higher taxes. How would you approach this paradox?
Paddock: “If someone owns a piece of property and they want to development within reasonable limits and within our standards, they have the right to do it. It’s not going to be my position as a councilmember to say ‘no’ to a devel-
the caretaker. There is no proof, however, that the Mendenhall family themselves participated in the Underground Railroad.
Several other interpreters and demonstrators will showcase historical trades. Author Julia Ebel returns to sell her popular books of Appalachian folk tales and more.
“I always hope they will open doors to conversation about the importance of our family and community stories, including reflections on happenings of the past that have shaped the present,” Ebel said.
There will be activities for the youngsters and young-at-heart
Food trucks will be on site for lunch and snacks.
“Village Fair is more than a day of entertainment,” said Julia Ebel, past HJS president. “It is an opportunity to share glimpses of our local history, early skills and
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oper. I want to see control of development. Make sure the development we have is appropriate. We have to maintain high levels of service. People expect this. Any time there is a reduction in service, we’re going to upset people. The key is to look at the entire picture. Look at every line and every part of our budget. Look for opportunities to save so we can support these services. Yes, new development may help support those services but it will come with costs of new infrastructure. It’s a balancing act.”
Town Council must balance all the community’s needs with fiscal responsibility. How would you approach setting budget priorities when resources are limited?
Bridges: “You have to be creative. Have relationships with people so they will offer in-kind services, help organize fundraisers. You really have to think outside the box. I have to do that all the time as a small business owner. Things are expensive. You want to have the best of the best, but if you don’t have the funds you have to make do. You have to be disciplined.”
Explain your approach to balancing a budget that meets both everyone’s needs and desires.
Westmoreland: “There are lots of things you have to take into consideration with a municipal budget. Everyone in the community has specific interests as it relates to things they want the Town to provide to them. At the core, we provide services to the community which means we have to look at the options of what we have available as it relates to balancing budgets. There are difficult decisions to make from time to time when looking at revenues and expenses. My approach is to look at what we can do to benefit the community at the highest level. There are ways to work within the framework of how you do both capital expenditures and other operating expenses. It’s a balancing act.”
What role do you see for grant funding or partnerships in supporting town projects?
Paddock: Our town has done quite well recently with grants. The new playground at the park to a large degree was funded by a grant that
crafts. In turn, we hope the experience nudges visitors to ponder their own experience and heritage — and to wonder about their own ancestors’ lives.”
Admission is free to Village Fair but donations are welcomed. Food items will be available for purchase. In addition to the food, there will also be a charge for any products purchased from vendors.
Convenient parking will be at City Lake Park across the street, with limited handicap parking at the Homeplace. Use the crosswalk at West Main Street to go between the events.
Village Fair is the major annual fundraiser for the Historic Jamestown Society. It is a community fair that is a way for us to give back and a way to acknowledge and support these people who are continuing heritage-based crafts.”
Town staff put together. We have other projects coming up very similar to that. We have obtained grants that have done a lot for us. As budgets get tighter as time goes on, the need for grant funding is going to grow. If I’m on the Council, I assure you, I’m going to be asking about grant opportunities constantly. It’s not just for parks and recreation. We have a lot of infrastructure needs. We need to look for any opportunity we can for grant funding.
What guiding principles would you apply in evaluating new development proposals?
Paddock: “The guiding principles we have in place already, the strategic plan, zoning ordinances … we have a basic legal structure. But beyond that, what’s critical is to look at what fits in our town. You can approve any kind of zoning but you have to make sure it matches the Jamestown we love, the Jamestown we want to preserve, the heritage of our town. We have to balance what’s required of our plans with what really fits. Does it fit? Does it work? Will it enhance the quality of life?”
Clapp: “We have principles what we want Jamestown to be. There will be growth. Private property rights is one of the cornerstones of this nation. But we have to have development with reason and it has to be within our terms, not really the developer’s. The developer can develop but we have to hold them accountable to the size limits we want. There will be development. We have Boom, JetZero and the Toyota plant. It’s only going to be an increase in population that wants single-family homes, townhomes and apartments because of the housing crunch here. It’s only going to get more limited. We have to look for the Jamestown values and the Jamestown we want to keep, a small-town feel.”
What are your priorities for infrastructure investments – roads, water, sewer, parks – in the next several years?
Shakina Simone-Lee: “This has been a topic in a lot of forms in terms of sustainably growing and making sure we can be a community that still holds on to our culture. I tend to lean on the people who were appointed and the people
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we already have in place. We have a wonderful staff of folks who do a really good job. Those people are informed and know what we should be doing next. The Council should take that information, discuss it and figure out other ways we can improve on development and infrastructure. We make those decisions after having the information.”
What is your vision for Jamestown’s recreational facilities and programs over the next several years?
Westmoreland: “We have a great system in Parks & Recreation already in place. We should continue to promote that. There are always activities at the golf course and in town. I’d like to see us do more with our event venues. I’m impressed with the number of people who come out to Music in the Park. P&R services are community-based, designed to provide the community with things they want to do, enjoy doing. Some people may have a misunderstanding of those services and how they’re funded, how tax dollars are used to support those services. We need to invest more in parks. There are alternate ways we can do things in the community to be able to save money and resources and do things more efficiently and provide a higher level of service to the community. With my connections and relationships, I’ll be able help the Town find some non-traditional sources of funding.
Clapp: “There has been some talk, at the golf course there used to be tennis courts. There’s been talk about pickleball but the golfers don’t like the sound close to the first tee. I don’t think the Little League fields are being used that much anymore. There might be an expansion of the soccer fields. Soccer is a growing youth sport. Wrenn Miller Park is fantastic – one of the highlights of being in Jamestown. We need to support our parks and recreation that are here now and the new playground will be great. And the Bicentennial Trail. We have a good parks and rec for this city.”
How would you ensure development decisions are transparent and reflect citizen input?
Simone-Lee: “Transparency is really impor-
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Martha Stafford
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.
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)
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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.
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 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. 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.
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and
authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by William H. Epps and Lisa C. Epps dated October 16, 2002 and recorded on October 17, 2002, in Book 5641 at page 1822, 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 30, 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: 8 Kings Forest Court, Greensboro, NC 27405
Tax Parcel ID: 43521
Present Record Owner: William H. Epps and Lisa C. Epps
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.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY 24 SP 002506-400
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Elizabeth Curry, Mortgagor(s), in the original amount of $72,115.00, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as beneficiary, as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 22nd, 2009 and recorded on January 28th, 2009 in Book R 6970, Page 1140, as instrument number 2009004582, and subsequently modified by Loan Modification recorded on March 27th, 2023 in Book R 8712 at Page 2385 and/or Instrument Number 2023013085, 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 10:00AM on October 2nd, 2025, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: The land referred to in this document is situated in the State of North Carolina, County of Guilford, City of Greensboro, and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a stake in the Eastern margin of Woodmere Drive in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina, said stake being South 4 degrees 7 minutes West 418.2 feet from the Southeast corner of the intersection of Woodmere Drive and Phillips Avenue, and running thence South 85 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds East 160 feet to a stake; thence South 4 degrees 7 minutes West 60 feet to a stake; thence North 85 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds West 160 feet to a point in the Eastern margin of Woodmere Drive; thence along the Eastern margin of Woodmere Drive North 4 degrees 7 minutes East 60 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and being a part of Lots 33, 35,and 37, as shown on the plat of the T. B. Ogborne Subdivision of W. C. Rankin property, recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 60, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.
Also known as: 1508 Woodmere Drive., Greensboro, North Carolina 27405
Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 1508 Woodmere Drive, Greensboro, NC 27405 Tax ID: 19805
Third party purchasers must pay the recording
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Puppy training 101: basic commands
By saM MaZOTTa PAW'S CorNer
dEAR PAW’S COR-
NER: I’m bringing home a 2-month-old puppy soon.
And as I get my apartment ready, I also want to start her training right away. What do you recommend? — Francine J., Jacksonville, Florida
dEAR FRANCiNE: Congratulations! Sounds like your new puppy will get a great start. Basic obedience training is the foundation of all your puppy’s training. It can improve behavioral issues or stop them before they start. It keeps your puppy safe, because she’ll respond to you — very important if she slips her leash outside or tries to nab something from the kitchen counter. The six most important
commands are:
Come: Your dog should stop whatever she’s doing and immediately come back to you.
Sit: Your puppy should sit calmly on your command.
Down: Your dog should lay down on their stomach, head up and alert. Stay: Your dog should remain sitting (or laying) once you place them in that position.
Heel: Directs the dog to walk next to you — not ahead, behind or darting off to the side. Leave It: Commands her to drop and move away from any object. As you start her training, remember: Keep training sessions short but frequent. Puppies’ attention spans are supershort because they are still
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
exploring their new world. Plus, they tire quickly.
Potty break first, then training. A puppy can’t concentrate on commands when she has to go. Create a routine. Each day, train your puppy in a familiar, safe spot.
Keep treats handy. Soft, puppy-appropriate treats given when your puppy does anything right. Cut them into very small pieces so they don’t eat too much.
Online training guides are very helpful. Search specifically for basic obedience training tutorials. I also recommend group or private puppy training sessions with a local trainer.
Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.
The house is empty and cold and dead. Next week it will be full again with other lives. But we can never go black inside again to wander in the bookshelves, closets, and attic. We will never smell the smells of hot meals on its stove, of warm fresh clothes from its laundry room, of flowers from its garden, or of clean sheets mingled in the old blankets on its beds.
By d.G. MaRTIn oNe oN oNe
It happens to all of us when we move after being in a house for a long time. But when our parents or grandparents move to a smaller home — or die — it is more than moving.
It is clearing out. Clearing out the treasures — and the junk. Deciding what’s what. Finding places for these newly orphaned things. Yesterday, they were secure in the loving possession of one whose love and memories surrounded them. Each one had its special place. Each was tied to precious people and events. Out of the house they now must go. And without the protection of the one who loved them, they are just things.
Who gets the silver service? Will anybody take this old cup from Niagara Falls? What do we do with this plaque that Dad got? Does anybody want the plate that has a picture of the old church? Who takes the pitcher that brought my mom’s mint-lemon iced tea to the table? Who keeps the bell that brought us to dinner together? (Did we really eat supper together — every evening?)
Who will take the books? The bookshelves in this house were such welcome places. Every book has a story to tell — some special connection to our family. All the books together were a reflection of my parents and their special interests in ideas and places and people. Books signed by the authors remember special friendships and connections. Where will they go? Where will they fit? What will happen to them if nobody saves them? What will the grandchildren say if we give any of them up?
Clean out the closets. Old ties, old dresses. Suddenly my mom thinks that the Mint Museum in Charlotte will be interested in one of her dresses for its
LEGAL NOTICES
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 Anita Curry Wormely.
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.
collection. She thinks that the dressmaker Mrs. Colvin was a great artist and some example should be kept forever. We think that is a crazy idea — but we set the dress aside to humor Mom. (The Mint Museum is delighted. They want the dress. Mom is right again.)
Who will take the desk? Who will take the chest? Clear them out first. And there they all are — all over the floor. The letters. The photos. The old catalogs. Canceled checks from many years ago. Tax returns.
There are thousands of photos. How can there be so many? One of my father when he was much younger than I am today is indistinguishable from a recent picture of my son. I go into a misty dream that brings him back alive and puts the three of us together as contemporaries and buddies.
Letters. Letters. Letters. My brother settles in with the letters between my parents. Written 50 years ago, they describe the joys and pains of bearing children, moving, living through hard times with optimism, and of loving each other. My brother is moved and cannot be pulled away. But where will these letters be stored? Who will hold them for the grandchildren?
The doorbell rings. He comes in like a character from a Greek play — to bring a conclusion to our own drama. It is the flea market man. He helps us build a pile of treasures for his bid. “I’ll give you an extra $50 for the old telephone. Maybe I can double my money; maybe not. Thanks a lot. I sure have enjoyed getting to know you folks. You’re good people, and I know what you’re going through.”
Then he’s gone. And we’re finished. And the last box is on the curb. Now, the tears can come.
D.G. Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNC-System’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s North Carolina Bookwatch.
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tant, especially to taxpayers who expect to know exactly where their money is going. In looking at the organizational charts, you, as citizens, are our bosses (directed to the audience). We have to adhere to what you want and say. It is our roles to be liasons between other decision makers to make sure you’re getting what you want and the experience you want. You want to make sure you’re doing development responsibly, make sure it’s making sense in the town and not losing the small-town feel and culture. Citizen input is super-important. We want you involved. That means getting minutes out sooner and more technology. The more information you know, the more you can hold us accountable. It’s always better to over communicate than under communicate.”
Westmoreland: “We need to take into consideration things people in the community are telling us. It’s important we urge developers to meet with parts of the community where they are developing. It’s important the Council listens to all the feedback we receive and take time to understand their needs and desires. We still have parcels of land available for future development. We should be picky and choosy about what we like and don’t like as a community and town. From a development perspective, there are things that are important relative to how the Town operates. We ought to hold [developers] accountable to our design standards but also open our arms and embrace the new citizens that come.
How do you see the
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Town’s role in supporting local businesses and maintaining a vibrant downtown?
Gibson: “We have a lot of fantastic businesses here that are really unique and different from other small towns. Multiple opportunities to do things in the evening. We have to find ways to make sure it is still an agreeable and viable place to open a business. The Town Council can reach out to businesses, like the JBA. Everything we’ve talked about is about opening lines of communication to make sure we know of the benefits – why did they come here in the first place? What were the roadblocks? Can we help with some of those? Also making sure new developments come in and fit within the plan we have for growth. Make sure we address all segments of the community, at every age. What has been successful?”
How would you balance growth with preserving Jamestown’s small-town character and its sense of community?
Simone-Lee: “With so much development I think people innately start to think of the worst. I remember moving in and hearing about the new construction. As a new resident I wanted to get more information. Talking to residents I understood both sides and balancing that growth. Growth is super important. You are always going to have change. You have a storming phase when you’re going into a lot of change. The Planning Department did a good job of gathering information so the residents and developers understood the kind of character we
wanted to maintain. You must have understanding on both sides. Growth is fantastic and is a sign we are a growing community. I hope to welcome the new community with open arms. I don’t want them to feel we don’t want them here. We need to be that type of community that welcomes any and all people.”
What specific steps would you take to improve communication between Council and residents?
Bridges: “Every quarter invite the community in to stay connected with councilmembers, ask questions, bring forth concerns – not just when there’s a heated situation. Coming together more, talking more. Making sure information is put out more. Boost technology to put out information. A lot of people are not online so we must find creative ways to get information out. They need to have a connection with their council.”
What role do you see for partnerships with civic groups, schools or nonprofits in strengthening community life?
Gibson: “When you talk about community you are referencing all those things. A lot of organizations tend to operate in silos – this is our world we live in. To start bringing people together and have organizations work with each other we have to reach out. Things don’t always happen organically. You have to reach out to organizations and talk about what are the things they believe in that are important. Are they the things you believe are important? What are the things that are common? We have to start working
Old Jamestown School
together. Find out everyone’s goals. We are all part of an organization that has to work together to make things happen. We need each other. We’re going to accomplish more working as a group than as our own independent silo.”
What should Council do to involve youth and young adults in shaping Jamestown’s future?
Bridges: “Talk to young people and find out exactly what they want. Don’t assume what we like and want to do is what young people want. You will be totally wrong. They’re big on technology, social media – that’s their world, not our world.
How would you propose to enhance citizen engagement and how would you propose to fund those efforts?
Gibson: “Involving people in their own community is of the utmost importance. We all have our lives, daily activities and jobs and family and sometimes the community falls by the wayside because we’re in our own little zone and looking at our world. We have to make opportunities for the community to be engaged in the town, in the Council, in the work of Jamestown by providing opportunities that are frequent, accessible, that have different formats and opportunities. It’s important to have them connected. Giving them the opportunity to slow down and be a part of it, it could be so simple. We have the events at Wrenn Miller Park. The Christmas Parade has so many organizations involved in that. Expand on the people that are here in the room, while you have their attention. Talk about things that are important. You already have a lot of these things in place but be able to expand on those and use them for getting people more engaged in their community.
What actions or decisions from your past demonstrate your commitment to honesty, accountability and doing what’s right even when it may be difficult or unpopular?
Bridges: “That would come in the research I have done with the AfricanAmerican community in High Point. I have interviewed a lot of people who have shared personal family history, even some type of trauma they still may be holding on to. I value that trust that they’re being
vulnerable and open with me. I guard those secrets very closely. I’m open, give people the benefit of the doubt. I have the ability to draw people together.”
Gibson: “Anybody’s decisions in any role they have are important to them regardless whether you’re an administrator or making hamburgers at McDonald’s. You’re making decisions that impact other people. Part is being honest with yourself and with other people about what’s going on. We make decisions sometimes that don’t turn out right. When I do that it’s because I haven’t quite listened enough. I make decisions without having all the information. It’s easy to do that – you read or hear something, get passionate about it. Then sometimes we get confirmation bias, we tend to look at things that only support our opinion and not something that tells where someone else is coming from. You have to listen to both sides of the story. Find out what the real story is.”
Paddock: “We put together a sense of our honesty and integrity over the course of our lifetime. It’s not something you do in one decision. I can look back at the decisions I’ve made and realize some were better than others. The important thing is to be comfortable with what you’re deciding. Listen, get advice but make a decision that you’re comfortable with in your heart and you know you’ve done your best, that is the core of integrity.”
If a resident strongly disagrees with a Council decision, how would you listen to their perspective and still ensure a fair representation for all?
Gibson: “Part of democracy and how we learn and grow is through disagreement. If we’re all on the same page from day one and there’s no variety of thought or opinion, there’s not a whole lot of opportunity for growth. Give everybody a voice and opportunity to speak. People just want to be heard. It’s not they have to have everything they’re talking about. You do have to take everyone’s opinions into perspective when making decisions. I have a set of beliefs that I abide by. The Town has a set of beliefs. Listening to the people talking about what they believe in, you have to listen to that and ultimately we go with the majority. Discussion and debate, difference of opinion, is how we learn.
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a smaller location in Jamestown.”
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How we find common ground.”
Can you give an example of a time when you made a personal mistake that hurt someone’s trust and how you took responsibility?
Westmoreland: “in a family, sometimes you think you’re right or encouraging a member to do the right thing and it ends up being the wrong thing. We’re all individuals, we all have our own specific makeup. I apologized to my son and took responsibility for probably leading him down the wrong path in this case. That happens in life. I always want to be honest and open with everybody and do accept responsibility when I make mistakes. There are times when Town Councils have gotten things wrong and it’s caused issues in the community. In those cases, the best thing we can do is be open and transparent and try to correct it.”
Simeona-Lee: “I don’t think I’ve had an experience when I’ve mistaken someone’s trust, but there have been times when I didn’t understand where they were coming from. I’ve worked with multi-generational and multi-faith communities. When there’s confusion or some level of mistrust in communities, it’s often people’s perspectives and the way they understand the world in their own life. I’ll do a 360 review of myself as an employee. You would also go around to others in your team or community and ask them all the same three or four questions like, ‘How has my interaction with you been in the past two years?’ In debriefing afterwards, employees would find they were taken aback about how they were perceived by other people. You could be making a statement but someone else could take that statement out of context or they might be having a bad day. It’s important to know where people come from.
How will you ensure that personal disagreements and political pressures never influence your ability to serve constituents fairly?
Westmoreland: One of my core values is integrity. You have to be honest with those you represent. You have to be honest with yourself. At the core is making decisions for the town and things we have to entertain on behalf of the Council. That represents how you can make important decisions both for the Council and in your life.
The bakeshop has somewhat of an oldtime soda shop feel, with seating and décor inviting one to linger, relax and enjoy any of an array of desserts.
“Brenda [Romero] is an architect and designed the space,” Villar said. “You do not have to buy something to enjoy the atmosphere.”
The bakery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. It requires 72 hours to create a personalize cake and about four to five days for a large wedding cake.
“In the future, I can envision a franchise for this type of bakery [traditional and Brazilian],” Villar said. “For now, we hope people will give us an opportunity to serve them.”
But just seeing the variety of cakes and other baked goods would make it almost impossible to resist selecting something and enjoying it with a nice cup of Brazilian coffee or cup of tea.
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Weekly Sudoku
By deMI TaVeRas
The Girlfriend (TV-MA)
— Every person who’s been in a romantic relationship knows what it’s like to dread meeting their significant other’s parents. Even worse, when the parents themselves are dreading meeting you! This series starring Olivia Cooke (House of the Dragon) and Robin Wright (House of Cards) depicts what this feeling is like — but on steroids.
Danny (Laurie Davidson) introduces his girlfriend, Cherry (Cooke), to his mother, Laura (Wright), but Laura instantly gets a bad vibe from Cherry and finds her untrustworthy. Laura’s suspicions cause her to act out of character to protect
her son, but is it all just a figment of her imagination? Or is Cherry really hiding something sinister? Find out in just six episodes, all of which are out now! (Amazon Prime Video)
Black Rabbit (TV-MA)
— Netflix has been giving us a few good shows to binge at this moment, and next up is this crime-thriller miniseries led by Jude Law (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) and Jason Bateman (CarryOn). The duo plays a pair of brothers: Jake (Law), a New York City club owner, and Vince (Bateman), his scrappy, chaotic brother. Jake opens his door to Vince during Vince’s time of need, only to find out that Vince owes a large debt to some
Salome’s Stars
WEEK OF SEPT. 22, 2025
ARiES (March 21 to April 19) While you prefer to meet troublesome situations head-on, you might want to stand back from this one until you know what (or who!) started it. Caution should be your watchword.
TAuRuS (April 20 to May 20) Once again, your commonsense approach to a problem helps you sort it out before it gets out of control. Expect to learn some startling facts as events continue to develop.
GEMiNi (May 21 to June 20) Positive influences dominate your sign, but you’ll have to work hard to get the great rewards that are out there. Meanwhile, personal relationships thrive on tender, loving care.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A friend seems to be drifting away. You might feel betrayed, but you need to know the facts before you pass judgment. Perhaps you made too many demands that couldn’t be met.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
New people start to come into the Lion’s life at this time. Some of them could influence important career changes. Keep an open mind and weigh all the possibilities.
ViRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time for agreements, contracts, and other positive commitments, including one with Cupid. Also, expect good news about a health matter.
LiBRA (September 23 to October 22) A recent change of plans upsets your penchant for keeping things in order, but once you adjust to the new situation, you’ll be able to make new plans.
SCORPiO (October 23 to November 21) Aspects favor personal commitments. Family plans could include moving to a new home or even to a new city. Be open to any and all considerations.
SAGiTTARiuS (November 22 to December 21) Both attached and single Archers can expect to see a positive reversal in certain relationships that
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dangerous loan sharks. Left with no choice but to help his brother, Jake gets sucked into Vince’s turbulent world and faces losing his business if they don’t succeed in getting the money. All eight episodes premiere on Sept. 18. (Netflix)
The Morning Show: Season 4 (TV-MA) — Two
Strange But True
By LUCIe WInBORne
• The U.S. postmaster general was in the line of succession to the presidency until 1971.
• There are more mobile phones than people alive.
• In the late 18th century, Sweden’s King Gustav III tried to prove that coffee was a deadly substance by making one twin drink coffee and the second one tea on a daily basis, while betting on which would be the first to succumb. Both twins survived and outlived both the king and the doctors conducting the experiment.
• The longest English word that generally appears in dictionaries is “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis,” the name of a lung disease.
• Watermelons were often used as canteens by early explorers and travelers.
• The tobacco industry spends almost $4 billion per year to promote smoking, more than is spent advertising and promoting any other product.
• Black holes aren’t black. They glow slightly, giving off light across the whole spectrum.
• The world’s largest playable guitar is 43.5 feet long.
• Before an NHL game, hockey pucks are frozen to make them glide more smoothly and reduce bouncing.
• The ancient Greeks believed that amethysts could ward off intoxication and hangovers, so they often drank wine from cups carved from the gemstone.
• Seven percent of Americans steal toilet paper rolls in hotels or motels.
• About 70-75% of the world’s population does not even use toilet paper.
• In 2009 a pigeon named Winston raced Telkom, South Africa’s largest ISP, to see which one could deliver 4GB of data to a location 60 miles away the fastest. By the time Winston arrived with the 4GB flash drive, Telkom had transmitted only 4% of the data.
of America’s favorite leading ladies, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, are back with their hit show The Morning Show, and this season looks juicier than ever! Picking up two years after season three, Alex (Aniston) and Bradley (Witherspoon) are dealing with the aftereffects of the UBA network’s merger with NBN,
had seemed to be on a collision course to nowhere.
CAPRiCORN (December 22 to January 19) Family and friends take priority over everything else. Exercise a little more flexibility in your well-planned life so that you can spend more time with your kith and kin.
AQuARiuS (January 20 to February 18) A pesky person who caused you some problems recently will soon move out of your life. Meanwhile, an ARIES is ready to help you get a fresh start romantically.
PiSCES (February 19 to March 20) Yours is the sign of change and creation. This is a good time for you to experience changes that can open up new personal and professional opportunities.
BORN THiS WEEK: You love to have fun and enjoy competition. You also have a gift for “reading” people and assessing situations.
as misinformation and conspiracy theories continue to infiltrate the news. Marion Cotillard (Extrapolations ) is a new addition to the cast and plays an intriguing high-level executive, while Boyd Holbrook (A Complete Unknown) joins the cast as a provocative talk-show host. New relationships are teased, and the tension between all the characters continues to rise. The first episode releases Sept. 17 with a weekly Wednesday release through Nov. 19. (Apple TV+)
Dancing with the Stars: Season 34 (TV-PG) — It’s that time of year again, where celebrities lace up their shoes to hit the Dancing with the Stars ballroom
and compete to win the mirror ball trophy! Contestants this year include
social media influencer Alix
Robert
and
ball champion
of
The first episode premieres on Sept. 16, with subsequent episodes releasing every Tuesday night thereafter. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites! (Disney+)
actor Zac Efron’s younger brother, Dylan Efron; nostalgic actors like Corey Feldman (The Lost Boys) and Danielle Fishel (Boy Meets World); singers Scott Hoying (of Pentatonix) and Lauren Jauregui (of Fifth Harmony);
Earle; and
Irwin, son
Steve Irwin
brother of mirror
Bindi Irwin.
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Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB Olivia Cooke stars in The Girlfriend
tomato Galette: A Showstopper for Your Last Perfect Tomatoes
By PaTTI
Still staring at those last perfect tomatoes in your garden? Don’t just make sauce — make a galette and show them off!
Meet your new hero: the tomato galette. This rustic, golden-crusted beauty is the perfect way to showcase the final harvest of summer tomatoes before the season slips away. Highimpact, low-effort — especially with store-bought dough. But for kitchen bragging rights, I’ve included the homemade version too.
A galette feels effortless yet impressive. It’s rustic and approachable, no perfect edges or lattice required, just flavors that speak for themselves. Heirloom tomatoes star, Parmesan melts into a savory layer, garlic adds a gentle punch and fresh herbs brighten it all, making this galette taste like it came from a fancy bakery — even if it’s ready in about an hour.
TOMATO GALETTE
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
The Easy Way
1 sheet store-bought pie dough (or homemade, see Extra Credit below) The Filling
Photo courtesy of www.JasonCoblentz.com a little rustic charm, a lot of tomato flavor — this galette is perfect warm, at room temp or served in elegant wedges.
salt in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to release some juice, then drain well on paper towels.
Assemble the Galette
1 1/2 pounds variety of heirloom and/or cherry tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 teaspoon table salt
1 cup (4 ounces by weight) Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 1/2 small shallot, thinly sliced
1 large egg, beaten Flaky sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped basil or tarragon
Prep the Oven & Tomatoes
Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss tomatoes and
Roll your dough (store-bought or homemade) on lightly floured parchment to a 14-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a baking sheet with the parchment. Scatter cheese over the dough, focusing most on the center 6 inches. Layer the tomatoes on top. Top with garlic and shallot. Fold the edges of the dough over, overlapping to create the border; brush dough with beaten egg. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and black pepper. Chill in freezer for 10 minutes.
Bake & Finish
Bake until crust is golden and cooked through, 45-55 minutes. Let cool slightly, then sprinkle with fresh herbs. If rolling your own dough feels unappealing, no worries. Store-bought pie dough works beautifully and is my go-to when life gets busy.
Extra Credit
If you want the full chef experience, here’s how to make your own dough from scratch:
HOMEMAdE PiE dOuGH
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled butter, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup ice water (plus more if needed)
Pulse 2 cups flour and kosher salt in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal with a few pea-size chunks of butter.
Transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with vinegar and 1/4 cup ice water. Stir with a fork, adding more water by the tablespoon if needed, just until a shaggy dough forms.
Lightly knead on a floured surface — don’t overwork it! Pat into a disk, wrap in plastic and chill at least 2 hours before using.
This galette is perfect warm or at room temperature — ideal for a casual lunch, picnic or light supper. Pair it with a simple green salad, a bowl of chilled soup or slice it into thin wedges for a lovely appetizer.
This recipe is a gentle reminder that some of life’s best things are simple: ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, a little cheese and the pleasure of sharing a beautiful dish with those you love.
• If you get a gray-colored film on your utensils after they come out of the dishwasher, try cleaning them with a cream of tartar paste. Additionally, clean out the filter regularly.
• “I love my blender and use it all the time, but I don’t always have time to clean the blades properly when I’m in a rush. There is a spot under the blades that I find it hard to clean if my smoothie gets dried on. I have found a way to clean it now, though, with rice! A couple of spoonfuls in the otherwise clean blender, and the rice buffs any residue right off. I even use the rice powder in a homemade facial mask that makes my skin feel great!” — D.W. in Oregon
• Have you nailed down your holiday shopping list yet? Many find it distasteful to see Christmas and other holiday items out so early, but studies show that the earlier you start, the less you spend. Likely because you are not rushed and are able to take advantage of sales and to shop smart.
• Use cola to marinate your meat! The acids in the soda pop make meat nice and tender before cooking, and sugar can actually give you a nice caramel flavor on the outside too. You can use a cola bath for meat on the grill or search cookbooks or internet sites for great slow-cooker recipes.
• “If your cat regularly has issues with hair balls, try giving it a teaspoon of olive oil a day. Mine loves it and will lick it right off a saucer, but you could drizzle it over food too. It’s better than butter, because it’s good fats not bad.” — Y.E. in Missouri
