The First Thursday History Program on Oct. 2 will feature researcher and writer Michael Briggs who will talk about the Jamestown School of Longrifle Makers.
Briggs will have several rifles made in Jamestown as well as related items on display.
Explore the displays, images and information to spark enlightening conversation on this aspect of local history.
The event will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Public Library.
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The Jamestown Rotary Club will host its 64th Annual Horse Show Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.
The event, which is presented by the Piedmont Horseman’s Association, will be held at the Piedmont Saddle Club, 8001 Leabourne Road, Colfax, (just beyond the airport off Rt. 68). Bring the entire family and enjoy a free, exciting day of fun. Concessions and food will be available along with raffles and prizes. Sponsorships are available and all proceeds will go to local charities.
Check out the Rotary website at https:// jamestownrotaryclub .com for photos of past horseshows. For more information, contact Michael Greth at 336-708-9571 or email mgreth53@gmail.com
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Jamestown resident
Jim Lutzweiler is at it again — writing tales gleaned from his experiences and/or people he has met along life’s way. His newest book, “Period Pieces: Twelve Tar Heel Tales,” includes 12 tall tales he considers conversation pieces, which equip readers with the ability to top other tellers of tales on any occasion. Though mostly about native North Carolinians, other figures of renown have made their way into the pages as Lutzweiler says, “because of some true Tar Heel tangent.”
The book may be ordered for $25 (plus $5 for postage) directly from the author. Contact Lutzweiler at stjimbow@gmail.com for details.
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Mayoral candidates reply to questions, Part 1
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The Jamestown News asked candidates for mayor to offer their opinion on several questions. The responses are listed in the order they were received by the Jamestown News. Susan Dickenson, Rebecca Rayborn and Greg Pittman’s responses are below. Part 2 of the responses will be in the Oct. 1 Jamestown News Pittman became a writein candidate after the filing period so these candidates will not be part of the primary election on Oct. 7. The general election will be Nov. 4 at Jamestown Town Hall.
Age Susan Clinard Dickenson: I’ll be 65 on Nov. 11.
Rebecca Mann Rayborn: 47
Greg Pittman: 35
How long you’ve lived in Jamestown?
Dickenson: 8 years
Rayborn: All told, I have lived in Jamestown for 33 years. I was raised here, left for college and work, and moved back in 2010.
Pittman: 20+ years
Work experience
Dickenson: 2006-2022: Home Accents Today magazine editor-in-chief and retail editor in Greensboro. 1985-1994: Digital communications, database manager, researcher, project manager in the public and private sectors, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. The decade in between, I was a stay-at-home mom, volunteer, substitute teacher, board member, elder, session member and freelance writer in Arlington, Va. and High Point.
Rayborn: I worked in communications and advo-
cacy roles with nonprofit organizations for a number of years before starting my own small business providing contract support to local nonprofits. Currently, I’m a fulltime parent and volunteer.
Pittman: I’ve done everything from executive search, to marketing at a local agency, to consulting for bourbon brands, to running all content and publishing for an international media group called Faith Driven Entre-
preneur. Currently I am one of the owners of Kindred Coffee in Jamestown. In the past I have served on various boards and committees for organizations such as CityServe NYC, New Canaan Society, and the Guilford County GOP.
Family
Dickenson: My husband Tim and I have four daughters and six grandchildren living in four different states. I was born and raised in
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area for over 200 years.
Rayborn: Husband Cory, daughter Katherine (age 10), and mother-in-law Julia.
Pittman: I’m the oldest of four siblings, uncle to two
Lions learn history of local education
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If you recently drove past Jamestown Public Library and wondered why flags were surrounding it, they were there in recognition of Constitution Day, celebrated on Sept. 17. Members of Jamestown Lion’s Club have been placing flags at the library for this occasion for years.
“We put out 50 flags, one for each state,” Pat Floyd, club president said. “In addition to me, Gene Hassell and Pinky Jordan (members of Jamestown Lions Club), Jim McGaha, library manager and Rebecca Mann Rayborn, Jamestown
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(Above) Gene Hassell, pinky Jordan, pat Floyd and Rebecca Rayborn helped place 50 flags in front of the Jamestown public library in honor of constitution day. (not pictured was Jim mcGaha who also helped.)
(At left) pinky Jordan drives a pipe into the ground in which to put one of the flags.
The Lions Club is well known for its association and support of the seeing impaired, but membership in local clubs also provides opportunities for friendships and personal growth through leadership roles and programs of widespread interest.
During the Sept. 11 meeting of the Jamestown Lions Club, members gained new insight into the development of local education and the part the Jamestown Public Library continues to play in its history.
Gary Haynes,
lions club member troy Jordan shows a picture of Jamestown public School as it looked when students attended classes there.
president of the Old Jamestown School Association, acknowledged the library as the centerpiece of the town of Jamestown. He shared an in-depth account of the southern migration of Pennsylvania Quakers, many who settled in the Guilford County area.
“The Quakers were advocates of education, teaching Bible studies along with the three Rs,” he said. “They established Subscription Schools, where several families
Georgia Gumerson of Jamestown crowned American United Miss Outstanding Junior Miss
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The Jamestown Town Council met on Sept. 17 with Councilmembers Sarah Glanville and Martha Wolfe absent. There was still a quorum since Mayor Lynn Montgomery is allowed to vote in such situations.
Town Manager Matthew Johnson announced an Amended Utility Payment Policy. Residents will now get a second courtesy reminder [automated call]
before utilities are shut off due to nonpayment.
“It’s my understanding that the cutoff list has dropped by about half,” Johnson said in response to the first notice.
He urged residents to contact the Town if their contact information changes.
The Council unanimously approved the amended policy.
Council also unanimously approved a fall vender market to take place Oct. 25
Georgia Gumerson, a 7 year old from Jamestown, N.C., has been named American United Miss Outstanding Junior Miss, a title that is awarded based on community service, leadership, and character.
The American United Miss organization is built upon three pillars: service, unity, and compassion. Gumerson’s work embodies these values, setting her apart as a role model for young women across the nation.
Her platform, The Dragonfly Club, is an initiative she founded to promote advocacy among youth. With the mission “Everyone Deserves Clean Water,”
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parents’ families (Clinards, Waynicks, Sells, Welborns) have lived and farmed in the High Point/ Jamestown/Wallburg
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From The Front
Letter to the Editor
Jamestown City Council ignores request from resident
I am a newcomer to the Jamestown City Council meetings. I have attended Council meetings very infrequently since I became a citizen of Jamestown 11 years ago. However, that has now changed.
On June 24, 2025, I attended the Council meeting to learn about how the proposed budget would impact our community. During that meeting, I heard some concerning comments presented in a statement read on behalf of another resident who could not attend the meeting. The comments compelled me to ask the Council to delay their vote on the proposed budget. The Council did not heed my request and voted to approve the budget as proposed.
The concern I had with the proposed budget is that the Mayor and Town Manager stated that “There were not 10 new positions being funded in the budget.”
After conducting my own review of the Staffing Chart from the previous year in 2024 versus the Staffing Chart created for this year’s budget, I learned that there were actually eleven (11) “new” positions that had been added.
On Aug. 7, 2025, via email correspondence, and during the Council meeting on Aug. 19, 2025, I requested the Council place this issue on the September agenda so that the Council could explain this discrepancy.
The Council did not place this issue on the September agenda and therefore, willfully ignored my request.
The Council’s action of not placing this issue on the agenda suggests to me that they have no intentions of addressing this matter and providing the residents of Jamestown with a definitive explanation for this significant discrepancy. If this is indeed their position to ignore this concern, I will take the position that they have forfeited any public trust typically afforded to public servants.
Their unwillingness to be forthright and transparent about this issue is troubling to say the least, and particularly in light of the fact that they appointed two “new” positions during the September meeting. Is that not a clear contradiction and misrepresentation of trust?
I implore any concerned citizen of Jamestown to stand with me and together we demand an answer and hold the Council accountable to the people!
Charles L. Hinsley
Jamestown, N.C.
Sept. 19, 2025
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Council member, helped put them up.”
The flags were erected Sept. 15 and left in place until the 19th. Although acknowledged for a week, Constitution Day is officially Sept. 17 to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia on Sept. 17, 1787. The Constitution is the framework that safeguards the liberties and rights of Americans. The day is also known as Citizenship Day, to recognize the significance of U.S. Citizenship.
In 1939, William Randolph Hearst proposed an “I Am an American Day” to celebrate citizenship. Congress approved it in 1940. It was observed on the third Sunday in May.
The change from “I Am an American Day” to Constitution Day was gradual.
In 1952, Olga T. Weber of Ohio campaigned to move the date to Sept. 17 to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. In 1953, President Eisenhower signed the change into law renaming it “Citizenship Day.”
A Constitution Day amendment was passed in 2004, officially establishing Constitution Day and Citizenship Day as a combined event.
Flags were not the only recognition of Constitu-
from 12 to 4 p.m. in Wrenn Miller Park. The suggestion came from Bridgid Murphy of Cakes by B’s Blue House Bakery.
“For the past several years, Bridgid has a cherished Halloween tradition in our town: trick-or-treating at local businesses,” said Parks Director Scott Coakley. “This communityfocused event has grown in popularity each year, bringing families together to celebrate in a safe, festive atmosphere.
“Now, Bridgid is excited to propose a new addition to this tradition — the Fall Vendor Market at Wrenn Miller Park. If approved, this will be the first year the market is held, expanding the event to include local vendors, artisans, and food makers in a vibrant, openair setting.
“The goal is to create a fun and welcoming space that supports small businesses and enhances the seasonal celebration. With Wrenn Miller Park as the backdrop, the proposed market aims to become a new annual highlight for the community.”
“Thank you, Bridgid,” said Mayor Montgomery. “This is a great idea.”
The Fall Litter Sweep on Sept. 13 was a success, reported coordinator Elizabeth Greeson.
“There were 44 participants and we collected 35 bags of trash,” Greeson said. Participants included Key Club, ROTC, Girl Scouts and Brownies, Jamestown Civitans, councilmembers, and staff, along with several new participants to Jamestown. This year, rather than each participant having their own bag and not filling it completely, they made certain all bags were filled.
“We collected some big areas: East Main to Vickrey Chapel to GTCC, Dillon and Ragsdale roads. The Scientific/Robbins/Kearns/ Shannon Gray area was done by the Civitans, as usual.
“I so enjoy working with the people of our community and just thank them for keeping Jamestown beautiful.”
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office recorded eight reports in August in Jamestown, including three theft of property, and one each of burglary, vandalism, fraud, domestic abuse and DWI.
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work on staff engagement with the residents.
“We held a closed session last Thursday,” Rayborn said. “Some topics were issues around code enforcement and how folks might desire better education around what types of ordinances we have and how they’re enforced. We talked about having a centralized phone number and email address at the Town Hall. That would make things a lot easier. Brandon Emory from Alliance will attend our October meeting to explain how his business works and how citizens can report any code issues they see. We also talked about potentially having an educational session about code enforcement after that.
“We also talked about having information in water bills about how residents can use autodraft with their bills,” Rayborn continued. “We talked about having resources available to help residents with financial difficulties.
“The overarching theme we talked about was improving communication such as reinstating the suggestion box we had at the front desk. Also having a task force that could review the citizen-facing policies we have, like solid waste policy, etc.”
Public Comment
Charles hinsley: At the previous Town Council meeting Hinsley asked the Council to put on the September agenda a discussion about the 11 new positions listed in the budget.
“I take that as you’re not going to respond or address that issue, which is quite disappointing,” Hinsley said. “There are a number who are concerned as to why it was stated one way before and now is still reflected that there’s 11 new positions that are included in this year’s budget.
“To me, that’s a misrepresentation to the citizens of Jamestown that you’re not giving us an opportunity to hear specifically why it was presented that way — the way which it was not going to be those number of positions, but yet the organizational chart reflects that there are.
“It’s considered an effort of insincerness on the part of the Council not to address that issue.”
placed on the September Council agenda.
“The second statement concerns what Mr. Hinsley just said, frustration about the lack of clarity regarding the number of new positions and funding for them, a concern brought up as well by myself in the May public hearing for the budget.”
Frederick noted that Hinsley had requested the issue be put on the September agenda for explanation and public discussion.
“These two statements from last month’s minutes are more than just requests,” he continued.
“They are two examples of what Council should be doing according to its own official comment policy, a policy first adopted 20 years ago. That policy states, section two, part L, ‘anyone desiring more effective and informed action by the Council about specific concerns should raise them and if staff cannot address them, then it will be placed on the Council’s agenda as early as practicable.’”
Frederick mentioned that he was still waiting, after two years, for public records regarding the D.R. Horton “bad development project” and why it was approved and Diamondback’s “bad development project” denied.
“I suspect the Council was led astray and I have shown evidence to the fact that they were deceived, as we all were, by the Town’s hired land use attorney. But this Council is accustomed to ignoring my requests.
NOTE: It is the Council’s policy to not respond to public comments in meetings. The Jamestown News received this reply from Johnson in response to why these items were not on the September agenda.
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tion Day at the library. The staff had a large display of books about America and the document that makes the country what it is today. The flags may have been removed until next year, but the books remain, always available to teach and enlighten young and old alike.
In his manager’s report, Johnson noted the ribbon cutting for the new adaptive playground at Jamestown Park will be Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. The Fire Station Open House has been moved to Oct. 3 and that is also the season finale of Music in the Park, this time featuring 80z Nation. The first block of Guilford Road (between Main Street and Mendenhall Road) will be closed for vendors. The Primary Election would be held Oct. 7. Staff is working on a design/build plan to replace the fire station. The Public Service Department recently repaired a storm drainage problem on O’Neill and Royal.
Councilmember Rebecca Rayborn said she and Wolfe met with some residents to
Robert Frederick was also upset that his request to add the 11 new positions as well as the petition to oust the town manager to the September agenda was not honored.
“This is a message about following through,” Frederick said. He pointed out that the Council had just approved minutes from the August agenda.
“There are two statements I would like to highlight. They are about citizen frustration about how this Council operates.
“One concerns the petition circulated by Art Wise and Mickey Wright, which reflects frustration over rising taxes, excessive spending and the town manager’s failure to perform duties effectively. The minutes … also state that a request was made that this matter be
“The Town’s comment policy is intended to make sure citizens’ concerns are addressed at the most effective level. If staff can resolve the issue by meeting with the individual, providing public records or explaining procedures, then it is handled administratively. Item L under Section II of the Public Comment Policy is intended to address items where Council approval is needed for items that cannot be handled administratively.
“The Town has made several attempts to answer questions regarding staffing levels with the residents that are concerned. Additionally, personnel matters will be discussed in closed session per G.S. 143-318.”
“The Town Council and staff will continue to make ourselves available to anyone with questions and concerns.”
[The document is available at https://www.jamestown-nc.gov/documents. php.]
Emily Wagner spoke about several upcoming events in Jamestown, Village Fair at Mendenhall Homeplace Sept. 20, Old Jamestown School Bar-B-Q Sept. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m., and JBA Fall Festival Oct. 12 from 1 to 7 p.m.
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tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property:
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.
Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
Sarah A. Waldron or Terrass Scott Misher, Esq ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 13010 Morris Rd., Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004
Telephone: (470) 321-7112 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2025
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA FILE NUMBER: 25SP000343-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by DOLORES MARIE ANDERSON dated December 29, 2020 in the amount of $131,200.00 and recorded in Book R 8384 at Page 726 in the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book 8886, Page 2197, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, October 9, 2025 on 2:00 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 0116704
ADDRESS: 5309 PRUDENCIA DR MC LEANSVILLE, NC 27301
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DOLORES MARIE ANDERSON
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK R 8384 , PAGE 726, AS FOLLOWS:
BEING ALL OF LOT 32 OF PRUDENCIA ESTATES, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 103, PAGE 36, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. TOGETHER WITH A MULTI WIDE MANUFACTURED HOME, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AND ATTACHED TO THE LAND AND IS PART OF THE REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH, BY INTENTION OF THE PARTIES, SHALL CONSTITUTE A PART OF THE REALTY AND SHALL PASS WITH IT:
YEAR/MAKE: 2009 I CAVALIER L X W: 27 X 55 VIN #S: BG09NC145187A/B
THIS CONVEYANCE IS EXPRESSLY MADE SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS WHICH APPEARS OF RECORD IN BOOK 3915, PAGE 1170, GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, THE TERMS OF WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AS IF SET FULLY FORTH.
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5309 PRUDENCIA DRIVE, MCLEANSVILLE, NC 27301
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third
LEGAL NOTICES
party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
Sarah A. Waldron or Terrass Scott Misher, Esq ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 13010 Morris Rd., Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Telephone: (470) 321-7112 Sept. 24; Oct. 1, 2025 (2400)
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE GUILFORD COUNTY- NORTH CAROLINA FILE NUMBER: 25SP000671-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by ANNA L. SHAFFER dated March 26, 2003 in the amount of $105,550.00 and recorded in Book 5776 at Page 2313 in the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R8830, Page 2307, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 5776, PAGE 2313, AS FOLLOWS:
BEING ALL OF LOT 488, SECTION 6, MAP 13 OF MAPLE RIDGE AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 106, PAGE 41, GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion,
delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property:
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25SP000703-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Debra C. Smith and Dennis W. Smith (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Smith EL Family Trust) to Anderson Langford, Trustee(s), dated September 28, 2021, and recorded in Book No. R 8521, at Page 2847 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on October 7, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Certain premises in Gilmer Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows:
Being all of Lot 7 of the final plat, sheet one of two of Phase One-Wynterhall, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 161 at Page 18, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4 Vodington Circle, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Being the same parcel conveyed to Dennis W. Smith, Sr., and wife, Debra C. Smith from
Old South Home Company, a North Carolina Corporation, by virtue of a deed dated 03/24/2006, recorded dated 03/27/2006, in Deed Book No. 6502, Page No. 2550-2551, as Instrument No. 65513, County of Guilford, State of North Carolina.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25SP000791-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William Aldophus Dungee, Jr. and Camela Pennix Dungee
(PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): William Aldophus Dungee, Jr. and Camela Pennix Dungee) to Anthony P. Donato, Trustee(s), dated March 31, 2005, and recorded in Book No. 6287, at Page 1400 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following:
A Loan Modification recorded on April 7, 2021, in Book No. R 8430, at Page 2628, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on October 7, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Gibsonville in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 11, in Block M, Section 3, as is shown on a plat of Imperial Estates, duly recorded in Plat Book 44, Pages 74, 75, and 76 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6308 Rolling Acres Drive, Gibsonville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor
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the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.
Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a
rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22SP001508-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale
contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Scott L. Garner a/k/a Scott Lee Gardner
(PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Scott L. Gardner) to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), dated May 15, 2012, and recorded in Book No. R 7352, at Page 1768 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on October 7, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property:
All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:
All of Unit 107 of Smothers Place Lofts
Condominiums (the “Unit”) as described in the Declaration and shown on the Final Plat. Smothers Place Loft Condominiums (the “Plat”), which is recorded in Condominium Plat Book 9, Pages 86 through 93, Guilford County Registry; together with a 2.759 percentage undivided allocated interest appurtenant to the Unit in all Common Elements of the Condominium, including the buildings and Improvements on the land described in the Declaration and as shown on the Plan of Condominium; together with the right of ingress to and egress from said property and the right to use, for all purposes, in common with all other unit owners from time to time, any and all portions of Smothers Place Loft Condominiums designated by the Declaration as “Common Elements.” Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 360-107 South Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Assessor’s Parcel No: 0000397
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be
tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
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Previous offices held in Jamestown if any.
Dickenson: In May, 2021, after attending an “Envision Jamestown Growth Management Workshop,” I became concerned about zoning and the potential for future stormwater runoff problems in my neighborhood. As I heard more about the plans for the Johnson Farm (D.R. Horton) and Harvey Road developments, I submitted an application to serve on the Planning Board. My application remained open for two years (from June 2022 to June 2024). In January 2024, I received an email from the Town Planner in which she thanked me for submitting an application and said the Town Council had appointed other applicants to fill the vacancies.
Rayborn: Mayor pro tem, 2023-present: Town Council member, 2017-present; liaison to the Parks and Recreation Committee, 2023-present; liaison to the Planning Board, 2017-2023; liaison to the Livable Communities Committee, 2019-present.
Outside of Town Council work, I serve as vice-chair of the Old Jamestown School Association (Jamestown Public Library) board, am co-leader of a Girl Scout troop based at Jamestown United Methodist Church and served as the Jamestown Elementary School PTA treasurer for the 2024-2025 school year. I am also a member of the Friends of the Jamestown Public Library and a lifetime member of the Historic Jamestown Society. Pittman: N/A
Why are you running for Mayor?
Dickenson: In June, 2022 I wrote a letter to the Town Council expressing my concerns about the outdated stream and watershed classifications on Jamestown’s maps, and about how the D.R. Horton Development Agreement reduced “Watershed Protection” (the biggest section in Jamestown’s Land Development Ordinance) down to one sentence. Their response only exacerbated my concerns, so I started doing more research, joined the Jamestown United group, spoke at Town Council meetings and met with elected representatives. While Jamestown United was a great forum in which to discuss these issues, it’s hard to share pages of data on Facebook, so in January 2023 I built The Jamestowner website as a streamlined way to organize and share links to the Randleman Watershed Regulations, floodplain maps, photos, videos, etc. Two and a half years later, The Jamestowner continues as a nonprofit citizens information site, has funded local water testing, is in the 10th month of a 12-month EPA Citizens Air Monitoring project, has answered inquiries and provided research assistance to communities in at least a half-dozen N.C. counties, shared The Jamestowner’s story in state and national forums, and gotten federal and state inspectors and auditors to pay more attention to the stormwater, wastewater, air, industrial discharge, landfill and drinking water contamination that has been overlooked for too long in Jamestown and Upper Deep River communities. I’m running for Mayor because it’s the logical next step for taking three years – and tens of thousands of hours – of research, data and contacts to the next level. The current town management and council have remained silent on these issues and maintain a “there’s nothing we can do about it” position. My position is the opposite and it translates to a better, healthier Jamestown.
Rayborn: Running for mayor didn’t occur to me until several years ago, when our current mayor said that she didn’t plan to run again and suggested that I consider it. I have enjoyed serving on Town Council so much and being part of a team working on behalf of all town residents and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to give up my ability to vote on issues that come before the council (since the mayor can only vote in the event of a tie). The more I thought about it, though, the more I realized that
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running for mayor could afford me the opportunity to make an impact on a higher level, by helping set the agenda for the council. People often say that I have a calm and even temperament. I seek out points of view different from my own and think through challenges before jumping in to solve them to make sure each step leads to the result that is best for Jamestown. I am a consensus-builder and strive to make everyone feel heard, but I don’t shy away from disagreement when it is necessary. I believe these qualities, plus the strong relationships built on mutual respect that I have built with staff, council, and community members, make me the best fit for the job.
Pittman: As a local business owner, I feel compelled to run for this office. Jamestown is a special place and I want to see it flourish. I believe we need a mayor that will fight to preserve and promote the town’s rich heritage and charm, will optimize our budget and operational efficiency, and will focus on local economic growth and infrastructure. We also need a mayor that will be a positive and productive representative for our town across Guilford County and the state. Alongside the Town Council, I am certain we will do just that … see Jamestown flourish. Over the past nearly three years as a local business owner I’ve had the privilege to serve many of you lattes and avocado toast, celebrated graduations with you, and prayed with you through struggles. Today, I’m asking you to join me as I seek to serve you and our community as Mayor.
What do you see is the most pressing issue facing Jamestown at this time?
Dickenson: The town’s current organizational structure is working against it and negatively affects every single issue that is challenging the town right now. The inequities of our current property tax system and the worsening state of our stormwater, wastewater and drinking water systems are being ignored. No matter how intense our concerns, or how black-andwhite the data is, Town Hall continues to allocate most of our resources to parks, sidewalks, the golf course, and window-dressing. I don’t know if that’s intentional or accidental, but I do know it’s going to destroy our town if it continues as is.
Rayborn: Certainly the “biggest” issue right now – size-wise and in importance – is ensuring that D.R. Horton and those working for them follow the development agreement that resulted from many months of town staff, council, hired expert and resident input and negotiations, which the Town Council ultimately approved in 2023. We have staff on the ground at the property to look after those details.
The most pressing non-development issue in town deals more with people than production. Across the board, when I ask residents why they chose (or continue to choose) Jamestown, they say it’s because of our charming, small-town feel. Some of that feel comes from good planning, like our brick sidewalks and ordinances. But most of that charm can be attributed to the people who live and work here. As mayor, I will work with council members and staff to continually find ways to keep that small-town feel at the forefront. I believe that building community connections and finding new ways for residents to become involved will be vital in the coming years. We have a large senior population in town who have greatly contributed to Jamestown’s success for decades. As they downsize to smaller homes outside of our community and retire from volunteer roles, we are tasked with keeping their good work going and building on it for the future. My goal is not to just improve Jamestown for the next four years, but well beyond my term.
Pittman: Short answer, the town’s infrastructure. Our water sanitation needs immediate attention as does the storm water/sewer system especially considering we have a wave of new residents com-
ing. There are strategic solutions at our disposal that won’t burden the community, increase taxes, or destroy the natural beauty of our environment.
What steps should be done to ensure Jamestown is not “bypassed?”
Dickenson: Make Jamestown’s entrances portray a look that says “Jamestown should not be bypassed.” Replace the overhead street signs on Jamestown Parkway with signs that are readable. They’re too small. Lower the Parkway speed limit to 45. Put up a nice Jamestown-branded sign at Dillon Road/Jamestown Parkway and Wendover/Guilford Road promoting some of our chic restaurants and establishments. Keep the town entrances picked up and mowed.
Rayborn: The strong businesses here have done much to keep people coming to town even as the bypass is now fully open. I believe the town’s role in this is to keep the lines of communication open with those businesses and make sure we do all we can to help make them successful. Keeping town events like Music in the Park going and advertising our park amenities will also build upon Jamestown’s reputation as a destination.
Pittman: The signage needs a major facelift along Jamestown Parkway, along Main Street and on the cut-through roads. We should also be working with and seeking grants from existing state and federal programs for small and rural communities. Additionally, we should be engaging in community outreach initiatives and Town Hall-driven initiatives to promote tourism and shopping along Main Street. Having a mayor with a vested interest in the town not being bypassed would also help.
What benefit to the Town do you see coming from the development of commercial and residential areas in and around Jamestown.
Dickenson: An increased revenue stream, stronger local economy and a fresh, dynamic base of citizens. However, those new tax dollars and community stakeholders are only going to be as strong as the Town of Jamestown’s ability to provide basic services to, budget for, and engage with its citizenry.
Rayborn: Clearly, the new tax dollars will be beneficial for the town. But, more importantly, my hope is for new town residents to quickly feel at home and want to begin utilizing resources like our library and golf course, and volunteering with our local civic clubs, churches, and schools.
Pittman: Conscious development and improvement is key. However, growth for growth’s sake is of no benefit. We need to take deliberate and conscious steps like recruiting new residents and the kind of builders that care about building with the natural beauty of our town not in place of it. Similarly, we need to be recruiting businesses that add to the historic charm and culture of Jamestown – businesses that will attract visitors to our town. The benefits of this kind of conscious development will be a stronger community, a more vibrant Main Street/Downtown, an increase in shoppers and a more productive local economy. Like a flywheel, once we start moving in the right direction we build momentum and stability. Is there any area of Jamestown you would like to see developed and what would you like to go there?
Dickenson: The Oakdale Mill, dam and village property needs to be assessed for soil and groundwater contamination. Based on the results, I would like to see it restored or reimagined for another use. The property is owned by a private LLC and that’s where all of the financial responsibility for maintenance, cleanup, restoration and/or redevelopment lies. In its current state, Oakdale Mill is a blight on the town – not an “asset,” as I’ve heard some at Town Hall say. It has been in its current state of dilapidation since 2009. Jamestown needs to turn its “code violation” focus on properties like
this and the other hazardous and unkept properties around town. If they’re too contaminated for residential and retail use, they can be assessed for re-use under the state’s Brownfield program – think parking, pickleball courts, athletic pavilions, historical monuments, educational sites (a discovery “destination” to showcase Jamestown’s rich gold-mining history, for example). Almost anything is better than what is on those sites right now.
Rayborn: I am not a developer. My interest lies more in rehabilitating vacant properties in town than building from scratch. Seeing new business come into downtown in recent years has been wonderful and I would like to see more independently-owned shops and restaurants that would serve the whole community fill in the gaps along Main Street. The Oakdale Mill is an area that has, sadly, fallen into great disrepair and one that would benefit from revitalization. Restored and reimagined properties like Revolution Mill in Greensboro and the former Saxapahaw Spinning Mill show that property owners can retain the valuable history of these special places while also making a profit.
Pittman: I would love to see the old cleaners and the old screenprinting properties renovated to match the historic charm of Main Street to provide retail and parking space for Main Street. It would also be great to see the old Oakdale Mill revitalized and repurposed to be a mixed-use destination while still preserving the history. It could be used as a distillery and restaurant, event space/wedding venue, retail shops and restaurants, or even a local makers market and creative space.
Looking at the Town’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), is there anything in the “should do” or “could do” section that you would like to see moved up to “must do?”
Dickenson: Almost all of the “should do” and “could do” items on that list are for more sidewalks, golf course and park improvements, Town Hall renovations, golf and park bathrooms, picnic shelters, soccer field parking, range picker/ ball washer – and more vehicles, mowers and tractor-type equipment. Since few of us live at the golf course, soccer field or Town Hall, and because I have rarely seen the equipment and vehicles we keep purchasing used to clean Jamestown’s storm drains, weedy streets, dirty bridges, overgrown river access area and overhanging trees, I would say “No.” But I can name about a couple dozen things that need to be added to the “must do” list.
Rayborn: Restrooms at Wrenn Miller Park have been on my wish list for years, as they are something I often get questions about from the public. Events such as Music in the Park and the flag raising ceremonies that the Jamestown Veterans Committee organizes are made more challenging without on-site facilities. Council and staff are looking into ways to address this, including seeking grant funding to cover the large cost of such a project. If funding is not available for freestanding restrooms in the park, I am pushing for ways that the Council Chambers (former Civic Center) could be lightly remodeled to allow its interior restrooms to be accessed from the outside for use during non-business hours. The restrooms are currently classified as “must do,” but are slated for a future budget year, which means that a future council could opt to move them back down to “should do” or “could do.”
Pittman: I most definitely want the library improvements, water sanitation and the Forestdale stormwater project to be a higher priority than spending $450,000 on adding bathrooms at Wrenn Miller Park or $300,000 on a golf course bunker.
Part 2 of the mayoral questions will appear in the Oct. 1 Jamestown news.
The Dragonfly Club works to raise awareness and take action in support of clean water access for all. The club provides opportunities for young people to engage in projects, education, and community activities centered around water quality and environmental responsibility.
In 2025, Gumerson has already led numerous creek clean-ups in Jamestown and surrounding watershed areas, personally helping to remove over 150 bags of trash from local creeks and streams. Looking ahead, her goals for the year include leading a native plant and tree planting initiative, working with local leaders to launch a storm drain cleanup program, and expanding The Dragonfly Club by welcoming as many new “dragonflies” as possible.
“I wanted this title with my whole heart!” said Georgia Gumerson. “Everyone can do their part. It’s easy to help out and be involved.”
Georgia is the daughter of Wil and Katie Gumerson of Jamestown, N.C. With the encouragement of her family, she has pursued her passions for service, leadership, and community involvement — qualities that contributed to her success in earning this national honor.
As Outstanding Junior Miss, Gumerson will carry out her role as ambassador in various events, public speaking opportunities, and service projects during her reign. She hopes to use this platform to expand the reach of The Dragonfly Club, inspire others to join in service, and push toward actual improvements in water quality in surrounding communities.
Unifying young women through service and sisterhood while demonstrating respect, compassion and commitment, American United Miss is focused on bringing young women together through their platforms to spread their light through community service. American United Miss empowers young women through its three pillars: service, unity, and compassion. Titleholders are expected to lead both on stage and in their communities, demonstrating poise, confidence, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact.
town of Jamestown to celebrate ribbon-cutting for new all-inclusive playground
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The Town of Jamestown is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand-new allinclusive playground, nature trail, natural play area and basketball court at Jamestown Park.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. at 7041 East Fork Road, Jamestown.
This exciting new community space was made possible at no cost to local taxpayers, thanks to a combination of grant funding from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, and the generous support of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners.
“The new playground repre-
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”
Fred Rogers from Mister Rogers Neighborhood
In a world filled with negativity, it is important to take time to focus on the positive.
sents more than just swings and slides,” Scott Coakley, Parks & Recreation director. “It’s about creating a space where children of all abilities can play together, families can gather, and our community can celebrate what makes Jamestown special. We are deeply grateful to our funding partners for making this vision a reality.”
The celebration will feature:
• Live music and entertainment provided by the AM rOdeO Band featuring Jessica Mashburn, and Evan Olson
• Food trucks • A first look at Jamestown’s newest recreation amenities designed for accessibility and inclusion
The Town of Jamestown invites residents, families, and neighbors from across the region
Starting in October, the Jamestown News will begin a monthly column called “Look for the Good.” If you see someone being helpful to another person or have personally experienced help or kindness, email me, Norma Dennis, at ndworddesign@gmail.com. Tell me what was done, who did it — if you know a name — or describe the person (young, older, male, female,
Four different kinds of slides.
to join in this momentous occasion and help celebrate this exciting step forward in building community connections.
For more information, please contact Scott Coakley, Parks & Recreation director at 336-4542417 or scoakley@jamestownnc.gov.
etc.) and for whom the help was given. Then sign your name. I’ll start with a personal experience. Food Lion in Jamestown has the nicest customers. It seems many items I want at the grocery store are above my reach. When someone comes by, I ask for his or her assistance and everyone is also so kind to reach the item for me and do it with a smile. The staff is helpful as well. (Norma B. Dennis) Now, it’s your turn. This is an ongoing column so keep my email on file and whenever you see someone being helpful or kind, email me with your observations. I will print them on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Of course, if someone helps you, be sure to say thank you.
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pooled resources to hire a teacher. Academies were a bit more sophisticated private schools and apprenticeships taught everything from trades to readings in law and medicine.”
In 1830, Guilford County was one of the first counties to use tax money to support schools under the Common School Law. The State passed a law in 1868 to fund schools across the state for elementary age students and in 1907 began to provide money for high schools.
Guilford County was one of two areas designated to have a high school. A delegation from Jamestown sought to have one of the two schools and the other was built in Pleasant Garden. As rural high schools, they provided dormitories for students who had to travel some distance to attend.
Flint Hill Academy was built where Jamestown United Methodist Church stands today. The name was later changed to Jamestown Academy and then to Jamestown School.
In February of 1915, the school burned and the building was replaced at a cost of $59,000 in October of that year at the location now housing the Jamestown Public Library. Additions and modifications continued to be made and the school saw its last senior graduating class in 1959 when Ragsdale High School was built.
The school remained as an elementary school until 1982 when it was closed. Standing vacant for four years, the county planned to have the building demolished, but a grassroots effort by the community saved it from destruction. It was deeded to the Town of Jamestown who leased it to the Old Jamestown School Association.
A fundraising campaign begun in 1986 enabled the building to open as a library in 1988.
Jim McGaha, library manager, shared pictures of the old school taken at various times and a notebook detailing its reconstruction.
“The library started with all volunteers and 700 donated books,” McGaha said. A retired librarian typed cards for the card catalog, a major undertaking.”
The library has grown, with thousands of books, many of them new editions. It also has electronic books, audio books and CDs that may be checked out. Several years ago the library switched to a computerized card catalog. Computers are available for public use. The library serves as a resource for information and features archive rooms that house historical information about education, especially that of the old school building.
“My fear is that one day people will no longer be interested in the building’s history,” McGaha said. “I want it to stay around forever.”
With heads swimming with historical facts, McGaha chose to lighten the mood by reading the children’s book “Charlie Parker Played Be Bop” by Chris Raschka. The meeting ended in laughter as Lions Club members repeated the rhythmic words of the author. From service to fellowship and much in between, the Jamestown Lions Club, chartered in 1957, continues to reach out to the community and beyond.
the Jamestown Lions Club meets the second and fourth thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Parkwood baptist Church on Penny Road. For more information, contact, Pat Floyd at plebf@ yahoo.com.
