Key Gibson, owner of The Blend Protein & Energy Bar, has moved her business to a new location at 705B W. Main St. in the Jamestown Shopping Center. She is hosting an open house on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community is invited to attend.
A MOMENT IN TIME PUTS NEW SPIN ON TIMELESS
FUN
No tall fish tales … well, maybe a few. No waves crashing on the beach … except, maybe the illusion of some.
But with the theme of “A little bit of fishin’ and a little bit of beach,” the next meeting of A Moment In Time on June 16 is sure to be filled with lots of fun.
As usual, there is the promise of such activities as engaging conversation, games, music, snacks and crafts to brighten the afternoon for people with dementia and their care partners. It is an opportunity for all to relax.
A Moment In Time meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall at Jamestown United Methodist Church, 403 East Main St.
To make entry easier, all guests are asked to enter the church from the back under the portico. Look for the purple signs. Someone will be there to direct you to the fellowship hall.
This month’s sponsor is Brookdale Senior Living. Regular sponsors for A Moment In Time include JUMC, HealthTeam Advantage and Senior Resources of Guilford. Reservations are requested but not required. To register or ask questions, contact Laura Gulledge at 336-906-0430 or lauragulledge@gmail.com
Pictures of past events may be found at https://www.facebook .com/jumcmemorycafe.
TOWN COUNCIL
The Jamestown Town Council’s June meeting will be held one week later on June 23 at 6 p.m., not the regular third Tuesday.
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council changes mind, adds to proposed budget
By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com
It took five budget work sessions, lasting approximately 14.5 hours total, to come up with the current proposed 2026-27 budget — but it could still change, even though the budget is scheduled to be approved June 23. It must be approved to go into effect July 1.
Sheriff’s contract At the May 12 workshop, the Council agreed the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office portion of Jamestown’s budget should be $500,000, but
wanting more information as to what services the Town would lose if it only budgets that amount, rather than the $517,091 requested.
On June 4 the Council agreed to the $517,091 amount.
About an hour later, Town Manager Matthew Johnson announced he had just received a text from the Guilford County Manager, who had been in a meeting with the Sheriff’s Office at the same time as Jamestown’s meeting. The new contract would be $592,102. No councilmember was in favor of that amount.
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p&R Committee learns of park growth
By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com
Things are happening at Jamestown Park.
The park was full May 16-17 when N.C. Fusion held its spring soccer tournament when 2,400 total people attended one of several matches at the Charles Turner Athletic Complex on East Fork Road. Additionally, there was a well-attended golf tournament and all the shelters were booked.
“Shelters for the basketball court and dog park have been erected,” said Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jeff Goard. “Our next step will be concrete paths. We’ll connect the sidewalks and everything. [After that] we’ll get the dog park fencing, install a water fountain, dog play equipment for each area (large dog and small dog), then, finally get on to our beach volleyball court.”
All these things need to be done by the end of September to meet the requirements of the grant the Town received.
“We’re moving along getting the things done,” Goard added.
Plans for the new bathrooms in the play area are approved and the Town is waiting
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sioners has directed the manager to charge full cost,” Johnson said. “You’re not going to be able to receive full coverage [if you leave it at $517,000]. [The new amount] would pay for five full-time employees 24 hours/7 days a week/365 days a year.”
Johnson added that approximately $475,000 would cover four employees but it would not be 24/7/365. He did not know other specifics.
“They say they would cover as much as they could,” he added. “The only way we can control that is if you have your own police
force, which I would not recommend.”
After discussion, the Council voted to budget $475,000 for the Sheriff’s Office. Councilmember Sarah Glanville voted against.
“Raising it $100K in 24 hours is not good faith partnership,” said Councilmember Jim Westmoreland.
AMI water meters
Also in May, The Council proposed deferring the purchase of AMI water meters and requested additional details on the meters. The Council changed their minds on this as well.
“The general consensus is to budget $110,000 from the Water/Sewer fund balance for the meters with a water rate at 8 percent,” Johnson said. “This is a one-time expenditure, not an ongoing solution. In-town rates for water would be $4.70 per unit and $9.40 for out-oftown. Sewer rate is $6.85 for in-town and $13.70 for out-of-town.”
He added the meters in the ground are starting to age out and the Town wants to upgrade technology so there is less labor involved reading the meters. Meters in
Kyle Maness receives lane pleasants scholarship
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nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com
Photo submitted Congratulations were offered to all seniors during the june 7 senior day at jamestown Presbyterian Church. Included from left to right were, Faith shelton, Grimsley High school; Ben Heineman, southwest High school; Kyle Maness, Ragsdale High school; Lila King, southwest High school; and Mitchell Hall, Ragsdale High school.
The secret is out. Kyle Alexander Maness is the 2026 recipient of the Lane Pleasants Scholarship. The award is never announced until Senior Day at Jamestown Presbyterian Church. Anna Grace Gibson, who received the scholarship in 2019, made the official presentation June 7. Any graduating senior who is a member of JPC may apply for the scholarship. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement; church, school and community participation; and leadership qualities. Class rank and intention to con-
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Ragsdale students signing day
Photos submitted Ragsdale High school had their college sports signing day on june 1. students who participated in signing day (above) from left to right, Faith Thomas, Radford cross country/track; jonathan sadamura, Catawba cross country/track; Kyle Maness, GTCC baseball; and alaina Cole, n.C. state cheerleading.
JBa and rotary Club host meet and Greet
By nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com
Jamestown is a unique town, which according to the latest report by the Census Bureau currently has a population of 3,803. It sits nestled between the much larger cities of High Point and Greensboro. But this small community is filled with a variety of businesses and services that help add value and convenience to its citizens, as well as to those in the greater Jamestown area.
On June 1, the Jamestown Business Association and Jamestown Rotary Club hosted a Meet and Greet at Potent Potables to highlight much
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Photo submitted angela Morrow, left, president of both the jamestown Business association and Rotary Club, and emily Wagoner, vice president of jBa, were on hand to greet members of the community at the recent Meet and Greet for the two organizations. More than 60 people attended the event. see more photos of this event on the back page.
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Hamlin mashes Michigan Cup win
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Denny Hamlin came from deep in the pack to first lead with 56 to go, then went on to win his 63rd Cup race, tying Kyle Busch in the process for race wins.
Carson Hocevar led the opening 14 laps while Connor Zilisch spun three times in the first nine laps. The first big wreck occurred on lap 84 on the front stretch kicked off by an errant move by Hocevar for an 11 car wreck involving Austin Dillon, Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick and Brad Keselowski among others. Hamlin got a piece of it as well before the hard hit of the day took place 60 laps later when Chase Elliott lost control of his Chevy, sliding up the track into a hapless Christopher Bell.
The very high speed took both drivers hard into the outside wall, destroying both cars with Bell’s the worse for wear. The driver’s condition is still under advisement as Bell had serious concerns with his wrist and ankle. He was seen entering his helicopter with his left arm fully bandaged
After a 20-minute red flag, the pack resumed action only to have a nine-car wreck a few laps later.
Some of the better cars involved were Shane van Gisbergen, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Ryan Preece.
Daniel Suarez and William Byron led a handful of laps each
Letter to the Editor
before Hamlin nailed down the day by leading the final 38 laps. The Virginia driver zoomed away in his Toyota by over 11 seconds at the finish line, besting the likes of Erik Jones, Bubba Wallace, Kyle Larson and Hocevar.
The latest points standings has Reddick still on top despite earning only 12 points on the day. Hamlin gained a lot of points overall and now sits just 51 points back. Ryan Blaney holds on to third in the standings yet 106 in arrears.
“Heim Time” in Michigan
It took a while to get there, but Corey Heim made a final move with 14 to go to grab the lead from race long leader Carson Hocevar. Heim went on to win his 26th career checkers and third of the season.
The DQS Solutions and Staffing 250 started with Christopher Bell leading in a strong Toyota topping the charts in both stages.
On to the final stage where Hocevar and Bell traded the top spot with Kaden Honeycutt nearby. Honeycutt led lap 99 just before Hocevar took another shot out front for 10 laps as Heim showed up to lead the final 14 circuits. Others among the top five included Honeycutt, Hocevar, Layne Riggs and Chandler Smith.
The latest points stats has Riggs out front by 26 over Honeycutt and a huge 90 points in front of Smith.
Comments to Jamestown Town Council
As I stated in my public comment, one Jamestown councilmember has already undermined the town’s relationship with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department, and Jamestown is now at risk of reduced law enforcement services. By swaying other councilmembers, he is also blocking pay increases for town staff that would not keep pace with inflation, eliminating merit raises and further damaging employee morale. He also supports using reserves to cover routine operations, a shortsighted approach that weakens the town’s ability to respond to emergencies affecting public property and residents.
No one should expect individuals with limited local government experience who are suddenly placed in leadership roles to fully understand the complexities of municipal operations, budget laws, long-term partnerships, or the Town of Jamestown’s history and future priorities. Given that reality, the prudent course of action is to listen to and learn from the two town staff members who are specifically trained and experienced in preparing the budget needed to protect the town’s safety and long-term interests for the 2026–2027 budget year. The next year should be used to build knowledge through training, careful review of Jamestown’s history and relationships, and thoughtful engagement with residents about their priorities, while also seeking guidance from qualified outside advisors when appropriate.
I urge Councilmembers not to be swayed by the views of a single new Jamestown resident and Councilmember whose “past” professional experiences are shaping his approach in ways that are not constructive for Jamestown. Instead, I respectfully ask that the remaining Councilmembers give serious consideration to the advice and expertise of the town manager and finance officer. I have spoken with several CPAs about the financial direction being proposed by this councilmember, and they expressed serious concern about the course of action under consideration.
I respectfully urge the other three Councilmembers to take charge at the June Town meeting and to select the reasonable, professional course of action recommended by the town’s qualified staff to support current operations and prepare for the future. Choose the option after careful consideration and listening to the staff.
Kathryn “Cookie” Billings Resident of Jamestown Former Jamestown Town Manager
Mini truckin’
Mini Tyrrell was back in Ram action over the weekend, this time truckin’ on the big Michigan International Speedway oval in his number 14 Ram ride. This was another track the young driver had never competed on, so qualifying deep in the pack in 30th was another valuable “seat time” opportunity.
The race started with Tyrrell moving into the mid 20’s and ended stage two in 21st. At the checkers, the young driver finished 20th yet remained 19th in points.
Antonelli wins fifth consecutive F1 race in Monaco
Kimi Antonelli continues on an F1 tear, winning the first five races including the always challenging Monaco over the weekend. Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari placed second just in front of Isack Hadjar.
The race started with Max Verstappen’s Ford sidelined during the first lap with mechanical woes.
Driver points stats has Antonelli 66 points ahead of Hamilton and 68 in front of George Russell. Overall points standings look like Antonelli’s Team Mercedes stands tall with a 179 point lead over team Ferrari.
QUIK BITS ...
As Hamlin collected his latest win, thoughts of retirement pop up again. The latest ideas from Hamlin himself indicated a strong
By RICH LOWRy the r IC h Lo W ry Co LUMN
The U.K. government banned left-wing influencers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker from traveling to the country because they blame everything on the Jews — and, true to form, Uygur and Piker blamed the Jews.
Uygur and Piker were to speak at a South by Southwest conference in London and participate in an event at the Oxford Union when their visas were canceled. They immediately smelled a rat, and, as usual, one emanating from Jerusalem.
“I’ve been banned for criticizing Israel,” Uygur posted on social media. “Are we free anymore? This is oppression of Western citizens by our own governments on behalf of a different country!”
Piker chimed in, “The U.K. has revoked my visa as well. All at the behest of Israel. The West is betraying ‘liberal values’ for a genocidal fascist foreign government. Soon we will all become Israel.”
Like most everything the duo says — Piker is Uygur’s nephew and got his start on his podcast — this is poisonous nonsense, although it doesn’t make the U.K.’s decision any better.
Britain now conducts itself like a nation that has never heard of John Milton, John Stuart Mill or Bertrand Russell, its storied advocates of free speech down through the centuries.
The U.K. routinely excludes controversial figures from traveling to the country from abroad, and actively tries to suppress speech offensive to gays, Muslims, trans people, Jews or others. You can get arrested, as TV writer Graham Linehan found out, for posting pungent opinions about biological males using female locker rooms, or for silently praying outside an abortion clinic.
If we needed a reminder of the wisdom of our Founders writing the First Amendment into the Constitution, the free-floating illiberalism of the British government trying to enforce faddish norms provides it.
The Home Office, which was responsible for revoking the Uygur and Piker visas, says that their presence in the country might not have been “conducive to the public good” — whatever that means.
push for hiring Brent Crews as his replacement. Crews has been running strong in the O’Reilly Auto Part Series ranks standing 15th in points despite missing four races. The Virginia driver still looks at plans to retire after the 2027 season with needing breaks in between races more than ever. At 45-yearsold, that’s not an unreasonable idea.
From Rumorville
It sounds as if F1/sports car ace Kevin Magnussen is ready to compete in the upcoming San Diego NASCAR street course. The 3.4mile layout will surely test the 33-year-old Danish driver’s talents with no previous history to compare stats with.
Having similar talents such as Connor Zilisch, Shane van Gisbergen and Kyle Larson could exhibit a thrilling event for all concerned.
Look for Magnussen to be wheeling a number 91 Trackhouse Qualcomm Chevy on Saturday, June 21.
That’s it for this week. Look for NASCAR news from the big tricky triangle, better known as Pocono Speedway for the Cup series and the trucks. In addition, we’ll cover other racing venues from around the globe such as Indy and F1 racing.
If you have questions or comments, contact Russ at racinwithruss@gmail.com
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Certainly, it would be very bad for Britain if the country were to adopt wholesale the malignant views of Uygur and Piker, but that wasn’t going to come about as a result of, say, one of them having a 40-minute speaking slot at a South by Southwest satellite event. Traditionally, in free societies, people are allowed to say dumb and hateful things. Either they discredit themselves by doing so, or perhaps they eventually win people over to their views. Regardless, free and robust debate has been considered a good in and of itself, something a country run by a raucous, free-wheeling Parliament should readily understand.
Are the Jews behind the exclusion of Uygur and Piker? Yet, there were Jewish groups who didn’t want them to come, but excluding them was a decision entirely in keeping with the government’s practice of trying to suppress views that it deems extreme. Just a couple of weeks ago, rightwing figures critical of Islam and supportive of Israel saw their visas revoked.
The British government isn’t a tool of the Zionists. It is a left-of-center Labour government. The Home Secretary is a Muslim of Pakistani origin who has attended anti-Israel protests. The government has said it would jail Bibi Netanyahu if he travels to Britain, sanctioned Israeli officials, restricted arms sales to the Jewish state, and recognized a Palestinian state.
If the revocation of the visas is an Israeli op, it’s a profoundly counterproductive one. In authoritarian societies, people can truly be suppressed — if China wants to get rid of a nettlesome figure, it simply disappears him or her. In an open society, in contrast, there are many channels for expression, and official hostility tends to make the targeted voices more famous and interesting, whether it’s James Joyce or the Sex Pistols.
Surely, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker are better known in the U.K. now than they were a few days ago, and that’s not, as they say in Britain, conducive to the public good. Rich
From The Front
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tinue education at a college, technical institution or trade school are also taken into consideration.
“With the awarding of the scholarship this year, we continue to be so proud of the caliber of our JPC youth and especially the diversity of their accomplishments,” said Clarajo Pleasants, who along with her husband Bill, Steve Honeycutt, Brian Stroud and Anne Wright served on the scholarship committee. “It was certainly true this year with Kyle Maness as the recipient.
“As of this year 40 of our JPC young people have received $85,000 in scholarship money,” she added.
Maness is the son of Donnie and Leilani Maness of Jamestown and a lifelong member of Jamestown Presbyterian Church.
“This scholarship holds special meaning for me, not only because of its connection to Lane’s legacy, but also because JPC has been a foundational part of my life, faith, and service to others,” Maness said.
“From my years in the JPC youth group and my participation in Montreat and Rise Against Hunger, to my volunteer work, academic dedication, and commitment to my school and baseball team, these experiences have all contributed to my growth as both a student and a person.”
Not only has Maness participated regularly in the JPC youth group, but he has met with friends once a week for prayer. He has volunteered in other areas of service at church from moving furniture of members, to helping in the soup kitchen, spreading pine needles and assisting with Vacation Bible School.
His volunteer services include helping with the Miracle League of High Point, along with other members of his high school baseball team.
Academically, Maness has excelled, ranking in the top 20 percent of his class. He was a member of the National Honor Society, on the AB Honor Roll throughout high school and elected to the Stu-
new developments are new and would not need replacing at this time. Public Services Director Paul Blanchard said the average lifespan of a meter is 15 years.
“We’re at a crossroads where we need to update the software and some of the old meters are not accepting the new software,” Johnson said.
Fund Balance
A fund balance is like the working capital of a business, necessary for ongoing operations. The proposed 2026-27 Jamestown budget indicates approximately $4.3 million in the fund balance. That equates to 43 percent of expenses. There is a minimum percentage the Town is required to have. Glanville was concerned that something else with a big cost could come up and lower that 43 percentage.
“Fund Balance is very fluid,” said Finance Officer Faith Wilson. “A lot of this money is reappropriated back in the budget at the end of the fiscal year for projects that did not get completed.”
“It is not wise for us to try to balance the budget using the Fund Balance,” Johnson said. “It should be used for emergencies or sometimes capital projects. We made a decision to try to reduce taxes for the citizens we recognize the burdens citizens are experiencing with the increase revaluations and we are trying to figure out a way to thread that needle without putting the town in a serious position long-term.”
COLA
In May, Westmoreland proposed reducing the annual salary increase for
dent Council three years, serving as vice president as a sophomore. As a senior, he joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was a leader in the Spirit Club. The Pickleball Club provided a way for him to connect with classmates outside of competitive sports.
Maness was enrolled dually at Guilford Technical Community College, taking several Advanced Placement courses, and already earning college credits.
He is a two-time Baseball All-Conference Honorable Mention recipient.
“I am not perfect, but I genuinely work every day to live up to the expectations placed on me and to represent my family, my coaches, and my school in a positive way,” Maness said.
His father is an English teacher and baseball coach at Ragsdale High School and Maness acknowledges baseball has been a major part of growing up, having played since he was 4 years old. He played for Jamestown Middle School, competed for High Point Christian Academy in 8th grade and played
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Town employees from 6 percent to a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to be more in line with other regional governments. And no merit raise this coming fiscal year.
“There’s has been so much concern about the COLA decision,” said Councilmember Pam Burgess last week. “I think [the staff is] owed a fair explanation.
“I was never against a merit [raise] but in the past two years I’ve sat on Council I was not having enough information or data that would help drive my decision. A merit constitutes any employee who has gone above and beyond their normal scope of work. I applaud that but, for me, I’d like to see that.
“We’re all in this together. As a Council we’ve had to make hard decisions when it comes to setting the tax rate as well as trying to do what’s fair for the employees. It has nothing to do with them not doing a good job.”
Moratorium Johnson mentioned a possible N.C. General Assembly decision June 9 that could take the budget back to the drawing board. It is Senate Bill 899, which would place a oneyear moratorium on 2026 property tax revaluations in several counties, including Guilford. If passed, the legislation would temporarily freeze updated property values, forcing these counties to use the older schedule of values for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The N.C. House approved the amendment in May.
“Lobbyists feel likely it will pass but the governor is expected to veto
all four years for Ragsdale.
The game seems to be a family affair. In addition to his dad coaching baseball, his uncle coaches the game at High Point University, his mom and grandmother are always in the stands to watch him play and his grandfather keeps score.
“I hope to continue playing baseball at the college level,” Maness said. The GTCC coach showed a strong interest in me and I have committed to play there.”
Following his time at GTCC, Maness plans to transfer to a four-year university where he wants to continue to play baseball and receive a degree in business administration with a possible concentration in customer service.
The awarding of the 2026 Lane Pleasant’s scholarship is the 26th annual scholarship that has been awarded to seniors at JPC. It was established in Lane’s memory by the Jamestown Presbyterian Church Session and the Pleasants family from memorial contributions made by church members, friends, family and business associates after her passing.
it. It may not survive a veto override,” Johnson said.
“If that happens, everything we’ve discussed up to this point — we have to start over.”
However, Town Attorney Robert Brown said the number that matters is the revenue.
“That’s the policy decision the Council has to make,” he said. “How much money do we want to bring in under ad valorum taxes? Take that number and multiply or divide it by whatever the County says the tax value is. That gives us a rate. If the state passes the bill and the governor doesn’t veto it, that number, the valuation, will change. If you keep your top revenue number the same it’s going to give you a new tax rate and nothing else in the budget changes.”
“[If there is a moratorium] We would start at the current tax rate and try to make the budget expenditures fit without impacting services negatively,” Johnson said.
“I don’t think any change would cause us to go back and change our decisions on the budget,” Brown said.
The Council plans to approve the recommended budget at its June 23 meeting at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 301 E. Main St. The public is invited to attend. The budget and CIP will be posted at Jamestown-nc.gov under Town News prior to the meeting.
The Town Council meetings may be viewed live at www.youtube. com/c/TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live.” They are also available after the meetings.
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of what Jamestown has to offer. The Gathering Place at FurnitureLand South and Joe Davis Marketing provided food for the occasion.
“It was a very positive night with participants able to network and meet new people,” said Emily Wagoner, JBA Vice President. “Members of the Town Council were there to show their support of both groups.”
Business owners are encouraged to join the Jamestown Business Association. The organization hopes to connect to Launch Your City, a program supporting early-stage startups in all areas of business development. Entrepreneurs receive mentoring, financial counseling and opportunities to compete in the marketplace for investor funding to help small businesses be more successful.
for Guilford County to sign off. It could take a couple of months to demo the old bathrooms and construct the new ones.
Goard was able to update the committee about the recent fire at the park.
“[Someone] brought a gas grill in, which is not allowed in the park and we had a small fire. It went into the playground mulch. The heat did damage to our playground table and fascia boards on the shelter and burnt a shade on the playground. And some fencing.
“But we were rapidly moving to get things done because it was Memorial Day weekend [coming up} and we were able to open on Friday. We still have some repairs left to do. Drive by now and there are 50 kids there. We’re a destination playground and are excited about that.
“I’m very proud of the staff we have.”
The P&R Department is looking at what can be done to prevent future fires. There are currently signs in the park that say no outside grills but are looking at more visible signage. They are also exploring putting fire extinguishers at each shelter close to the grill.
Head Golf Pro Marcy Newton said the course has been very busy in the spring, with tournaments, outings and more. Jamestown Park Golf Course is the home course for four schools.
“We hosted a high school state championship May 11-12,” she said. “The weather was very cold and players weren’t prepared for that so we sold a lot of merchandise [in the pro shop]. It worked out really well for us.”
The new point-of-sale equipment was installed in November and has noted 200 additional paid rounds
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“We are especially excited to support new businesses that have come to town,” JBA President Angela Morrow said. “Those who attended Monday’s meeting mentioned they would like to do this type of event again.”
On June 29, a guest speaker from Guilford Merchants’ Association will be at a special JBA meeting. All businesses are invited to participate in this meeting, whose location and time is to be announced.
The Jamestown Rotary also welcomes new members. The motto of the organization is “Service Before Self,” and members seek to serve others as they enjoy fellowship together.
Anyone interested in participating in JBA or Rotary may text Morrow at 336580-2463.
in May that would not have been recorded previously.
“The new golf carts have been a great asset for us,” Newton said. “We’ve received positive feedback from the golfers about how nice they are.
“The new golf carts are able to complete two full rounds a day, 36 holes, without any issues. The previous ones sometimes often struggled to complete one full round.”
“The new Tagmarshall GPS system has been great in our daily operations. It has helped monitor the pace of plan. We can manage that from the shop. It has been well-received by the golfers.”
Newton said there will be earlier tee times available from Memorial Day to Labor Day TuesdaysSundays.
The Carolina Junior Golf Championship will be played at the course in July.
Golf Maintenance Superintendent Justin May said his crew has been busy keeping the golf course in good shape. They recently fixed a sinkhole on the No. 10 ladies’ tee as well as reshaping the No. 10 tee box for blue and white level players. That tee box should reopen soon after the new sod has grown in. The ponds are down due to watering the course in the drought and the lack of rain.
“The greens got firm and fast,” May said. “We need to needle tine the greens to help water get in.”
Needle tining is a form of venting by poking holes in the greens without removing any soil. This is different from core aeration which removed plugs. Needle tining does not usually interfere with putting.
The course will be closed July 6-7 for aerification, following a ladies’ tournament.
We don’t give you the world . . . just our little corner of it.
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Kyle Maness, left, received the 2026 Lane Pleasants Memorial scholarship from presenter anna Gibson, the scholarship winner in 2019.
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2012, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Adabell Norman Henderson A/K/A Ada Bell Norman Henderson as grantor in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, LLC, its successors and assigns as beneficiary and William R. Echols as trustee, and was recorded on June 13, 2012 in Book R 7359 at Page 2136 in the Office of the Register of Deeds, Guilford County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated June 10, 2020 and recorded on June 10, 2020 in Book R 8289, Page 1728, in the office of the Register of Deeds, Guilford County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Secretary is the present holder of the Note secured by the above-referenced Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, Grantor has died and the Property described below is not the principal residence of at least one surviving borrower; and WHEREAS, the default upon which this foreclosure and the acceleration of the secured indebtedness is based, is as follows:
That under Paragraph 6(A)(i) of the abovereferenced Note and Paragraph 9(a)(i) of the above-referenced Deed of Trust, upon death of the Borrower/Grantor, should the Property not remain the principal residence of at least one surviving Borrower, the Secretary has the right to demand, and the Secretary has demanded, the immediate payment in full of all outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest; and WHEREAS, a default has occurred under the terms and conditions of the above Note and Deed of Trust, in that a demand has been made for the immediate payment in full of all outstanding principal and accrued interest, which remains unpaid; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of May 5, 2026 is $77,764.58; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on September 11, 2024, in Book R 8861 at Page 3096 of the Guilford County Register of Deeds, notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder:
ALL OF LOT 2, BLOCK F, SECTION 2 OF WARNERSVILLE PROJECT II-A, OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF GREENSBORO AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 41, PAGE 1, OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY. Commonly known as: 1202 Bilbro Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
The sale will be held at Guilford County Courthouse located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $85,632.57. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorate share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $8,563.25 in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $8,563.25 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable.
The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check.
If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not to pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all the conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance.
The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the ACT.
Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall
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be canceled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of services of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed.
The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $77,764.58as of May 5, 2026, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.
Riley, Pope & Laney, PLLC David A. Simpson NC Managing Partner 101 E. Matthews St, Suite 900 Matthews, NC 28105 T: (980) 201-3888 60903
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001654-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Frank David Johns, Jr. (PRESENT RECORD
OWNER(S): Frank Johns, Jr.) to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), dated July 12, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 6563, at Page 1328 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 June 23, 2026 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:
THOSE certain premises comprising a portion of Highgate Condominiums having been established under Chapter 47C of the North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina Condominium Act) and the Declaration of Condominium for Highgate recorded April 6, 2006, in Book 6509, Page 2508, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina (the “Declaration”), the premises hereby conveyed being more particularly described as follows
1 Unit F, Map 1, Building #7, Highgate Condominiums (the “Unit”), as described in the Declaration and as shown on the Plan of Condominium which is recorded in Condominium Plat Book 10, Pages 26 through 28, Guilford County Registry, and 2 The Units’ Allocated Interest in all Common Elements of the Condominium, including the buildings and the improvements on the land described in the Declaration and as shown on the Plan of Condominium for Map 1, Building #7, recorded in Condominium Plat Book 10, Pages 26 through 28, Guilford County Registry
Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 2600 Pennoak Way Apt F, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
Should the property be purchased by a third party, 31 CFR 1031.320 requires certain qualifying residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the successful bidder in this proceeding, you may be required to provide all applicable identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property.
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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c/o Foundation Legal Group P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311
26SP000401-400 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 Lena W. Simpson dated February 21, 2012 and recorded on February 28, 2012, in Book R 7324 at Page 2339, 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 June 18, 2026 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: 709 Runyon Drive, High Point, NC 27260
Tax Parcel ID: 195228
Present Record Owner: Heirs of Lena W. Simpson
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. FN# 3051.03525 60948
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June 10, 17, 2026 (1790) 26SP000396-400
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 Terry H. King and Merry Beth King dated April 1, 2010 and recorded on May 21, 2010, in Book R 7126 at Page 1758, 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 June 18, 2026 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: 7302 Bull Rush Road, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
Tax Parcel ID: 132719
Present Record Owner: heirs of Terry H. King
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
discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge
have merit, may declare
and return the deposit.
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. FN# 3051.04025 60947
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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 Equity Brothers LLC dated July 30, 2024 and recorded on August 2, 2024, in Book 8850 at Page 2818, 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 June 18, 2026 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: 604 Chandler Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
Tax Parcel ID: 187509
Present Record Owner: Equity Brothers LLC
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
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embarks on the Bad World Tour. Obviously, due to its abrupt ending and viewers’ responses, a second movie was confirmed by Lionsgate Films in May. While the performances of the cast can be praised, specifically Jaafar and Colman Domingo (“Euphoria”) as Joe Jackson, this “biopic” leans more toward a jukebox musical due to its omission of Michael’s sexual assault allegations and the nuances that made him the controversial yet iconic figure he is today. Available to rent on June 9. (Fandango at Home)
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“Cape Fear” is based on the novel “The Executioners” by John D. MacDonald and has two film adaptations from 1962 and 1991 that precede it. Bardem plays Max Cady, an exconvict who gets released from prison after serving a sentence for a crime that he didn’t commit. When Anna
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Homemade pizza night starts with simple dough
By PaTTI d I a
There’s something really satisfying about making pizza dough from scratch.
Maybe it’s because pizza has become one of those “special occasion” meals for many families. Between delivery fees, rising restaurant prices and the mysterious extra charges that appear out of thin air, pizza night can cost nearly as much as a decent steak dinner used to. Ah, the good old days.
The good news?
Pizza dough is surprisingly simple to make at home.
Flour. Water. Yeast. Olive oil. Sugar. Salt.
2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for bowl and drizzling
1 teaspoon coarse salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
That’s it. No stand mixer required. No dough hook. No dramatic tossing of dough over your head while opera music plays in the background. (Although I highly recommend you try that at least once.) Just one bowl, a spoon and about 10 minutes of actual hands-on effort.
The rest of the time, the yeast does the work while you go about your day being the sort of person who casually has homemade pizza dough rising on the counter.
And honestly? That feels rather fabulous. Homemade pizza dough costs a fraction of prepared crusts or takeout, and the flavor is delicious. The crust bakes up chewy, crisp around the edges and fills the kitchen with the aroma of fresh bread.
It’s also very versatile. Use it for traditional pizzas, flatbreads, calzones, breadsticks, garlic knots or individual pizzas everyone can customize.
If you’ve never worked with yeast before, pizza dough is a great place to start. It’s surprisingly forgiving, and once you see how easy it is, you’ll find yourself eyeing leftovers and thinking, “That could totally become a pizza.”
EASY PIZZA DOUGH
Yield: 6-8 servings
Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins.
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (about 110 degrees)
2 packets (1/4 ounce each) instant dry yeast
Pour water into a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Whisk in sugar, olive oil and salt. Stir in flour until a sticky dough forms. Lightly oil another large bowl. Transfer dough to bowl and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently two to three times. Form into a round and let rest 10 minutes.
One batch of dough makes a large round pizza, two medium pizzas, individual pizzas or can be stretched to fit a 15-by-21-inch three-quarter sheet pan. Bake topped pizza at 475 F degrees until crust is golden and toppings are bubbly, about 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness.
For a well-balanced large pizza, use about 1/2-2/3 cup sauce, 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheese, and about 2 cups total toppings. It can be tempting to pile on every topping in sight, but a lighter hand produces a crispier crust and better flavor. Think “picture-perfect pizza” rather than “edible yard sale.”
For the pizza pictured, I used about 1/2 cup sauce, 12 ounces freshly shredded mozzarella, 3 ounces salami, thinly sliced zucchini, mushrooms, red bell pepper, sweet onion and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. The vegetables roast and caramelize as the pizza bakes, creating plenty of flavor without requiring a mountain of toppings. Pulling a homemade pizza from the oven is delicious, but the satisfaction of making it
reward.
Now Here's A Tip
• Save the peels from your oranges and dry them at a low temperature in the oven. You can add them to a pot of coffee or tea for a flavor boost that is refreshing and delicious.
• “If your tomato garden is experiencing caterpillars, try planting dillweed near to your tomato plants. It can provide a diversion, allowing your tomatoes to grow!” — Y.F. in Florida
• Cure your color in new garments (especially dark-colored or bright-colored) by soaking the item in cold, salty water before washing. Make sure that the fabric will allow!
• “Take good care of quality paint brushes, and they will take care of you! Wash thoroughly in soapy water and be certain to rinse very well. After the brush is washed, combine enough water to cover the bristles and add 2 tablespoons of fabric softener. Swish for a minute or two, being sure to get it in the brush good, then hang to drip dry. Before you use the brush to paint, simply rinse the fabric softener away.” — M.E. in Washington
• Baking soda can be used as a tooth scrub, and it’s particularly effective against stains, as it is a mild abrasive.
By jOa
Photos by McKenzie Stone
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