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By norma B. dennis FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com

Patriotism runs deep in the Pleasants family. History and the freedoms of the great nation of America have always been important. For years, the flag and Americana decorations have graced their home to celebrate patriotic holidays and Memorial Day remembrances.

In 1976, Bill and Clarajo Pleasants, along with their two sons, Clarke, 7 years old, and Jim, 4 years old, dressed in colonial costumes to participate in the 200th anniversary of America’s founding and posed for a picture in front of the Mendenhall Homeplace.

“We were visibly teaching our young sons that the history and freedom in our country is precious and must be protected and celebrated,” Clarajo said. “When working as a screenwriter, our younger son, Jim, once used historical data about our country as background for some of his writing.”

But it was that iconic photo, taken in 1976 and kept on display in Bill and Clarajo’s home that has made the biggest impact this year. Clarke sees it every time his family visits Jamestown. When

Clarke, who lives in Tennessee, visited his parents recently, he recalled seeing videos online of families recreating photos from their childhood.

“I began to think about the country’s 250 years and recalled being part of the 200-year celebration,” he said. “My brother Jim was able to spend more time with us on this visit, and I thought it was a perfect opportunity to get a family picture and have it taken back at the plantation (Homestead) just down the road.”

The second photo was not quite as dramatic as the first in which the family’s clothing mirrored that normally worn in 1776. Jim’s pants were old football pants, green in color rather than the lighter canvas color traditionally worn. But they looked the part.

“We wore our old cowboy hats purposely shaped into Tricorn hats,” Clarke said. “I don’t remember posing for the picture, but I do remember running around the plantation that day and exploring all the rooms of the Homeplace.”

Clarke is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and currently teaches at Middle Tennessee State University in the Aerospace Department. Although he learned as a youth the customs and courtesies of being an American citizen he notes he did not

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Sheriff to hold town hall

If you have ever wondered just what services the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office offers, now is your chance to find out.

Sheriff Danny Rogers will hold a Town Hall Meeting in the Jamestown Council Chambers at Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., on June 25, from 6-8 p.m.

At the meeting, Rogers will update the community on the services that the Sheriff’s Office provides and give insight to each of the operations that his Command Staff oversee.

The public is invited to attend.

JBa hoStS gueSt Speaker at Special meeting

The Jamestown Business Association invites all business owners or representatives to attend its next meeting June 29 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Jamestown, 306 Guilford Road. Enter the event through the office.

Michelle Bolick of the Guilford Merchants Association will share networking and GMA tips and tricks for businesses to help them grow, focusing on building connections and gaining knowledge.

For more information, contact the JBA at JamestownBusinessassoc@gmail.com.

gcS earnS national communication awardS

Guilford County Schools continued its streak of national recognition, earning 11 awards this year from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).

The awards are:

• A Golden Achievement award for District and School Logo Rebranding Initiative;

• A Golden Achievement award for Celebration of Excellence;

• Three Awards of Excellence for Video;

• Two Awards of Merit for Video;

• An Honorable Mention for Video;

• An Award of Excellence for Writing;

• An Award of Excellence for Graduation Handbook; and

• An Honorable Mention for Photo.

NSPRA awards represent the highest achievement for school PR professionals. Members of the Communications and Community Engagement teams will be recognized at the organization’s national conference in New Orleans this summer.

“Our district produces exceptional content every day, and we are thrilled to have our work recognized at the national level,” said Chief Communications Officer Dr. Tracey Helton.

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join the Air Force out of patriotism.

“I specifically joined for the challenge it presented, the opportunity to serve our country, and the ability to give back,” he said.

“Bill and I supported Clarke’s desire to attend the Air Force Academy as well as the 26 years of service he and his wife,

Photos submitted in 1976, the pleasants family, which at the time included Bill, Clarajo, Clarke (7 years old) and Jim (4 years old), dressed in colonial-style clothing and had their picture made at mendenhall Homestead to honor america’s 200th birthday. Fifty years later, the family posed in the same positions at mendenhall Homeplace to highlight the occasion of america 250. see patriotism, PAg E 2

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By C arol B rooks

FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com

A group of potential developers of 207, 209, 301 and 305 W. Main St. in Jamestown have sued the Town of Jamestown after both the Planning Board and Town Council denied their application to rezone the properties.

In a document acquired by the Jamestown News , the plaintiffs, BRC Jamestown LLC, Burkely Communities LLC, Ragsdale Brothers LLC and Frazier Family Partners LLC, filed the lawsuit on May 12 in accordance with N.C. General Statute 1-253 [and the following] and 160D-

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New Horton development not getting mail

By C arol B rooks

The new D.R. Horton development, Kinsley, on Mackay Road is in the news again because new homeowners appear to be having trouble with mail delivery.

Happy Birthday America

By norma B. dennis FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com

the fun starts July 3

games and a photo booth also will be on site to provide additional family fun for all.

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“They don’t think my address exists,” one homeowner said.

Apparently the new addresses are not listed in

Speaking with WGHP Fox8 News earlier this month, several residents say the U.S. Postal Service does not recognize their new address, which is in Jamestown.

The lady is turning 250 years old and by any measure of imagination is certainly due special recognition. The lady — the United States of America — was officially founded in 1776 and the Town of Jamestown is hosting a birthday party for the community to celebrate on July 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at Wrenn Miller Park.

A cookout will feature hot dogs, hamburgers and cake, provided free as long as supplies last. Adult beverages will be available for purchase from vendors. Music,

Music is his niche

By norma B. dennis FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com

There is an old expression about a piano player “tickling the ivories.” That is exactly what Paul Failla did as he sat down at his 100-year-old Steinway grand piano and played “Les Barricades Mystérieuses” by Francois Couperin, which was written in 1717.

Much of the internal workings of the piano have been refurbished, but the ivory keys that once graced pianos of old are still intact. Failla noted there is a distinct difference in the feel of those keys verses that of

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“As we think about this historic milestone for the United States, it is important as a community to reflect on our local history as well,” said Councilmember Pam Burgess, Jamestown representative to the America 250 Guilford committee. “But it is not just about looking back, it is also about looking ahead to the future.” The afternoon activities will precede the Town’s second summer Music in the Park concert, which will kick off that night at 6 p.m. with the Special Occasion Band.

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listen to others practice their lessons. (at left) paul Failla takes time to enjoy playing his 100-year-old grand piano during a break in his daily activities. a harpsichord can be seen in the background.

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From The Front

NASCAR 'Heim Time' at Coronado

By russell s CH midt RACIN' WIT h RUSS

All three NASCAR races at the Naval Base Coronado location built up to a crescendo on Sunday afternoon with a race and finish race fans will be talking about for years. The Anduril 250 Race the Base wound up being won by first timer Corey Heim after a mid-race pileup of leaders.

The race started with Shane van Gisbergen and Ryan Blaney leading laps with Blaney winning the first stage. On to the second stage where the action picked up on an ensuing restart. Connor Zilisch and Austin Hill ran side by side and hell bent for lent into the first turn watching Hill overcook the turn and drift up into Zilisch and the outside wall. The event also collected SVG into a 10-minute red flag to clean up the nine-car incident. Other drivers involved included Ty Gibbs, Blaney and John Hunter Nemechek. Ryan Preece outpaced Riley Herbst and Chris Buescher to win the second stage.

The balance of this race saw a myriad of leaders, in fact, it took 20 lead changes among 13 drivers to wrap this one up. Kyle Larson and Blaney led the most among the brief leaders and for a while it appeared Tyler Reddick would continue his winning ways (five this year). But, a flat tire deflated the idea after leading eight laps just before Heim (23 years old) took the lead for the final three laps. The latest Toyota winner had only competed in 12 other Cup races before landing his first Cup win. Others among the top five finishers included Bubba Wallace as runner-up followed by Larson, Zane Smith and AJ Allmendinger.

The latest points standings has Reddick still on top, but by a very narrow 19 points over Denny Hamlin and a huge gap back to Blaney of 165 points.

hill wins exciting o’reilly race at coronado

If you wanted to see a race that had everything, from thrilling on track action to a surprise winner at the end, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series United Rentals Driven to Serve 250 served up a huge dish of great racing.

The Saturday afternoon race got underway with Brent Crews out front but the first caution flag flew within just a few laps of the start with an oil spill taking out several racecars. An 18-minute red flag cleaned the track with Crews still out front, but it was Hill claiming the stage checkers. (Note from the editor: the caution for fluid on the track was due to Corey Day having a manhole cover go through the grille of his racecar. NASCAR red flagged the race to inspect and repair any loose covers around the circuit. Day’s crew was permitted to repair his car under red flag and allowed Day to gain his laps back that he lost under caution.)

On to the second stage where Taylor Gray and Parker Retzlaff led the pack until a restart melee collected a couple of dozen race cars in a track blocking situation. There were cars in every direction sprawled across the tight street course set off by an error in judgement by Sam Mayer, he would later atone to.

Yet another red-flag zone held up the race by 43 minutes as Gray earned the stage win.

Once everything was cleaned up and reset, top runners Gray and Carson Kvapil swapped the lead several times before Hill’s Chevy came along and led the final lap for his 16th career O’Reilly series win. Gray was a second behind as runner-up with Sheldon Creed, Kvapil and Sammy Smith capped the top five.

The latest points stats finds Justin Allgaier out front by a whopping

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Michele, spent in the US Air Force,” Clarajo said.

Clarke acknowledged that saluting the American flag during the StarSpangled Banner still gives him chills. He, Michele and their children, Ashton, Riley, Salem and Colby continue to keep patriotism alive by following proper flag etiquette when flying the flag outside, lit at night, folded properly when needed and replaced accordingly. They also place small flags along their property for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

“We attend military and veterans’ events in the area and support ROTC cadets at Middle Tennessee State University,” Clarke said. “I mentor anyone who wants to learn more about joining the military.” Because he is retired from the Air Force, it is natural for Clarke and his family to attend air shows, and they automatically look up whenever a plane or helicopter flies overhead.

Since Clarke and Michele’s daughters live out of state, the couple plans a low-key celebration with their two sons this July Fourth. But they will all get together later in the month to celebrate the couple’s 34th anniversary.

As Americans approach

this milestone in our nation’s history, Clarke encourages each one to reflect on the blessings and freedoms that we have and often take for granted.

Although he has not observed a decrease in patriotism in recent years, he admits he has seen a decline in the number of those willing to serve in the military. He realizes the military may not be for everybody but said there are other ways to give back and help make our country better.

“We are all just brothers and sisters, and while we may not always see eye to eye, as is our right, we need to treat each other with respect and as a family,” he said. “We are on the same team and all are working to make things better for future generations.”

Fifty years have passed since that family photo was taken commemorating the 200th birthday of our nation. But Bill and Clarajo feel they have visible proof that their children learned the lessons of patriotism as youths and have passed these lessons to their grandchildren who grew up on military bases.

“They are very much a part of our country’s history and the protection of our country’s freedoms,” Clarajo said.

We don’t give you the world . . . just our little corner of it.

224 points over Jesse Love and 238 in front of Corey Day.

riggs top coronado truck race

In one of the most exciting races of the season. Layne Riggs took the lead from Tyler Reif when the challenger missed the final turn of the tricky street course. Riggs went on to claim his fourth win of the season in his Love’s Ford F-150.

The Navy 250 got underway on a clear day in San Diego with a very anxious crowd of rabid race fans.

Pole sitter Kaden Honeycutt led the first few laps before Riggs took his first turn at bat up front. Riggs led half a dozen laps to claim the first stage win with Honeycutt large in his mirrors.

On to the second stage where Parker Kligerman managed to hold off Ty Majeski for the stage win. The final longer stage saw lots of action including a red flag (8 minutes) portion after Tyler Ankrum smacked the outside wall with a handful of laps remaining.

The crowd was on their feet coming down to the final few laps watching Riggs battle (bounce off of) the likes of Reif, Daniel Hemric, Kaz Grala, Landen Lewis and Majeski for the exciting checkers.

Looking at the latest points stats finds Layne van Riggsbergen (ha, ha) out front by 65 over Honeycutt and 128 ahead of Chandler Smith.

mini truckin’

Mini Tyrrell was back in Ram action over the weekend in San Diego, this time in his bright yellow number 14 livery Ram Craftsman Truck. No one has competed on this brand new course, so in that regard, they all started on an even playing field.

Mini has been holding his own on the road course venues and with guest drivers such as Jimmy Johnson, SVG, Corey Heim and road race ace Kevin Magnussen, they’ll

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Tyrrell started Friday’s truck race in 23rd and ran as high as sixth before finishing 13th by the end of the second stage. The young Ram driver was able to keep things clean and finished the race just outside the top 10 in 11th. The latest great finish has elevated the Virginia driver to 18th overall in points.

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Prime Video has been doing a great job on their five NASCAR race airings yet interested in continuing at the same pace without expanding … for now. From race fans to avid racers, the entire staff has received top remarks as to their race coverage. What do you think?

Good coverage? Bad?

from rumorville

Top of the list here is the recent announcement of rookie Jesse Love taking over the Wood Brothers number 21 Ford Mustang starting with the 2027 Daytona 500. The talented 21-year-old continues to impress with wins wherever he’s competing, not to mention being the 2025 Xfinity (now the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series) Champion.

The California kid has competed in several Cup events with good results. I feel the Wood Brothers made an excellent choice and I’d predict a win in the first season of competition. Some race fans have expressed their feelings of Love making a bad choice citing Josh Berry’s decline as well as Harrison Burton’s in similar surroundings.

That’s it for this week. Look for NASCAR news from California for the Cup and O’Reilly series at the always-challenging Sonoma Raceway. In addition, we’ll cover 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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1401. It says the Town Council’s decision was illegal.

BRRC, Ragsdale Brothers and Frazier Family Partners own the properties and wanted to “downzone” the area, currently zoned Main Street (MS) and Commercial/Main Street Transitional (C/MST), to Conditional Zoning-Residential/Main Street Transitional (CZ-R/ MST), for a residential development by Burkely Communities on the 6.3 acres.

On. Jan. 12, the Jamestown Planning Board voted against the development, with Chair Hope Inge casting the deciding vote after board members were tied. Also a tie vote, the Town Council voted it down by a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Dickenson casting the deciding nay vote.

The legal complaint reads, “At the public hearing, the Town Council voted 3-2 to deny the application with Council members explaining that there were too many residential developments at that time and they wanted to pause the governmental approval of more residential growth.”

“Such reasons and actions constitute an illegal and de facto moratorium on residential growth, an action strictly prohibited by N.C. General Statute 160D-107.

“Further, controlling residential absorption in a local economy is not an economic or zoning power delegated to municipalities. Attempting to use such powers without research, studies, data or other information while relying on vague and general feelings of ‘too much’ is facially arbitrary and capricious.”

The suit notes C/MST zoning could include sporting goods stores, pawn shops, bars, restaurants without drivethrough, pet stores, commercial gyms, paint sales, taxidermy shops, liquor stores, auto supply stores, drug stores, convenience stores without gas pumps, and other generic retail sales. MS zoning allows restaurants with drive-through, convenience stores with gas pumps, kennels, miniature golf, equipment rentals, and family care homes.

The suit quotes a Council member as saying, “In a short period of time we are

doubling the number of people in this town … I would have to say I’m against it at this time because of all the other things we have going on in Jamestown in terms of development.”

Town staff had approved the rezoning and new development, saying it was consistent with the Envision Jamestown Comprehensive Plan. However, the suit states that, “Council members’ concerns regarding the absorption of the proposed residences were based on vague and emotional feelings rather than facts, reports from or concerns raised by their staff or other objective criteria.

“The decision to pause approval of the residential project and other residential projects was made without public notice, without a public hearing, without a statement of the problems to be addressed, and without every other express requirement established by statute as preconditions for considering a moratorium on any form of land use.”

Several causes of action were cited in the lawsuit. One, citing the 14th Amendment Equal Protection, states, “If the Town alleges that its decision was not an illegal and de facto moratorium effective against all residential projects, then the Plaintiffs have been singled out for differential treatment without any factual basis, in violation of the 14th Amendment.

In the end, the suit recommends having the Town Council approve the application.

Oddly, the attorneys filing the lawsuit are well-known to the Town. Amanda Hodierne represented Diamondback Investment Group in the previous development discussion for Castleton Village on property that is now being constructed as D.R. Horton’s Kinsley development.

The second attorney filing the lawsuit against the Town is Land Use Attorney Thomas Terrell, Jr., who will be remembered as representing the Town in the same D.R. Horton project development agreement. The parties involved declined comment.

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Town Manager Matthew Johnson Email: mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138

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But as with any musical instrument, it is the person playing that makes the real difference and, as a classically trained pianist, Failla knows how to bring out the best in whatever instrument he plays. Today, after years of playing both professionally and for his own pleasure, the Jamestown resident is training others to bring music to life in his home studio.

Not only does the Steinway grace Failla’s living room, but he also has a harpsichord and clavichord. Both types of instruments preceded the invention of the piano.

“Each keyboard instrument requires a different technique,” Failla said.

“The piano uses a hammer mechanism, the harpsichord uses a plucking mechanism and the clavichord is so different that it allows the player to play using vibrato, much like a guitar or violin. Even though they’re all keyboard instruments, they’re very different in sound, personality and touch.”

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them lay under the piano and let the sound wash over them.”

Failla noted that he loves old keyboard music from the Renaissance (1400-1600) and Baroque (16001750) periods. Since the piano wasn’t invented until 1700, it wasn’t part of the sound worlds back then.

“Some of the music sounds okay on a piano, but most does not,” he said. “To fully understand and enjoy this music, it really needs to be played on the instruments that existed during this time. I view the harpsichord and clavichord as time machines that allow the exploration of early music, music dating back long before the invention of the piano.”

Failla has a separate room where he teaches most of his lessons on an upright piano. Parents are allowed to sit comfortably during their children’s practice and siblings have a special coloring corner to enjoy. Pictures they create decorate the walls of the room.

At his mother’s encouragement, Failla was a child himself when he first began playing the piano at age 5.

“I remember laying under the piano and hearing the sound flow over me,” Failla said. “I had a vision problem until I was in the third grade and was attracted to the sound. Today, part of teaching younger children is to have

In school, Failla tried playing the violin, which his dog found offense and thus ended that phase of his musical accomplishments. His next interest was playing saxophone in the school band. When the group was preparing for a competition, the band had too many saxophones and at the age of 12 or 13 Failla agreed to switch to piano.

A move by his family to Greensboro, found Failla choosing to attend the School of the Arts in WinstonSalem, where he majored in music.

“I was 14 and in classes with college students,” Failla said. “But that program set me up to succeed.”

For approximately 20 years Failla had a career in performance. He did student teaching at Northwestern University where he also got his masters degree and doctorate in music composition, and he taught at DePaul University in Chicago for eight years.

“Throughout my career, I liked to try new things from performing, to classroom and private teaching, to music typography (getting music ready for publication),” Failla said.

“I worked from 6 in the morning to 10 at night juggling all my jobs.”

Deciding to do something different he began working in law research and time for music became his own.

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consistent effort and creative approach to music making.

is a licensed cosmetologist. This fall, she’ll be returning to school to study finance, music, and psychology. Alexsia premiered an original composition for voice and piano entitled “Grace.”

An Le is 13 years old and in seventh grade. She is having her strongest year yet at the piano. She’s made tremendous strides, is producing a beautiful tone at the instrument, and now ranks among the top players in the studio through her

Dylan Phung is 14 years old, and will be graduating from IHM. Next year, he will attend Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. This year, he became a church musician, serving as pianist for the Masses at his parish. Through this experience, he learned and performed more than 100 pieces of music, developing into the strongest sight-reader in the studio with an amazing ability to learn music quickly.

what to play,” he said. “I had 100 percent full creative control. It was one of the happiest times of my life.”

Another change was on the horizon for Failla, however. All his family members, who lived in different states, moved back to Greensboro to be near one another and Failla decided to return to music.

“I felt I was wasting my talent and saw music as my calling,” he said.

Failla was hired as a teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School in High Point to create a music program for students from Pre-K to 8th grade. Having taught at the college level he found working with younger students quite challenging and almost quit.

“Music was not valued when I got there, but I felt I made some progress,” he said. “I established a piano studio, band, classical guitar lessons and built a keyboard lab. We had music assemblies with guest musicians and took music field trips. I wanted to cultivate a love for music in the students and found I had a talent for working with children.

“I will continue to work with kids from now on,” he admits. “Young children are the most musical people on the plant. But unless they’re encouraged to use their innate music ability, they lose it. It is important to protect that.”

The musician in Failla sees all cultures as having music in some way. He says it’s a need and the best way to learn about the world.

After working at Immaculate Heart of Mary for six years, he stopped in 2024 to begin giving private lessons. Today he has students of all ages from 5 to 70-plus.

“I enjoy the variety of ages,” Failla said. “My approach is to make sure everyone has a good time so they want to continue. I meet them where they are and everyone goes at their own pace.

“My teaching philosophy centers on the formation of well-rounded musicians, not just pianists. Ear training, theory and composition are mixed into the general instruction. I also believe having a variety of keyboard instruments available to students is better than just one since there is so much that can be learned by playing each. Even the difference between playing an upright piano and a grand piano is surprisingly large.”

the USPS Address Management Services.

One owner who moved in mid-May has not received mail at her new address yet. She must go to the Jamestown Post Office, several miles away, to get it.

Having to change the address on bills, driver’s license, Social Security monthly payments, subscription services like cable, internet or phone, etc. — and, of course, junk mail — is impossible without a valid USPS address.

USPS says the fault lies with developer D.R. Horton. FOX8 reached out to the USPS to find out what’s happening and received the following statement: “The Postal Service wants to begin delivering mail to this community. Before we can do that, the developer is still required to submit some items to initiate delivery. The Postal Service approved six cluster box units (CBUs) based on delivery planning standards, but the developer requested more than twice that amount. The developer should provide the final plat with the six approved CBUs identified. The CBUs should be located near the development entrance, with final placement coordinated through USPS Address Management Services (AMS) to ensure safe, efficient delivery. AMS also needs to receive the complete address information needed to assign delivery routes and activate addresses. These are standard requirements for new developments. The Postal Service looks forward to establishing delivery services in this community when these items are received.”

D.R. Horton says it is the USPS’s problem.

Eric Wall, division president for D.R. Horton in Greensboro, sent the following statement to Fox 8:

“D.R. Horton received formal approval from the Jamestown Post Office on March 14, 2024 for 16 Centralized Box Unit (CBU) locations serving Kinsley, an approximately 1,000-home community in Jamestown, N.C. This approval was a prerequisite for construction authorization by the Town of Jamestown and D.R. Horton proceeded accordingly.

“In January 2026, USPS informed us that this approval was being rescinded. We have made every effort to resolve the matter in good faith, but USPS has not provided any guidelines or standards to justify the rescission, which is making resolution significantly more difficult.

“D.R. Horton deeply regrets the disruption this has caused Kinsley homeowners, who are facing real hardships with mail delivery, utility setup, voter registration and other essential services through no fault of their own. We are actively working with homebuilder associations and members of Congress to reach a swift resolution and will continue to advocate on behalf of our homeowners until this is fully resolved. We are committed to keeping the community informed as the situation develops.”

During a drive-through last week, there did not appear to be any “cluster boxes” in the development.

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The community also is invited to a special celebration honoring the 250th birthday of the founding of America on July 4 at 11 a.m. in Wrenn Miller Park. Hosted by the Jamestown Veterans Committee, the event will begin with the raising of the American flag. A flag commemorating the country’s 250-year history will join it on the large pole in front of the veterans memorial, which acknowledges all branches of the military and local servicemen and women who have served.

Marybeth Behringer is a longtime family friend who resumed piano study after many decades away from the piano. She grew up playing it, loved it, and took lessons all the way through high school. She stopped playing in college. Her return to the piano has brought her immense joy this past year.

Wesley Craft is a rising eighth grader, and has been playing since kindergarten. At 13 years old, he’s the top player in the studio. He serves as secretary of the IHM Student Council, excels in both volleyball and basketball. Wesley will perform an arrangement from Interstellar that he put together himself.

Jayce Arredondo is 5 years old and finishing up Pre-K. Jayce has only been taking lessons for a couple of months but he’s having fun with it. He shows a natural musical instinct, especially when it comes to rhythm. It’s exciting to imagine how much he could grow as a musician in the coming years.

Failla enjoys hearing the progress his students make as they move from one level to another. But sometimes as he sits and plays the compositions of old and new composers, and even some of his own, he simply enjoys making, and hearing, the sounds of music.

Failla may be reached at pfailla3@ gmail.com

A ceremony will include the Pledge of Allegiance, reading of the Declaration of Independence and a proclamation given by Mayor Susan Dickenson.

No birthday party is complete without cake and this celebration will include special cupcakes for the occasion.

“We might even sing Happy Birthday,” Art Wise, a member of the Jamestown Veterans Committee, said with a chuckle.

Parking for both celebratory occasions, on the 3rd and 4th, is available across Guilford Road at the Jamestown Town Hall.

Photo by Norma B. Dennis

Failla explains that the clavichord has a different sound and allows the musician to play using vibrato, much like a guitar or violin.

Paul Failla coordinates piano recitals for his students twice a year. Following is a short synopsis of some bios from recent recitals to give a glimpse into the variety of students he teaches.

Alexsia Gilliam is 24 years old, grew up in Florida, and

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 26SP000561-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gary Alex Wilson (Deceased) and Judy Lynn Wilson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Gary Wilson and Judy Lynn Wilson) to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated November 27, 2002, and recorded in Book No. 5698, at Page 1034 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 July 7, 2026 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Browns Summit in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

All that certain property situated in the City of Brown Summit in the County of Guilford and State of North Carolina and being described in a Deed dated 08/12/1985 and recorded 08/16/1985 in a Book 3456, Page 247, among the land records of the County and State set forth above and referenced as follows: Edmon D J. Baity and Lindola P. Baity Property Tract II, Plat Book 77 Page 144 Parcel ID Number: 04 09 0603 0 0325 00 066

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7609 A Jackson School Road, Browns Sumit, 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.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Foundation Legal Group

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LEGAL NOTICES

June 24, July 1, 2026

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 26SP000601-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brendan Dunham (PRESENT RECORD

OWNER(S): Brendan Dunham) to The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., Trustee(s), dated June 28, 2024, and recorded in Book No. R 8841, at Page 2953 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 July 7, 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:

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

Being all of Lot 9, Block 24, Piedmont Heights Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 97, Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1809 Marion Street, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 14630

Being the same property as transferred by Warranty Deed on 10/16/2023 and recorded 10/16/2023 from PILLAR PROPERTIES LLC to BRENDAN DUNHAM,, recorded in Document Number 2023047917 , in Book 8772 at Page 472

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.

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

SUBSTITUTE

Fayetteville, NC 28302

4317 Ramsey Street

Fayetteville, NC 28311

Phone No: (910)864-3068

https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

Firm Case No: 31512 - 164340

June 24, July 1, 2026

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP001930-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nekisha Nobles (deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Nekisha Nobles) to The Shoaf Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated March 15, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 6497, at Page 2868 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 July 7, 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: BEING all of Lot 152, as shown on the plat entitled “Phase 1, Section 4, Map 2, Woodlea Manor Townhomes” which appears of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 91, Page 133. Including the Unit located thereon; said unit being located at 349 East Montcastle Drive Unit 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.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm, LLP

P.O. Box 1028

Fayetteville, NC 28302

4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311

Phone No: (910)864-3068

https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 19456 - 92653

June 24, July 1, 2026

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001319-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sandra Thompson (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD

OWNER(S): Sandra Thompson) to Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, P.A. dba Hutchens Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated October 19, 2018, and recorded in Book No. R 8098, at Page 396 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 July 7, 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: Being all of Lot 30, Section 2, Edinburgh Subdivision, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 110, Page 56, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6311 High View Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. This conveyance is made subject to the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions for Edinburgh, recorded in Book 4026, Page 2160 and Book 4191 at Page 0554, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, 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.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm, LLP P.O. Box 1028

Fayetteville, NC 28302

4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone No: (910)864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

HPU hosts 12th annual Youth Leadership Academy for high school students

High Point University and the High Point Police Department (HPPD) kicked off the 12th Annual Youth Leadership Academy on June 15 for 24 high school students from across the Piedmont Triad

The academy provides opportunities for the local teenagers to develop their leadership skills and learn more about assisting the community. Each summer, HPU partners with the HPPD to cohost and support the two-week academy, which brings together 10 school resource officers and high school student leaders from 13 schools.

“I think it will help me expand my knowledge when it comes to being a leader, volunteering and community service,” said McKenzie Kushner, a rising ninth-grade student at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts. “It will really help with college and job applications. I also feel like it will help us to create bonds with one another.”

HPPD school resource officers selected the teenagers for the competitive spots in the program. The officers considered leadership qualities and academic grades when they were selecting the students to participate in the academy.

Participants will build their leadership skills while completing service projects and activities at organizations around the city of High Point. They also toured the HPU campus and learned more about leadership from guest speakers from the university, the police department and the community.

“It’s always a pleasure to wel-

come the HPPD Youth Leadership Academy to our campus and spend time with such impressive young leaders,” said Lyndsey Ayers, HPU’s vice president for university relations. “The conversations they have about leadership, character and service help prepare them for success far beyond the classroom. High Point University is proud to partner with the city of High Point and invest in the next generation of leaders who will make a difference in our community.”

The summer academy teaches leadership skills and exposes youth to opportunities across the

state, said Jacob Passmore, school resource officer for Welborn Middle School, Johnson Street Global Studies and Kearns Academy in High Point.

“We’re pushing them out of their comfort zone and past their limits,” Passmore said, noting that students will take part in zipline and whitewater rafting challenges.

“A lot of things we take them to, they didn’t even know existed. It broadens their horizons, opens their minds to more opportunities and builds their resumes.”

Kyler Garrison, a rising junior at T. Wingate Andrews High School, said he aspires to become

an engineer and hoped to tour HPU’s Webb School of Engineering while on campus.

“This camp is going to make me know what being a leader really means, and that will help me later on to apply to any job I get,” he said. Students will participate in the following activities while in the academy:

• Helping with a beautification project at Welborn Middle School

• Playing laser tag at Kersey Valley

• Traveling to Hanging Rock State Park for waterfall and climbing activities

• Volunteering at the Salvation Army in High Point

• Taking a tour of Fort Bragg

• Traveling to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for challenging activities

• Visiting with residents at Brookdale Retirement Center

• Swimming and collecting trash at High Point City Lake Park

• Taking part in activities at the HPPD and Fire Training Academy

• Playing kickball with police officers at Truist Point, the High Point Rockers’ stadium

UNC Asheville and GTCC announce new direct-entry MOU

UNC Asheville and Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) today announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that creates a streamlined, guaranteed pathway for GTCC students to transfer to and succeed at UNC Asheville. The first of its kind between the two institutions — the agreement guarantees admission, honors transfer credits, and saves students time and money on their path to a bachelor’s degree.

At the heart of the MOU is the DirectEntry Admission Program, which guarantees UNC Asheville admission to GTCC students who complete an associate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. The agreement is built on the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), ensuring that credits earned at GTCC are fully recognized and honored at UNC Asheville. Students don’t lose the progress they’ve worked hard to achieve; the result is a faster, more affordable route to earning a bachelor’s degree from one of the premier public liberal arts and sciences universities in the Southeast.

Eligible students can begin the simple sign-up process — at no cost — by completing a brief online form through a UNC Asheville Admission Counselor. Once enrolled in the program, students gain early access to financial aid, registration, and orientation communications, placing them ahead of the curve as they prepare for the next step in their academic journey.

“Our partnership with GTCC reflects UNC Asheville’s deep commitment to expanding access and opportunity for students across North Carolina,” said UNC Asheville Chancellor Dr. Kimberly van Noort. “When we remove barriers between our institutions, honoring the credits stu-

dents have earned, simplifying the transfer process, and guaranteeing a path forward, we send a powerful message: your hard work matters, and a world-class liberal arts and sciences education is well within your reach.”

“This partnership reflects GTCC’s commitment to helping students reach their educational goals while saving money,” said GTCC President Anthony Clarke, Ph.D. “Through the direct-entry admission program, students can map a clear, efficient route from an associate degree at GTCC to a bachelor’s degree at UNC Asheville, with guaranteed admission and transfer credits. We’re excited to extend our transfer offerings to the western part of the state.”

Founded in 1927, UNC Asheville is a proud member of the University of North Carolina System. With award-winning faculty, small class sizes, and 90+ academic programs in the natural sciences, human sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences, the University is recognized for its robust paid internship programs to prepare students to immediately enter the workforce. In the US News & World Report 2025 edition of Best Colleges, UNC Asheville is ranked No. #9 in Top Public Schools, and No. #7 in Princeton Review’s 2025 Top 50 Guide to Green Colleges. Known as the Bulldogs, UNC Asheville student-athletes compete in 16 NCAA Division I Teams in the Big South Conference. For more information, please visit: www.unca.edu.

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

High point university and the High point police department (Hppd) kicked off the 12th annual youth leadership academy on June 15 for 24 high school students from across the piedmont triad. students were pictured at the nido and mariana Qubein arena on the academy’s first day.

Coffee Break

Weekly Sudoku

By d emi taveras

“house of the dragon: Season 3” (tV-ma)

— Fans of the “House of the Dragon” series have been waiting two years for this season premiere, and because much of the second season was a build-up to the third season. Eight episodes long, the season kicked off on June 21 with episodes premiering every Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET. Heads of Team Black, Matt Smith (“The Death of Bunny Munro”) and Emma D’Arcy (“Rhoda”), are back in their respective roles of Daemon and Rhaenyra as they brace themselves for war against Team Green. At the end of last season, viewers learned that Otto High-

tower was taken captive, Rhaena finally found her wild dragon, and “King” Aegon and Larys fled the city together in secret. Get your flagons of wine and mead ready for what should be a memorable season!

(HBO Max)

“little Brother” ( r ) — Guess we’ve lived long enough to see John Cena (“Heads of State”) go from playing the funny guy in a buddy comedy to playing the serious one! (What range, am I right?) In this film premiering June 26, Cena plays Rudd, a type-A real estate agent who lives an orderly life with his wife (Michelle Monaghan) and sons. When he receives sudden news that his estranged

Salome’s Stars

week of June 29, 2026

arieS (March 21 to April 19) Get your facts together and become familiar with them before you have to face up to a certain meeting. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to make an important impression.

tauruS (April 20 to May 20) New information might warrant changing your mind about a recently made decision. Never mind the temporary confusion it might cause. Acting on the truth is always preferable.

gemini (May 21 to June 20)

Creating a loving atmosphere for those you care for could pay off in many ways. Expect to hear some unexpected but very welcome news that can make a big difference in your life.

cancer (June 21 to July 22) Stepping away from an old and seemingly insoluble problem might be helpful. Use the time to take a new look at the situation and perhaps work out a new method of dealing with it.

leo (July 23 to August 22) You’re still in a favorable

goal-setting mode. However, you might need to be a little more realistic about some of your aims. It’s best to reach for what’s currently doable. The rest will follow.

Virgo (August 23 to September 22) A setback is never easy to deal with, but it could be a boon in disguise. Recheck your proposal and strengthen the weak spots. Seek out advice from someone who has “been there and done that.”

liB ra (September 23 to October 22) Coming up with a new way of handling a tedious job-regulated chore could lead to more than just a congratulatory memo once the word reaches the “right people.” Good luck!

Scorpio (October 23 to November 21) What you might call determination, someone else might regard as stubbornness. Look for ways to reach a compromise that won’t require a major shift of views on your part.

SagittariuS (November 22 to December 21) You’re still in a vulnerable mode vis-a-vis “offers” that sound too good to

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“brother,” Marcus (Eric Andre), was in a car accident, the incident leads them to reconnect. The thing is ... Marcus isn’t really Rudd’s brother; they met as kids through a “Big Brother, Little Brother” program. So, when Marcus starts causing havoc in Rudd’s perfect life, Rudd wonders if having a brotherly bond is worth all

Strange But True

By luCie winBorne

Chuck Norris had his own line of jeans called “Action Jeans.”

• At the time of its release, Grand Theft Auto 5 is the most expensive video game ever made — $265 million in production costs.

• Diet Coke isn’t a modified form of Coke, but a totally different recipe.

• A brand of anti-chafing foot powder won a 1967 mayoral election in Picoaza, Ecuador. Its platform? The product was touted as potentially bringing hygiene and well-being to the town of 4,000.

The youngest soldier in the American Civil War was a 9-yearold boy from Mississippi, while the oldest was an 80-year-old man from Iowa.

• After the 9/11 tragedy in 2001, cyclist David Hale Sylvester began bicycling-and-hugging tours all over the world and staged multiple “hug parties” on three continents. As of 2021, he had hugged more than half a million people.

be true. So, continue to be skeptical about anything that can’t be backed up with provable facts. capricorn (December 22 to January 19) Thrift is still dominant this week. What you don’t spend on what you don’t need will be available for you to draw on should a possible (albeit temporary) money crunch hit. aQuariuS (January 20 to February 18) Staying close to home early in the week allows for some introspection about your social life. Sort out your feelings before rejoining your fun-time fellows on the weekend.

pi S ce S (February 19 to March 20) It can be a bit daunting, as well as exciting, to find yourself finally taking action on a long-delayed move for a change. It helps to stay with it when others rally to support you.

Born thiS week: Your love of home and family provide you with the emotional support that you need to find success in the outside world.

this trouble. Ego Nwodim (“Saturday Night Live”) and Christopher Meloni (“IF”) co-star. (Netflix)

“Strung” (tV-ma) — This latest Peacock original film is a psychological thriller from Blumhouse Productions, led by Chloe Bailey (“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist”) and

Lynn Whitfield (“Eyes of Wakanda”). Bailey plays a violinist named Layla, who signs on to be a live-in music tutor for a young girl from a wealthy family. Upon meeting the young girl, Layla is put off by an odd mask that the girl carries, as well as an ominous air that permeates the house. On top of this, the girl’s mother, Jasmine (Coco Jones), becomes increasingly hostile toward Layla, leaving her to think that she made a terrible mistake in taking this job. Lucien Laviscount (“People We Meet on Vacation”) and Anna Diop (“The Man in My Basement”) co-star in the film, which premieres on June 26. (Peacock)

“Queens of the dead”

(tV-ma) — This campy zombie-comedy film is a great watch for Pride Month, and hopefully, it’ll pave the way for more queer horror in the future. Led by Katy O’Brian (“Love Lies Bleeding”), the film takes place on the night of a giant warehouse party in Bushwick. Club owner Dre (O’Brian) is scattered in her preparation for the party, which makes her warehouse the prime spot for a zombie attack. Later that night, as zombies start blending into the chaos of the party, drag queens, club kids and disco dolls are forced to join forces and put up a gnarly fight against the monsters. Premieres June 26. (Hulu)

Danish, Anglo-Saxon and Norman men were known for elaborate hairstyles and grooming, sometimes even before battle. According to practitioners, shiatsu massages should always be given with the recipient lying on the floor rather than on a table or chair.

• A Florida judge once called Elvis Presley “savage” for “undermining the youth.”

Tilapia are painted on ancient Egyptian tomb walls and included in a spell in the Egyptian Book of the Dead to help the deceased take their place in the sun boat.

• Up to 75% of people with Down syndrome have some hearing loss.

Ancient Roman priestesses known as Vestal Virgins were required to remain virgins for 30 years; those convicted of breaking their vows could be buried alive.

Thought for the Day: “Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.”

John Lennon

• Australian tennis player Samuel Groth once served a ball that was clocked at an astonishing 163.6 mph.

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A little shrimp goes a long way in this summer salad

By patti

Summer entertaining doesn’t always involve firing up the grill or spending the afternoon in the kitchen. Some of the best warm-weather dishes are made ahead, tucked into the refrigerator and brought out like a cool, blissful surprise when guests arrive.

That’s one reason I love make-ahead dishes. When the work is done in advance, everyone gets to relax, including the cook.

This bright shrimp and white bean salad has been one of my favorite warm-weather recipes for years. It combines tender shrimp, creamy white beans, fresh herbs and a bright lemon marinade into a dish that feels special enough for company but simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Best of all, a single pound of shrimp stretches beautifully to serve eight as an appetizer or four as a main dish, making it a delicious way to entertain without overspending.

Back when I first developed this recipe, shrimp felt like a luxury ingredient. These days, with the price of so many groceries climbing, shrimp isn’t necessarily any more expensive than many everyday proteins. Pairing it with beans makes a dish that feels both generous and practical.

This recipe is incredibly versatile. You can serve it with crackers or chips, spooned into lettuce cups for an easy appe-

tizer, tucked into cute little tortillas for street tacos, piled over crisp greens for lunch or arranged over sliced avocado for a first course or light supper. Or eat it straight out of the jar with a fork. I don’t judge.

Most recently I served it with cheese tortellini (cooked and chilled) and fresh spinach salad using the marinade as dressing for the pasta and the salad. It was easy and everyone loved it. It’s the kind of flexible recipe that earns a permanent place in the warm-weather rotation.

Best of all, it can be made hours ahead. That’s my favorite kind of entertaining food. While everyone else is cooking, you’re already on the patio with a cold drink.

lemon herB Shrimp & white Bean Salad

Yield: 4 to 8 Servings

total time: 2 hrs. 30 mins.

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon old bay seasoning

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

3 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped

1 cup (packed) fresh herbs, finely chopped, such as parsley, cilantro or dill

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup red pepper, diced

1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 lemon, very thinly sliced 1 (14 ounce) can great northern Beans, drained 1 pound cooked, deveined medium shrimp

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, old bay, salt, sugar, celery seeds, allspice and garlic. Then add fresh herbs, celery, red pepper, shallot, lemon and beans. Give that a good stir. Add the shrimp and stir, making sure it’s covered in marinade.

Place the mixture into a large glass dish with a lid or a couple of mason jars. Let this sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

This salad is best after 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator, when the flavors have had time to mingle without changing the texture of the shrimp. Because the marinade contains both lemon juice and vinegar, the acids will continue to “cook” the shrimp over time, similar to ceviche. After a day or so, the shrimp become noticeably firmer. Still delicious, but not quite as tender as they are on the first day.

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the pennypinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www. divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com. ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

Here's A Tip

By Joann derson

• Having a yard sale? Here’s a great way to put out extra signs when you don’t have a way to stake them into the ground: “Write your sign advertising your yard sale on the sides of a big box. Place it where you want it, and add a large rock to the inside, then tape shut. We did this when we had no poles to tape signs to or any other way to get them to stand up. It worked really well!” — D.R. in Georgia

• Avoid calling the pediatrician’s office on Monday mornings for routine business. Wait until the afternoon. All the parents with mildly sick children over the weekend will be calling to consult with the doctor and nurses first thing when the office opens.

• If you drop an egg, sprinkle with salt before you attempt to clean it up. The salt binds the whites, which will not spread, making pickup easier!

• “My kids had kind of an obsession with colorful duct tape in the past year, and we made some “beach bags” to keep our electronics safe at the pool, lake and beach. We carefully covered a variety of sizes of zip-top self-sealing bags with the tape, creating tough, colorful pouches in which we can store cellphones, etc., to keep them safe from water damage.” — W.L. in North Carolina

• You can sharpen scissors by cutting folded aluminum foil into small strips.

• The best time of day to water your lawn is the evening. The cooler temperatures allow the water to sink into the soil instead of evaporating with the heat of the day. Always follow your city or county guidelines on watering times for your area.