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ReZONING ReQUeST

A rezoning request is on the agenda for the Jamestown Planning Board’s May 11 meeting. The request is from Harvest Church to rezone 4909 Guilford College Road (2.18 acres +/-) from Agricultural (AG) to Conditional Zoning-Single-Family Residential (CZ-SFR) for church expansion.

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 301 E. Main St.

TIMe TO DONATe BLOOD

Blood products help people battling illness and severe injuries. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross to help support patients in the days and weeks ahead.

All who give from now to May 17 will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email, thanks to our partners at Amazon. See RedCrossBlood.org/ Amazon for details.

Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Blood drives in Jamestown are scheduled for:

May 11 from 2 to 6:30 p.m., Bales Wesleyan Church, 1001 Bales Chapel Road.

May 12 from 1:30 to 6 p.m., Jamestown United Methodist Church, 403 East Main Street.

Amplify your impact by volunteering Become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday

RUN FOR THe ROSeS

Kentucky will have nothing on Jamestown as participants at the May 19 A Moment In Time meeting celebrate their own version of the Kentucky Derby.

Don your fancy hats and bow ties ladies and gents as we make our own ponies and compete in the locally celebrated Run for the Roses.

This month’s sponsor is Triad Cremation and Funeral Service.

A Moment In Time meetings are geared especially for people with dementia and their care partners. They provide an opportunity to relax and have fun with games, music, snacks, crafts and engaging conversation.

The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month 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.

Reservations are requested but not required. To register or ask questions, contact Laura Gulledge at 336-9060430 or lauragulledge@gmail.com

Pictures of past events may be found at https://www.facebook .com/jumcmemorycafe.

(Regular sponsors for A Moment In Time include JUMC, HealthTeam Advantage and Senior Resources of Guilford.)

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According to reports, the Adams Farm Shopping Center was recently purchased for $24.6 million by Fincher Patrick Weir LLC and partner Aston

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Council holds third budget workshop

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At the Jamestown Town Council’s nearly four-hour third budget work session for fiscal year 2026-27 on April 23, the Council got down to the nitty gritty discussing things that could be removed from the proposed budget, mostly in the way of cost reductions.

The following changes were made to the proposed budget before the Council that evening:

• Sheriff Office contract was reduced from $526,000 (requested to support full 24/7

coverage) to up to $500,000. A reduction of $26,000.

• Lobbyist services supporting state funding efforts for the Fire Station project were removed at a savings of $70,000.

• Historic Jamestown Society capital project support was reduced from the requested $20,000 to $15,000 ($5,000).

• Council training and consulting was eliminated ($25,000).

• Motor vehicle fee was reduced from $30 to $15 per registered vehicle. Estimated revenue reduction $55,575. The impact would be a corresponding reduction in the fiscal year 2026–27 paving allocation. To offset this change, Council

directed the use of Powell Bill/ Street Reserve funds.

Total estimated savings is $181,575.

An item was added to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for increased funding for technology improvements, namely large display screens) at the Civic Center at a cost of $20,000.

Fusion Soccer is now budgeted for $10,000. They are now the Town’s largest renter at the soccer complex, according to Parks & Recreation Director Scott Coakley. He expects Fusion to spend over $30,000 this year.

Two CIP projects were

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It was a very moving, patriotic event, with an audience made up of Black, white, Native American … and perhaps some descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers and immigrants.

A fife and drum corps played as the people gathered for the Guilford County Time Capsule Ceremony on April 18 at the High Point Museum. Costumed presenters and interpreters mingled with the crowd. Visitors’ cars packed the two parking lots.

The event included the dedication ceremony, speeches by dignitaries, a display of the artifacts donated to date, family activities, refreshments, reenactors in cocked (or tricorn) hats and breeches, and more. Representatives of Boy Scout Troop 4 presented the colors (North Carolina and United States flags) and the Greensboro Youth Chorus presented the “National Anthem.”

“What a fun year we’re having already — 250 years!” said Emcee Keith Holiday, noting the programs that took place earlier in the year. “The week of the Fourth is going to be very special in Guilford County.”

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(at left) a fifer played as he led people outside to the unveiling.

(Below) Haley Moloney of the guilford County Historic Preservation Commission unveils the time capsule monument.

pushed out one year, the Main Street Corridor Study at a cost of $100,000 and the Golf Course range ball dispenser for $15,000 both were deferred to fiscal year 2027-28.

The total estimated savings would now be $276,575. There was a long discussion about the increase the Town contributed to the retirement benefits. Acting Deputy Finance Director Karen Strausser said it would go up 7.4 percent, to $497,000, an approximate $64,000 increase. This is in addition to a 20 percent health care increase. Family coverage

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Town Manager Matthew Johnson opened the April 23 Town Council budget work session with some remarks, noting the proposed budget is balanced.

“Staff have worked diligently over the past several months to ensure that all operational needs are accounted for, that capital improvement projects are placed in the appropriate fiscal years and that the overall plan reflects a thoughtful, fiscally responsible approach. At every step in this process, there has been a strong focus on transparency, accuracy and long-term sustainability. That may sound straightforward, but at this stage in the process, it is not something we take for granted. It reflects a significant amount of work by staff, guided by the clear direction this Council has provided over time.

“It also represents a coordinated effort to align priorities, timing of capital projects and available resources in a way that holds together as a complete plan.

“As you review the document this evening, a thought to consider is that each component is connected to the others. Adjustments in one area will naturally create impacts elsewhere and maintaining that overall balance will require thoughtful coordination as we move forward.

“Our goal is to support the Council in refining this plan in a way that preserves that balance while aligning with your priorities.

“At its core, this budget reflects the Town Council’s mission: to create an exceptional quality of life for all citizens by providing superior services. That mission is not simply a guiding statement; it is a framework for decision-making. It informs how we prioritize projects, how we allocate funding, and how we evaluate tradeoffs when resources are limited

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BooklOVe opens on West Main street in Jamestown

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of books to help guide them.

“I have always wanted to own a bookstore and I knew I wanted it to be in Jamestown. There is no independent bookstore here.”

When stepping into the new bookstore at 702D W. Main St., Jamestown, one immediately feels a sense of calm. Two large, comfortable chairs are surrounded by shelves and shelves of books encouraging readers to browse and relax as they select books to add to their personal library.

A separate room is filled with books for children and young adults.

“This is a place to come and slow down,” said Deena Clarkson, who owns the store with her husband Joseph. “Our store is peaceful and personal. It is a kinder, gentler place to get books. Customers are encouraged to come and linger. For those who have no idea what they are looking for, I have knowledge of a wide variety

Clarkson is a retired teacher. For years she taught middle school English in Guilford County. After she and Joseph married, a move to South Carolina found her teaching English in high school.

“I never sold my house in this area and when we retired we moved back here,” Clarkson explained. Now she has begun a new career as an entrepreneur, surrounded by what she loves — books.

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Photo by Norma B. Dennis deena Clarkson’s love of books leads to second career.

From The Front

Elliott doubles up his win column in Texas

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Chase Elliott drove his Hendrick Motorsports Chevy to a second win on the season edging Denny Hamlin and Hendrick teammate Alex Bowman.

On a bright sunny Texas afternoon, the green flag dropped on the Würth 400 with Carson Hocevar leading a hungry pack of NASCAR Cup drivers such as Hamlin or Erik Jones. Jones ran hard to capture his very first ever stage win on that day for Legacy Motorsports.

Stage two action saw Hamlin and Hocevar lead most of the laps, but it was Elliott at the top of the charts ahead of Tyler Reddick for the win.

The final and longest stage saw little on-track action as Hocevar, Corey Heim and Elliot led most of the laps. Exceptions would include Kyle Larson’s late spin to essentially end his day and Christopher Bell’s earlier incident with Todd Gilliland ending his day as well.

A few drivers other than Elliott took turns out front, but the majority of laps led easily belonged to the Georgia driver. The final few laps saw a tight battle between Reddick and Chris Buescher for fourth and fifth.

The latest points stats has Reddick out front by 109 points over Hamlin and 117 ahead of Elliott.

Larson outduels Allgaier to win

Texas O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race

After an intense battle between Kyle Larson and Justin Allgaier over the final two dozen laps where the slightest error could have easily changed the final outcome. Larson hung on by a thread to notch his 19th career series win over Allgaier, Sam Mayer, Brent Crews and Parker Retzlaff.

The Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 started on a clear Saturday afternoon at the always challenging Texas Motor Speedway with Allgaier on the pole. The Xfinity champion ran strong to lead the first 53 laps as Connor Zilisch and Larson held on. Allgaier claimed the first stage win as Zilisch worked hard to earn the second stage checkers.

Moving into the final stage set up a very intense battle between Allgaier and Larson. Larson distanced himself for a while until the final

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is estimated to be $1,500 per employee per month with Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

The Town is proposing a 3 percent cost-ofliving increase and up to 3 percent merit raise.

“I’m going to be very honest that I’m going to have a really hard time justifying a salary increase that’s above private sector salary increases when we’re asking the citizens to absorb so much of this revaluation expense,” said Councilmember Sarah Glanville. “I have to think that over.”

“I have a lot to process,” said Councilmember Jim Westmoreland. “I feel good about the progress and about how we’ve come to some decision about things that are in the budget now. I’m still apprehensive about the 28 percent overall property tax increase we still have on the books and how we work that number down.”

Westmoreland and the other councilmembers suggested inviting Chief Carson from the Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire Department to do a briefing on their needs. As he was still at the meeting, Carson volunteered their budget had already been approved.

Westmoreland asked what would happen if the Council should approve less than PSFD asked for. Carson said it is a pass-through amount and Guilford County Commissioners set the fire department tax rate. It is a 26 percent increase.

Town Manager Matthew Johnson suggested Carson come to the May 12 budget workshop.

The Town Council is scheduled to have a fourth budget workshop at 5 p.m. on May 12. The first public hearing for the recommended budget will be at the May 19 regular Council meeting at 6 p.m. The budget is slated for adoption at the June 23 Council meeting. All meetings are in the Civic Center at Town Hall, 301 E. Main St.

Public comment

Jamestown resident Art Wise echoed comments made at the Council’s regular meeting two days prior on April 21.

“A lot of people are saying what we need is a zero-growth budget,” Wise said. “I think that would be a good starting point, but I think what we need is to take in five-to-seven percent less than we took in last year.

“When I moved here in 1985, this town was about the same size it is now and the number of people that worked [for the Town] was about half. I know we have better services, but we have to decide [if] it is something we want or something we need. I’m hoping there’s grant money out there.

“I have been patient for a number of years and I encourage you to do the same.”

laps closed the gap to mere feet at the stripe with Larson barely ahead at the stripe.

The latest points info has Allgaier out front by 105 over Sheldon Creed and 141 ahead of Jesse Love.

Hocevar late Texas Craftsman Truck Series winner

Carson Hocevar continued his reign of winning by taking another NASCAR trophy in less than a week since the last one at ‘Dega. The talented newbie was on point from the drop of the flag of the SpeedyCash.com 250 on Friday afternoon.

The race started with pole sitter Ben Rhodes out front for the first 41 laps before Hocevar took over for the first of several times, despite Rhodes winning the first stage.

As Hocevar’s Chevy took the lead, he held on long enough to claim the checkers of stage two.

One to the final stage and most fans would agree the winner would come down to either a strong Gio Ruggiero, Kyle Busch, Rhodes or Hocevar with the latter rising to the occasion for his second exciting checkers.

Capping the top five included Busch, .75 of a second back, ahead of Kaden Honeycutt, Brandon Jones and Rhodes.

The latest points stats has Honeycutt 14 points ahead of Chandler Smith and 19 in front of Layne Riggs.

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Nineteen-year-old Italian F1 driver Kimi Antonelli stomped the field in Miami on Sunday to claim his third consecutive win. Rounding out the top three podium finishers included McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Young Kimi remains on top by 20 points over George Russell and Charles Leclerc.

Pending FIA.

Mini truckin’

Mini Tyrrell is back behind the wheel this weekend in the Kaulig No. 14 Ram truck in Texas, the first of six consecutive events.

Last week, the Northern Virginia native competed in the CARS Tour Late Model race where he started 10th of 34 and finished P-13 at the famous Caraway Speedway short track in N.C.

Over the weekend, Tyrrell was able to qualify

28th and drove well through the first stage hanging on to mid-pack status. Later on, he was able to lead his very first NASCAR truck lap before settling into finishing a very credible 21st and moved up to 20th in points!

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How popular was Hocevar’s win? I happened to take a look at sales on eBay for Carson Hocevar and they were impressive. Not long after the checkered flag at ‘Dega, race fans lit up the internet looking for most anything Hocevar and there was a lot of it out there.

From hats to shirts, to stickers, flags, die-cast cars and so much more. Die-cast cars ranged from $40 for the 1/64th scale tiny replicas to over $600 for 1/24th signed and unsigned 8 x 10 photos were a crisp $75 bill!

By mid-day Tuesday, eBay spoke of 2,900 items sold since Sunday! Looking over at Amazon, they were stocked as well, but not nearly as much available as eBay. Die-cast maker Lionel reported web site shutdowns due to an overwhelming response!

From Rumorville

There are lots of rumors going around the RCR shops in regards to the future of the highest paid NASCAR Cup driver, Kyle Busch. Some might say how is this possible for any driver without a single win over the past three years for that to be true? Busch has been struggling through several crew chiefs, despite constant dismal results, yet is paid $450,000 per race or $16 million per season!

The two-time 41-year-old Cup champion is in a quandary as to the direction of his future with a massive 324 point deficit in the current standings and a single lonely top-10 run this season.

In a simple comparison, fellow driver Josh Berry sits just behind Busch, has three top 10s and an annual salary of $1.5 million or 10x less per race!

That’s it for this week. Look for NASCAR news from the lefts and rights of Watkins Glen, New York for the Cup, O’Reilly and Craftsman Truck series. In addition, we’ll cover other racing venues from around the globe such as IndyCar and F1.

If you have questions or comments, contact Russ at racinwithruss@gmail.com

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the high cost of the ‘bright shiny penny’: Jamestown’s crisis of

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Over the three terms I served on the Jamestown Town Council, I witnessed many challenges. We didn’t always agree, but we shared a common creed: we were willing to take the “political heat” today for decisions that would benefit Jamestown ten years from now. Today, that foundation of stewardship is crumbling. Watching the recent YouTube recordings of our budget meetings, it is clear that we are no longer witnessing governance; we are witnessing a “crisis of self-interest.”

Optics over infrastructure

The current council appears to have traded a telescope for a mirror. Instead of a cohesive group looking at the horizon, we see individuals prioritizing the optics of the next three to six months. Decisions are being shaped by what sounds good in a social media comment thread on the Mayor’s personal website rather than what the data dictates or what professional town staff recommends. When a governing body shifts from community stewardship to reputation management, the town stops moving forward and begins to coast on the fumes of past successes. This is the definition of a leadership crisis: replacing a shared vision with individual vanity.

The paralysis of the “silo”

A council that worries about personal standing is a council of silos. Instead of acting as a unified board, members

are competing for credit or, more frequently, “distancing” themselves from unpopular but essential responsibilities. This creates an environment of paralysis. Our town staff is receiving mixed signals in these budget meetings, they are asking for clear direction only to be met with backpedaling. In the future, department heads may be less inclined to attempt to innovate because they don’t know which council member might use a solid project simply as a tool for personal branding rather than constructive policy.

The “revenue neutral” trap We are hearing the term “revenue neutral” used as if it is a fiscal panacea. In reality, a “do-nothing” mindset framed as fiscal conservatism is often just political cowardice. It is easier to say “no” and stay popular than to say “yes” to a difficult but necessary investment. The phrase “penny wise and pound foolish” perfectly captures this paradox. Revenue neutrality prioritizes the immediate comfort of the taxpayer’s wallet while quietly mortgaging the town’s future. For every dollar the town refuses to spend in “matching funds” for state grants, we may be walking away from nine dollars in “free” external funding for bridges and broadband.

A slow-motion liquidation

Running a government at “revenue neutral” during times of inflation and growth is effectively a slow-motion liquidation. The council is consuming the town’s capital, its roads, its reputation, and its employee

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morale to subsidize the current year’s budget. We see this in the “special exceptions” being made: the council can find $20,000 for display screens in the civic center, yet they cut the merit raises of the very employees who keep the town running. This isn’t just a budget cut; it’s a breach of fiduciary duty. If a leader’s main goal is to avoid criticism, they are no longer leading, they are following the loudest voices in the room…or whoever may be influencing them from outside of that room.

The “pound” will come due Eventually, the “pound” comes due. It will arrive in the form of catastrophic infrastructure failure or a massive, unavoidable tax hike that far exceeds what small, incremental adjustments would have cost. But the current council likely isn’t worried about that. By the time the bill arrives, they will have moved on, having kept their “proverbial skirts clean” and looking like a bright shiny penny to the few voices they are trying to please. Nature abhors a vacuum. In local government, a leadership vacuum is quickly filled by rising costs, decaying infrastructure, and a loss of community morale. To lead Jamestown means being willing to be unpopular today so the town is sustainable tomorrow. Jamestown deserves better than managed stagnation. It deserves leaders.

John Capes served three terms on the Jamestown Town Council and remains an active member of the Town of Jamestown’s Planning Board as its vice chair.

He joked that he was glad to see young people at the event because the time capsule will be opened in 50 years, when many of those in attendance would not be around.

Unlike most time capsules, this one will not be buried of sealed into a wall. The time capsule will be kept in the climate-controlled High Point Historical Society’s Collections at the High Point Museum until 2076 when it will be opened July 4 during America’s 300th anniversary. Edith Brady, director of the Museum, said they were honored to be the keeper of the time capsule.

“What better place to hold the time capsule than the High Point Museum, because we are essentially a time capsule,” said Brady. “This is a county that really values its history and works to preserve it. Everything we’re experiencing now will become the history of tomorrow.”

Sarah Lanse is chair of the America 250 Guilford County committee, which has been working for several months on anniversary preparations. Partners include the High Point Museum, Daughters of the American Revolution chapters, local schools, community organizations, Guilford County Historic Preservation Commission, Greensboro Historic Preservation Commission, the Historic Jamestown Society and all city/town councils in the county.

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here today. Hope that our nation will survive another 50 years. That drive will bring to fruition the drive to overcome all obstacles in order to make it happen.”

“In Guilford County we are fortunate to be steeped in our own history which dates back even further,” Lanse said. “From the largely Quaker-led abolitionist movement and Underground Railroad that passed through our community to two pivotal Revolutionary War battles (New Garden and Guilford Courthouse) to textiles, furniture and the Civil Rights Movement, Guilford County’s mark on American history is undeniable.

Jay Callaham, a well-known reenactor and historian, related the history of the country’s desire for independence from Great Britain, that began with the Halifax Resolves of April 12, 1772, signed in Halifax, N.C. The Resolves authorized delegates to the Continental Congress to vote for independence. It was a strong influence in the development of the Declaration of Independence. He also gave a brief timeline of historic events.

“In 2026, here we are, dedicating a time capsule so that future generations can see how things are today,” Callaham said. “We’re looking for a renewal and expansion into space … artificial intelligence, interpersonal relations … quite literally every form of human endeavor.

“What will the world look like to those who open this time capsule? Ours is not a perfect union,” he said, referencing the preamble of the Constitution. “Our ancestors have certainly brought us to a more perfect union.

We haven’t always been the good guys, but we tried to be. We hope the desire to accomplish that is what brings us together today. The hope that someone will be here in 50 years and will want to see what we placed

ple know what the store entailed.

“I am a book lover and the name BookLOVE fit perfectly,” she said. “The books we have are a combination of used and new. I have been collecting them since October, ordering many or finding them at estate sales and thrift stores. We specialize in fiction, but if people ask for a certain genre, such as religious or non-fiction, I try to find what they want.”

For Clarkson, it is not just about selling books, but the experience of bringing people together — those who like to read and those who

The Guilford Native American Association’s Jennifer Revels Baxter and Nora Dial Stanley, both members of the Lumbee nation, represented indigenous people, who were here before Europeans came. Baxter mentioned the Saura, Kiawah and Cheraw nations, among others, who lived in the Piedmont area.

“We are often known as the invisible people,” Baxter said. “We are not invisible. We’re still here.”

She quoted Chief Seattle who said, “Let us put our hearts and minds together to see what kind of world we can create for our children.”

“As indigenous people we have been on this land hundreds, thousands of years,” Stanley said, noting the local tribes vanished from the area due to wars and disease. “The few remnants that were left moved to become part of the Lumbee or Catawba tribe in South Carolina.

“We want to honor with sorrow and remorse of the violent history of their disposition and forced removal. But we are still here. 50 years from now we will still be here.”

She listed several North Carolina tribes being honored.

Several artifacts have already been donated. Most of the artifacts come from the community, as people donate items they think people of the future need to know about, like the musket ball used in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse donated by Robert Underwood, several 2025 pennies because they are no longer being minted and resolutions/proclamations from Guilford County municipalities.

“We recognize freedom is not something to be taken for granted,” said High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson, the

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desire to reconnect to reading. Readers are encouraged to join a new book club that is starting this month. There is a limit of 10 participants and a signup list is available at the store. Those who join will select the meeting date and time.

Clarkson has ordered special bookmarks for the club that say, “No pressure — come even if you are still reading.” She also intends to host a book club for children.

“This is especially important during the summer to keep students engaged,” she said.

and needs continue to grow.

“It is also important to recognize that the work of local government cannot always be understood one line item at a time. There can be a tendency to separate what are often called “core services” from things that are sometimes labeled as amenities … parks, trails, public spaces and recreation. But in practice, those things are not separate from the work of government. They are part of the same system.

“A well-run community is not defined only by infrastructure and public safety … even though those are essential. It is also shaped by the spaces and experiences that influence how people live day to day … where families gather, how people connect, and whether residents feel a sense of pride in their community.

“So from a budgeting standpoint, our responsibility is not only to fund what is urgent, but to recognize how today’s decisions contribute to long-term stability, value and quality of life. That balance between immediate needs and long-term outcomes is a central part of the resource stewardship role that this Council and staff share.

donated so far included municipal resolutions, books, 2025 pennies, socks and more. ( a t left) Plaque tells about the time capsule.

first Black mayor of High Point. “I imagine that 50 years from now, when folks open this capsule in 2076, that this snapshot we leave with them, the thoughts they will consider of what our country was in 2026, for them, it will be moments of inspiration, memorabilia, motivation and a call back to a country where resilience was resolved and commitment to the great ideals of freedom and opportunity for all people.

“I’m beyond excited. I hope I’m with you in 50 years so we can celebrate together.”

The unveiling

The Fife and Drum corps led the attendees outside to the time capsule monument in front of the High Point Museum.

“To those who open this capsule, we speak to you with hope, the same hope that carried our ancestors through the storms they did not choose and the struggles they did not deserve,” said Pastor Darryl Arron of Providence Baptist Church in his blessing. “Hope runs through every chapter of America’s story. We want you to know the truth of the America we live in. It was a nation born of breathtaking promise and painful contradictions. A lie proclaiming liberty while practicing bondage. A republic who demanded equality while denying humanity. A country dreaming of freedom while legislating exclusion.

“Yet, through it all, hope refused to die. To the next America, we believe in you, we pray for you, we planted seeds for you and we trust you will water [them]. Glory, hallelujah. I believe in the next America.”

Donations will be accepted until the end of the year. Visit https://america250guilford.com/time-capsuledonations to donate.

The High Point Museum is located at 1859 E. Lexington Ave.

The Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony may be viewed at https://www. facebook.com/America250Guilford/ videos/927049530302654

A book exchange allows readers to trade new books they have read and no longer want. Clarkson gives them 20 percent of the published price to use toward used books.

Although the bookstore is small, the space is 750 square feet, Clarkson would eventually like to expand into the empty space beside her and incorporate a café into the bookstore.

BookLOVE held a soft opening in mid-April and a grand opening May 2 with a book signing by Terri Moore and story time by children’s author Devin

Thomas. Drummers’ World 3000, which has students reading to the beat of music, entertained for the occasion.

The store is open Wednesday — Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“I think of buying books as a leisure activity and since Sunday is often considered a day of leisure, I thought it would be good to open that day,” Clarkson said. “That is subject to change, however.”

Clarkson is looking forward to meeting other readers and sharing her love of books.

“Over the past fiscal year, staff have made meaningful progress, including improvements to pedestrian connectivity, achieving minimum staffing levels, advancing parks and recreation improvements and strengthening customer service initiatives. This budget reflects both the progress that has been made and the work that still lies ahead.”

Johnson brought up what he called a unique financial position for the Town this year – the Guilford County’s recent property revaluation. He said the Town would recognize nearly $2 million in additional revenue if the current tax rate is maintained.

“After meeting all operational and capital needs, approximately $600,000 in additional revenue would remain,” he said. “From a purely mathematical standpoint, that creates the opportunity to reduce the tax rate by approximately 6 cents.

“However, it is important to consider not only what is possible, but what is sustainable. Reducing the rate to that level would not allow the Town to contribute to the fund balance, which serves as our financial stability mechanism. It would also increase the likelihood of needing to revisit the tax rate in the near future.

“It has been my experience that citizens often do not recall tax decreases in the same manner as tax increases. Our goal as staff is to provide stability and reduce the need to have the tax rate fluctuate significantly in any given year.

“The Town has partnered with First Tryon Financial Advisors to help us visually realize the impacts of rate adjustments for future years. The Town has several known capital needs on the horizon, including a future fire station, Wrenn Miller Park improvements and other infrastructure investments. So, the question becomes: how do we balance immediate opportunity with longterm responsibility?”

Johnson offered a possible answer to that question.

“With a potential reduction from the Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire Department, the Town could reduce the tax rate by 3 cents while still fully funding operations and capital projects and setting aside approximately $350,000 into fund balance,” he said. “This approach provides tax relief, while also maintaining flexibility for future decisions. It also positions the Town to respond to future needs without disruption. And when we think about the outcomes we are trying to achieve — stability, predictability, and continued investment in our community — this scenario begins to align closely with this Council’s goals.

“For the average homeowner (considering $325,000 as an ‘average’ tax value), the reduction of 3 cents would result in an annual decrease of just under $100, or around $8 monthly.”

He pointed out the tax rate did not go up for 14 years, from 2008-2022, but then rose to keep providing the levels of services wanted by the citizens.

Johnson then rejected a possible revenue-neutral tax rate.

“While revenue neutral may appear attractive on the surface, adopting that rate would require eliminating all capital projects and utilizing approximately $250,000 from the fund balance. This is due to the way the calculation is structured under state law and does not account for real-world obligations such as the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office contracts.

“So while it is an important reference point, it does not fully reflect the operational realities of the Town. We would have to start over on the budget.”

Johnson pointed out the budget covers major capital projects and infrastructure improvements at core service levels. It does not include new staff. It includes a water meter replacement project and a new customer utility portal, which will improve operational and customer service.

“[A recent study] recommended rates remain steady, while water rates increase by approximately 7.5 percent,” he said. “[However], to fully fund that initiative, the recommended increase adjusts to approximately 10.5 percent, and to accommodate rounding for billing purposes, that equates to an 11.5 percent increase. For the average customer, this results in an increase of approximately $3 or less per month.”

Other upcoming funding needs were next on Johnson’s mind.

“We will also want to discuss the Riverdale Pump Station,” he said. “While the total project cost is estimated at approximately $19 million, Jamestown’s share is approximately $3.6 million, which is reflected appropriately within our capital planning. The proposed funding level for the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is included at $525,000. Staff believe this will continue to support the 24/7/365 service that our residents have requested. Additionally, the budget includes a significant deposit of approximately $1.8 million to the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority for our share of the emerging contaminants and capacity expansion projects. In closing, this budget reflects a balanced and responsible approach.”

The first public hearing for the budget will be at the May 19 Town Council meeting, with final approval and adoption at the June 23 Council meeting.

Photos by Carol Brooks (above) Items

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# 3016.31825 60839 April 29; May 6, 2026

STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC 2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059 (1690)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE GUILFORD COUNTY-NORTHCAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001622-400

IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY BRUSHWOOD PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 7100 W FRIENDLY AVE UNIT 305 GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF SEE EXHIBIT “A” OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: KELLY LEWIS

Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on May 28, 2025, file #25M000897400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Brushwood Park Condominium Association, Inc and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 6636, Page 370, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on May 7th, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):

Being all of See Exhibit “A” of the Guilford County Registry.

Property address: 7100 W Friendly Ave Unit 305, Greensboro, NC 27410

Present Owner(s): Kelly Sears Lewis.

LEGAL NOTICES

deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30(d) and (e).

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. 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 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.

The notice shall also state that 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.

LAW FIRM CAROLINAS Post Office Box 41027

Greensboro, North Carolina 27404-1027.

Telephone: (336) 378-1899

Signed: April 24, 2026. Jonathon L. Woodruff

Attorney for the Trustee April 29; May 6, 2026 (1475)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001280-400 IN RE:

FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY RIDGE CREEK HOMEOWNERS

ASSOCIATION, INCFOR PAST DUE

ASSESSMENTS UPON 1138 GLORY VINE ROAD WHITSETT, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 3701, PHASE II, MAP 16, RIDGE CREEK, PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 164, PAGE 57 OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: APRIL MOORE

Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on January 24, 2024, file #24M000906400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Ridge Creek Homeowners Association, Inc, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 5580, Page 1468, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on May 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale of the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):

Being all of Lot 3701, Phase II, Map 16, Ridge Creek, per plat recorded in Plat Book 164, Page 57 of the Guilford County Registry.

Property address: 1138 Glory Vine Road, Whitsett, NC 27377.

Present Owner(s): April Moore.

The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to N.C.G.S §4521.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30(d) and (e).

The notice shall also state that 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.

LAW FIRM CAROLINAS

Post Office Box 41027

Greensboro, North Carolina 27404-1027.

Telephone: (336) 378-1899

Signed: April 24, 2026. Jonathon L. Woodruff

Attorney for the Trustee April 29; May 6, 2026 (1550)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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

26SP000138-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Antoine Frederick (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Antoine Frederick) to Anthony Dunn, Trustee(s), dated March 13, 2025, and recorded in Book No. R 8912, at Page 1126 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 May 19, 2026 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in High Point in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 11 of the Property of L.H. Bottoms and J. Robert Connor, the same being a redivision of Lots 33, 34 and 35 of the E. H. Fields Property, map of which redivision is recorded in Plat Book 21, at Page 72, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 509 Blain Court, High Point, 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, 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 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: 30180 - 156314 May 6, 13, 2026 (1850)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001768-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jawan Smith (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Latin Real Estate Investments LLC) to The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., Trustee(s), dated , and recorded in Book No. R 8653, at Page 1829 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on May 24, 2024, in Book No. R 8829, at Page 2060, 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 May 19, 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 tract of real estate located in Guilford County, North Carolina, and more fully described as follows:

Being all of Lot 113 on plat entitled “Final Plat the Villages of Reedy Fork Ranch 5100 Turner Smith Road Tract 7 & 8 - Nokota Place Phase 3” recorded in Plat Book 204, Page 34, Guilford County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4009 Bobtail Court, Greensboro, North Carolina. Parcel ID: 232174

Being the same property as transferred by Warranty Deed on 05/17/2021 and recorded 05/17/2021 from D.R. HORTON, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION to JAWAN A. SMITH recorded ,, in Book 8451 and Page 1512

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.

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: 25447 - 127777 May 6, 13, 2026 (2025)

26SP000287-400

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 Rossa S. Pinnix dated March 29, 1996 and recorded on April 4, 1996, in Book 4403 at Page 1137, 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,

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.

If the Trustee or Substitute Truste 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:

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# 3051.01725 60880

STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC

2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059 Office. (855) 477-7869

May 6, 13, 2026

26SP000287-400

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust

LEGAL NOTICES

executed and delivered by Rossa S. Pinnix

dated March 29, 1996 and recorded on April 4, 1996, in Book 4403 at Page 1137, 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 May 21, 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: 2110 Merritt Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407

Tax Parcel ID: 37867

Present Record Owner: Heirs of Rossa S. Pinnix

Trustee may, in the Trustees 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.

Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units:

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.

STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC

2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059

Office. (855) 477-7869

Fax. (716) 524-6325

May 6, 13, 2026

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP00 1230-400

IN RE:

FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN

HELD BY APPLE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS ON 507

MYSTIC DRIVE, UNIT C, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27406

WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO SARAH WILLIS

Under and by virtue of the power of sale and authority contained in that certain Declaration for Apple Ridge Condominium Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3530, Page 2035, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by Claim of Lien 25M000347-400 and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Guilford County, in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, all that certain lot or parcel of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being known as 507 MYSTIC DRIVE, UNIT C, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27406, more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

EXHIBIT A THOSE CERTAIN PREMISES COMPRISING A PORTION OF APPLE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM, SAID CONDOMINIUM HAVING BEEN ESTABLISHED UNDER CHAPTER 47-A OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES (UNIT OWNERSHIP ACT) AND THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM, DATED AUGUST 18, 1986 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1986 IN BOOK 3530, PAGE 2035; AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION DATED AUGUST 18, 1986 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1986 IN BOOK 3530 PAGE 2114 AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION DATED AUGUST 13, 1987 AND RECORDED AUGUST 21, 1987 IN BOOK 3609, PAGE 2177; 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 NO. 35, IN PHASE 3 OF APPLE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM (THE “UNIT”), AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND AS SHOWN ON

THE PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM WHICH IS RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 139-140. GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY;

2. A 2.0834 PERCENTAGE UNDIVIDED

INTEREST APPURTENANT TO THE UNIT IN ALL COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES 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 PHASE 1 RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 102- 103; ON THE PHASE 2 PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 104-105; AND ON THE PHASE 3 PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 3, PAGES 139-140; ALL IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY;

TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM SAID PROPERTY AND THE RIGHT TO USE, FOR ALL PURPOSES, IN COMMON WITH THE GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS FROM TIME TO TIME, ANY AND ALL PORTIONS OF APPLE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM DESIGNATED BY THE DECLARATION AS “COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES”. IN THE EVENT ADDITIONAL UNITS IN ADDITIONAL PHASES ARE ADDED TO THE CONDOMINIUM PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE DECLARATION, THE PERCENTAGE UNDIVIDED INTEREST APPURTENANT TO THE UNIT SHALL CHANGE AND BE AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “C” TO THE DECLARATION.

THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS THE SAME AS THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 4393, PAGE 292, GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY AND IS FURTHER DESIGNATED AS TAX PARCEL IDENTIFIER NUMBER 0063429 ON THE GUILFORD COUNTY TAX MAPS. (507 MYSTIC DRIVE, UNIT C) The present record owner of the property is Sarah Willis.

The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “As Is, Where Is”. Neither the Trustee nor the owner and holder of the indebtedness make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restriction and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(I). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Issued the 8th day of April, 2026.

GTCC’s annual Student Excellence Awards Ceremony honors over 100 students for achievements

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Guilford Technical Community College recently honored over 100 students at its annual Student Excellence Awards Ceremony, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement, co-curricular involvement, and contributions to GTCC and the surrounding community.

“GTCC is proud to recognize students who consistently go above and beyond,” said GTCC President Anthony Clarke, Ph.D. “Their paths are often filled with obstacles, yet they continue to persevere and achieve extraordinary results. Their success is both inspiring and worthy of celebration.”

The following is a breakdown of those awards.

North Carolina Community College System Academic Excellence Award is presented to one student in each of the 58 North Carolina community colleges. Recipients have completed at least 12 semester credit hours in an associate degree program, maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, participated in GTCC activities outside the classroom, and are progressing toward educational goals. This year’s winner from GTCC was: Crystabelle Nwameme – Associate in Science in Human Services & Public Safety.

The Dallas Hering Award is also presented to one student in each of the 58 North Carolina community colleges named after the late Dallas Herring, Ph.D. Herring was one of the state’s earliest advocates for community colleges and this award is presented to a student who embodies Herring’s philosophy of “taking people where they are and carrying them as far as they can go.” This year’s winner from GTCC was: Latisha Hamilton – Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology.

The Community Service Award is awarded to students who are nominated by faculty or staff, maintain a program GPA of 3.0 or higher, are currently taking curriculum classes within a program of study, and regularly participate in community activities. This year’s award winners were: Gretta Bowen, Valeria Transeau, Rahana Aristide, Frank Forehand, and Kahlan Davis.

The Perseverance Award honors students who are nominated by faculty or staff, maintain a program GPA of 3.0 or higher, are currently taking curriculum classes within a program of study, and have overcome a significant challenge while enrolled at GTCC. This year’s award winners were: Brittannie Lombardo, Tangoleke Kajangu, Katelyn Huss, Stephanie Kelly, and Latisha Hamilton.

The Student Excellence Award recognizes students who have received a faculty or staff nomination, earned a program GPA of 3.0 or higher, are currently enrolled in curriculum classes within an associate degree program, participate in activities outside the classroom and are progressing toward educational and/or career goals.

Hunter Spradling – Aviation

Peter Raig – Aviation

Rahana Aristide – Business, Creative and Performing Arts

Melinda Wallace – Business, Creative and Performing Arts

Kelly Spencer – Health Sciences

Rhonda Dunlap – Health Sciences

Toshia Gatling – Industrial, Construction, and Transportation Technologies

Grady Barnes – Industrial, Construction, and Transportation Technologies

Aniya McMannus – Human Services and Public Safety

Destiny Christa – Human Services and Public Safety

Taylor Brown – Humanities

Mason Burghart – Humanities

Crystabelle Nwameme – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CTE)

Micah Buck – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CTE)

Model UN Awards are giving to outstanding delegates demonstrate effective caucusing strategies, public speaking, and resolution writing in a simulation of United Nations procedures: Crystabelle Nwameme – Outstanding Delegation Award; Thomas Roberts – Outstanding Delegation Award; Kianna Almodovar – Outstanding Position Paper Award in the Human Rights Commission; Nizar Kafaf – Outstanding Position Paper Award in the Human Rights Commission and Distinguished Delegation

formance to identify the best career and technical education students.

National winners

Logan Zellers – Aviation Maintenance Technology – 2nd Place

Amanda Starr – Collison Damage Appraisal – 10th Place

Keesha Jazzlyn Go – Computer Programming – 5th Place

Diana Arreguin – Criminal Justice – 11th place

Josue Yahir Escalante Torres – Mechatronics – 8th place

Devante Cuthbertson – Mechatronics –8th

Award; Alexander Barnett – Outstanding Position Paper; Emma Haislup – Outstanding Position Paper; and Haitam Laanaigri

– Distinguished Delegation Award

N.C. Global Scholars of Distinction is a global honors program created in conjunction with UNC-Chapel Hill’s World View program. Students earn at least a 3.0 GPA in five globally focused courses, attend eight hours of international campus events, complete a 30-hour study abroad or globalfocused service learning project, and give a capstone presentation to receive this distinction on their transcripts and diploma.

• Ambar Abad

• Ashley Anglemyer-Anderson

• Alexander Barnett

• Erahlyn Bingham

• Soren Blue

• Mason Burghart

• Danna Ceron Diaz

• Shaylin Flores

• Zoe Langley

• Jeralyn Mosqueda

Club of the Year Award: Biology Club

Club Advisor of the Year: Tom Riddle

– Advisor to Model United Nations, CoAdvisor for Environmental Awareness and the Book Club

SkillsUSA National & State Awards are given to those who place in state and national SkillsUSA championships that involve industry evaluating student per-

— GTCC student-led record label releases sophomore album

Guilford Technical Community College’s student-led label, Ti-Tone Records, recently launched its sophomore album at a record release party on its High Point campus. The event featured a live concert with all artists on the album performing their songs.

“This year’s album is titled ‘Sophomore,’ which is traditionally the album that is the hardest to do because it’s the follow up to the first one,” said Mark Dillion, professor of music technology at GTCC. “It’s also appropriate because we’re a two-year school. This album hosts a variety of music including, country, rap, rock, soul, and R&B with sev-

eral singer-songwriter tracks.”

The 16-song album was written, performed, mixed, mastered, and recorded entirely by GTCC students and faculty members, with music and entertainment technologies majors providing background instrumentation.

With a goal of producing a new album each year, entertainment technologies students work on song selection during the first part of the year and focus on recording during the second half. Leading the studentrun label is second-year student Sacia Smith.

“Last year, I was behind the scenes like I am now, just not in charge,” Smith said. “I assisted with planning

events, management, and communications, but on a bigger level this year.”

In addition to the overarching role of entertainment technologies students, every facet of launching the label last year was completed by GTCC students, including those in music, business and art programs.

“We’re one of only two community colleges in the United States with a record label, and we’re the only one consistently releasing albums,” Dillion said. “The label is entirely student-run, and the students have exceeded expectations in making this happen. There is no way it could happen without their leadership.”

Sophomore can be purchased on Ti-Tones website or at the GTCC entertainment technologies department for a suggestion donation of $10 for a CD.

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GTCC STUDeNTS ReLeASe

SeCOND ReCORD ALBUM

April 30 was the date student-led Tri-Tone Records released its second album, titled “Sophomore.”

The album by entertainment technology students includes all original songs written and performed by either GTCC students or faculty members. It includes rock, country, R&B, funk and more. GTCC is one of only two community colleges in the United States with a record label.

The name Ti-Tone pays homage to the school’s mascot, the Titan.

For more information or to purchase the album on CD, visit https://ti-tonerecords.com. The album may also be purchased at the GTCC Entertainment Technologies Department in Gerrald Hall, 609 E. Main St., Jamestown.

RAGSDALe GIRLS SOFTBALL

CLINCHeS FIRST CONFeReNCe TITLe

On April 21 the Ragsdale High School girls softball team won its first-ever regular season Metro 4A conference championship in program history with a win over Western Guilford 16-1 (3-13, 3-8).

They next traveled to rivals second-place Southwest Guilford (11-8, 10-1) on April 30. Results were unavailable.

As of this writing, the team is undefeated with a 19-1 overall, 11-1 conference record.

Ragsdale players Gracie Jet Cuthrell, Morgan Osborne and Alexis Gray were named All Conference.

RAGSDALe BOYS BASeBALL

TeAM PLACeS SeCOND

The Ragsdale boys baseball team placed second in the Metro 6A/7A Conference to the Grimsley Whirlies on April 30. With an overall record of 14-9 and conference record of 8-2, the team only returned four starters from the previous season.

After starting slow, they had a late-season hot streak of wins.

(Left to right) north Carolina Community College system academic excellence award winner and gTCC student, Crystabelle nwameme with gTCC President anthony Clarke, Ph.d.

Ti-Tone records

artists featured on Ti-Tone Records’ second album, sophomore, perform live at the release party on gTCC’s High Point campus.

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Coffee Break

Salome’s Stars

weeK OF MAY 11, 2026

ARIeS (March 21 to April 19) Love rules the amorous ARIES! It’s time to make Sheep’s eyes at someone you’d like to know better. (A loving LEO, perhaps?) And don’t be surprised by what follows.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might enjoy spending your time at home, decorating and redecorating all you like. But friends old and new won’t accept “regrets” to their invitations. So, go out and have a great time.

GeMINI (May 21 to June 20) You need someone who appreciates you. If this person is already in your life, congratulations! If not, don’t settle for anyone who doesn’t value you.

CANCeR (June 21 to July 22) A previous problem is cleared up soon to your advantage. Meanwhile, give your self-confidence a much-needed boost by taking on a tough project that you know you can handle.

LeO (July 23 to August 22) You’re often picked to lead in a

group situation, but this can cost you time and energy that you might want to spend elsewhere. Feel free to decline. People will still love the Big Cat.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You’re usually the staid and steady sort. But the adventurous side of you emerges, and you feel like doing something different — and maybe a mite daring. Good for you!

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You need more preparation before tackling a poorly performing venture. Research possible solutions. The more you know when you start, the more likely that all will end well.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your work is noticed with approval. A promotion could follow. Meanwhile, at home, there’s some unexpected fallout from a family matter that you thought had been cleared up.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A relationship that you thought just needed time to ripen could be withering instead. It’s not too

Couch Theatre

By d e MI Tave R as

“The Drama” (R) —

Who says we don’t have movie stars nowadays when Zendaya (“Euphoria”) and Robert Pattinson (“Die My Love”) not only exist but continue to feed the souls of millennials and Gen Z with projects like this film! With a budget of $28 million, this romantic black comedy film grossed $104 million due to the charisma of its two leads. (Not to mention, audiences still itch for new romantic dramas that represent the current times.)

In the film, Zendaya and Pattinson play an engaged couple who are set to be married within the week;

however, a shocking revelation from the bride causes the couple to spiral and tests their relationship right before they’re supposed to don their gowns and hit the altar. While the revelation itself has been subject to online controversy from viewers, the performances of the cast, including supporting actress Alana Haim (“One Battle After Another”), were praised. Available to rent on May 5.

(Amazon Prime Video)

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” (PG) — The highest-grossing film of 2026 so far is now available to rent from the comfort of our own homes, which feels right for

adaptations based on video games that we used to play at home all the time. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day and Jack Black reprise their roles from the first film, which became the second-highest-grossing

Strange But True

Weekly Sudoku Super Crossword

By LUCIe WInBORne

• More than 80% of the white sand around tropical coral reefs is actually the byproduct of parrotfish excretion.

• Regball, or rugball, is a tough Russian sport combining basketball, wrestling and rugby. As in basketball, players try to shoot a ball through a hoop, but there are no free throws and no need for dribbling. In addition, wrestling and takedowns are part of the action; in fact, there’s relatively little that’s not allowed.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, jewelers purposely left cavities in some rings so wearers could fill them with aromatic substances to block offensive odors.

• The Dog Bark Park in Cottonwood, Idaho, which until 2024 offered guests the usual hotel amenities in a giant, dog-shaped building painted to look like a beagle dubbed “Sweet Willy,” is now a popular roadside attraction, free museum and gift shop.

• Though Luxembourg has one of the smallest populations in Europe

(approximately 500,000), the country’s divorce rate is the world’s highest at 87%.

• A 2015 paper in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions documented the study of a woman named Helen who was addicted to fortune tellers.

• One billion hours of video are watched on YouTube every day.

• The corpse lily blooms so infrequently that when that event finally occurs, it often makes local and even global headlines.

• Netflix is responsible for 15% of the world’s internet traffic.

• Catalan mechanic Enric Marco was a prominent public face of Spanish Holocaust survivors, until his story was discovered to be pure invention at the height of his fame in 2005.

• In four of America’s five largest cities, it’s cheaper to rely on Uber than own a car.

Thought for the Day: “A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.” — Emo Philips

Inc.

film of 2023. (Props to them for getting so close to the cultural reset that was “Barbie.”) This time around, Bowser Jr. is the Koopa that’s wreaking havoc in honor of his father, Bowser (Black), by kidnapping Prin-

late to save it with reassurances that it’s still your priority.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your problem with accepting workplace-related changes will disappear once you accept the fact that — like it or not — change is part of progress.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t feel guilty about indulging in luxuries like beauty treatments for yourself and beautiful things for your home. They bring joy to the soul, and you deserve them.

PISC e S (February 19 to March 20) Don’t keep a low profile about your project until you’re sure that it can succeed. You’ll achieve more if you allow others to know what you’ve done and to share in the work.

BORN THIS weeK: You move with a natural grace and elegance that is found in those who (like you) were born to dance. Children take to you and want to be your friend.

cess Rosalina (voiced by new addition Brie Larson) in order to steal her power away. Other new additions in the film include Donald Glover (“Atlanta”) as the iconic dinosaur Yoshi, as well as Glen Powell (“How to Make a Killing”) as Fox McCloud. (YouTube)

“Hoppers” (PG) — It’s a good week for a family movie marathon at home! This sci-fi comedy from Pixar Animation Studios stars Piper Curda (“May December”) and Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”), and it didn’t do half-bad at the box office — pulling in about $375 million against its $150 mil-

lion budget. Curda voices a 19-year-old student named Mabel, who has had a passion for animals since her childhood, when she bonded with her grandmother over nature and its magnificent creatures. As certain creatures’ habitats start to get threatened by incoming infrastructure, Mabel has the bright idea to use her colleagues’ new Hoppers technology to literally “hop into” a robotic animal and lure the animals back to their natural habitats. What could go wrong?! The film is out now to rent. (Apple TV+)

Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB Robert Pattinson, left, and Zendaya star in “The drama.”

lemon meringue pie meets pavlova: A Mother’s Day showstopper

By PaTTI

There are desserts you make... and then there are desserts that make an entrance. This one does both.

I’ve always had a soft spot for what I call a “mash-up recipe.” This time, I imagined what might happen if a lemon meringue pie and a pavlova got together and created a dessert that’s equal parts fancy-pants and affordable ease.

The result is a crisp-outside, marshmallow-soft pavlova topped with silky fresh lemon custard and clouds of whipped cream. Bright, airy and just indulgent enough for a proper celebration. In other words, perfect for Mother’s Day and mostly made ahead. The pavlova base can be baked up to two days ahead and stored in an airtight container (don’t refrigerate). The lemon filling and whipped cream can also be made ahead and chilled. All that’s left is assembly, and enjoying the moment when everyone assumes you’ve been in the kitchen for hours (or spent a fortune at a bakery).

Photo courtesy of www.JasonCoblentz.com a crisp pavlova shell layered with silky lemon custard and whipped cream.

Preheat oven to 300 F. Trace a 9-inch cake pan onto parchment, flip it ink-side down, and place on a baking sheet.

Make Meringue - In a stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well after each addition until dissolved and stiff peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes.

LeMON CUSTARD PAVLOVA

Yield: 6-8 Servings

Total Time: 2 hours 15 mins.

3 egg whites

3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 2/3 cups sugar, divided

2 lemons, zest and juice

3 egg yolks

2 whole eggs

6 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 pieces

1 cup whipping cream

1 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Candied lemon slices (optional)

Spread meringue inside the parchment circle, mounding edges to form a bowl. Bake at 300 F for about 45 minutes. Turn off oven, crack door and let meringue cool completely in oven.

Make Custard - Grate the zest from the lemons into a small bowl. Juice both lemons, removing any seeds from the juice. In a stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and eggs until thick and pale, 4 to 5 minutes. Gradually beat in 2/3 cup sugar, then lemon zest and juice.

Transfer custard mixture to a saucepan on medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and hold a line when swiped, 10 to 12 minutes. (That’s about 170 F - 175 F

for the meticulous among us.) Add butter a tablespoon at a time, stirring to combine.

Transfer to a bowl, press plastic wrap onto the surface, and chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.

Whip the Cream - Beat cream on medium to soft peaks, gradually adding remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Fold half into chilled lemon filling; spoon into meringue shell. Top with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with candied lemon slices and/or edible flowers, if desired.

CANDIeD LeMON SLICeS

Yield: 1 cup

Total Time: 20 mins. 3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

2 lemons, thinly sliced

In a large skillet, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add sliced lemons; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until slices are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer slices to a wire rack to cool.

At the end of the day, Mother’s Day isn’t about perfection. It’s about making someone feel seen, appreciated and maybe just a little bit spoiled.

This dessert handles the “spoiled” part beautifully.

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

A Tip

• Last month’s Earth Day got me thinking about how many plastic bottled beverages my family goes through. I have found six glass reusable bottles that can be run through the dishwasher, and I store them in the fridge in a cardboard six-pack holder. I still want the convenience of grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge, but I feel better that I’m not contributing to a plastic problem.

• Using ice-cold sour cream instead of ice-cold water in your pie crust recipe will give you a flakier crust.

• “If you love to burn candles as much as I do, consider storing them in the fridge for a day or so before you burn them. I swear, it makes them burn evenly. Someone told me this once, and I tried it and have been doing it ever since. No more crooked candles.” — J.L. in Tennessee

• “When traveling for more than a few days, stick your plants into the bathtub with a little bit of water. They soak it up, and you don’t have to have someone come over and water your plants. This will only work for a week or less, though.” — J.M. in Louisiana

• Kitchen remodels can be expensive, but when your kitchen isn’t usable, that’s even more of an expense. Plan by setting up an alternate kitchen to save money instead of opting for takeout food. Microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot and a small dorm-style fridge can take care of a lot of your needs in the short term.

• If you are planning on putting in some new plants or sprucing up your garden, check with your town’s yard waste recycling center for free mulch or compost details. Many facilities offer these to their residents.