Jamestown News - May 29, 2024

raybon remembered: A look at dedication personified

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Sometimes the loss of a person can stir memories not just for the family, but for many whose lives he or she touched. Such is the case of the passing of Michael T. Raybon, known by many as Mike, former teacher, coach, administrator and athletic director in the Jamestown community who passed away May 16 at the age of 83.

After graduating from Appalachian State University in 1963 with a bachelor of science degree, he began his career teaching social studies and coaching freshman football at Clover High School in South Carolina. The following year he taught physical education at Western Carolina Center in Morganton where he also served as a referee.

In 1965, Raybon came to Ragsdale High School, the place his

wife Kathi said he was destined to be. He wanted to start a wrestling program at the school, and as the old saying goes – the rest is history.

He was head coach until 1984, posting a 216-45-2 record, with seven unbeaten seasons, 14 conference championships and three state championships. He was named Coach of the Year several times. He served as an active wrestling referee for 31 years and directed sectional, regional and state tournaments. In 1997 he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

“Wrestling has been my life,” Raybon said in an interview with the Jamestown News in 2005 after being included into the NCHSAA Hall of Fame. “But I have tried to be involved in all sports and school activities.”

The irony is that Raybon had not wrestled in high school. It was only when he went to college that he participated in the sport that

would later become a major part of his career.

“He was in the 115-pound weight class and handled it very well,” said his college roommate and lifelong friend Bill Mayhew. “He got put on his back a lot, but was hard to pin. He had a mental toughness to do the best he could, earning the nickname ‘Scrap Iron.’

“Mike had the good fortune to be on the mat with some great wrestlers and he learned his lessons well. That is what made him the good coach he was.”

“Mike is well respected across the state by athletic directors and coaches,” Rick Strunk, NCHSAA associate executive director said, after Raybon was inducted into the NCHSAA Hall of Fame. “I cannot think of anybody that has more integrity and character.”

Among his other honors, Raybon was named North Carolina

Council, residents see recommended 2024-25 budget

By CaROL BROOks

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The Town of Jamestown staff and Town Council has worked long and hard to come up with a proposed budget that not only covers expenses but also brings in the appropriate revenue. The Council alone has held three budget workshops with another one scheduled for June 13, the week prior to the June Council meeting when the budget must be approved. The fiscal year begins July 1.

“By law, the budget may change up until the time of the vote by the Council,” said Town Manager Matthew Johnson in his budget presentation.

Jamestown’s recommended budget

for fiscal year 2024-25 is $16,432,809.

That is $1,510,229 more than the 202324 budget of $14,922,580, an increase of approximately 9.25 percent. Last year’s budget could not be agreed upon by councilmembers, resulting in a 2-2 tie, which was broken in the affirmative by Mayor Lynn Montgomery.

“The budget, as presented, includes a tax rate of $.635 for the 2024-25 fiscal year,” Johnson said. At this current tax rate, the amount of ad valorem property tax revenues is estimated to be approximately $3,621,064, based on a collection rate of 99 percent. Sales and use tax revenues are expected to be $1,071,000 and tax and tag motor vehicle taxes are estimated to be approximately $306,000. This represents some of the larger General Fund revenues.

“In the Water & Sewer Fund, the budget proposes to increase the water rate by approximately 14 percent over the 2023-24 fiscal year rate, essentially passing along the increases in

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Fiber arts Day returning to Mendenhall homeplace

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Many people these days are completely happy going to a store for purchases but there are still others who prefer using their hands to craft items such as clothing, basketry, quilts and blankets, chair caning and more. Others like to use their embroidery skills on clothing, table runners, handkerchiefs, etc.

Join local artisans, many in period costumes, at the third Fiber Arts Day June 1 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the historic Mendenhall Homeplace as they demonstrate such crafts as spinning, fiber prep, dyeing, weaving, quilting, crocheting, embroidery, knitting, chair caning, Native American beading, fiber history, silkworms, and more.

New this year is a demonstration of knot tying and information about the use of knots, past and present.

An Olde English Babydoll lamb will delight all ages. These sheep are small in stature, friendly and have an easy-going disposition. The owners will talk about the wool that comes from this type of lamb. Babydoll wool is one of the finest wools of all the British breeds, being

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Only one person spoke during the public comment portion of the budget public hearing, but he offered a solution to the revenue problem.

Robert Frederick remarked the recommended budget for 2024-25 has more detail than the previous year but it’s still short of description, with several items listed only as “capital outlay” and “other contracted.” He asked what those items were. He suggested eliminating just half of these items.

“It looks like this budget is simultaneously claiming a half million [dollars] worth of interest income but also paying three-quarters of a million [dollars in] payments,” he said. “It looks as though there’s again a strong interest in setting money aside for the fund balance but simultaneously borrowing even more money in the form of installment debt. Council did it last year, too. It’s hard to square all of that. It takes a lot of money to

generate a half-million in interest given the requirements of a municipal government not to use risky investment strategies and yet Jamestown is borrowing even more this year, some of which will go into making the low interest rate fund balance bigger.

“I know you heard that you’re not to concern yourself with line items but I believe there are some other line items to consider this time in expenditure if for nothing else than to understand what’s going on given the lack of information.”

He pointed to several places in the previous budgets where $100,000 more was spent than was budgeted.

Then he offered a solution.

“I just found you $100,000 in revenue,” Frederick said. He referred to the tax underpayment made in 2024 by D.R. Horton for the properties along Guilford College and Mackay roads formerly known as the Johnson farm.

short (2-3”) and springy, soft and bouncy.

“Historic Jamestown Society looks forward to a day with fiber artisans sharing their crafts across the grounds of Mendenhall Homeplace,” said Julia Ebel, HJS past president.

“We expect a mix of fiber arts to be represented: knitting to quilting, fiber prep

council: Annexation and rezoning decisions

By CaROL BROOks

and spinning to rag rugs.

“This gathering offers an opportunity for visitors to ask questions of those who have kept early fiber arts skills current,” Ebel said.

Some demonstrators will be selling their handcrafted items and there also will be craft supplies, craft books and gift baskets for sale.

Children will love the

craft activities available. The event will be held mostly outside on the grounds and porches.

Fiber art refers to the art form that consists of material made from natural or synthetic fabric using such items as fabric or yarn. Many people are famil-

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The Jamestown Council approved the certificate of sufficiency for the annexation petition for 1905, 1915 and 1903 Guilford College Road (Jamestown Equestrian Center) as part of the consent agenda. There will be a public hearing for the annexation at the June 25 Council meeting. The public hearing for rezoning of that property from Single-Family Residential (SFR) to Conditional Zoning-Multi-Family residential (CZMFR) is expected to be the same date.

The Council also unanimously approved the rezoning request for near 100 Lennox Drive from Residential Main Street Transitional (RMST) to Conditional Zoning — Residential Main Street Transitional (CZRMST).

Due to space, the remainder of the May 21 Town Council report will appear in the June 5 Jamestown News.

File photo by Norma B. Dennis

after becoming an administer, Mike Raybon spent eight years as assistant principal at southwest guilford High school. But the majority of his educational career was spent at the home of the Ragsdale High school tigers.

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Photo courtesy George Taylor

Quilts and baskets are only two examples of fiber arts.

Photo courtesy My Little Lamb Olde english Babydoll lamb.

Photo courtesy George Taylor Jenny gorman works on a portable loom.

Graphic courtesy of Town of Jamestown

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He referenced an email he received from Ben Chavis, Guilford County Tax Director, which stated even though the four properties were annexed into Jamestown, D.R. Horton was billed as if they were still part of the county, along with fire district taxes.

“We will be refunding the fire district taxes paid and billing the property owner for the Jamestown taxes as reflected below,” Chavis said, referring to a list which showed the Town should have received over $110,628 in property taxes from D.R. Horton last year.

“Even though this appears to be an isolated incident, we will be taking action with our software vendor to ensure that this scenario is corrected going forward,” Chavis added. “Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and we are

iar with macramé, which became very popular in the 1970s when associated with the hippie movement. Decorative macramé wall hangings are still being made.

Jamestown’s own Oakdale Cotton Mill is considered a fiber-arts producer as it made cotton yarn.

Early artisans learned how to use plants — like flax — native to their area as well as animal hair to create such things as cloth, baskets and yarn. Numerous heritage crafts continue to be created in the area.

In the early days of Jamestown, girls were taught how

glad that with the cooperation of the owner we were able to get this billing rectified and the additional revenue due Jamestown.”

Frederick also made other comments but refused to stop speaking when his three minutes were up, despite repeated attempts by Mayor Montgomery and Assistant Town Manager Katie Weiner to ask him to stop. He also asked Weiner to stop the timer’s alarm until he could make his point. She refused and Frederick continued for another minute until he finished.

The following statement was sent to the Jamestown News by Johnson following the meeting:

“At the May 21 Town Council meeting, a resident claimed that they had “found the Town $100,000 in unpaid taxes.” The Town Council also received an

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to do handwork, but these days, men often join in doing fiber art creations.

It was an important activity in the daily lives of the Mendenhall family. In fact, an old ad has been found indicating the family offered classes in needle arts for girls.

“In past years, various fiber arts skills were a part of the educational plan for girls in school,” Ebel said.

“Mendenhall Homeplace was the home of Richard and Mary Pegg Mendenhall. Mary Pegg was known to have raised silkworms. She also was a weaver. Her loom

email about this claim shortly before their meeting. Rather than choose to respond to sensational claims that may be inaccurate, the Town Council wisely directed the Town staff to investigate the issue to ensure that accurate information is being reported to the public. Guilford County Tax Department, per our Interlocal Agreement, is responsible for collecting and distributing tax monies to the Town of Jamestown. They are aware of the discrepancy and are working to rectify it as quickly as possible. Once final numbers are known, the Town will issue a statement to the Jamestown News with an accurate accounting of the issue. Until then, if any resident has questions about the Town, the Town’s budget, or tax revenues, please contact us at 336-454-1138.

is upstairs at the Mendenhall House and was restored several years ago by Alan and Natalie Teichman.”

Admission to Fiber Arts Day is free but donations are greatly appreciated to support the historic preservation and education of the Historic Jamestown Society, sponsor of the event.

Food also will be available for purchase.

Mendenhall Homeplace is located at 603 W. Main St., Jamestown, across from City Lake Park. Parking is across the street at the Park. Handicapped parking is available on the grounds.

Budgetary funds defined

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“The General Fund typically budgets and accounts for all, or most, property tax revenue, most sales and use tax revenues, and other revenues. It is where the majority of the Town’s services are funded — planning, administration, sanitation (garbage/recycling), streets, public safety (police/fire), stormwater, recreation, etc. The main sources of revenue are property taxes and service fees,” said Jamestown Town Manager Matthew Johnson.

“The Water/Sewer Fund is an enterprise fund, which means that it is a public service which is financed through fees to customers and it is operated in a ‘business-like’ manner. An enterprise fund is also known as a ‘self-supporting’ fund.” It is solely used for water and sewer operation and the main revenue source is the water and sewer bill.

The Capital Projects Fund is used for major capital improvement construction and may include debtfinanced projects and projects that may take multiple fiscal years to complete. The main sources of revenue are transfers from other funds or from the fund balance.

“Fund Balance is money that may be appropriated to finance expenditures in the next year’s budget. In simple terms, it is a ‘savings account.’ It may be used to fund capital projects or in the event of an emergency. It may not be used for operational funding,” Johnson said.

“Jamestown’s policy requires the Town to keep an amount equal to 40 percent of the annual budget (roughly $3 million) saved as fund balance.

“There are both restricted and unrestricted fund balances. An example of restricted fund balance would be money that has been set aside for a capital project but has yet to be spent.”

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80th AnniversAry of D-DAy

The Jamestown Veterans Committee is sponsoring a ceremony honoring the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It will be held June 6 at 11 a.m. at Wrenn Miller Park in Jamestown. The event will include a guest speaker and flag raising ceremony.

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Athletic Director of the Year in 2004. He also was inducted into the Class of 2007 Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame.

The original Ragsdale gym was named for him. Always humble, Raybon never failed to give credit to others for his success.

“When I look back at all who have supported me, my family, the students, teachers, administrators, parents and members of the community, I realize they got me where I am today,” he once said.

“He always thanked others for their contributions to any match or tournament,” Kathi acknowledged. “From the janitor to the referees to those who provided setup to families who supported an event, he felt all were as important as the wrestlers and coach.”

A few years after starting the wrestling program at Ragsdale, Raybon conceived the idea to begin a girls’ support group for the team. Called Wrestlettes, the girls would help set up for matches and tournaments and do all the tasks needed to help them run smoothly, including keeping score. He recruited Kathy Dick, a neighbor who was also head of the cheerleaders at Ragsdale, as the group’s teacher advisor.

“The idea spread all over North Carolina and many schools developed a similar program,” Dick said.

“Mike’s goal was to help all young people become the best they could be. He felt that dedication, hard work, responsibility and commitment to whatever they

started were important. He was exceptional at teaching these character traits.”

Tommy Wilson, who Raybon coached in wrestling from 1981-84, called Raybon a good motivator.

Wilson noted he was not a “yelling” coach, except in the excitement of a match, but never to put someone down.

“He was like a father figure to everyone and you wanted to do what he said because he was usually right. His never-quit attitude encouraged you to keep moving forward so you would eventually get where you needed to be.”

Raybon’s career in education took many twists and turns. After years of teaching and coaching, he became an assistant principal at Ragsdale, and had to give up his coaching responsibilities. He was moved to Southwest High School where he worked as an assistant principal for eight years and was named Educator of the Year and Administrator of the Year before returning to Ragsdale in 1995 as athletic director.

“I was a junior and senior at Southwest when Mike was assistant principal there,” Deborah Jones, the current RHS athletic director said. “When I went to Ragsdale he was at a Booster Club meeting and it was like going full circle to see him again. I felt like I was coming back home.

“His commitment to nurturing young talent was truly remarkable. His leadership and guidance inspired countless athletes. He taught discipline, sports-

manship and perseverance by example.

“For Mike it was not about wins and loses, it was building relationships, which lasted long after he left school.”

Those relationships did not always include sports. He served as chaperone for many school trips, as well as for Senior Extravaganza and the prom.

“Mike could not dance at all, but he did not mind being laughed at and was always willing to get out on the dance floor,” Kathi said.

“He would sit in a dunking booth and laugh when he was dunked. If it was for the kids, he did it.”

Beyond school, Raybon proved to be a good neighbor.

“I called the Raybons Aunt Kathi and Uncle Mike and they were not just neighbors but close family friends,” Michelle Patterson said. “Uncle Mike was always a constant presence in my life. He was calm, caring and dependable and I knew that he was always looking out for me and would be there either across the street or at school if I ever needed anything.”

That caring attitude, of course, extended to family.

“It never bothered me that my dad was assistant principal at my school,” Kirk Raybon said. “I would drop by to see him in his office at lunch. He was always fair and I never got blowback from other students because he was an administrator.

“The impact he had on students went far beyond the athletes to others in school.

He did not wear different hats for different people, but was always fair and honest.”

Daughter Keri agreed.

“The Mike Raybon people saw at school was who he was all the time,” she said.

“He taught his children to treat others with respect even if we thought they did not deserve it. He made sure we had what we needed and often what we wanted.”

Keri once told her dad he had never bought her a horse. A few days later he came home and handed her a bag containing two small plastic horses, saying she could never make that statement again. She still has those horses.

“Dad was fun to be around,” Keri said. “I enjoyed watching him interact with my son Chase. It was great being his daughter.”

Chip Raybon’s admiration for his dad ran deep, partly because of Raybon’s background.

“Dad grew up in a poor rural part of North Carolina,” he explained. “His parents were uneducated and on the surface he should not have been a person of consequence. He had a lot stacked against him, but he went to college and became successful. I have always admired how he ‘beat the deck.’ That was a testament to his drive.

“I also saw him walk away from coaching (for a better paying job). What person gives up the thing that fills their cup to provide for his family? He walked away from a legacy. That was his commitment as a father.

“Regardless of the level of success he achieved, I believe the thing that motivated him most was watching others overcome what seemed insurmountable odds and knowing he had a part in motivating them. He loved being part of the equation of other people’s success.”

Chip said there was a misconception that all the time his dad spent at school with work and other activities took away valuable time with his family.

“Dad found ways to maximize the time he spent with us,” he said. “He filled up the space and then some when he was there, in a meaningful way to each of us children.

“I don’t want to put him on a pedestal. He might not have been the best dad in the world, but he was the best dad I could have ever hoped for.”

After Raybon retired in 2008 he continued to enjoy attending school sporting events. When his health began to fail and he could no longer drive, his wife or daughter took him to wrestling matches and football games.

“Mike loved kids and gave of himself freely whether it was at Southwest or Ragsdale,” Kathi said. “I think he did what he was put on this earth to do.”

A public Celebration of Life is scheduled for 2 p.m. on June 2 at

N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by 3605 Walden LN LLC a Delaware Limited Liability (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): 3605 Walden LN LLC a Delaware Limited Liability) to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated June 1, 2022, and recorded in Book No. R 8629, at Page 1612 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2024 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 Guilford County Tax Parcel REAL ID # 198420 and being more particularly described as follows:

All that tract or parcel of land with improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the Township of High Point, County of Guilford, and state of North Carolina, consisting of 16.376 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at an iron pipe found in the western right of way of U.S. Highway 311 (North Main Street), said point being a corner common with the lands of Campmart, LLC, now or formerly and the southern most corner of the herein described tract and lying N. 29 deg. 08’ 52” W. and a distance horizontal distance of 1357.05 feet (grid

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BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe in the western right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. 311, said point being a corner common to the Two Daughters, LLC, Plat Book 150, 133, and the herein described tract; thence from the point of beginning with the lands of Two Daughters, South 63 degrees 24 minutes 28 seconds West a distance of 201.33 feet to an iron pipe found, said iron pipe being a corner common to the lands of Two Daughters and Novant Health, Inc., Book 7628, Page 1614, and the herein described tract; thence continuing with Novant Health, Inc. and on with Carr Properties, LLC, Plat Book 155, Page 12 and on with Old Plank Road, LLC, Plat Book 150, 133, and the herein described tract, North 81 degrees 29 minutes 07 seconds West 800.75 feet to an existing iron pipe, said iron pipe being a corner common to the lands of Old Plank Road, LLC and Fuller Land Company, LLC, Plat Book 65, Page 90 and the herein described tract; thence with the lands of Fuller Land Company, LLC and the herein described tract; North 02 degrees 50 minutes 04 seconds East a distance of 779.75 feet to an existing iron pipe, said iron pipe being a corner common to the lands of Fuller Land Company, LLC Brenda White Smith, DB 5090, Page 2014 and the herein described tract, thence North 49 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds East, 426.94 feet to a new iron pipe, said iron pipe being a corner common to the lands of Brenda White Smith and the herein described tract; said corner also being the western right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. 311; thence with the western right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. 311 the following courses: South 37 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 75.57 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence South 36 degrees 59 minutes 13 seconds East, a distance of 125.08 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 18 seconds East a distance of 174.11 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence South 28 degrees 56 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 124.24 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence South 26 degrees 42 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 759.54 feet to the point of beginning and containing 713,401 square feet or 16.3774 acres, according to the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey prepared by Ronald Tracy Godwin of Grant Shepherd & Associates, Inc., dated April 20, 2022, and designated Network Project No. 202201670-001 BJK.

The as-surveyed description was created as the result of rotation into State Plane coordinate System Versus record North, as well as the location of existing monuments.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm

P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311

Phone No: (910) 864-3068

https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

Firm Case No: 18904 - 90071

May 22, 29, 2024

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP000349-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Pascale Enterprises, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Pascale Enterprises, Inc., a North Carolina

Corporation and Hugo L. Pascale, Guarantor) to Anthony P. Donato Attorney At Law, Trustee(s), dated March 28, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 6506, at Page 1314 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2024 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: Tract I:

BEGINNING at the corner of an existing twostory brick building in the eastern margin of South Elm Street, said corner marking the southwest corner of the property described herein and said corner being located North 06 deg. 25’ 00” East 135.60 feet from the City of Greensboro control corner “PTP-6E-47” at the intersection of South Elm Street and Lewis Street: and running thence from said BEGINNING point along the east margin of South Elm Street and the west exterior wall of said building North 02 deg. 30’ 00” East 46.06 feet to a northwest corner of said building corner with (now or formerly) Dudley’s Beauty and Barber Supply Inc. (see Deed Book 2741. Page 153); thence leaving the east margin of South Elm Street and running along the center line of a party wall between Dudley’s and the subject property the following courses and distances: South 87 deg. 30’ 00” East 39.70 feet to a corner: North 02 deg. 30’ 00” East 5.46 feet to a corner; and South 87 deg. 30’ 00” East 60.35 feet to a corner in the west margin of an alleyway. marking the southwest corner of the property of (now or formerly) Mark A. McKinney (see Deed Book 4296, Page 38): thence along the west margin of said alleyway South 02 deg.’ 30’ 00” West 51.52 feet to an existing iron pipe marking the northwest point of intersection of the said alleyway and a 9.00-foot alleyway; thence along the north margin of the 9.00-foot alleyway North 87 deg. 30’ 00” West 100.05 feet to the point of BEGINNING, as shown on a survey by Wayne L. Stutts, P.A., RLS, dated 7/22/96 and revised 10/11/96.

Tract II:

BEGINNING at a new iron pipe located South 86 deg. 54’ 25” East 9.95 feet from the northeast corner of Tract I described above, said pipe being situated in the eastern margin of an alleyway running between Tract I hereinabove and the subject tract, said pipe also being situated in the southern property line of (now or formerly) Mark A. McKinney (see Deed Book 4296, Page 38), and running thence from said BEGINNING point along the McKinney’s southern line South 87 deg. 30’ 00” East 96.00 feet to an existing iron pipe, said pipe marking the northwestern corner of (now or formerly) Arlington Properties (see Deed Book 3666, Page 673); thence along Arlington’s east line South 04 deg. 17’ 00” West 57.31 feet to an existing iron pipe, corner with Arlington and (now or formerly) Robert Kenneth Adkins (see Deed Book 3333, Page 39) and (now or formerly) Carlton R. Fields (see Deed Book 3013, Page 151): thence along Fields’ north line North 87 deg. 30’ 00” West 96.00 feet to a new iron pipe in the eastern margin of the alleyway described above; thence along the eastern margin of the alleyway North 04 deg. 17’ 00” East 57.31 feet to the point of BEGINNING, as shown on a survey by Wayne L. Stutts, P.A., RLS, dated 7/22/96 and revised 10/11/96.

Tract III:

TOGETHER WITH all of Grantor’s right, title and interest to an adjacent alleyway for access and utilities including the right of ingress, egress and regress in, to and over a 9.00-foot alleyway (Book 786, Page 145) running along the south side of Tract I hereinabove, as shown on a survey by Wayne L. Stutts, P.A., RLS, dated 7/22/96 and revised 10/11/96.

Tract IV:

TOGETHER WITH all of Grantor’s right, title and interest to an adjacent alleyway for access and utilities including the right of ingress, egress and regress in, to and over an alleyway, sometimes described as 7.00 feet (Book 382, Page 305) and sometimes described as 10.00 feet (Book 1019, Page 623), running between Tracts I and II hereinabove, as shown on a survey by Wayne L. Stutts, P.A., RLS, dated 7/22/96 and revised 10/11/96.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 523 South Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons

of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 15040 - 67280 May 22, 29, 2024

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 22 SP 1942

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Phillip L. Lair (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Phillip L. Lair) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated April 30, 2015, and recorded in Book No. R 7698, at Page 1659 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on September 18, 2019, in Book No. R 8196, at Page 2070, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2024 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property: Situated in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.

Being all of Lot 6, of Abbott Oaks at Lake Jeanette Subdivision as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 139, Page 30 of the Guilford County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2101 Abbott Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Assessor’s Parcel No: 0057608

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of

the rates from Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority, the City of Greensboro and the City of High Point, all of whom the Town may purchase water from. The budget proposes that the sewer rates increase by approximately 14 percent, based on the rates that Jamestown pays the City of High Point for sewer treatment. Water and sewer usage fees are projected to bring in approximately $4,600,000 in revenues, while additional revenue sources, such as connection fees, late fees, and investment income are projected at approximately $281,000 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

“The budget is a lot of moving parts,” Johnson said, noting there are many upcoming increases that influence and challenge the work to balance a budget. Johnson gave some examples.

“Duke Energy will increase 24 percent next year, with additional rate increases over the next few years. Piedmont Natural Gas up 15 percent. Health care costs up 5 percent. Telecommunications are up 15 percent. Fuel costs anticipated to be up 20 percent. Solid Waste collection fees are up 10 percent. Tax collection costs are up 13 percent. Insurance and bonding is up 20 percent. Mandatory employer contribution to state retirement system is up 2 percent. Water/Sewer rates are up 10 percent,” he listed. There is also an anticipated reduc-

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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 Hutchens Law Firm

P.O. Box 1028

4317 Ramsey Street

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311

Phone No: (910) 864-3068

https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

Firm Case No: 10043 - 40861 May 22, 29, 2024

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 24-SP-348

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and

authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by William R. Sexton and Brenda K. Sexton dated March 28, 2002 and recorded on March 28, 2002, in Book 5475 at page 739, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on June 6, 2024 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: 4304 Greycrest Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406 Tax Parcel ID: 142250 Present Record Owner: Brenda K. Sexton and devisee under the will of Wiliam R. Sexton Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §4521.23. 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

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tion of investment revenues.

“To balance the budget per the law, we would need approximately a 4.5 cent tax increase – exclusive of capital projects,” Johnson said, noting projected general fund expenditures are approximately $260,000 less than revenues.

“As we review the budget, we need to keep in mind that for each penny of property tax (our largest revenue source in the general fund), we only net about $60,000.

“In Jamestown, we utilize the Council’s Strategic Plan, along with other planning tools like the CIP, to assist with formulating the annual budget,” Johnson said. He gave more background, including discussing the three major funds operated by the Town: General, Water/Sewer and Capital. (See sidebar for definitions.)

Johnson said the Council presented several thoughts during the three budget workshops but said taking care of existing assets was the most important. These assets include employees, infrastructure (utility lines, streets, equipment), and buildings and spaces (parks, Town Hall, library, etc.)

Town staff looked at departmental budgets with what Johnson called a “fine-tooth comb” and cut out as much as possible without impacting services. These cuts were made before the first Council budget workshop.

Residents can look for water and sewer rates to increase.

“Jamestown partners with Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority, Greensboro, and High Point for the provision of utility services,” Johnson said. “Rates were reviewed for each of the partner agencies and the minimum increase would need to be 10.25 percent to meet partner pricing. However, after consulting with the UNC School of Government Environmental Finance Center, it was determined that Jamestown’s rates were artificially low. Given the upcoming capital projects at PTRWA and the City of High Point’s Eastside WWTP, staff recommended that water/sewer rates increase by approximately 14 percent in FY 24/25.”

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) needs for the upcoming year were approximately $6.1 million, however $4 million of this is funded through grants, leaving $2.1 million. Staff recommended only doing the critical projects totaling approximately $650,000. There is approximately $700,000 in unrestricted fund balance that could be used for this.

“However, the fiscally conservative approach would be to fund a portion of the capital projects from the operating (general fund) account,” Johnson said. “To do so, staff recommended a 2-cent tax increase (yielding approximately $120,000) to offset

LEGAL NOTICES

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.

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD N THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Before the Clerk 23 SP 1853

In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust executed by Leroy and Mary Abbott, Grantor, To:

Nicholas K. Blackwood, Substitute Trustee.

Deed of Trust dated January 21, 2010 and Recorded in Book 7094, Page 1227 in the Guilford County Registry Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust; that certain Substitution of Trustee recorded on December 4, 2023, in Book 8784, Page 838, of the Guilford County Public Registry; by that Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Guilford County entered on May 11, 2024, following a hearing pursuant to the provisions of Article 2A of Chapter 45 of the North Carolina indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale to the highest bidder at the area designated for public sales at the Guilford County Courthouse, 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401, on JUNE 11, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. the real estate located in Guilford County, North Carolina commonly referred to as 603 Sedalia Road, Sedalia, NC 27342 and being more particularly described as follows (the “Property”):

BEGINNING at a stone corner with D.L. Morgan’s line North 01 degrees 45 minutes East 763.2 feet to a stake corner with J.D. Oldham – D.P. Clapp’s; thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes East 1399 feet to a stake corner of said Oldham-Clapp and Riley Totten; thence South 04 degrees 25 minutes West 825 feet to a stake corner with said Totten and Caroline May’s; thence with said May’s North 85 degrees 00 minutes West 737.5 feet to a stone; thence with said Oldham-Clapp’s line North 86 degrees 54 minutes West 626.4 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 25 acres, more or less, SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of land conveyed by deed recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; AND SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of land conveyed by deed recorded in Deed Book 4940, Page 728, to James R. Butler, Sr., in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; AND SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion of land conveyed by Timber Deed recorded in Deed Book 6584, Page 2980, to Piedmont Land & Timber, Inc., in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.

The record owner(s) of the Property as reflected in the records of the Guilford County Public Registry not more then ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is/are: Noble Enterprises of the Triad, LLC.

The highest bidder at the sale will be required to make a cash deposit with the Substitute

the pressure to fund balance.

“Consensus among staff and Council following the April 19 budget workshop was to budget as follows: 2-cent tax increase to balance the general fund, 2-cent tax increase to fund capital projects, 1-cent tax increase to avoid solid waste fee increases,” Johnson said.” The total is a 5-cent tax increase for ad valorem taxes.”

Ad valorem taxes is a tax or a rate that is based on a percentage of the value of something, such as goods or property.

“We are conservatively projecting interest income of approximately $415,000 for all funds for 2024-2025.”

What this means to residents

The average property tax value in Jamestown is $239,000. A 5-cent increase in property tax will mean an increase of $9.96 per month or $120 per year for property owners.

The average water bill for in-town customers will go up approximately $10.40 per month.

The vote on the 2024-25 budget will be held at the June 25 Town Council meeting and become effective July 1.

The complete budget, along with Johnson’s budget message, is available at www. jamestown-nc.gov under Meetings beginning page 47 as part of the May 21, 2024 Town Council packet.

Trustee of up to five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, at the time the bid is accepted. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the remaining balance of the successful bid amount in cash or certified funds at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to such bidder, or attempts to deliver to such bidder, a deed for the Property. Should such successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the successful bid at the time, that bidder shall remain liable on the bid as provide by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30.

The Property is being sold subject to all prior and superior: (i) deeds of trust, (ii) liens, (iii) unpaid taxes, (iv) restrictions, (v) easements, (vi) assessments, (vii) leases, and (viii) other matters, if any, which, as a matter of law, survive the foreclosure of the Deed of Trust, provided that the inclusion of this clause in this Notice of Sale shall not be deemed to validate or otherwise give effect to any such matter or other right which, as a matter of law, does not survive the foreclosure of the Deed of Trust.

The Property is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.”

Neither the Substitute Trustee, Holder, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, or authorized agents or representatives of either Substitute Trustee or Holder make any warranty relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment, or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the Property and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such conditions are expressly disclaimed.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: An order for possession of the Property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 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 this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of the 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 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.

The sale will be reported to the Court and will remain open for advance or upset bids for a period of ten (10) days. If no advance bids are filed with the Clerk of Court, the sale will be confirmed.

This the 21st day of May, 2024. Nicholas K. Blackwood Nicholas K. Blackwood, Substitute Trustee N.C. State Bar No. 56275 Isaacson Sheridan 804 Green

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Historic Jamestown Society presents 2024 Browning awards

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For the past decade the Historic Jamestown Society has recognized individuals and groups in the community who have helped preserve its history. The organization has presented the Mary A. Browning Historic Preservation Award to 14 people, some posthumously, during that time. The award was named for Browning to honor her dedication to the organization and to the research, interpretation and publication of local history and genealogy in Guilford County.

Browning was a big supporter of the Historic Jamestown Society having been one of its charter members. The award honoring her is presented in May, which is Preservation Month.

A ceremony honoring the latest recipients of the award was held May 19 at Jamestown Friends Meeting. Julia Ebel, HJS’s past president, introduced Wes Cashwell, current vice president of the group. He acknowledged this year’s award winners and reminded those attending about the capital campaign that HJS will be undertaking in the fall.

“As we approach 50 years as a society, we plan to start a financial development campaign to be able to sustain the Homeplace and its out buildings,” Cashwell said. “We want to continue the legacy for many years to come.”

The highlight of the afternoon was the awards ceremony. Ebel presented awards to Carol Brooks, Shanna Moore and Elizabeth Greeson.

Carol Brooks was recognized for the many years she has provided written history of Jamestown and surrounding communities through her work with the community newspaper. It started in 2007 when

son, whose preservation of the history of the Oakdale community earned her a spot in the long line of Mary Browning Historic Preservation Award winners. She has countless news articles, pictures and other memorabilia about the community and is willing to share information on the subject at every opportunity. At the awards ceremony, she presented a program about growing up in the Oakdale community.

“That community is the reason I am the person I am today,” she said. “My daddy died when I was 7 years old and the people in Oakdale, my church family at Oakdale United Methodist and the people of Jamestown helped raise me.

she joined the Jamestown News staff as a writer. Her first major assignment was a series of historic articles about the Jamestown Public Library and the transition of the building that houses it from a public school to a library.

She began covering Historic Jamestown Society board meetings and it was not long before she accepted a position on its board. Being part of an organization whose purpose is to preserve community history provided lots of background for her articles. She combined what she learned through the HJS with personal research to provide as accurate an account of Jamestown’s past and its people as possible. The more she learned about Jamestown, the more she became entrenched in its rich history. She has won awards for her historic writing from the North Carolina Society of Historians and the High Point Historical Society.

Shanna Moore’s biggest contribution to historic preservation entailed countless

hours of collecting and cataloging documents and other finds from the Armstrong House on Guilford College Road before it was demolished. She helped put together a large exhibit, “Fields and Feathers, Hunting at Deep River Lodge 1895-1935,” at the High Point museum that was on display from October 2023-February 2024. The museum won the 2024 North Carolina Museums Council Award of Excellence for the exhibit.

All her information is in the process of being turned over to North Carolina State University where it will be preserved at the university’s museum. When it is cataloged, visitors from across the state and beyond will be able to view it.

“Once we learned history only from text books, but it is good when history can be brought to life through those who have lived it and share it with us.” Ebel said.

Helping keep history alive was guest speaker and board member Elizabeth Gree-

“Oakdale was a close-knit community.

Everyone was safe and looked after all the children while parents worked on different shifts at Oakdale Cotton Mill. They were a people of faith and strong work ethics.”

Greeson recalls walking from Jamestown Elementary to her home past Oakdale. While her mother was at work in the mill, she would read to an older lady on her front porch and learned from yet another to make her chocolate pie.

Greeson’s husband Russell moved to the community when he was 10 and, like his wife, can contribute part of his upbringing to community members. The two were married at Oakdale United Methodist Church and raised their children there.

“There were multi-generational families living in the same house in Oakdale,” Greeson said. “Some lived and worked in that community and would not know anything else.

“It is important to remember who we are and where we came from. I feel a strong connection to people still there.”

Following the ceremony, Greeson was available to answer questions and reminisce about life in the Oakdale Village community.

Photo by Norma B. Dennis

Recipients of the 2024 Mary a. Browning Historic Preservation award, left to right, were elizabeth greeson, shanna Moore and Carol Brooks, shown with Julia ebel who presented the awards.